It goes back to poorly constructed roster. If that's what you are indeed looking for then Brook Lopez is a better player in every conceivable way. So are Jarrett Allen if you want someone younger and John Collins if you do want someone that can occasionally find the bottom of the net.
Some of these selections just seem like favors of some sort. Love was so bad he quit and McGee played all of 2 minutes while Grant didn't see the floor.
I don't think guys like Holiday, Lavine, and Middleton have traditionally done well in international play while Trae Young, who has a game tailor made for international play, sits at home.
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