NBA: And All That Salary Cap...

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Kobe: 5

the tired old bag Duncan: 2nd 5th

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I debunked that theory already. Here's a recap. LMA chose the situation in SA over the one in LA, not that we are an unattractive destination. What big-time player wants to be part of a rebuild? We had to get those picks back.

Now if we strike out on players that are (realistically) available, then I'll give your theory some credence. We are in a much better position than last year. We will not be tanking again for the foreseeable future for a few reasons:

1) Minus Clarkson (unsigned UFA) our young players will cost around $16M this season
2) Add to that about $65M in cap space
3) $5B TWC deal is contingent partially on ratings
4) Impatient LA fanbase won't stand for another tank year
5) We are set up to build our roster for the next few years

This offseason is pivotal. We are set up nicely going forward. We need a couple singles and doubles - not home run signings. I don't want Mitch to sign a name just to appease the masses though.

Oh you'll get some free agents to come to LA, no doubt. You'll be very lucky though to get any that will matter. You'd be happy to have the 2012 squad back, and they were useless as well.