TRADE: PJ Washington+ 2 2nds To DAL | G. Williams+ Curry+ 2027 FRP (top 2 protected)

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I sometimes wonder if the "grow through trades" philosophy doesn't go back to the pre-championship years. That team was (almost?) all acquired through trades and FA signings. Some of it may be the rumored aversion of RC to rookie and rookie development. Some of it may have been to get players on Dirk's timeline. Some of it may have been to get talent proven effective in the pro game (draft picks still are a crap shoot.) Of course, there were some picks that were WTF as soon as they were announced. 

I agree that, starting with JB and Luka, drafting has produced some excellent talent. That may be the cheapest way to grow talent, but trading for vets is more about instant gratification.

I agree with everything you wrote here.  

I personally enjoy watching the younger players improve.  I watch NBA basketball for fun.  It's obviously fun to win but it's also fun to watch younger players improve with time.  Even if they don't win.  I liked watching the Spurs last night even though they're not good yet.  You can see the beginning of something great there.  I think the Mavs have been too focused on free agency and trades over the past 15 years.  I think most of us on this board probably overemphasize trades and player acquisitions too.  I certainly do.  There's often more conversation here about trade speculation than the games themselves.  

I like our current mix of players.  I'm gonna try to just enjoy the games more.  I'm gonna bow out of the PJ trade conversations and just be a PJ fan for a while.