by HJS on Tue Jun 20, 2017 9:00 pm
What do you want to be? A team that rebuilds for 2020 or a team that is going to the Finals in the next 2 years? You really can't be both.
If you are gunning for 2020, realize that teams like Philly have a huge head start. If you are looking to be a major player in the free agency, realize that the Lakers just cleared enough cap space to sign 2 max players. Further, NBA free agency is all about superstars joining other superstars. Who's the Celtics superstar in 2019?
Personally, I don't think the Cs are far off. As I mentioned earlier, put Butler on the team, and they are on par with the Cavs. I don't think Porzingas immediately brings them that far, but he brings you close, costs you zero cap space and STILL gives a centerpiece for the future. Essentially, Porzingas plus one move for a legit center, puts you right in line for a title.
I think keeping all the picks, not taking advantage of IT's prime, Crowders' contract and everything else you have built towards is a mistake. You've come so far and have valuable assets to trade for a superstar. Failing to do that is a mistake. While Marcus Smart, Terry Rozier, Jaylen Brown, Yabesele and Zizic may prove decent NBA players, no one is banging down the door to come play with them.
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