(12-14-2019, 11:52 AM)DanSchwartzman Wrote: Bertans
Love what the Latvian Laser is doing this year. My only problem is Pop basically deemed him unplayable in the playoffs.
I read a nice breakdown and the upshot was Bertans couldn't get a shot off unless it was a wide open catch & shoot, and those opportunities disappeared in the playoffs. So with limited shot attempts, his offense couldn't overcome his defensive shortcomings.
Fast forward to this year and Bertans is suddenly bombing with guys in his shirt.
Zach Lowe did a great piece yesterday in his "10 things" column. "No healthy 3-point shooter inspires more wide-eyed, hair-on-fire panic among defenders than the 2019-20 version of Bertans. Dude is shooting with guys almost literally crawling up his jersey." He then links to a video of Kawhi falling all over himself to recover while Bertans drains a three in his face.
If Bertans can keep this up I LOVE this trade.
Imagine the offensive efficiency of closing with Doncic surrounded by Curry, Bertans, THJ and KP
The Mavs might not stop anyone but they would light up the scoreboard like a roman candle.