The prototype of the big market, mitch kupchak (Los Angeles lakers), pat riley (jerseys cheap)
As
preferred superstar destination spots, cities like L.A. and Miami have
no reason to set the bar any lower than championship level. While annual
second round playoff appearances may be sufficient for Utah and
Indiana, they should not be acceptable for franchises that are
theoretically capable of attracting any player in the league.
Likewise, the success of Kupchak and Riley is
rooted in a refusal to accept long-term futures that do not include
championship contention.
