« Reply #80 on: May 25, 2023, 09:18:32 PM »
Now this is who you trade Jaylen for.
Yeah, this is about the only player i'd trade him for. ONLY thing is though
he plays zero defense...
Isn't that what they say about Jokic too?
And it is not true in either case.
Both Jokic and Doncic can struggle at the point of attack but both are plus team defenders. Luka much closer to an average defender than a bad defender. And Jokic is a good defender who uses his positioning and size to supreme effect despite his limited quickness & leaping ability.
Yeah, I agree. I think it is also much easier to hide someone with Doncic's size and strength.
He also wouldn't be constantly exhausted from his one man offence role. If he can learn to be as selfless as Jokic then watch out.
I think when they weren't in condition the built up a reputation as a poor defender because they didn't have the stamina to play both ends. Jokic is much leaner now and is in much better shape, and it has showed. Doncic, even this year, still struggled with staying in shape and that really hurts his defense. Doncic needs to work on his body this summer to really go to the next level as a player and leader.
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