05-06-2025, 01:11 PM
(05-06-2025, 08:43 AM)HoosierDaddyKid Wrote: I think Joker is getting timely help from Westbrook, Braun, and Aaron Gordon, who is a very underrated PF, in my opinion. He may be Denver's 2nd best player currently. It also appears to me that Michael Malone was part of the problem with Denver's lethargic play the last few weeks of the season before he was fired. They reported in the game; there was a lot of friction in the locker room before his dismissal. They've played with much more energy and purpose under interim coach David Adelman. I also think Brunson's loss was just as important as Luka's, even though Luka is perceived to be the bigger talent. Brunson is carving out his own legacy with his clutch play in NY. He's truly one of the best players currently in the NBA.
I had hoped PJ would develop in a similar fashion that Gordon has playing off a star. Gordon was traded for Garry Harris, RJ Hampton and now a late first round pick. Unfortunately with the moves Nico have made that first he traded for PJ may very well be a good pick. PJ also has some consitency issues and may be playing out of position. Still a good to really good player...depending when you catch him. Although his last game was rough. With a contract coming up, next year will be big for him.