Next GM Watch

[michaeltex]

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Instead, I care about their ABILITY to execute roster-building moves in a masterful way. Knowing the right player to target, the right deal to get him here, executing deals in a way that includes wins at the margins (getting the "extra" to be added in your favor, rather than giving it away to make the deal happen).

I think you hit the nail here. A couple years ago, DAL was an interesting team before the PJ/Gaff trade, but nobody was expecting a Finals run. 

My point is that the right guy should be able to come in, see what paths are available based on assets and find ways to improve over the current state. (granted, that's a low bar right now)

Having size back in the middle, and not in the training room, makes this team run a whole lot better. I don't know who stays and who goes, but add to the current core with a boost in scoring and we may be excited to not get in the lottery. (Rose colored glasses day!)