TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

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I feel like I might be crazy. Luka is the sole reason why the Mavericks are relevant. He alone is carrying this team. 

To put any blame on him is insane to me. Is Luka perfect? Of course not. But his mistakes are so menial that to focus on them is akin to critiquing an employee who generates 1 billion dollars every quarter but yawns a bit too loudly and takes your favorite mug in the morning.

Yes, he's the reason the Mavericks are relevant.  I'd say his complaining to officials, lack of getting back on defense, free throw woes and sometimes questionable shot selection goes far beyond loud yawning and mug swiping.  There a few athletes beyond reproach and Luka is so young, for as amazing as he is, there is room for improvement and that's obvious to see considering the improvements his made along the way and glimpses of an angry/engaged Luka on defense.  He's not perfect nor a finished product.  And unfortunately for him, his shortcomings will stick out and hurt the team because the other talent on the team gives us a really thin needle to thread.