12-15-2025, 06:41 PM
(12-15-2025, 06:01 PM)RoyTarpleysGhost Wrote: It's weird how low my expectations are now. With how OKC and SA are situated, I'm not looking at it through the prism of building a title contender. I'd be happy with a team winning 50 games every year and fun to watch. That's the only reason I entertain Trae Young or Lamelo Ball.
Beginning in 2031 we have our draft picks. Maybe by then SGA is slowing down and Wemby has injuries.
I remember when everybody said Mavs need to retool roster to be able to beat Celtics. That lasted one season. Things change fast in the NBA. I would be more worried about OKC if I was trying to contend with AD and Kyrie in the next year or two.
I am aiming higher. Flagg is the real deal. If he is this good at 18 with his drive, the sky is the limit. Its going to be years before they get back to contention level, but the quicker they make moves like trading vets for assets and focusing on younger players the sooner they will get there. I'm hoping it will be less than the 6 years it took them with Luka.