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[–] Awanderingleaf@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Given that Luka and Irving rarely put effort in on the defensive end, Dennis could have strolled on by with a Latte in one hand and the ball in the other while Luka and Irving look at eachother twiddling their thumbs waiting for their chance on offense.

[–] ArenSteele@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Followed by an aggressive shoulder shrug asking where the help was?

[–] dmavs11@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

You’ve definitely not watched a Mavs game this season

[–] yOw_indahOuse@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It doesn’t matter, once the narrative has been set, it can’t be changed until he wins a ring. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[–] dmavs11@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

You say he, but it’s Kyrie also. Probably more actually

[–] ToronoRapture@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Genuine question - Will the lack of defense hidder Kyrie's and Luka's all time legacy standings?

Both amazing players in their own rights but i have always thought that this part of their game lets them down. Most all time greats have above average defense and i can't really think of anyone who's considered a great but had lazy defense. Pistol Pete? Steve Nash? Curry maybe?

[–] 1m_1ll1T3RAT3@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

From what I saw during that game Luka can play good D when he wants to. I think his offensive load is still so large that he just doesn't have the energy to play hard defense for a full game. You can see his conditioning has definitely improved from last year. I think over the course of this season, with Kyrie helping on offense and Lively anchoring the defense, that Luka's defensive stats will be much improved over last season

[–] felarans0mekuti@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Everyone gets scored on in the NBA, even prime Kawhi. Op is dumbass with the “will Dennis Schroeder scoring on luka one time affect his legacy” bs

[–] petarisawesomeo@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

"Schröder scores easy basket when two defenders don't give a f*ck"

There, fixed it for you

[–] nonstopenguins@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

On the last possession of the Spurs v raptors game Wemby kept up with Dennis which is crazy.

[–] n0th1ng10@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I see victor get blown by all the time Dennis not blowing by him one possession doesn’t mean anything.

[–] Obese_taco@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I was hoping that Luka would finally give a shit on defense more, ah well.

[–] n0th1ng10@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

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