01-04-2021, 05:00 PM
(01-04-2021, 04:50 PM)mavsluvr Wrote: Yes, it's a little heartbreaking when you think about what might have been. I haven't studied any statistics to know whether this is borne out by his history, but he plays like a guy who, at some point in his basketball experience, was always in foul trouble and was coached to do whatever it took to stay on the floor.
That´s actually an interesting thought. I mentioned it during the game. For a player of his size he might be the worst rim protector of all time. We mentioned a couple of guys from the 80s and 90s and came to the conclusion that he would have been a lot better in a pre pace and space era. That´s also the reason why he was as dominant in europe and played more minutes in FIBA competitions than Jokic. If he can stay in the paint he is a force on both sides of the floor.
The way he plays in the NBA it feels like he is trying to avoid fouls and just gives up open layups and dunks instead. Give him the Shaq/Bynum mentality to hammer anyone that gets close to the rim and he is a more impactful basketball player but he also wouldn´t be the beloved locker room guy and fan favorit.