06-09-2025, 01:45 PM
(06-09-2025, 11:57 AM)F Gump Wrote: Ayton doesn't get it. But Gaff does. That's part of Gaff's value -- he recognizes the relative economics and has accepted the need to make himself financially practical for a good team.
There is a need for a player to figure out that fit. And accept it. The guy you can't build your team focus around, but who expects star pay and star shots and star focus, he is a drag on a team's ability to excel.
No such issue with Gaff. You can fit Gaff into your hard cap issues and get more on court value than you have to pay. That makes him trade desirable.
Agree, thats why Lakers could target him in 2026 FA, after Ayton expires. Lakers could still use a center in 2025/26 where Ayton could come into play, if he is cheap to trade for and nothing better is available. They will never pay crazy valuations some post around here for Gafford. At least I hope so...
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