Yep

The kid is here. They won't win this series.

But CJ is a legit running mate. I expect BI's ascension to hit next season.

I said it before, too many times to count, that he was on that PG/Butler trajectory.

This playoffs is the first step on that next level, where he doesn't just put up numbers, but he becomes a force that's felt, and teams will have to seriously worry about him.

Next year, he's going to be a bad, bad man. He got his taste and he's going to come back.

He got his running mate. If they're smart, they'll ship Zion, maybe flip some picks or whatever for a third guy.

But he's about to take that next leap, and NO would be wise to just let Zion go. Even if he extends, I doubt he wants to be here, and he's going to want to leave a year or two in to go elsewhere. Either that, or injuries are going to get him.

Either way, they need to get off him stat, and not wait for the inevitable. Be proactive before their hand is forced.