Luka isn’t like Bird, LeBron, Magic …. he’s much more Chris Mullin x James Harden.

[BarberSchool]

Plenty have said Luka reminds them of Bird (cause big, white and clutch AF), or Magic Johnson (cause big, fairly slow for a PG, throws fancy passes with spectacular instinct, and smiles alot), but upon closer inspection, his actual game doesn’t have many moves from either player.

Lots of people also compare Luka to a more contemporary all-time great: LeBron James.

They’re both very oversized point guards, who share similar averages, and throw plenty of beautiful, accurate, high velocity assists.

But they play very differently, based on different advantages.

LeBron prefers to use his speed, momentum, high flying long jump, and raw finishing power in the open court. His peak was most characterized by that.

Luka will never have that type of speed or vertical jump, but has nearly as much size and weight (Luka was over 260 in training camp), and has better handles, significantly better shooting, and better decision making. So Luka dominates at a slower controlled pace, in half court situations.

Luka isn’t LeBron 2.0, save that label for a future player with gifts of elite speed, and leaping, and over the top finishing power.

He’s not quite talented, nimble, or skilled enough to call him a 6’7.5” 250lb Kyrie.
He’s not athletic enough to be compared to many other elite scorers in any era.

Luka is basically a very crafty half court scorer, who can also pass early & insanely well out of double teams, and has the height and skill set of a small forward, with the weight and rebounding consistency of a power forward.

Luka, as best I can tell, is the mixture of all the best aspects of:

Chris Mullin

And

James Harden.

Luka features Chris Mullin’s touch, footwork, and cleverness with fakes, pivots, and elite slow finishing thru contact in the midrange and paint.

Luka also adds to that, a lot James Harden’s PNR talent, crafty combo guard scoring, PG ball handling, and stepback 3pt skill set (with less traveling)

Add in a little bit of power forward weight and rebounding, and it’s gonna be interesting to see what he looks like from 25-30, depending he how serious he can take diet/nutrition/weights, and how he evolves as a decision maker every year.

[warriorfan]

He’s a more well built Chris Mullin without a drinking problem

[1987_Lakers]

I've seen people say he is Bird, but he doesn't play like Larry at all. Bird had weaker handles, way less ball-dominant & was a better shooter.

Luka is more like LeBron in a sense that they both control the ball & tempo for most of the game & make plays for teammates and themselves. LeBron using alot of his athleticism to score while Luka uses more skill, both are comparable shooters. Luka isn't a great shooter by any means.

[warriorfan]

I've seen people say he is Bird, but he doesn't play like Larry at all. Bird had weaker handles, way less ball-dominant & was a better shooter.

Luka is more like LeBron in a sense that they both control the ball & tempo for most of the game & make plays for teammates and themselves. LeBron using alot of his athleticism to score while Luka uses more skill, both are comparable shooters. Luka isn't a great shooter by any means.

Stfu you midget fake Lakers fan no one gives two shits about your wack takes

[1987_Lakers]

Stfu you midget fake Lakers fan no one gives two shits about your wack takes

One thing is for sure, ain't nobody listening to anything you have to say about history. Look at your take on Dr. J.

40 point games were not very common during his era.

40 point games
Kareem - 70
Rick Barry - 70
George Gervin - 68
McAdoo - 58
Nique - 57
Dantley - 53
Bernard King - 52
Bird - 47
Alex English - 37
Elvin Hayes - 37
Pistol Pete - 35
David Thompson - 19

[warriorfan]

One thing is for sure, ain't nobody listening to anything you have to say about history. Look at your take on Dr. J.

I’m well over six feet tall. Are you?

Rip my lil *****

[1987_Lakers]

I’m well over six feet tall. Are you?

Rip my lil *****

Yes, I am as a matter of fact.

[warriorfan]

Yes, I am as a matter of fact.

you a raccoon ass midget stop passing wolf tickets

[tpols]

I've seen people say he is Bird, but he doesn't play like Larry at all. Bird had weaker handles, way less ball-dominant & was a better shooter.

Luka is more like LeBron in a sense that they both control the ball & tempo for most of the game & make plays for teammates and themselves. LeBron using alot of his athleticism to score while Luka uses more skill, both are comparable shooters. Luka isn't a great shooter by any means.

Luka has much bigger shooting balls than LeBron. He seems almost sociopathic in his confidence. LeBron looked tentative or scared way too many times by comparison.

[1987_Lakers]

[1987_Lakers]

Luka has much bigger shooting balls than LeBron. He seems almost sociopathic in his confidence. LeBron looked tentative or scared way too many times by comparison.

That's why LeBron has a higher TS%.

[tpols]

That's why LeBron has a higher TS%.

With what result? LeBron wouldn't do shit with Brunson as his 2nd option. You guys would be crying he had no help. (which would be valid) He couldn't even make the playoffs with Brandon Ingram.

And again... contextually Luka is fearless. He's mean and competitive. LeBron by comparison is soft and tentative.

[warriorfan]

Manlet cope. You Stan cp3 being a tiny cat while mandingo fam lives large. Good luck with that brotha

[1987_Lakers]

With what result? LeBron wouldn't do shit with Brunson as his 2nd option. You guys would be crying he had no help. (which would be valid)

And again... contextually Luka is fearless. He's mean and competitive. LeBron by comparison is soft and tentative.

With what result? He made the Finals with his 2nd option averaging 15 ppg on 51 TS%.

[1987_Lakers]

Manlet cope. You Stan cp3 being a tiny cat while mandingo fam lives large. Good luck with that brotha

I like Curry.