06-06-2021, 09:54 PM
(06-06-2021, 09:34 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: I literally think this exact roster, without KP, would be more consistent and less burdened by crap they have to deal with, and therefore better. And I KNOW the cap would less depressing without him.
I actually agree with that first part and I'm way less concerned about the cap. I'm not attached to anyone on the roster except Luka and DFS and haven't been for a long time. That's easily fixable.
I think with a better roster, KP will be much more effective here. KP had a bad series against LAC for sure. But I couldn't help but notice a few glimpses of how he could excel here at times. When the ball got inside the perimeter from someone other than Luka and KP was on the floor too, he almost always was open somewhere on the perimeter. The issue is that scenario almost never happened this series and guys didn't find him enough when it did. It's much tougher for the defense to deny the kickout to Kp if they have to stop the defensive breakdown, key in on Luka still while he doesn't have the ball. They did some stuff today in the 1st half with some cutting when Boban had the ball in the paint that really looked good.
I don't think KP will ever live up to his potential because he's not a grinder that will put in the work and do what it takes. But he's got enough skills when aren't able to key on him, he's going to make you pay, unless if you make him beat you in the post. He's awful there.
All that being said, I'll gladly trade KP. I'll always trade a guy who I don't think has the mental ability or work ethic to reach his potential. It disgusts me but at the same time, I can see what he does do and I got to see how the trade makes the team better. Or in a better spot.