01-22-2021, 01:15 PM
(This post was last modified: 01-22-2021, 01:16 PM by SleepingHero.)
(01-22-2021, 11:45 AM)KillerLeft Wrote: I've already rambled too much about this, and all before I've finished my morning coffee, so it's probably incoherent gibberish. I guess what I'm saying is that yes, a play style change could fix this, but it might be too late for that by the time he/they realize that's what's needed. If they ever do.
Not incoherent at all. I guess the crux of the issue is whether or not the Bucks and or Giannis recognize he isn't the player archetype they think he is, and even if they did, can they even rearrange the roster in a way to suit those strengths?
Where you and I differ though is how feasible I think the Bucks can pivot should they even get past that first hurdle. In fact I don't think they need to do much, if at all. Lopez is the ideal stretch 5 that can defend large people and doesn't take away space down low for a theoretical Giannis inside game. Holiday is a savvy PG that can also defend very well. Middleton is a supremely efficient scorer, though at times I wonder how much better the Bucks would be if he would just shoot more and forego efficiency.
In that sense the team mirrors A LOT of the 2000s Shaq Lakers. Except in this case Shaq is more mobile to fit today's game.
I really do think the Bucks have what it takes to win it all. Very easily in fact. But I think their biggest hurdle isn't the Lakers, but as you pointed out poignantly, it's themselves.
14x All-Star, 12x all-NBA, 1x MVP, 1x Finals MVP, 1 NBA Championship: Dirk Nowitzki, the man, the myth, the legend.