Mavs Trade Luka to Lakers

[jterrell]

Luka made these guys who are saying AD is better look stupid.

This was an open book test.
We have 5 years of data here that is pretty consistent.
AD had PEAKS of top 10 player level performance but struggles to stay healthy and when playing banged up he is nowhere near the same player because his game is all built on elite athleticism.
Luka starts years slowly but plays himself into shape and then is a merciless killer late in the season and in the playoffs. 2nd best
counting stats in the playoffs of any player behind only Michael Jordan.
Negatives:
Luka -- Can ignore defense for large stretches in what he considers meaningless games. Barks at refs so much they disdain him. Starts year out of shape.
AD -- Suffers a lot of physical ailments and it seriously impacts his play when he is banged up. Wants to play the 4 regardless of team or fit. Can fall apart on offense and become invisible for large stretches.

 

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For context Dallas Wings just landed Paige Brueckers as the first overall pick and the face of the franchise.

 

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[jterrell]

excellent read.

 

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[Manwiththeplan]

Apparently Dirk is so fed up with the Mavericks that he plans on coming out of retirement to sign a one day contract with the Lakers and retire as one