04-14-2021, 12:05 PM
(04-14-2021, 11:52 AM)F Gump Wrote: This takes us back to where the Mavs re right now.
Luka is whining about the playoff (play-in) setup, but is playing like suck and is the leader on a team that is losing lots of games. Take care of biz, by playing well and winning games, and the playoff issue takes care of itself. Try to do it by whining, and not so much.
"Luka the MVP" isn't playing like it at all. Even if they make the playoffs, they won't go far if this is who he is. (And if he is better than this, then he's gotta play like it.)
My easy explanation. He is tired and probably also suffers from a few minor injuries. Also cannot forget the non Covid related illness a few weeks ago. For me that was the chaning point. Feels like he played with less energy in the last few games.
In a way last years playoffs bubble was a blessing for him. Time to recover. A few games to get back into rhythm. Peak Luka in the playoffs.
Right now we are seeing late february/early march Luka from last season. Already started the season out of shape and even though he improved it is nearly impossible to get into the best possible shape with the foundation. That´s on him and I will be really disappointed if the same happens again in the future.