re: Best Case EG trade scenario IMO

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And here's the thing, it's almost like some of the posters seem to think that you have be high lotttery team until . . . bingo . . . you're a contender with three all stars and a nine man deep rotation.

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This.

Look at Memphis- last two lotto picks were Henry and Thabeet- yuck. Yet here they are, a legit western conference contender. Were they stuck in no mans's land 2 years ago as an 8 seed?

They had their guys (Gay, Conley, Gasol) and they let them develop while building around them (ZBo/Allen).

This is going to take time. Pels have a solid young nucleus in Davis/Ryno (Gordon or his trade value) but they need time grow (Davis), grow up (Gordon), and just season together. Of course they need more better players. And the team has a top 6 pick, cap space for FA and trades, and a couple of trade chips to play if they want.

But short of signing Lebron, there isnt a magic bullet to be found. And tanking in the hope that a 19 year old a year from now can be that guy is incredibly dumb.