It's probably a case where they are who they are at this point and being on a roster and getting some time on playoff teams is really, really good.
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It's probably a case where they are who they are at this point and being on a roster and getting some time on playoff teams is really, really good.
I agree with @madguy30 that they've just kind of reached their respective peaks, more than likely.
But also, the main thing for Niang is that he doesn't provide defense, so if he isn't hitting shots (as in these playoffs), he's not very valuable. And even when he is hitting shots, in the playoffs, opponents work harder to hunt mismatches and expose defensive vulnerabilities, so he's more of a liability than the regular season.
For Morris, part of it is just that he probably isn't back to regular play after his injuries. He only got to play 33 games this season (only 27 with MN), so he might not be fully ready for the higher intensity of playoff basketball yet. Also, I kind of doubt he'll reach the level of playoff success he had at times with Denver. He and Jokic meshed together so well, in a way that I don't think he can with Edwards and KAT offensively.
I have been! I live in Denver, so I’m a fan of all the professional Denver teams for years (for better or worse in many cases). ISU grad though, so fan of the Cyclones. When they drafted Monte I immediately bought his rookie card.
I knew Jokic was special after his first or second year when they shipped out Nurkic in favor of him. But, admittedly, never thought he’d become this good. Never in my wildest dreams did I think the Nuggets would have a multiple time MVP, hall-of-famer or a championship in my lifetime. They got all 3.
And yes, the year Jamal got hurt, the year after the bubble, they were really poised for a deep playoff run. I think they had the 1 or 2 seed in the west. Then he got hurt and set the franchise back for 2 years.
Hoping they both can hang on a couple more years. But really happy for those guys. They both were low, second-round picks, but both have achieved multi-generational wealth.
Georges has earned $12.5M in his career so far and Monte has earned $22M. Georges, in particular, should have a lucrative media career after basketball if he wants it too.
Georges had a bad playoff series vs Orlando, no sugar coating it.
Monte's problem is Mike Conley is still really, really good at his age.
I wish they'd show that play again. KAT bulldozed Murray, but was Murray set? Had to be something called one way or another.
He did that because his team desperately needs a spark. And that chicken **** ref was to afraid to T him up. Malone wanted that T badly.
No coach should come at a ref like that and not get at least a T. Come on, Reggie.
Reggie Miller just offers nothing interesting with his commentary. And most of his takes are dumb.
He said the official showed great restraint. Really, Reggie?? Seems to me he was to scared to all a T, maybe two, for that psycho reaction. He's ******* lucky.
Nuggets are broken. No bench. MPJ is a weak one trick pony that’s not worth a max contract. They collectively seem not as motivated this year. And Murray is playing like garbage even though that may be due to injury. They need a min of 25 pts from Murray to even have a chance.
They are playing physical and Nuggets refuse to match that intensity. Just look like they have no pride. It’s sad to watch.
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Twolves are a PROBLEM!
Have to see if m old starter jacket from like 93 is still at my parents house. I wax the proud owner of this baby:
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