12-23-2019, 05:27 PM
(12-22-2019, 02:50 PM)BigDirk41 Wrote: His defense doesn't concern me. He's improved over last year and I don't see teams going at him non stop because he's a liability. I think he plays above average defense and will improve more with time. I don't think our best player has to be a great 2 way player to win a championship as Dirk showed. I think Luka plays pretty good defense on "key" possessions. Other than the Clippers, no current team is really a defensive juggernaut. Even with the Clips, it's only when they want to be. Playoffs come down to a few possessions so if Luka can crank up the intensity the last 3 minutes or so of playoff games, he'll be fine.Yes Butler would have been amazing. I've been saying the same thing. We'd be favorites right now with him.
All that being said I love 2 way players also, but that's not Luka's game as of now. That doesn't mean he can't become a strong defender. He's definitely never going to be a all NBA defender, but he can become good on defense. I really wanted Butler (because he's a top 2 way player) this summer even though I was in the extreme minority. I think we would be the favorites right now if we had Jimmy Butler on this team. Everyone was worried about his emotional side/baggage. He seems to be doing just fine in Miami. I think the guy hates to lose and I don't see that as a bad quality. Luka hates to lose. It just means they care. Luka will lead this team to multiple championships regardless of if he becomes a great 2 way player or not.