I voted heck with short term. Part of the reason (besides being sorta broke) that I sat this season out for League Pass was because it seemed like we were stuck in a holding pattern. I wouldn't mind watching young guys play huge minutes, developing quickly in losses if I had any indication to believe they were the future of the team. That's part of the magic in getting to the top. Its also why I am not really that excited about my 2nd favorite team putting together a super team with a 2 or 3 year shelf life. I actually like the ride to the top as much as the time spent up there.
You're a Mavs fan
and a Patriots fan?!? This past year must have sucked the life out of you.
I agree with your sentiments, though, which is why I have never been extremely excited about Justin Williams grabbing 8 rebounds in 8 minutes, when he has no chance at being a regular part of the rotation on a good team.
I would not mind seeing us lose some games if it means that we're putting ourselves in better position for the future. When the big three were hurt and Beno, Salmons and Garcia were starting, I enjoyed seeing the Kings play more than I did at anytime over the course of all of last season. Most people did, which is why we all were troubled the night Bibby and Artest came back and the teamwork stopped.
So I don't mind seeing Bibby traded away when I truly get the impression that the front office is looking toward the future as opposed to trying to squeak in the playoffs and get swept in the first round. I wish we could rebuild and keep Bibby, but that's not possible. We have to get worse before we can get better, and I'm willing to put up with that. I just hope our "powers that be" are competent enough and patient enough to do it right.
In my opinion, saying that you don't want the team to get worse but you do want to see them contending soon is like saying that you want your home completely remodeled, but you don't want your paint job messed up. The hope is that, because you are making a sacrifice in the short term, the long term payoff is going to be that much more worth it.
That's the hope, anyway. Since it seems we're taking steps toward that end, I think it's a justified hope. For now. Let's see what we do between now and October.