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Not when you trade for Kawhi.going to the 6ers, man...
Time to mentally prepare yourself, Bud.
This is happening.
Not when you trade for Kawhi.going to the 6ers, man...
Something to think about.
Not when you trade for Kawhi.
Time to mentally prepare yourself, Bud.
This is happening.
Something to think about.
I've never understood this line of thinking in situations like this, really in any sport. Shouldn't the object be to get the best return no matter what? If its to a rival, trade him to a rival. It's not like SA would be competing for championships in that window anyway. So let's say Kawhi gets traded to LA and plays with Lebron and PG. At Lebron's age, you'd expect what, a 3 to 4 year dynasty window? That'll be the same time frame of when whatever young players (Ingram, Kuzma, Ball, whoever) will just be entering their prime and if managed correctly, you'll have cap space too. Teams on different trajectories, so do what's best for you, not just doing things to spite others. But I guess I'm wrong because it pops up a lot regardless of the sport.
What's actually dumb imo is doing what Cleveland did, trading a key piece (Kyrie) to a team competing for the Finals while you're still trying to get to the Finals. It's like leading a race by 4 car lengths but then purposely slowing yourself down just to run side by side with the guy in 2nd place.
I've never understood this line of thinking in situations like this, really in any sport. Shouldn't the object be to get the best return no matter what? If its to a rival, trade him to a rival. It's not like SA would be competing for championships in that window anyway. So let's say Kawhi gets traded to LA and plays with Lebron and PG. At Lebron's age, you'd expect what, a 3 to 4 year dynasty window? That'll be the same time frame of when whatever young players (Ingram, Kuzma, Ball, whoever) will just be entering their prime and if managed correctly, you'll have cap space too. Teams on different trajectories, so do what's best for you, not just doing things to spite others. But I guess I'm wrong because it pops up a lot regardless of the sport.
What's actually dumb imo is doing what Cleveland did, trading a key piece (Kyrie) to a team competing for the Finals while you're still trying to get to the Finals. It's like leading a race by 4 car lengths but then purposely slowing yourself down just to run side by side with the guy in 2nd place.
I've never understood this line of thinking in situations like this, really in any sport. Shouldn't the object be to get the best return no matter what? If its to a rival, trade him to a rival. It's not like SA would be competing for championships in that window anyway. So let's say Kawhi gets traded to LA and plays with Lebron and PG. At Lebron's age, you'd expect what, a 3 to 4 year dynasty window? That'll be the same time frame of when whatever young players (Ingram, Kuzma, Ball, whoever) will just be entering their prime and if managed correctly, you'll have cap space too. Teams on different trajectories, so do what's best for you, not just doing things to spite others. But I guess I'm wrong because it pops up a lot regardless of the sport.
What's actually dumb imo is doing what Cleveland did, trading a key piece (Kyrie) to a team competing for the Finals while you're still trying to get to the Finals. It's like leading a race by 4 car lengths but then purposely slowing yourself down just to run side by side with the guy in 2nd place.
I've never understood this line of thinking in situations like this, really in any sport. Shouldn't the object be to get the best return no matter what? If its to a rival, trade him to a rival. It's not like SA would be competing for championships in that window anyway. So let's say Kawhi gets traded to LA and plays with Lebron and PG. At Lebron's age, you'd expect what, a 3 to 4 year dynasty window? That'll be the same time frame of when whatever young players (Ingram, Kuzma, Ball, whoever) will just be entering their prime and if managed correctly, you'll have cap space too. Teams on different trajectories, so do what's best for you, not just doing things to spite others. But I guess I'm wrong because it pops up a lot regardless of the sport.
What's actually dumb imo is doing what Cleveland did, trading a key piece (Kyrie) to a team competing for the Finals while you're still trying to get to the Finals. It's like leading a race by 4 car lengths but then purposely slowing yourself down just to run side by side with the guy in 2nd place.
Helping a conference rival because one of the most dominant teams in the NBA for the next 5 years directly conflicts with the goals of the Spurs.
What's the point of getting young players if it won't lead to championships because you've help build another team to be superior to yours?
I disagree.
If the Spurs trade Kawhi, they are going into rebuilding mode. That puts them on a completely different trajectory than the Lakers.
The Lakers would be looking to contend for championships beginning immediately. The Spurs would be looking to build towards contending for championships 3-5 years down the road.
I totally agree.Kawhi is 26. And there is no way that the Spurs are looking at a 3-5 year rebuild. Not with Pop as their coach.
The "super team" concept is nothing new in the NBA. How many titles did Michael Jordan win before Chicago traded for Scottie Pippen - a top 50 GOAT player in his own right - after the Supersonics drafted him? Then the second three-peat had Rodman as well.
The Celtics pioneered the modern concept of a "big 3" when they traded for KG and Ray Allen to pair them with Paul Pierce, all in their primes at the time. That was no better than LeBron going to Miami to team up with Wade and Bosh (and an old Ray Allen briefly) or Cleveland with Kyrie and Kevin Love.
Lastly, the Celtics (17) and Lakers (16) both have 10+ more titles than the next team with 6 (Warriors and Bulls). LeBron played on none of those championship teams for any of those 4 teams. The bashing LeBron for needing "super teams" to help him win just makes no sense. Not to mention that Durant went to the 73-win Warriors who had barely just lost the finals to LeBron and Cleveland to "prove he could win a title".
I disagree.
If the Spurs trade Kawhi, they are going into rebuilding mode. That puts them on a completely different trajectory than the Lakers.
The Lakers would be looking to contend for championships beginning immediately. The Spurs would be looking to build towards contending for championships 3-5 years down the road.