(05-25-2022, 11:19 AM)Kammrath Wrote: The reason I didn't include Luka in the list was I thought his poor shooting excluded him from having elevated his game above normal.
The thinking part in a voting process should be done by the people. All options listed, and people doing the thinking who they think should be chosen.
Basketball is a lot more than "shooting percentage". It needs to be understood in the context of all things involved. Do you shot open 3s or stepbacks? Huge difference. Is the best defender of the defenses on you with help defense close, or the absolute worst? Huge difference. Let people do the thinking, this is what the voting is for.
This series as well as the last against Suns and Jazz, are the best games and performances of Lukas career. I followed him from very early on. He has lifted his game to completely new levels in this playoff and this season. Don't forget that he is leading the team on his shoulders. This is such a heavy weight to carry. Taking the responsibility and leading in such case is extremely difficult task. That is a lot more than shooting percentages.