Big-market NBA teams love giving up on prospects too quickly. Seriously, it's like their favorite thing to do. I'm not exactly sure why this is, but my theory is that there's a built-in hubris that comes with existing in a big market. Being an attractive destination for free agents and disgruntled stars makes those front offices quicker to dismiss guys who don't immediately produce — if a team thinks it can acquire the next available star, then developing a young player who might turn into a valuable part of the roster seems like a waste of time.
Pacers key roster-building strategy should teach every small-market team a lesson
