Interesting game. Several things jumped out at me. I will discuss them as we count down to the ever elusive quest for my Dirkie...or at least...the Dirkie I get to award.
Kyrie Irving--may not be the head case I always thought he was. I've been impressed with his overall demeanor, play on court, and interaction with other players on the team. He's a leader--who doesn't have to be a leader, to lead. Does that make sense? His addition to the team has lead to a change in pace that involves the entire team. With an ability to change pace--fast, slow, in between--we appear to have a deeper team than previously shown. J. Kidd mentioned in an interview that now is the time to settle on a 9 or 10 man rotation. I like a bigger rotation, so I'm thinking 10. Does KI deserve a Dirkie? Maybe, probably, but not this time. I'm sure he will earn many Dirkies though. I'm also sure the KI will leave in the summer. Hope I'm wrong.
Luka Doncic--pedestrian game? For him?...yeah...maybe, but still an easy double double. I could see that Luka, KI, and the "team" are still in the process of working out a team identity. I'm actually hopeful that they will get there.
Pretty good play by the entire team. I'm not going to sit here and nitpick them--there were some nits to pick though. And...this was against San Antonio. They're playing for a lottery pick. SA does have a few good players and prospects though...
Justin Holiday. Hmmm. From my limited exposure to him I thought he was fairly good. Couldn't understand the negative comments about him. His debut game, especially after such a short time with the team, was--pretty good. He also gave a good interview after the game. Seems like a player who could work out. Could. Since expectations were so low...he earns my Dirkie for this game
Kyrie Irving--may not be the head case I always thought he was. I've been impressed with his overall demeanor, play on court, and interaction with other players on the team. He's a leader--who doesn't have to be a leader, to lead. Does that make sense? His addition to the team has lead to a change in pace that involves the entire team. With an ability to change pace--fast, slow, in between--we appear to have a deeper team than previously shown. J. Kidd mentioned in an interview that now is the time to settle on a 9 or 10 man rotation. I like a bigger rotation, so I'm thinking 10. Does KI deserve a Dirkie? Maybe, probably, but not this time. I'm sure he will earn many Dirkies though. I'm also sure the KI will leave in the summer. Hope I'm wrong.
Luka Doncic--pedestrian game? For him?...yeah...maybe, but still an easy double double. I could see that Luka, KI, and the "team" are still in the process of working out a team identity. I'm actually hopeful that they will get there.
Pretty good play by the entire team. I'm not going to sit here and nitpick them--there were some nits to pick though. And...this was against San Antonio. They're playing for a lottery pick. SA does have a few good players and prospects though...
Justin Holiday. Hmmm. From my limited exposure to him I thought he was fairly good. Couldn't understand the negative comments about him. His debut game, especially after such a short time with the team, was--pretty good. He also gave a good interview after the game. Seems like a player who could work out. Could. Since expectations were so low...he earns my Dirkie for this game