[KhalDrogo]

Originally Posted by sbradley440214

I'm a huge Luka fan, of his game, but the Mavs are better without him. They play with so much more energy at both ends. They rotate and cover well on defense, and cut/move well on offense. Very little stagnancy at the offensive end and no laziness/slowness at the defensive end.

Not saying Luka isn't incredible or needed, but his conditioning/effort are SEVERELY hurting this team and creating poor flow and lack of cohesiveness among the players. It also clearly hurts their confidence and comfort. No pace stand and wait to shoot is no comparison to fast-paced in-rhythm jumpshots - and clearly evident with Luka out.

He can generate all the open shots and be a magician on offense, but what good is it if he's a black hole on defense and emotionally all over the place every game.

Hopefully he can focus and correct his mind/emotions and condition his body to be lighter/quicker.

Luka out: 4-8
Luka in: 12-9