Johnny Firpo wrote:I like SGA, I think he is tremendous, but he is definitely not playing at an MVP level this playoffs. He is still very good, mind you, I mean, he averages 30 on 58% TS. That's a star, but it's not a coronation as the best player in the NBA, even if they win. That title should firmly remain with Jokic.
And one thing is for sure. His defense was definitely overrated. We've heard "Shai should win the DPOY too" opinions in the last two years (not a ton, mind you, but some OKC fans were pretty adamant about it). But anyway, back to the comparison.
I think it's close, and in fact, when Luka is fully healthy, I think he is a better playoff player. However, he is injured more and more, and was not healthy in the last two years. So for this reason, if I am building a team for the playoffs next year, I'd choose Shai out of the two. Also, while Luka's playoff ceiling is higher on an individual level, but his floor is probably a little lower.
Dunno who ever said Shai should win a dpoy considering he's maybe the 5th or 6th best defender on the team even...
