(01-28-2022, 11:25 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: That's an interesting view. Ja outplayed Luka the entirety of October, November, and December. Only now in January has Luka returned to Luka levels.
Does a good 3 weeks count over the first 2 months for all-star award even if the records are similar? I personally don't think so.
Luka is without a doubt a better player than Ja. But one of my favorite sayings when I used to play was "hard work beats talent if talent don't work hard."
I am not convinced Ja had better October-December - Luka was injured for a long stretch and Luka has better overall stats as a player., contributing to more facets of the game. Given how NBA is set up, January is more important than earlier months and being at your best just prior to playoffs counts more. I can see the point of chosing Ja over Luka, it can be debated, and especially as its a popularity contest, Ja is way more athletic and flashy, while Luka is all about bbIQ and skill, although Ja has major skills as well, but fans like to see dunks. The media likes to make something more of Lukas injury than it was, like as some fans do. But Luka is having a fantastic season. He showed, when it mattered in January, he is a level better player than Ja, Ja just couldn't play at that level of Luka. I agree Steph is a better player, and Luka needs to win championships to compare to him.
P.S. Regarding Booker, this is different. They have the top record, and deserve their best player as starter. I think given NBA is positionless more and more, I would like to see Steph, Luka and Booker. I see no business there for Ja and Wiggins, they are not the level of Steph, Luka and Booker.