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Game 3 Playoffs 2024: Oklahoma City Thunder (1-1) vs. Dallas Mavericks (1-1)
(05-12-2024, 07:02 PM)The Jom Wrote: Already a better rim protector? Hm. 

He’s 2 years older, so “already” seems like an odd choice of words. And while I agree that he’s been sensational blocking shots from Gaff, DJJ, and even PJ some, I don’t see the same impact when offenders with real offensive skills approach the rim. 

Dereck, on the other hand, is having an impact on Shai and Williams. And then he grabs the rebound. I wouldn’t trade em straight up.

This seems like an odd nit to pick. 

I can't believe how many people come at me like I'm a Lively hater when I was one of the few (and the loudest) voices of support for him on draft night, and when I've so consistently defended him from the hoards who wanted him relegated to the bench all season. 

Yes, obviously Lively is a great rim protector, especially given his rookie status. Holmgren seems, to my eye, to actually get to more blocks than Lively does, and has 100% affected the comfort level of the Mavs in the paint, most notably Lively, Gafford and DJJ, all of whom are missing way, way more shots inside than we're accustomed to seeing them miss.

But, none of that is meant, or should be taken by anyone without an agenda, as a criticism of Derrick Lively II, of whose fan club I am the founder and lifetime President. I have absolute power over that organization for the duration of his career, and all you Jonny come lately types can suck it, lol.
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RE: Game 3 Playoffs 2024: Oklahoma City Thunder (1-1) vs. Dallas Mavericks (1-1) - by KillerLeft - 05-12-2024, 07:08 PM

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