Originally Posted by
MichaelMcNamara
Let me ask people this -- Should Zion's age matter?
What I mean by this is that we seem to talk about '21 year olds' as if it is a universal thing. All 21 year olds are the same, and if your best player is 21, you should build with other young 20-somethings so that when that guy is "ready" they will be too.
But arent we seeing that certain early 20s guy can go and win now if given the right pieces? Imagine Zion is the same exact player, but is 26. Are you now advocating for Beal and Lillard? Of course you are. So, the age thing is what is getting in peoples way. Instead of looking at age, look at where the player is skill wise and act accordingly. The Mavericks arent surrounding Luka with a bunch of 20 yr olds. Hawks went and got a bunch of vets to help Trae. Now, if I had a RJ Barrett as my best player, I would build much slower because he isnt ready to be a big time player yet. But if I have Ja, Trae, Luka, Zion, etc..... I am giving them great players to play with. And winning. There is no reason you cant win now and later. You think Phoenix will just be horrible in 3 years once CP3 leaves?
Duncan won right away and they rebuilt again around him on the fly once Robinson, Elliot, Avery, etc left. You guys act like its an either/or. Either win now or in the future. And never acknowledge both is possible