Kyle from Chicago
Joined: Feb. 2018
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I am a firm believer that selling pieces from this team would be a big mistake and hinder the progress of our rebuild as It currently stands. We have seen lots of teams undergo rebuilds, and struggle to come out of them due to a loosing mentality preventing progress. Think of teams like Buffalo, Edmonton, and the other suspects as examples. If we sell from this team while they are winning, we are going to be sending a frustrating message to the veterans as well as a loosing message to the rookies.
If they start to falter, and fall far out of a playoff spot by the deadline, then you sell and focus on the positives of the early season. As it stands right know you let them know that you are keeping the team together as long as they work hard and are competitive. The odds are not in our favor to get an impact player in this draft class, or at least one that's going to contribute in the next two years. Trust our scouting to find a good players in the middle of the rounds and build a winning culture.