12-12-2020, 01:02 PM
(This post was last modified: 12-12-2020, 01:05 PM by KillerLeft.)
(12-12-2020, 12:38 PM)DanSchwartzman Wrote: I really don't. I'm perfectly willing to admit that some of my opinions may be outdated. Once I sour on someone's character I don't tend to recognize the possibility they might mature over time. He would be the third option here, so that meets the criteria I set out in my post above. HOWEVER:
My opinion is he's not a winner. He's almost never a net positive and has been REALLY bad at RPM especially given what he is paid. Defense seems to be optional. Chicago was 8 points worse defensively when he was on the court last year. I don't think we need another 30% Usage guy here. He's relatively efficient at that high usage (which makes it even more puzzling why he doesn't contribute to winning). But, the main thing is I think LaVine is kind of a selfish ______ (fill in whatever unflattering word you'd like).
Well, if the issues are born of character, as you suggest, then I doubt the Mavs will ever truly reach an interest level where we'll even find out if they have enough to trade for him. Agreed that there are some people you don't want around regardless of their talent/skill level.
Carmelo Anthony has the same selfish problems that move the needle in the wrong direction at every stop. If LaVine is like HIM, and THAT'S why he puts so many shots up, then sure - let's avoid him.
I just think there's a decent chance he's doing what that team wants him to do, because they have no choice but to want him to do it. I absolutely agree that he is miscast in the face of the franchise role. I just wonder if he might learn how to fit into a different role on a GOOD team. I actually think he'd be the 2nd guy here, not the 3rd. To be fair, it's just as speculative that he COULD change as your feeling that he is what he is, so I can't disagree with your opinion with much gusto.