re: TUE NBA Playoffs, 2 Games

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Just looks like a very efficient short to mid range scorer.

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You’re not wrong, but there’s a level of “very efficient” that goes from “very good, top tier in the current league” to “all time great,” and he is there statistically. His game isn’t flashy so it’s easy to undervalue, but he’s inevitable in a way very, very few players in the history of the league have been. It’s just not something that will jump off the page the way Jokic’s galaxy brain passing or Luka’s insane handling will.

Just have to ignore the trolls, man. Find the reasonable people, respond to them, and ignore the rest.

If you want to start the game thread, go for it.

As a Pels fan, I obviously have no dog in this hunt. You’re an OKC fan—we get that. No one expects you to be embarrassed by how your team plays; you’re rooting for results, and we all understand that.

However, I think it would go a long way if an OKC or SGA fan could just acknowledge: 'Yeah, Shai is my guy, he’s the MVP, and he’s getting us a ring—but I can see how his style of play might turn some people away.'

It’s not like you have to denounce the guy. Most basketball fans appreciate a small-market team that plays elite defense. But the staunch unwillingness to be objective about his style (despite the amazing results) is exactly what leads to your interactions being primarily with trolls.