07-07-2023, 09:34 PM
(This post was last modified: 07-07-2023, 09:36 PM by KillerLeft.)
(07-07-2023, 09:27 PM)Branduil Wrote: I'm well aware of what he can do, it's just that none of that matters in the playoffs compared to what he can't do. The Mavs got super-lucky two years ago in that Maxi was healthy enough to soak up the majority of center minutes AND they faced two inept teams who couldn't punish their miniature frontline. The second they faced a competent team in GS they got destroyed, and we saw what happened last year when Powell was their best center.
I swear to God Mavs fans are the only ones I've ever seen massively overrate a center who can "set picks" or "catch lobs from Luka Doncic" as if that overrides being unable to protect the rim in any way or grab a fucking rebound.
Well, I’m not trying to argue - you are free to be upset, if that’s what you wish. But, I think your first sentence is a gross overstatement.
Also, I value setting picks because it’s the key to the spread pick and roll offense that the Mavs are locked into for the duration of Luka’s stay here. About five years ago I would’ve thought that skill, along with simply running, were easily replaceable, but I’ve watched player after player be tried in Powell’s place, some of whom were getting max money, and I have learned that it’s actually not a super common skill set.