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[DanSchwartzgan]

don't you think that's kind of a nitpick? 

I mean, I'm willing to accept that potential downside if we get to avoid all the talking points about his coming free agency this year. I realize your point is that they kicked that stress down the road, but can we see the kid play in the rotation for a season before we worry about whether or not losing him in 2027 would be a huge negative?

I'd call it advancing the conversation rather than nitpicking.  I acknowledged the positives.  Those are obvious.  

But, how many posts have we seen that took the time to even think about what this does down the road.  Nico's job is bigger than just what this does to the 24/25 cap.  He has to think through extensions and I'm saying right now that Josh won't extend off of this number.  You can take the season to evaluate if you'd like.  I don't think it will take that long.      

I think we collectively seem to anchor to negative things with certain players.  Brunson was 'unplayable' in the playoffs until he wasn't.  But, people are still anchored to Green not taking open shots against Gobert in the playoffs.  He's not the same guy.  Kidd is an idiot regarding just about any topic around here unless its his decision to start Holiday for a few games.  Then, its an indictment on how good Green is.

The upside is really high here.  It doesn't take a leap.  It just takes him doing what he does when he gets PT.  Ideally, I'd like to be able to see Josh get another extension 3 years from now.  I think we'll all eventually get to a point where we all agree this is a problem.  Until then, at least this should clear up any team shenanigan's surrounding his playing time or role.