01-29-2022, 07:44 PM
(This post was last modified: 01-30-2022, 03:42 AM by HoosierDaddyKid.)
(01-28-2022, 04:18 PM)burekemde Wrote: I am not convinced Ja had better October-December - Luka was injured for a long stretch and Luka has better overall stats as a player., contributing to more facets of the game. Given how NBA is set up, January is more important than earlier months and being at your best just prior to playoffs counts more. I can see the point of chosing Ja over Luka, it can be debated, and especially as its a popularity contest, Ja is way more athletic and flashy, while Luka is all about bbIQ and skill, although Ja has major skills as well, but fans like to see dunks. The media likes to make something more of Lukas injury than it was, like as some fans do. But Luka is having a fantastic season. He showed, when it mattered in January, he is a level better player than Ja, Ja just couldn't play at that level of Luka. I agree Steph is a better player, and Luka needs to win championships to compare to him.
P.S. Regarding Booker, this is different. They have the top record, and deserve their best player as starter. I think given NBA is positionless more and more, I would like to see Steph, Luka and Booker. I see no business there for Ja and Wiggins, they are not the level of Steph, Luka and Booker.
Homerism aside, you're not being forthright if you think Ja doesn't belong there with the others. And Luka is flashy or you haven't been watching. Memphis is 3rd in the West, mostly because of Ja's improvement and their deep bench. For them to go 11-2 when he was out is ridiculous. That's just my take. Memphis hasn't had their full roster either because of injuries. I love Luka he's great. But I'm not going to disparage Ja because of him.