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Who are two guys that you think the gap is a lot closer than most people think (alien.top)
submitted 11 months ago by knockoutking321@alien.top to c/nba@nba.space
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For example, I think the gap between Immanuel Quickley and Jordan Poole/Tyler Herro is very close and I’d argue Quickley defense might put him over the edge. Most would never put Quick in that tier but I personally would

Another is Trae Young and Shai Gilgeous Alexander. People have no problem talking about shai like he’s a top 10 player but then rank Trae in the 20s and 30s even though we’ve seen Trae preform in the playoffs

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[–] Barellino23@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (4 children)

I’m gonna do the opposite and say the gap between Maxey and Herro/Poole is a lot bigger than people think

[–] EarthWarping@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (3 children)

Yeah, Maxey can be a #2 on a good team.

Those guys aren't more than #3s on a good team.

[–] junkit33@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Maxey as a #3 with an MVP as the #1 has yet to get past the 2nd round.

[–] Fresh-Soup213@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

He’s still on his rookie contract lol, not even done developing

[–] extrawave_@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

A team with the current MVP as the #1 and Maxey as the #2 probably isn't a good team unless they have a very good supporting cast. More like a play-in team probably, not taking by any means but won't have the firepower to take down the "good" teams like Bucks, Celtics, Suns, Lakers, etc.

[–] DiseaseRidden@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Depends on the depth and #3 I'd say. A team with an MVP and 2 Maxeys is probably a top tier team, but yeah a team with an MVP, Maxey, and role players probably peaks as a second round exit, if that

[–] OKCDraftPick2028@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

what has maxey done in the playoffs lol

[–] junkit33@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Of those 3 names Herro is the best player - by far the most well-rounded.

Maxey is more a version of Poole who actually hits his shots.

[–] HowardWCampbell_Jr@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

I like Maxey a lot. That being said he’s comically overrated right now

[–] Mbanicek64@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Maxey is exploitable on defense but competes like literal heck nevertheless. Herro is not quite as bad defensively as I think he is made out to be but he sticks out as a liability becasue the Heat defense is otherwise so good. I still agree with this take. Poole did not qualify for comment.