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Old 12-02-2022, 01:32 PM   #121
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To add: As much as we like Luka, it sets a badddd look to be throwing tantrums when there is a turnover. The team sees that, and eventually itll lead to resentment. His body language is not good.

Its okay to be upset but his overreactions will never help.
I will get attacked for this, but Luka needs to be the leader and hasn't always lived up to that.

I understand why-- he's been thrown into a leadership position here at 19. He only had Dirk for a year and Dirk is not a vocal leader. Since then, we've seen a parade of guys coming through for a season or less.

But his emotionality is an issue. He has to be a team player and he has to control his emotions better (both with refs and teammates)
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Old 12-02-2022, 01:54 PM   #122
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I will get attacked for this, but Luka needs to be the leader and hasn't always lived up to that.

I understand why-- he's been thrown into a leadership position here at 19. He only had Dirk for a year and Dirk is not a vocal leader. Since then, we've seen a parade of guys coming through for a season or less.

But his emotionality is an issue. He has to be a team player and he has to control his emotions better (both with refs and teammates)
To quote Luka from last season's WC Semi's, "Everyone gets cocky when they're up." Welp, he and the team is down right now and we'll learn a lot about this team in the coming weeks. And as an earlier poster mentioned, it's all about desire and heart right now as that's what separates the ordinary from the EXTRAordinary.
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Old 12-02-2022, 03:19 PM   #123
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I will get attacked for this, but Luka needs to be the leader and hasn't always lived up to that.

I understand why-- he's been thrown into a leadership position here at 19. He only had Dirk for a year and Dirk is not a vocal leader. Since then, we've seen a parade of guys coming through for a season or less.

But his emotionality is an issue. He has to be a team player and he has to control his emotions better (both with refs and teammates)
Eh, it's his job and he's got to own it if he wants to take that next step in his career. Luka has been throwing out some video game stats this season. He's at the top of his game from a physical standpoint. Mental is killing him whether it's free throws or handling emotions as you point out.

We aren't seeing close to what Luka could be if he can tame those two aspects.
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Old 12-02-2022, 03:22 PM   #124
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I missed the game, but looks like another L due to missed free throws and getting owned on the boards.
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I missed the game, but looks like another L due to missed free throws and getting owned on the boards.
Embarrassed on the boards.
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Old 12-02-2022, 05:33 PM   #126
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Stats 1/4 of the way through the season
Offense - 10th
Defense - 13th
Turnovers - 5th (best)
Rebounding - 29th
3pters taken - 4th
3pt% - 18th
FTs taken - 3rd in the league
FT% - 29th in the league
Wide-open shots overall - 5th
Wide-open threes attempted - 3rd

I think the offense will come including threes. We're getting incredible shots. They just aren't falling.

The three things we are failing at: FTs, rebounding, defense

We're getting open threes. We're just missing them.
We're taking care of the ball
We're getting a LOT of FTs. We're just missing them.

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Nico on Kemba?s knee ?it?s not good?

Just lol
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Nico on Kemba?s knee ?it?s not good?

Just lol
Real nod of confidence for the guy you just signed.
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Old 12-02-2022, 06:23 PM   #129
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If he can get us through December 15th a lot of trades will open up
If he can play until Feb 9, we can maybe find a deal at the TDL
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They totally blew it with DSJ

I mean who cares what happened the 1st time around in Dallas

Dude and RC just didn't get along.

Not only would he have solved the 3rd Ball Handler situation but there's no question he would have been a major upgrade on defense vs other PG's.

That is what baffles me the most. The guy was actually begging the Mavs to pick him up on a cheap contract.

Between him and Green you would have at least had two players who could play some form of defense on the perimeter sense we obviously don't have any rim protection.

Anyone recall that 2011 Mavs teams didn't have the sexiest starting lineups around Dirk.

They had pretty damn good team defenders out there despite their lack of offense

Kidd
Stevenson
Marion
Dirk
Tyson

I realize that was a decade ago but even in today's NBA you don't need a ton of shot chuckers to start off games.
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Old 12-02-2022, 08:27 PM   #131
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They totally blew it with DSJ

I mean who cares what happened the 1st time around in Dallas

Dude and RC just didn't get along.

Not only would he have solved the 3rd Ball Handler situation but there's no question he would have been a major upgrade on defense vs other PG's.

That is what baffles me the most. The guy was actually begging the Mavs to pick him up on a cheap contract.

Between him and Green you would have at least had two players who could play some form of defense on the perimeter sense we obviously don't have any rim protection.

Anyone recall that 2011 Mavs teams didn't have the sexiest starting lineups around Dirk.

They had pretty damn good team defenders out there despite their lack of offense

Kidd
Stevenson
Marion
Dirk
Tyson

I realize that was a decade ago but even in today's NBA you don't need a ton of shot chuckers to start off games.
That was a fantastic starting lineup. Balance was huge. 4 great defenders, 2- 2way players, a rim protector and 3 good rebounders. We haven't sniffed that type of balance since. IMO that lineup was about as sexy as it gets. Oh and 3 pt shooters...
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