02-14-2021, 02:23 PM
(This post was last modified: 02-14-2021, 02:24 PM by dirkfansince1998.)
(02-14-2021, 02:00 PM)hakeemfan Wrote: I know I am in the minority and maybe the only Mavs fan who feels this way. I totally hate this offense. It is a one man show. Ball movement is very limited. Very few possessions where 3 or more folks pass the ball and move.
I am not questioning Luka’s individual brilliance. I am questioning the MBT for giving him so much free reign. He shot well from 3 but many did not seem in the flow of the offense. Then he will have 4 or 5 poor 3 pt games but all is forgiven when he has a rare good one. If the worry is that if he is not given free reign he will get upset and want to leave , then I guarantee you he will get upset and leave one day anyway like Harden did. Meanwhile our 7’3” unicorn is jacking up 3s from the logo. This old fart might be ok with all that if I am watching truly great shooters do that but these two guys have a poor 3 pt percentage and Luka was poor in Euroleague too.
If the argument is that we have poor passers in general, talent level is not that great, and that a questionable shot from Luka is better than someone else shooting it, I am not sure how getting into bad habits can help anyone.
If we laughed at Russ and Harden for being ball dominate while giving inconsistent at best effort on defense, why do we rave about Luka? His game and basketball IQ needs to grow a lot. Talent level again...I am not questioning that one but.
Not really sure why you are complaining right now. I would argue that in the last few games he hasn´t been as ball dominant. Against the Hawks the Mavs played it smart and Brunson was getting a lot of touches. Taking advantage of Trae Young´s bad defense. Luka only had 2 FGA in the 4th quarter of a close game. Brunson 9. THJ 6.
Against the Pelicans the 1st quarter was all about KP. 11 FGA. 9 from 3-point range. Luka only scored 2pts in the first quarter but when the team was struggling he took over. Not really sure why he shouldn´t take 5-10 3s when he is having a good game. Pelicans switched or went under the screen. Not taking the open shot would actually hurt the offense. He also increased his midrange volume. If I remember it correctly that is something you wanted to see for quit some time.
The assist numbers are telling the same story:
Against the Wolves
Richardson 8
Brunson 6
Doncic 5
KP 4
DFS 3
Against the Hawks
Doncic 10
Richardson 5
Brunson 5
DFS 3
Against the Pelicans
Doncic 12
Brunson 7
Richardson 6
Yes, Luka is the main ballhandler but Brunson and Richardon are getting touches as well.