in on his value to maximize return. Lauri is great, a top 30 player in the league. But if you want to win a championship, you need a top 5-10 player in the league. Lauri is not that. And given the competitive landscape in the West with Dallas, Denver, OKC, and Minnesota, it's just not realistic for the Jazz to make win-now moves. It stinks, but you gotta make tough decisions if you want to win championships.