With this flexibility, I think you're able to get the players you want to get as opposed to doing a trade for bodies that years from now might not help you. It's about complementary pieces that can win you a championship it's not about collecting as many bodies as you can.
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Hey, there is a first time for everything. But you're asking the wrong guy. That's a coach's decision.
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