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I would submit that since tanking does us no good the next few seasons that developmental competitiveness should be the goal.  A team full of babies creates bad habits.  Keeping high character vets around (like a Middleton for instance) makes the team more competitive and provides role models for the youngsters who matter.  It isn't about whether Klay, Middleton and Kyrie will be part of the "Flagg championship era".  It is about whether they can help him be more successful once he gets there.

Your post was a fantastic one over all, but I particularly loved this presentation of "developmental competitiveness." Well-said.

Looks to me like Khris is on his way out this week. If we draft a guard, it would be good to solicit back his services (if he's available for the MLE or less) this offseason.