06-12-2022, 01:32 PM
(This post was last modified: 06-12-2022, 01:33 PM by KillerLeft.)
(06-12-2022, 01:25 PM)Kammrath Wrote: Of course money will be a factor. This is where Nico's job comes in. Make sure you do wise things money-wise while not needlessly cutting contributors while also adding new talent. It's his job.
Agreed again.
I just don't think it will be as easy as you seem to think it will be to reach your desired, idealized version of future events.
I also doubt they're even remotely worried about missing out on some great opportunity at #26 (though I'm sure there are some players they might like to have there). I bet they're much more focused on how to get people to help them in next year's playoffs, and I bet they'll be more than willing to use the pick to that end, if possible.
I don't disagree with the frustration built up over years of misusing picks. Normally, I'm right there with you all. I just feel like swinging the pendulum all the way to the opposite mentality is just as wrong, only in the opposite direction.
Maybe they have a sweet 4 for 2 trade in their sights right now that won't require use of the pick. If so, hell yeah - draft a kid! Make it a good pick, I hope! But, I hope they're evaluating the decision tree based on what's best for the on court product THIS COMING SEASON, personally.
I don't want to lose Ntilikina. At least not for a kid who won't play next season. I know you don't think that will happen, and I hope you're right.