02-07-2021, 02:40 PM
(This post was last modified: 02-07-2021, 02:42 PM by Omega_Supreme.)
(02-07-2021, 12:47 PM)DaRiv Wrote: I think it was merited in this situation, and was an indictment of Jalen from the game before.
In the first game in the now infamous 3rd quarter, Draymond and all of his 230 lbs was rolling to the basket with only Jalen between him and the rim. Jalen makes the "business decision" to give Draymond the lane and heads back to his guy in the corner. Draymond for the easy dunk. 102-93. https://www.nba.com/stats/events/?GameEventID=465&GameID=0022000339&Season=2020-21&flag=1&title=Green%201%27%20Driving%20Dunk%20(11%20PTS)%20(Curry%206%20AST)&sct=plot
Last night, THJ responds, and steps up to take the charge on Draymond with 4 minutes to go in the 4th. https://www.nba.com/stats/events/?GameEventID=614&GameID=0022000360&Season=2020-21&flag=1&title=Green%20Offensive%20Charge%20Foul%20(P3.T1)%20(J.Goldenberg)&sct=plot
I am fine with the messaging here. Also, I think THJ was -20 because of his offense, not his defense. And we have to live with THJ shooting. I like that he continues to shoot confidently even when it's not going down. Such is an acquired taste, I admit, and not savored by all.
I am a THJ fan and I know he is streaky but I love the fact that he is learning to find what he can do in each game if his shot is not falling. Ric has really coached him into being a better player. We sort of take him for granted but he has improved every year since being here. He was a bit shell shocked in the playoffs but I am okay with the MBT making a long term commitment to him. He plays hard and is starting slide into a nice role on this team.
(02-07-2021, 02:31 PM)Kammrath Wrote: In the first game Draymond was the BEST player on the court. Curry was spectacular, but Draymond raises the level of the GSW scrubs around him to astonishing levels. Incredible team player on both ends.
He continues to be an example of why you should treat 2nd round picks with high priority.