Justin Verrier

Every team is fighting for something different.

And this was not a team that was going to shortcut its way to actual title contention, but it could shortcut its way here, clearly.

If they end up with that, they could- Kyle, could you imagine if they won the lottery and then end up trading Anthony Davis one year from now just like the Mavericks?

If this just becomes what AD does?

Having said that, though... That top 20 pick too, Justin, is like a one shot to convey before it turns into like a second round fizzle of smoke.

I mean, they've been bad for a minute now.

And I agree with you.

There's no question this is accelerating at a time where there isn't maybe enough on the ground to justify it.

The variable is the pick they're about to get.

And we're talking around that.

Kyle mentioned it as far as what that could look like for this particular team kind of penciled into the depth chart.

That's the franchise changer.

That pick right there.

Because everything they have, they have like, again, I'm as positive a Keyshawn George booster as you're likely to find.

I'm not telling you he's a superstar.

I love Alex Saar and the development he's shown this season.

He might be a multi-time all-star, but he's not going to be someone who dominates the ball on offense and kind of gives you a way of life.

they might get that guy in the draft this year.

And like that pick, I think is what positions to separate them from like becoming the Sacramento Kings of just like the flash in the pan.

Here's one like feel good playoff run.