Exactly.Boobie Miles said:One thing he's done pretty well is draft, particularly second round picks: Davis, Powe and Gomes in the last few years. He got into trouble with huge contracts to undeserving players and big trades that didn't pan out. It might be a good thing that he won't have the financial freedom to go crazy. This thing is pretty basic, he doesn't have a lot of room so I don't see him getting it off track. I definitely think Allen's days as a 20 ppg guy are done, but if he's surrounded by good players he'll always make an impact because you'll never be able to help off him. Look at Brent Barry, and I think Allen is a better shooter than him.
The key is to be solid in the scouting department and take some guys that can learn under the those three. You're not going to get anything high, but that doesn't mean you can't get quality. Look at Parker and Manu for christ's sake.
And you're right, he can't go all Ainge crazy -- and he won't because he has no money -- and if this team happens to fizzle out like, say, in a few days, then there's no reason to panic.
You should always go for the win now, and he's bought himself several more years in Boston so he's got to be sure to keep an eye on that future as well.