05-19-2024, 05:40 AM
(05-18-2024, 03:42 PM)Mavs2021 Wrote: I´m confused. Simons argument aside.
Thybulle has played 17 MPG over 25 career play-offs games. His career averages are 4/1/1/1/1. What exactly does Thybulle do, that Exum can´t? Has anyone watched these last 11 play-off games and thought: We need better defense? Does anyone worry about our defense tonight? No you worry where the offensive support will come from.
Box score watching one of the most impactful perimeter defenders in the league is a pretty big mistake and might add to your confusion. He's the only guard since Jordan to average over 2 blocks a game adjusted for possessions more than once. Top 5 in steals per game for the league in 3 out of 5 years for his career (top 20 in his rookie year. tied for 21st last year where he got no minutes). All defensive twice in 5 years.
His issue has always been his 3pt shot and scoring generally, but he's a highly athletic 6'5 forward with a streaky shot. Sound familiar?
Contract wise, getability, and just general playstyle, Thybulle checks A LOT of boxes. And you should watch him sometime! Watching him lockdown players is very entertaining.
14x All-Star, 12x all-NBA, 1x MVP, 1x Finals MVP, 1 NBA Championship: Dirk Nowitzki, the man, the myth, the legend.