the_process wrote:mjkvol wrote:the_process wrote:
I'm not sure Nurse asked Jo or Jo just recognized it was Maxey's game. Either way, his defensive focus and offensive deference was awesome in OT. I hope beyond all hope that Joel understands that is a far better way for him to play.
In listening to Nick's post game comments, it sounds like he was calling those high P&R's for Maxey and kind of putting the game in his hands. Also Maxey's comment about Hield telling him to stay focused after the missed FT's. But there's no doubt Jo saw what was going on and deferred to Maxey. To me, we saw what could be the future here.
If so, then it just got brighter. Even if they end up losing this series still.
Maxey being an AS is already beyond his 95% draft expectation. The idea that this kid might very well be a legit #1 superstar is insane.
Remember Raptors fans wanted him as a throw in for Lowry? And were still arguing about how it would've been a good deal a recently as the beginning of this year?
Hey, there were many here (you included?) who were ready and willing to include him in deals for some mercenary or other. The Lillard stuff blew my mind then, and still does.