It's difficult... my natural inclination is to want to compete NOW. Especially when I see teams making acquisitions that improve their rosters considerably.
But the reality is that I'm not ready - I think I'm still a season or two away from being a legitimate contender. It's so tough to stay away from higher-salary guys, and take the mid-level guys who'll simply keep my team ticking. But I'm trying!
http://with-malice.com/ - The half-crazed ramblings of a Lakers fanatic in Japan