07-15-2025, 04:06 PM
(07-15-2025, 03:58 PM)Smitty Wrote: I'm aware. I get it. If you think the lack of availability is all overblown, flukes, training staff... we'll just have to agree to disagree.
Still, my concern is about the future. Some pencil Lively in as a young cornerstone player that will be here 10 years+ with Flagg and play 30 minutes per game as early as this season. I can't get there. He has to show that he can be on the floor year 3, or I'm not even sold on giving him a big extension.
I get this sentiment, but AD is 32 (with his own injury concerns) and I would want to see Gafford succeed in the playoffs (against space) before I would be comfortable penciling him in for long term starter at center. They all have their concerns. If Lively can't get close to 60 games this coming season, then we will have a real problem.
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