Maybe (most definitely) a bit of hyperbole here from me lol
My main thing with AD is that its so tough to build a team that's built better for the Finals when he gets injured so consistently. Top 10 in the league when healthy, in my opinion, but the flashes come so infrequently that there's no throughline.
he'll have lively + gafford which slots AD to his desired position at the 4.
not advocating the Luka trade, but personally - I thin Mavs has a higher 2-3yr upside > Lakers and as a hooper, I truly loathe watching Luka, lack of D and beratement of the refs lol.
100% better position for AD and immediate fit is better
I hate watching Luka for similar reasons — but if you’re gonna shop him, you gotta go for a bigger haul. Devin Booker + picks? Anthony Edwards? AD still but add 3 firsts and Dalton Knecht???
I'm down with these grading assessments
I wouldnt give the Mavs a F- per se, here are some points
- yes, they gave up a generational talent
- but, talent had a litany of issues (discipline, weight, defense, beratement to the refs)
- 5/340+ coming up that was clear mavs wanted no part of
- AD is still top 20 in the league, on both sides.
- Kyrie, AD + shooters? they're built better for the finals.
Lakers plus points.
- Luka is now introduced to the worlds best personal trainer, Bron - who will hopefully introduce Luka to broccoli, fish and red wine.
Maybe (most definitely) a bit of hyperbole here from me lol
My main thing with AD is that its so tough to build a team that's built better for the Finals when he gets injured so consistently. Top 10 in the league when healthy, in my opinion, but the flashes come so infrequently that there's no throughline.
100% an advocate for Biohacker Luka
he'll have lively + gafford which slots AD to his desired position at the 4.
not advocating the Luka trade, but personally - I thin Mavs has a higher 2-3yr upside > Lakers and as a hooper, I truly loathe watching Luka, lack of D and beratement of the refs lol.
My two cents tho
Biohacking Luka = Steve Rogers post experiment
100% better position for AD and immediate fit is better
I hate watching Luka for similar reasons — but if you’re gonna shop him, you gotta go for a bigger haul. Devin Booker + picks? Anthony Edwards? AD still but add 3 firsts and Dalton Knecht???
Agreed.
The secrecy of this deal leads me to believe that they were scared this would leak, leaving the mavs empty handed upon his departure.
But, even if it leaked - the bidding war would've been one for the ages lol.
stories out there that the mavs just hated Luka.
anyways - I need dubs to make a g'damn trade.
Mafia. The only reason this trade works. 😁