(05-29-2021, 09:05 PM)dynamicalVoid Wrote: Let me start by saying that Mavs gave KP the ball a lot during the reg season and also KP needs to show he can take advantage of his size...
But last night almost seemed like a slap in the face towards KP...
He doesnt get many touches or shots in first 3 quarters(people claiming Brunson looking him off even though he wide open - same thing was done during the reg season with Brunson and Luka not passing to him even though he was wide open)...then Mavs are down in a heated Playoff game and the start of the 4th quarter the Mavs start pushing the ball to KP. Almost like they were saying we dont want to do this but lets prove to people you cant produce on offense inside the 3 line...so here are a few touches in a row if you think you can prove yourself.
He didnt really do anything.
Not that at all. It was "Oh you are going to go small? We'll just abuse you with our 7 footer." KP got some great looks too and missed all of them lol.
There are other ways to exploit the size difference other than backing down someone in the post every possession. I expect that's the adjustment in game 4 and KP has a big game.
(05-29-2021, 09:12 PM)Branduil Wrote: I mean KP is a max player. Max players need help sure, but he plays next to Luka Doncic. If he still can't succeed in that situation, if he can't motivate himself to play hard with a playoff series on the line, maybe that's on him.
I don't think it's a matter of motivation or effort but frustration with his play. He's always had a bad issue with how he is playing on offense, effect his entire game. It's maddening.
He's clearly very week minded and goes too much off emotions. He needs to grow the heck up too.