06-17-2021, 09:45 AM
(06-17-2021, 09:38 AM)ItsGoTime Wrote: He can keep up that confidence for a longer period of time when he comes off the bench playing against lesser opponents, specialists like himself because he would be one of the best on the court most of the time. Once he’s gained that confidence throughout the game, he can bring it to the 4th quarter where he hopefully doesn’t lose it quickly.
I think on a very small sample of playoffs, THJ was great as long as he was guarded by Clippers 3rd or worse defender. As soon as Clippers realized THJ is our second guy and put Kawhi or George on him, it was just too much for him. I also have a problem seeing him as a starter, just not because of his offense but defense. Luka-THJ-KP lineup will never be good enough defensively, no matter who you put next to them. And they are not good enough offensively to win by offense.
But THJ shooting is elite, arguably top 10 in the league. And he has proven chemistry with Luka - he finds him and THJ delivers. This has value and shouldn't be just let go.