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Away from Rudy Gobert, Derrick Favors Ready To Break Out

Fit matters.

As much as we love to trumpet talent wins over all, optimization is important, vital even in some situations. The most expensive outfit for a child will make a man look like he belongs in a circus. With enough talent, it is possible to overcome issues of synergy and harmony. Due to an unfavorable situation, some players have their values deflated. It takes a savvy front office to spot the needle in the haystack and pick out these misfits. Fortunately, David Griffin and Trajan Langdon may be the savviest duo of them all. In free agency, they picked out one of the sharper needles in the bunch, Derrick Favors.