12-06-2021, 01:18 PM
(12-06-2021, 12:43 PM)hakeemfaan Wrote: I have always felt that this type of an argument is a bit incomplete.
Can the Mavs win a lot of games without Luka and only KP? Can the Mavs win a lot of games without KP and only Luka? Yes to both but IF only we replace one of them with at least a somewhat comparable player. The Bulls almost won a title without MJ. That is because they added Kukoc, another terrific player.
The real question is can you win a title without one of Luka or KP even if you replace one of them with a very good player? The answr there IMO is you can without KP but not without Luka. KP is not a transcendent talent. His only shot that I have relative confidence of going in is a logo 3 pt shot. On the defensive end he blows hot and cold. So overall he is a one dimensional offensive player whose one dimension is a playground shot, while he cannot be counted on defense night in/ night out. He is athletic for his height and can get some rim rockers on nights that he plays hard and on those nights he is a tough cover for defenses. However overall I would only put him as an above average NBA player if his defense is lagging.
But Kukoc was a far better player than Porzingis will ever be.