I think he’s tried to do something, fairly urgently, the last two trade deadlines. And last two offseasons, especially last year.
But I think he’s been surprised on some few things. First, some guys turned him down, some maybe unexpectedly I think. And the cap space he had he couldn’t weaponize like he thought would happen.
His comments around Raantanen makes me think he had some intel that he could have legit gotten him so he is looking at making some splashes.
So if he had his way this team would look a lot different, with less picks and at least one impact player, but is learning some GM lessons as it relates to players agents and other GMs. So as a result he’s had to instead take care of the things he has control of.
This offseason he realizes the upcoming seat is the one to get a high pick. He and us fans are hoping to get a good pick, and then, next summer, with the building being only a year away, that factor can finally convince some of the talent he’s trod to get the last 3 calendar years.
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