10-14-2024, 06:56 PM
(10-14-2024, 05:52 PM)speedkilz88 Wrote: RGP1981 Wrote:
That's true but ONLY if you look at this from a purely offensive point of view... what about defense? Especially when you consider Luka's flaws on defense.
Let's build that statement out further. Does Luka really need space, or does he need someone who can help create space for him by being a viable option that he can dish the ball to when he's being doubled? What if he had someone like Hakeem, who was not a threat from three but could do his own thing from elsewhere without help?
Also, why are you only asking about "post-KP"? KP is the 2nd best 5-out Center in the league after Wemby, isn't he? Has KP's game really changed that much compared to when he was at the Mavs... or does he just look better when he's playing next to 4 quality defenders, which the Mavs can never replicate with Luka and Kyrie as starters?
This is an awkward reply because I have you on ignore, but saw this when someone else replied to your replay (a limitation of the ignore feature).
The 5 out lineup featuring Maxi/PJ/Luka had a 94 defensive rating (+20 net) which is crazy good. Those players are still on this team, which is the same reason I focused on the post KP trade. I also used those examples because they are the two best runs this team has had since the championship and they both had a significant 5 out component.