Meaning that you would take Valanciunas as non ball-dominant player in front of Jokic who needs ball in his hands to pair with Giannis doesn't make Jonas necessarily better. Pairing Giannis with Vucevic is de facto the same like pairing him with Jokic, maybe little less. Generally this perception that Jokic is slow, weak, bad defender has been totally dismantled in last years playoffs. The issue with Denver isn't even their first 5 but their bench that really is a lot weaker than last year. Green, as I personally expected, is a player that could interestingly fill up in the spot of Grant, differently but still. I watched some Denver games this year and all I can say is that he looks better than ever. And I am pretty sure his performances will rise as playoffs come nearer. Core of Murray - Jokic - MPJ is a core to build around, next year when Harris' contract runs out Denver has some options to go for a shooter at SG which is besides wing-defense their key problem.
I am curious about Giannis playoff performance this year. As far as I have seen so far his shot still is struggling and this will be the KO factor for him and the Bucks in the upcoming playoff periods. A lot of burden on his shoulders. Personally I think he has a lot of upside in that direction but I wouldn't bet my house on it. Totally open. I remember when you've posted that Giannis would carry Denver in the series against the Lakers. I asked myself why he didn't do it at Bucks vs. Miami that have nominally a team that is nothing worse if not even better.
I am curious about Giannis playoff performance this year. As far as I have seen so far his shot still is struggling and this will be the KO factor for him and the Bucks in the upcoming playoff periods. A lot of burden on his shoulders. Personally I think he has a lot of upside in that direction but I wouldn't bet my house on it. Totally open. I remember when you've posted that Giannis would carry Denver in the series against the Lakers. I asked myself why he didn't do it at Bucks vs. Miami that have nominally a team that is nothing worse if not even better.
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