05-26-2021, 12:33 AM
(This post was last modified: 05-26-2021, 12:35 AM by SleepingHero.)
(05-25-2021, 09:06 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: You are probably right. Just think that it is a lot easier to build around a better playmaker. Iso scoring, shooting, defense. All great to have but he isn´t the kind of player that makes the game easier for his teammates. Basically KD light without a Curry/Harden level playmaker next to him.
I agree with you it's just easier to build a team around a primary offensive creator that also has a talent for scoring, but Tatum is the real deal. He's led BOS to the ECF 3 out of the last 4 years before 25.
Once he figures out he needs to attack the basket at will instead of settling for his Kobe-like jumpers he'll take another jump. It's funny because he's already averaging close to 30ppg with pretty good defense. I like your comp to KD-lite too.
(05-25-2021, 09:23 PM)Kammrath Wrote: SO much this. Tatum is more hype than anything else IMO.
He is a GOOD basketball player, but in no way someone who will lead you to a title IMO.
I don't know how we can say that when BOS has been on the door-step to the finals since 2017 with Tatum at the helm. 3 out of the last 4 ECF featured BOS.
14x All-Star, 12x all-NBA, 1x MVP, 1x Finals MVP, 1 NBA Championship: Dirk Nowitzki, the man, the myth, the legend.