Mavs have a leadership problem | Cuban and Harlabob argue on Twitter

[Moviemavguy]

Luka needs to step out of the spotlight sometimes and allow others to have their moment.

But I don't think he will ever do that.  He is so ball dominant that I don't think he will ever be able to not have the ball in his hands.  

Personally I think the Mavs should use KP like the way Avery used Howard in the mid 2000s.  Howard would be a first half scorer and then Dirk and Terry would be the finishers in the second half.  

KP should get plenty of opportunities to score in the first half and Luka be the closer.  There are way too many games where Luka comes out with like 10-15 points in the first quarter and no one else is involved.  But I don't believe for a second that anyone could tell Luka what to do.  Dirk would take advice from nearly anyone.  Luka (IMO) doesn't seem like he is willing to listen.

Howard could handle the ball.  Big difference.  KP can sometimes drive but you don't want him taking too many dribbles.  Lack of ball handlers is something fans have been screaming from the mountain top about.  

And who hasn't had the opportunity to have their moment?  I'll wait...

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Do we know that he isn't? Kidd has made a point of complimenting him on being a vocal team leader on multiple occasions. 

I don't have personal knowledge one way or the other, but having a shooting slump doesn't necessarily mean you are lacking in leadership qualities.

Leaders generally lead by example.  It isn't just a shooting slump.  He isn't a good defender, passer, or rebounder either.  

Have you ever seen THJ get in a players face or play with immense passion?  If so, it is few and far between.