While I do agree for a long term program Kouame is the more viable option for exception, let us first look at the context.. what they are talking about is the NOW.. what is best and possible NOW.. and if we can both have brownlee and clarkson at the same time WHY NOT.. un lang naman eh.. let's not overreact that it is kabobohan in SBPs part.. NOW- what can a kouame contribute when we have sotto, edu, fajardo, japeth? the same actually.. yes in the long run kouame is desperately needed. but again we are talking about the NOW.. and with clarkson and brownlee, we have additional offensive firepower at the guard and wing area.. BTW, haven't we been talking for the longest time that what we are lacking is actually a good wing player..
see i am not against localizing ange.. in fact i am all in for it.. but let us put everything into context first.. it is the NOW we are talking about.. with a scottie thompson, jordan clarkson, justin brownlee, AJ Edu (assuming he can be at least 70% serviceable) or Japeth and kai sotto.. except for AJ Edu, all of them can shoot anywhere on the court.. AJ before was a rim protector and add kai in the mix.. plus brownlee and scottie are decent defenders.. clarkson, while defense is suspect, is a superior scorer in this level not to mention brownlee..
not to menton the likes of Malonzo, Parks, Dwight, CJ Perez (hoping he is focused and consistent)