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howard_the_duck · 07-13-2018, 11:18 AM

I mostly am a fan of the idea because I see the Raps' window nearly closed, so expending the assets to take one final crack at getting to the finals (that's their ceiling, IMO) is my preference. With Kawhi, even in that deal where the Raps hypothetically give up a ton, there's no question they're better this year and good chance they'd be best in the East.

Then, if and when Kawhi walks, it's a scorched earth rebuild and best chance to draft an elite talent anyway, vs meddling as a playoff bubble team which they could very well do with the depth they have on the roster.

So, my vote would be to enjoy a fun year with Kawhi in the fold, accept our fate as needing to rebuild in the near future anyway, and see how it plays out.

07-13-2018, 11:18 AM	#838
howard_the_duck #1 Goaltender Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Calgary Exp:	I mostly am a fan of the idea because I see the Raps' window nearly closed, so expending the assets to take one final crack at getting to the finals (that's their ceiling, IMO) is my preference. With Kawhi, even in that deal where the Raps hypothetically give up a ton, there's no question they're better this year and good chance they'd be best in the East. Then, if and when Kawhi walks, it's a scorched earth rebuild and best chance to draft an elite talent anyway, vs meddling as a playoff bubble team which they could very well do with the depth they have on the roster. So, my vote would be to enjoy a fun year with Kawhi in the fold, accept our fate as needing to rebuild in the near future anyway, and see how it plays out.