Trump gone and enlightenment within 24 hours? What's next??? :)
My favorite part is the elite development staff and scouts. I'd love to see them just collect a roster of high upside guys with an elite playmaker or two and a balanced roster and then go into the 21 draft loaded with interesting prospects and tons of draft choices. Part of trading for a star is giving the other team cover. If you can help the team you're looting pacify their fan base by helping them get a shiny toy in the draft you can buy stars for cash and multiple assets.
I also think a free agent doesn't literally need stars but he needs to be able to see himself on the floor with 4 other guys on the roster and feel like that team can win. Create a team of talented players with the right attitude and that can happen. A bunch of idiots, drunks and unmotivated guys with great skills does not.
I love the connected front office and I love the guys they hired to put on the floor. The idea of having smart listeners in the front office who know they aren't the experts and have the confidence to hire experts smarter than they are is a key point.
Life is good!
Here's my face saving CP3 trade
Randle, Knox and Butler for CP3, 2020 25th and a second round pick. I might add the 23 Dallas pick if CP3 has indicated he'll trade his last year for an extension. I'd even offer a hybrid deal that transitions him into the front office when he can't play any more. I don't think he will cost that much in trade if the Knicks play hardball but I can accept an overpay for a key piece that's committed and maybe the "don't want to be the first star" comment is code for we have to overpay for CP3 to be the first one.
I hear angels singing!
Trump gone and enlightenment within 24 hours? What's next??? :)
My favorite part is the elite development staff and scouts. I'd love to see them just collect a roster of high upside guys with an elite playmaker or two and a balanced roster and then go into the 21 draft loaded with interesting prospects and tons of draft choices. Part of trading for a star is giving the other team cover. If you can help the team you're looting pacify their fan base by helping them get a shiny toy in the draft you can buy stars for cash and multiple assets.
I also think a free agent doesn't literally need stars but he needs to be able to see himself on the floor with 4 other guys on the roster and feel like that team can win. Create a team of talented players with the right attitude and that can happen. A bunch of idiots, drunks and unmotivated guys with great skills does not.
I love the connected front office and I love the guys they hired to put on the floor. The idea of having smart listeners in the front office who know they aren't the experts and have the confidence to hire experts smarter than they are is a key point.
Life is good!
Here's my face saving CP3 trade
Randle, Knox and Butler for CP3, 2020 25th and a second round pick. I might add the 23 Dallas pick if CP3 has indicated he'll trade his last year for an extension. I'd even offer a hybrid deal that transitions him into the front office when he can't play any more. I don't think he will cost that much in trade if the Knicks play hardball but I can accept an overpay for a key piece that's committed and maybe the "don't want to be the first star" comment is code for we have to overpay for CP3 to be the first one.
Great content as always JMacri, thanks you doing what you do.