Looking at the top 5 players in the league right now, none of them were picked #1, it’s not the end of the world.
The only way that’s true is we give him the max extension without him turning it around. If he finishes this season the way he started it, there’s no way you extend him prematurely. Either trade him for something or let him walk, but putting ourselves in a position where we might be stuck with him, or forced to move picks with him is what will screw us even further.
If you don’t think we’re giving Cade the max you are out of your mind. He’s the best young player we’ve had in 20 years there is absolutely no way he doesn’t get the max regardless if his play has been slightly below expectations.