The Lakers used a simple formula to compete for a championship - obtain 2 top 5 players in the league. GS, showtime
Lakers, Jordan Bulls, ... have also used this formula.
Part of me thinks that the Blazers need to follow this "Morey" philosophy. In our case, this might look like
obtaining 3 top 30 players. One web site considers CJ to be a top 30 player, and listed Dame as 10th best.
Obviously, both are back court players. If we are to incorporate this plan, we need a front court player
who is top 30 (top 20 would obviously be better).
Can Nurkic become that player?
If not, who can be that player? Blake Griffin?
Likely not anyone in the the draft at #16 will work - should we trade the pick?