Never spread yourself too thin. There’s always a temptation to take on as much as we can. You’ve got a job, but you’d make more money with a side hustle. At the same time, you need a hobby and a relationship – surely you’ll find time for everything. The NBA should take notes.
NBA teams sometimes spread themselves too thin as well. Generally, it’s best for a team to have an overarching organizational goal.
Either you’re playing for the NBA title, or you’re building toward the future.
The Golden State Warriors are trying to do both. At 4-7, it’s hard to say they’re doing either right now confidently. There are valid concerns about their ‘two timelines’ approach to team building. Afterall, they have Stephen Curry in their current timeline, which is why they are even contenders.
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Meanwhile, the 5-6 Pacers should probably lean into their youth movement. Tyrese Haliburton and Bennedict Mathurin have impressed. Now, it should be about finding additional pieces to add to their core to build long-term.
Perhaps both of these teams need a little more focus. Here’s a deal that should lend some to both.
