EXTENSION: Gobert signs 5yr/$205M w/ UTA | DAL "significant interest" if available

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He's a good player, @"Kammrath". Nobody is denying that. 

The argument over whether KP is a 4 or 5 doesn't really interest me, but the idea that he's a bigger, slower player does. KP and Gobert are BOTH fast for guys who are over 7' tall, but not as fast as MOST 6'9" guys. 

I'm not opposed to having the roster flexibility to play two extremely long players at once, and I agree with you that Gobert and KP's games don't overlap offensively in a prohibitive way. Defensively, however, I just don't view them as a fit that can work during the last five minutes of an important game against a playoff team. To use the Lakers for an example, their two max players are going to be the two biggest guys on the court for them during that stretch. Athletically, and skills wise, that duo outmatches KP/Gobert to an INSANE degree. That would be a BLOODBATH, imo. You'd have no choice at that point but to bench one of them, probably Gobert (you'd want KP's shooting on the court, I'm guessing). 

At that point, you've used 30-35% of your cap on a player who you can't play during the moment that defines your season. And my belief is that MOST good teams can attack you in a similar way, forcing you not to play your best five players. I just can't endorse that. I think it's team-building and locker room suicide. 

I realize you disagree with the above. I just want to make sure this side of the argument stays clear. I don't think ANYONE is claiming Gobert isn't a good player.