Post#419 » by TrueWarrior » Sat Mar 4, 2023 4:22 pm
Obi’s confidence is shot. The short leash has ruined him and he should just be traded at this point.
There was a time at the end of last season and the beginning of this one where Obi looked like he could overtake Julius, but we have done the opposite of empower him like we have Julius. Watch highlights from last season where Obi was way more assertive and aggressive. He barely even dunks anymore and guys dont pass to him on his cuts. He was a great finisher before and now he just shoots threes at a mediocre clip.
Theres an alternate reality where we traded Julius when Obi was drafted, and Im sure Obi would be a much better, more confident player if he got to start the last 3 years. This isnt 2K where guys reach their potential in Franchise mode regardless. They arent robots. How confident can he be out there when he plays 10 mpg no matter how he plays? He’s a flawed player, but hes in the worst situation for his development. Julius wouldn’t develop either if he played behind LeBron/AD or Ingram/Zion/Val.
Im with Im Coming Home in that we’re giving Julius props for playing how we wanted him to play. Last year he held the ball, sulked, played no D, took inefficient shots, was clearly struggling in his head etc. Brunson has been a huge factor in Julius’ resurgence not just from a game perspective but from a mental perspective in calming him down.
Julius is our guy now if he plays like this though. Posters know I like tough players and Julius is bulldozing guys out there. I sincerely respect his resurgence because it shows strength. He was about to be ran out of town, but he won us back again. Whatever you want to call it, Im genuinely enjoying his play these days.
