and its not something you can just develop your way out of in a single season with these younger players.

theyre routinely giving up like 25-5 runs against lower rung teams.

their starting 5...on paper...has been the best starting 5 in the league (+/-). even with klay struggling.

you cant waste these few prime or near-prime steph years developing the younger talent if its fucking up a chance at a chip.

that perfect two-track transition is looking more and more like a pipe dream. realistically/historically...youre gonna have to bring in hungry/complimentary vets who can help you win *now* and then at some later date decide when its time to cut your older stars loose and start a hard rebuild.