re: Fans of other teams are not too impressed with our moves..

My least favorite argument this whole off-season is where people say we have rushed this rebuild. That simply isn't true.

If we waited for next year's lottery, we risk ruining the development of Anthony Davis and giving him a bad taste in his mouth concerning New Orleans.
We would have had to find other ways to reach the salary cap floor which could mean overpaying for lesser/older talent than what we have acquired.
Perhaps the worst part is just the uncertainty that drafted players bring. Noel may not be anything. Picking anywhere outside of the top-3 next year might get a good player, but not a superstar. Overall, there's too much uncertainty with the draft.

Getting good young players on their second contract expedites the process in a positive way. Not only are they proven, but they still possess considerable upside. Now you don't have to worry with the unknown variables of the lottery and drafted players. It puts the team in the driver's seat to improve by making adjustments internally rather than continuously hoping for outside help via free agents or rookie draft picks.

Lastly, a core of Davis, Holiday, Evans, Gordon, and Anderson is very good right now. In 2-3 years, barring serious injuries, this core can be great. Certainly in the conversation with teams with great cores already.

I also can't stand Dell Demps haters who complain that he can't keep players on this roster for more than a season, yet demand that this team rebuilds. God have mercy on their souls. Rant over.


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