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Like that we're continuing to build our identity around defense, don't like it however, if it signifies that we intend to patchwork the roster for now & likely tread water for a season or 2. Seems like a solid value/fit with little risk tho so it makes sense.

Good point, I just think it's risky to assume that we will have similar success with mid-late draft picks. I also think the current landscape of the league has increased the difficulty to contend in comparison to when SAS were in the process of assembling their core. I do agree however that...

If he's truly committed to playing his entire career here (which I don't doubt) & willing to endure a semi-rebuild, the additional development time/acquired assets/improved draft position/etc makes the possibility of surrounding him with a championship caliber supporting cast much more feasible...

IMO we're in an advantageous position to avoid a perpetual rebuild. We have an uphill climb to reaching contender status regardless of the direction we choose, I just have significant doubts regarding the long-term potential of our current core (outside of Gobert + Mitchell-who I obviously have...

You don't have/compete with a "super team" with just a top 10 player

Fair enough

The league just seems to be snowballing in that direction IMO. BOS's original big 3 to counteract LBJ caused LBJ to create his big 3 in MIA. He continued the trend by opting for a younger big 3 back in CLE which created the environment for Durant to join GSW. I would imagine other teams will...

I'm not suggesting we give up, just adjust our approach. I also do believe that the majority of NBA franchises should be prioritizing their long-term futures rather than competing for a (highly likely) Conference Finals appearance at best...including us. If we had the option of luring high-end...

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)