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How do you compare those guys in terms of impact and level of play in peak (for JJJ/Mikal, peak until now).

Yeah, I know they are different positions and different kinds of players, one SF/PF, the other PF/C and the latter SG/SF. But they also all share some similarities, like great versatile defense and spacing. You can argue also that all three can play PF (Mikal in small ball lineups).

I think Mikal was probably more of a role player up until lately, but made a step forward this year also taking on a relative large offensive role. JJJ is having a stellar year on both sides of the court. While Deng being one of the best defenders in the 10s. He's probably the least efficient scorer though.

Personally I take JJJ now and moving forward.

He's grading as a top 10 player last time I checked in EPM, his on/off splits are fantastic, he's the runaway DPOY who can somewhat space the floor on the other end and has improved massively as an isolation scorer this year shooting above league average efficiency in those situations.

His biggest weaknesses are on the glass and as a passer, where he truly has tunnel vision most the time, and holds his offensive impact back from being a real positive.

Deng is a relatively close 2nd for me, his run on the late 00's early 10's bulls teams were underrated imo (outside of this forum) and he was a +/- darling.

Mikal has a chance to surpass, but he is 26 already.