It is by no means a guarantee for the NBA title, but it's a heckuva great step in that direction. Not only do they get a great forward scoring 20 pts/gm and 8 rbs/gm, they get his solid professional demeanor and leadership. On top of that they don't have to give up JJ Hickson, who is becoming solid power forward. Plus.... they may easily get back one of the players they DID trade - center Zydrunas Ilgauskas.