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I expected this type of response, but not quite to this extent. As of right now, I think it's fair to project that our current roster eventually plateaus before reaching true contender status (barring tremendous luck/everyone reaching their ceilings). To assume Gobert alone can compete with GSW...

I agree with the sentiment, I just think that the current state of the league at least calls for the consideration. If this were still the pre-"super team" era, I wouldn't even entertain the idea.

BOS is likely the only realistic trading partner & I believe DA would be willing to give up a considerable haul as Gobert would make them a legitimate championship contender IMO. I know financials would have to be worked out but something along the lines of Brown/Tatum, Zizic, Rozier, BKN...

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Gobert is a young, generational talent, who is locked up long-term, & enjoys being here (which can't be downplayed). I just think a team with limited assets/resources (especially in this current NBA) is likely setting themselves up for failure by hitching their wagon to a single horse...even if...

I also think the competitive nature/gap in championship contending teams is being somewhat downplayed, while a single player's potential impact (regardless of talent) is being overestimated. I feel like small-market teams, now so more than ever, no longer have the luxury of completely...

So people are convinced we are capable of surrounding him with the necessary talent (through acquisitions/development) to legitemetly contend over the duration of Gobert's contract? Personally I view that as far from a certainty, potentially even a long-shot. I'm not surprised by the general...

I just hope we elect to undergo some form of rebuild, regardless of whether or not it's centered around Gobert. If it is, I hope we opt to condense all assets outside of him + Mitchell & undergo a transition year in which we prioritize long-term asset accumulation over short-term success...

The consensus is clearly to build around him. I'm not completely sold it's the best approach, but I'm optimistic either way. Assuming we move forward with Rubio &/or Exum, Mitchell, Hood, Gobert, & Bradley as our core (+ Burks/Bolomboy for now), where does that leave Ingles, JJ, Favors? Do...

I just feel like we're putting too many eggs in a single basket but if that's the strategy we go with, there aren't many better baskets out there

We would be starting with a significantly better foundation of talent/assets though. I believe we are in a likely position to pull off a quick rebuild.

*Increasing our potential for luck (spreading out our chips)

I don't think it's an overreaction, I think it's a realistic take on our current roster/asset situation. Of course luck is involved but this move is about increasing that luck. While we would be lowering our floor considerably, I do believe it gives us a higher likelihood of eventually reaching...

BOS is the only team I really see as a match, which is likely another reason this won't happen. They have a tremendous surplus of high-end assets/future draft picks, a need for a defensive Center, & a desire to contend now.

He is one of the premier young building blocks for sure, I'm just skeptical that we can afford to play it safe. His talent likely justifies at least giving it a shot but starting the transition a year (or 2) too late could potentially prohibit us from contending in the long-run IMO.

Good point regarding the volatility of prospects but we would have multiple chances to hit on high-end talent with the acquired assets + our own likely top 10 pick(s) rather than tanking for a specific player.

Good point

True we would be going PHI mode but I think we're the type of franchise that needs to force it's hand (similar to what PHI has done, as painful as it was-I believe DL would be quicker/more efficient) & I wouldn't bet on Gobert alone being enough to do so. Though he truly is a special talent so...

Absolutely. This about the competitive state of the league & our lack of high-end assets beyond Gobert, not his talent. He has the potential to be a top 5 player IMO. I just don't see how we get another Rudy caliber player or contend without doing so.

If you're sold on Mitchell (obviously way too early but I do believe in him-to what extent tbd) + Gobert's ability to eventually recruit that 3rd piece &/or DL magic, then I understand the logic. Personaly, I'm hopeful but not sold on Exum or Hood (& weary of looming contracts). And IMO a single...