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Originally Posted by Cobra Mgr

You make some good points. It takes bravery to go against the grain.

But that is my problem. They think some of these successful teams have stumbled on the magic button and they haven't. They are just good at maximizng what they have.

Magic & Bird entered the league & then every one wanted a 6'8' or taller PG. They were just skilled for their size. It's nice to have someone that tall to set the offense, but people w/that ability are rarest of the rare. That's not a blueprint. That's an anomaly.

Jordan's early years they kept saying they needed a center. That's why the Bulls got Bill Cartwright & sent Oakley to the Knicks. Anyone think Cartwright got the Bulls over the hump? Course not, Jordan & the Bulls proved you don;t need a dominant center. Especially the 2nd 3peat. They did it w/versatile defenders. Jordan, Pip, Rodman & Harper could guard 4 positions. Kukoc 3. But everyone can't get 4 elite defenders like that on one team. That's not a blueprint. That's an anomaly.

Then GS comes w/their 3 point barage.. Cause they didn't have an inside presence. But how are you going to get 2 guards who are a threat to hit 10 3's any given night? That's not a blueprint. That's an anomaly.

Same for Jokic. He hit a great percentage of 3's in the playoffs. But that isn't his normal game. He didn't average 1 3 per game. He made his points around the rim like traditional big men. He just has added range that takes him from normal to superstar cause he is that much harder to guard. That's not a blueprint. That's an anomaly. You aren't going to find more Jokics out there.

Versatility is always better. But it isn't always feasible. I see the draft and I see players getting picked on their potential to be interchangeable, but not showing particular skill in anything as of yet They have the 6'6'-9" height aren't stiff and once made a 3 pointer in a game so they get picked. But you got guys with real skills going unwanted like Oscar Tshiebwe, Drew Timme, Adam Flagler & Terquavion Smith. You're not going to find, Bird, Magic, Jordan, Curry or Joker. No one knew those type of players existed until they were kicking @$$ everywhere. Get guys who play the part, not just look the part.

So..is Wemby another one of those anomalies? I have also heard the word "unicorn" tossed about.