02-14-2021, 02:52 PM
(02-14-2021, 02:17 PM)mavsluvr Wrote: Agree that this extremely Luka-dominant offense probably puts a ceiling on the team in the bigger picture, if it doesn't evolve to something better. Teams centered around guys like Russ and Harden can tend to do well in the regular season, but they're stoppable in the playoffs.
The Mavs aren't likely going anywhere in the playoffs anyway this season, and I think they're just doing whatever they think they have to do to survive in the short term. However, as you say, they need to find a way to develop better habits whenever (if ever?) they get out of the ditch.
Luka seems like he's carried a team that has been struggling especially with Covid-19 losses. His bbiq looks like it has been telling him that he needed to take over to try keep the team afloat.
That may be Luka Magic's most superstar attribute. I imagine if a real 3rd star arrived Luka's game would shift appropriately.
Luka dominance would be a concern for me maybe if there was some other player that looked he could be holding down a 2nd or 3rd star role but wasn't getting that chance because Luka and team were not recognizing him.
I'm not seeing that. KP is the ostensible 2nd star and he get's plenty of leash and recognition by Luka on the floor, even when he's not playing particularly well.
I'm not seeing that 3rd star that would shine brighter for the Mavs if Luka would do less. THJ? He looks like he's been given his shots and chances and he can have a monster game if he's on any given day.
Brunson's not yet a star but he's getting to shine if his game is on, also a good sign of coach and superstar letting another player do his thing if his thing is getting done.
It looks like Luka a star/superstar with KP a 1/2 star but recovering and coming on hopefully then the Mavs are various role players finding their levels at various times.
Post covid team chemistry starting to come on.
Luka Doncic needs to try and lead that team, out of a hole and into the playoffs in the WC, a monumental task.
Am I missing someone that is maybe getting shorted by Luka's high usage and dominance?