Totally agree with this, though the defensive scheme Jordi is committed to still confuses me. None of these guys besides Powell seem like good fits for it (Wolf least of all!). Though Demin has definitely looked a little better on that end than I expected.

I'm definitely in the minority of fans who actually likes how they're managing Drake and Demin minutes so far. I keep thinking about how I'd much rather see them play ~30 a night in February when I otherwise just want the season to be over.

I get the sense that Marks prefers a pick with a higher likelihood of reaching a lower ceiling than one with a higher ceiling but higher variability.

Traore breaks that mold a bit, but I also don't really understand what the vision for him is.

I'm not sold on Wolf (or any of the rookies for that matter, though I like Dëmin and Powell) but I'm curious how the Nets think about development.

Did they pick projects so nobody came in too hot and ruined the tank this year, or because they genuinely believe they have better long-term futures?

oh my wow how did I miss this one from you. This is brilliant and spot on.

We *know* the answer to this, but even beyond that, what's the point? What is this in service of? Why is it worth discussing? That's where I would start the conversation with anyone who muses about this.

SUCH a good answer

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