(01-18-2021, 04:05 PM)DanSchwartzman Wrote: It is certainly possible complaining is too ingrained in who he is (like cutting Sampson's hair). Take away his hair and Sampson isn't the same. But as it is the lords of the Philistines seem to have it in for Luka. It feels like they are trying to break him. I'm not sure which is worse, that or a haircut.
Great analogy!
Its defenitely a great question, and to improve Luka, and the team, this should be tried to fixed, this is one of the first things to improve, if possible. I am not sure it is a part of who he is, and that this cant be changed without affecting his game completely. But it might be. This perhaps needs to tried to be fixed with some level of caution, and not urgently. Maybe bit by bit and observe the effect. Perhaps here he needs veterans to show him over several years. Tim Duncan would be the best, ive never seen a player be more cool and less expressive, in crucial situations. I think he got the respect of everyone, including refs for staying cool. Luka is the clear opposite in terms of expressiveness.