(10-30-2019, 08:59 AM)Kammrath Wrote: https://twitter.com/bobbykaralla/status/1189385985798397953

(10-30-2019, 09:58 AM)HanspardsShowerVoice Wrote: One thing I noticed about his rebounding is the Mavs have him so singularly focused on defending the rim that he's often not in great position to block out for the rebound because he's out contesting the shot.   Is this a common thing (at least in the modern game) for elite shotblockers to not be simultaneously that great rebounders?    Like last year Miles Turner led the league in blocks per game, but only averaged 7 rebounds a game.   And then KP's total rebound numbers get double whammied on offense because he spends so much time parked out behind the arc and shooting  that he's not under the rim for the offensive rebound... which I'm sure is not something that Andre Drummond has to be overly worried about.

(10-30-2019, 09:58 AM)HanspardsShowerVoice Wrote: One thing I noticed about his rebounding is the Mavs have him so singularly focused on defending the rim that he's often not in great position to block out for the rebound because he's out contesting the shot.   Is this a common thing (at least in the modern game) for elite shotblockers to not be simultaneously that great rebounders?    Like last year Myles Turner led the league in blocks per game, but only averaged 7 rebounds a game.   And then KP's total rebound numbers get double whammied on offense because he spends so much time parked out behind the arc and shooting  that he's not under the rim for the offensive rebound... which I'm sure is not something that Andre Drummond has to be overly worried about.

(10-31-2019, 08:06 AM)HanspardsShowerVoice Wrote: KP leading the NBA in defended field goals attempted per game.    Opponents are shooting 37% on field goal attempts he defends.

Imagine thinking KP is bad at defense.

(11-05-2019, 05:12 AM)meistermatze Wrote: Well am I the only one who is concerned about the obvious lack of chemistry between him and Luka?

If you asked me at the end of last year, I would not have been sure who's team this will be because KP was SO good at times with the Knicks and I feared, Luka might cool down next season, because he will get more and more attention from defense and KP will take some of his touches.

But this is not the case, Luka still looks like the ultimate price and a future MVP (future like maybe already next year) - he is just beyond words as a 20 y/o.

I hope I am overreacting and it all has to do with KP getting back into form after sitting out so long and maybe ever more so, with KP and Luka not being adjusted yet to one another - chemistry will come.

BUT, and this is my essential question, are there any signs about them not getting along? At times it looks as if Luka's ignoring KP and he tries to involve others more. Could as well be the case that this is on KP and him being not in synch offensively. I hope I am seeing things that are not there, but me feeling is they are not that close (e.g. high fiving each other and all that shit). Or are there any rumors/signs that support this nightmare? Because the only thing that can stop us from being a great young team with a bright and immediate future would be some drama between KP and Luka - because Luka is too good to share the spotlight.