Agreed on Dame. I wouldn't build around Ant either. I don't think any team in the league will build around him. There is no evidence to suggest that...
The series where Dame's defense was a negative (not the only reason we lost), were often series we never would've been in without Dame, so it's hard...
Don't Scoot and Sharpe both fit in that category though? They're below average. Dame was a below average defender, and I'm not sure he held the...
So true!
We agree on that! He doesn't have to go, but if we can get good value for him, we should do it!
Yeah, I got it. You are selective with when and how your apply your logic. I still never said (pretended) Scoot, Sharpe, and Ant were the same...
I hear you, but I fully disagree that "putting all the weight of a franchise on potential" is a smart move during a rebuild. I think there is a list...
I've never said these players are the same. You are pretending I've said that.
I'd agree with that. Though both are bottom half of the league. Ant has been the better offensive player of the two.
Then why not apply your logic consistently and trade them all? PS - I'm not suggesting that's a good idea.
You don't see the major flaw with putting the majority of weight on "potential"?
Well put. Very much agree! I think we could add even more barriers to all three as well. To think any of them are clearly the future is hopeful at...
I said nothing about the "potential" of the three in question, but I get why you'd want to move the goal-posts away from production. Ayton at age 21...
I'd say there is nothing to suggest Portland will be a top 6 team in the future. With the amount of turnover in the league, projecting 5+ years out...
The main reason Simons is unlikely to play at a championship contending level is that Portland is unlikely to build a championship roster in the next...
I think Ant is good enough to start on a contending team. I think there are 100+ players good enough to start on a contending team in the right...
Given one...?
If that were the case, that would be something to take into consideration. Luckily, it's not.
It's certainly possible, as is the alternative.
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