12-04-2021, 06:11 PM
I really enjoyed reading this thread. Thanks to VfromLMF for posting this topic. Alot of good points from many different posters. But can't help but wonder what Dan would have to say on this subject. Haven't seen him around lately - hope all is OK.
But back to "Mavs have a leadership problem". I agree, and it all starts with Cuban. Yes, Luka is immature and only 22. But that is why Kidd was hired, to help him grow as a PG and player. Heck, Kidd even told us this in his intro presser. He even mentioned that Luka was 22 years old 5 different times in that intro presser.
So here we are 20 games into the season talking about this issue. Is Kidd really helping Luka grow as a PG and player this season? I'm going to say if he has, I can't tell from what I see on the TV. Plus, a lot of us still think he needs a vet PG mentor on the team. Dragic mentioned the most and Rubio mentioned some. Is there anyone else that could fill that role?
Other good points from this tread - Luka is 22 and players prime years are somewhere around 28 to 32 years of age. But Luka has been playing pro ball since he's been 13. What if Luka is in his prime years now? Also, being a pro since 13 he has had plenty of mentors or learning experiences already, more so than a 22-year-old coming from collage.
Another point said was - He got his money already. Wow, I hope he is not this type of person. Even if he can see that the MBT did nothing to improve this team the last few years. If he is this type of person - I think I will end up _____....
Again, thanks to all for a good read today. Let's hope Kidd helps Luka mature. And Nico can convince Cuban to let him run the team.
But back to "Mavs have a leadership problem". I agree, and it all starts with Cuban. Yes, Luka is immature and only 22. But that is why Kidd was hired, to help him grow as a PG and player. Heck, Kidd even told us this in his intro presser. He even mentioned that Luka was 22 years old 5 different times in that intro presser.
So here we are 20 games into the season talking about this issue. Is Kidd really helping Luka grow as a PG and player this season? I'm going to say if he has, I can't tell from what I see on the TV. Plus, a lot of us still think he needs a vet PG mentor on the team. Dragic mentioned the most and Rubio mentioned some. Is there anyone else that could fill that role?
Other good points from this tread - Luka is 22 and players prime years are somewhere around 28 to 32 years of age. But Luka has been playing pro ball since he's been 13. What if Luka is in his prime years now? Also, being a pro since 13 he has had plenty of mentors or learning experiences already, more so than a 22-year-old coming from collage.
Another point said was - He got his money already. Wow, I hope he is not this type of person. Even if he can see that the MBT did nothing to improve this team the last few years. If he is this type of person - I think I will end up _____....
Again, thanks to all for a good read today. Let's hope Kidd helps Luka mature. And Nico can convince Cuban to let him run the team.
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