What kind of real core will it be if one position means we can't even get the 8th seed? So then with a starting calibre PG we get the 8th seed? Is that the kind of core we've all been waiting for?
Not me. I know the West is good. I have high expectations for this team and I am happy that we're in a competitive conference. I expect this team to hold their own, to surprise a few teams and to show that we are part of what makes the West so damn tough.
Less than that... it's all just excuses. Either this team is building towards championship contention or they're not. Elite teams can overcome some adversity, injuries, tough competition.