04-28-2021, 10:28 AM
(This post was last modified: 04-28-2021, 10:28 AM by dirkfansince1998.)
(04-28-2021, 09:38 AM)michaeltex Wrote: BTW that "other" HOF player had like 8 rebounds and ZERO points. If KP had that type of game, posts would be about torches, pitchforks and where to meet up.
Draymond´s impact was never about scoring. Just look at his stat lines in the previous two games.
2pts/12reb/19ast against Denver
8pts/14reb/13ast against Sacramento
He is not as good as he used to be but still a really good defensive anchor (basically a defensive coach on the floor) and playmaker. Also cannot underrate how important he is for the chemistry on offense.
The Warriors rank 7th in D-Rating with a terrible roster. Wiggins is probably the 2nd best defender and he was beyond bad before he joined the Warriors. That´s the kind of impact that boxscore numbers cannot measure.
And that´s the reason why Draymond can score less than 10pts and still be the best player on the floor. KP on the other hand is a net negative on defense. If he isn´t scoring he is a glorified floor spacer. Would be nice to have a player that could lead a top 10 defense despite mediocre perimeter defense and without any rim protection.