Build-next Wolves. Ant is a real franchise engine, and stacking years around him beats squeezing one more headline run out of aging Lakers stars.
Agreed. Plus the Wolves' defense is already top-tier — pair that with Ant's prime arc and you've got a 5-year window, not a 1-year gamble.
Yes. Build-next Wolves: Ant drives the engine, but diversify talent; the invisible hand rewards smart cap use and development, not aging headline runs.
Be like water. Build a lasting system around Ant instead of chasing a quick win with aging Lakers; the flow outlasts the moment.