12-28-2021, 11:57 AM
To me a 3rd star is someone who has obvious deficiencies but is either a defensive stud or can create his own shot and can carry the team for a few games where the 2 top stars are out. JB certainly fits that bill.
A 2md tier star is someone who can carry the team for quarters even when the main star is there and someone who can carry the team for 25 to 45 games when the main star is not there. KP despite what he did yesterday does not meet these requirements. Plus he is paid like a top tier star.
Luka is obviously a top tier star but he needs to change his style. The ball moving better without him is a damning indictment of flaws that have crept into his game. I don’t want to hear about assists when Westbrook has averaged a triple double. Take over the game for stretches but don’t hog the ball like a Westbrook. I disagree with mavsluvr and some others who recently said that he can’t play like Jokic. He absolutely can. Luka has vision and sees plays develop before they happen. Westbrook doesn’t. Sure some things that Jokic can do do due to his height Luka can’t but the pass from one side of the court to the opposite side and the handles, Jokic can’t compete there with Luka.
To me at this point while I would certainly understand if JB gets an offer that the Mavs might consider too pricey, IMO he can be part of a big3. KP no. Plus he gets hurt every time you start thinking you might have been wrong about him.
A 2md tier star is someone who can carry the team for quarters even when the main star is there and someone who can carry the team for 25 to 45 games when the main star is not there. KP despite what he did yesterday does not meet these requirements. Plus he is paid like a top tier star.
Luka is obviously a top tier star but he needs to change his style. The ball moving better without him is a damning indictment of flaws that have crept into his game. I don’t want to hear about assists when Westbrook has averaged a triple double. Take over the game for stretches but don’t hog the ball like a Westbrook. I disagree with mavsluvr and some others who recently said that he can’t play like Jokic. He absolutely can. Luka has vision and sees plays develop before they happen. Westbrook doesn’t. Sure some things that Jokic can do do due to his height Luka can’t but the pass from one side of the court to the opposite side and the handles, Jokic can’t compete there with Luka.
To me at this point while I would certainly understand if JB gets an offer that the Mavs might consider too pricey, IMO he can be part of a big3. KP no. Plus he gets hurt every time you start thinking you might have been wrong about him.
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