12-02-2019, 02:25 PM
(11-30-2019, 03:44 PM)Scott41theMavs Wrote: You might want to apply the first of those perspectivally and the second rhetorically when it comes to Brunson. Why does a small sample size excuse Brunson (and even make us all willing to forgive THJ) but not Porzingis?Now you're just making things up.
Don't forget that KP was quite decent (if rather raw) offensively prior to his injury. He has a solid history of decent, max-contract-worthy-when-combined-with-his-rim-protection offensive play. Based on that, his problems are either 1) physical (in which case he needs to see the team physician), 2) mental (in which case he needs to see the team sports psychologist), or 3) rust (in which case he needs to hit the gym).
Mavs fans aren't writing off KP because that would be extremely stupid. Nearly every national pundit has chimed in that he will get better, but that it might take him up to a full season. In other words, patience is the choice not to be foolish. Moreover, the Mavs couldn't trade for KP without the willingness to give him that max deal, but there were several other league execs who groused that they didn't have the opportunity to beat Dallas's deal (meaning they would have given more for him than the Mavs did, and meaning that they would have been just as willing to give him that big contract).
Luka and KP are the future. I don't say that as a KP homer; I say it as a Mavs fan. We will see who else on the current roster is still here at the beginning of the 2021-22 season. Guess what the answer to that question might be.
I don't exonerate Brunson for a small sample size either. I already acknowledged his piss poor 3PT shooting thus far. But overall he's been pretty good all things considering. Best on/off court, defensive rating on the team; 4th best PER on the team. For only his second season, and getting inconsistent minutes, what more do you want?
People love to throw the superstar label on KP so with that comes superstar expectations. The max contract begins this season. His TS% is worse than what Barnes did for us last season thus far. But at least he contributes in other ways like rebounding and defense.
For the record, I am not crowning anyone on the Mavs except Luka. I am also not giving up on anyone on the Mavs this early in the season. But when players play well or poor, I will point it out. Just like every one trashes Powell and THJ every other game, which every one seems to be okay with.
KP plays bad and we have to be quiet and be reminded it's all mental or it's too early every time? We know, we're not as dumb as y'all think but there's nothing wrong in dissecting his current play. It's a long season, lighten up.