05-24-2021, 02:17 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-24-2021, 02:18 PM by SleepingHero.)
(05-24-2021, 01:42 PM)HoosierDaddyKid Wrote: The jury is still out on KP. How he performs in the playoffs will determine his fate as a Maverick. JMHO.You see, I agree with you on principle. KP underperforming will undoubtedly affect how the MBT will view his place on the team, and further how the team is constructed.
But I don't think the MBT is solely going to go on box score production to gauge value/performance. As Dan pointed out in mavsluvr recap of the game, while KP was absolutely putrid individually save a bounce back 4th quarter, his effect on the game was still enormous. He had one of the higher +/- of the team (which doesn't carry much weight, but does signal that the team wasn't hurt with him out there).
Further, we could see how his presence drew out all the LAC defenders when he was on the perimeter allowing Luka to operate easier. When he was down low, LAC was forced to put at least 1 of PG13 or Kawhi on him.
Lets hope KP actually starts producing more though, it can only help the team.
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