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Originally Posted by k13
How low does Luka drop after they lose this series?
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I'd guess not much... yet. I think we're two seasons away from the Harden career trajectory comps and speculative investors dumping heavy. They're similar players, and Luka is in a similar situation to the one Harden was in.
I don't think the Mavs are THAT bad, but every team needs to be built around a player and/or built with an identity. It's clear KP is not a viable #2. Dude can't even stay on the floor. Dallas needs a legit interior presence moving forward.
In a couple years Luka will likely be considered the best player in the league, but will still be stuck on a franchise that can't crack into the Western Conference Finals if they don't overhaul the pieces around him.
Who knows... maybe Luka brings his magic for the remainder of the series, but it's not looking good with the injury and how dependent Dallas is on him for pretty much everything.