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Originally Posted by Fish
The problem is that we've been trying to build through the draft for some time now, only to piss down our leg when it comes time to sign a second contract for our home grown talent. Building through the draft isn't very meaningless if the team refuses to pay a contract once those draft picks exceed their rookie contract.
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A team that consistently drafts well cannot pay all of its stars the market wage on their 2nd contract. There exists a salary cap. A good GM will identify the key talent and let the rest walk.