2021-2022 MAVS NEWS: 4th in West | WCF loss [ARCHIVED]

[TXBamanut]

I think he came back too early and I do think he was limited.  To me, I'm in the hopeful, but make or break for him.

As long as he is on this team, he's going to have to be the second guy...there just isn't a path around it, unless they trade for a second established star, who is clearly better.

I think that Kidd will give him every chance to get better and will work to feature KP in some instances, because Luka may be the best person to take a shot on every possession in a vacuum, but he cant win every possession in an entire game, especially not over a series or a season.  He has to have someone else, and for now, it has to be KP.

I do agree with Kamm that part of it was mental last year with KP.  When you are injured and unable to perform up to your standards, it messes with your head and with you emotionally.  So, I think it was both mental and physical, but I dont just make it out like he's a jerk spoiled brat who doesnt care, but more realistic, in my opinion, that he's trying to do what his body wouldnt let him and he and RC couldnt figure it out.  This is the biggest season of his career, so it is now or never.

Best case:  He does great, he's healthy, it works and we make a playoff run.
2nd best case:  Same as the first, and FO puts together a trade to get out from under his injury stuff.