shi-woo wrote:Weird thread by an OP who clearly just wants to show that SGA is a better player, but didn't go down that road.
Yep. Obviously. So in that spirit... SGA is a better player now. I feel bad, however, for the OP for being so upset that SGA is not getting the attention he thinks is deserved. Another series win or three will certainly get SGA the attention the OP craves.
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Many people have chimed in why Edwards is popular right now. And popularity transcends statistics sometimes (see Kobe Bryant).
Edwards is less efficient than some other All NBA types. Is that because he's not as good? Or because he loses focus and does dumb immature stuff like banking in free throw and three point attempts or taking it noticeably easier vs. "bad" teams? Is it because he's not as smart yet on the court to make the smart play more often... or to figure out how officials call fouls driving to the hoop?
Maybe. Maybe a bit of all of it. And all are valid criticisms.
But right now, all we know for certain is that...
- Edwards has improved significantly in each of his four years in the league.
- Edwards has improved throughout this season.
- Edwards has a solid line through 15 playoff games.
- Edwards just had his best playoff series and was the #1 reason his team swept a team that was predicted to win the series by many people.
Obviously, he could plateau (but it would be rare at his age after this sort of tangible, consistent progress). Obviously, he will struggle at some point. But right now... he's hitting all the marks. People find him entertaining. He's seen as a leader (even at his age) by his teammates. He's competing hard.
Why whine about him... other than just to prop up your favorite player, of course.