But, as I've said before - Dirk is DALLAS. He can do no wrong.
Dirk is 36 YEARS OLD. For most players, even great ones, that age means you left the end of your prime about at least 2 years ago.
Rondo is 29 YEARS OLD. He should be smack dab in his prime and very close to his peak at a player.
It is ENTIRELY NORMAL AND APPROPRIATE for Dirk to be cut some slack at this point in his career. It is ENTIRELY NORMAL AND APPROPRIATE to not cut Rondo that same slack at this point in his career.
This is not rocket science.
Mike
It's never rocket science.
But if Dirk was never known to be a defensive guru, what else would he have to offer DAL if his J started going south?
KG is still in the league (and STARTING in Minny AND was doing the same in BKN before he was bought out) because of his defense. He already announced that next year will be his last.
When will Dirk's?
I love KG but saying he is Starting in Minny is pretty misleading. He was injured most of his time there and is really only physically capable of playing 20 minutes rights now. If he is a starter it is an honorary nod to his legacy there and the fans and not reflective of where he is at this point in his career. You do realize that?
Have you looked at Minny's roster, lately?
The PFs on the roster are Adrien Payne and Anthony Benett.
Their Centers are Nikola Pekovic, Gorqui Dienq and Justin Hamilton.
Nikola Pek is not a great defender. Dienq, Hamilton, Payne and AB are raw.
As crazy as it sounds, I know - Kevin Garnett has earned a starting spot in Minny if health. Nothing given to him.
Do you really think that the KG we know would intentionally take someone's spot if he didn't earn it or was simply the better player - even at this stage of his career?
And in Minny?
No, he wouldn't.
Or would my argument be more acceptable coming from the Anti-Rondo base on here?