12-04-2019, 12:51 AM
(12-04-2019, 12:03 AM)Tyler Wrote: For reference, the Toronto game was the first game after the second NY debacle. So it sounds like Cuban attributes a big chunk of the improved Dallas play to KP accepting a new role. He clearly still has a ways to go offensively, but I love to hear this type of positive news about the chemistry behind the scenes.
Is Cubes wrong though? KP has been one of the best, if not THE best, player(s) at defending the rim this season. He's been guarding that paint and making life a living hell. KP also has become an above average rebounder for the first time in his career. He's getting close to 10 a game! On of our biggest criticisms was that he couldn't rebound to save his life!
KP managed to maintain his elite defensive identity, add stellar rebounding to his game, all the while working his way back into game shape and learning an entirely new offense that gets him looks he never got in NYK. Dude has been remarkable. Without KP, the Mavs are not 14-6 right now.
14x All-Star, 12x all-NBA, 1x MVP, 1x Finals MVP, 1 NBA Championship: Dirk Nowitzki, the man, the myth, the legend.