Klay Thompson vs Prime Joe Dumars
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Klay Thompson vs Prime Joe Dumars
I think there are several parallels between them as players, including perceived two-way excellence and not measuring out great in specific metrics. Who was better defensively, and who scored better overall relative to the league/era they played?
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Dumars much better defensively and a much better ball handler/playmaker. Klay is a much better scorer.
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Not sure Dumars is that much better defensively. Against PGs, he was quicker and had a stronger lower base; against wings, Klay is longer and has a much bigger wingspan. Dumars you could shoot over.
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KobesScarf wrote:Dumars much better defensively and a much better ball handler/playmaker. Klay is a much better scorer.
Klay is a better shooter but I feel like as overall scorers there isn't that much difference. I mean the proof is in the pudding I think. Klay while playing next to the perfect player(s) to compliment his skill set maxed out at 22.3ppg and 111 ts+. Joe otoh maxed out at 23.5 on 104 ts+. To me Joe's overall skills as a combo guard push him past Klay as an all around player. Defense is also in Joe's advantage imo.
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Cavsfansince84 wrote:KobesScarf wrote:Dumars much better defensively and a much better ball handler/playmaker. Klay is a much better scorer.
Klay is a better shooter but I feel like as overall scorers there isn't that much difference. I mean the proof is in the pudding I think. Klay while playing next to the perfect player(s) to compliment his skill set maxed out at 22.3ppg and 111 ts+. Joe otoh maxed out at 23.5 on 104 ts+. To me Joe's overall skills as a combo guard push him past Klay as an all around player. Defense is also in Joe's advantage imo.
"The proof of the pudding is in the eating"
what I like about Dumars is similar. He can genuinely run point or two-guard, has shooting range out to 3, and defends as well as anyone you can hope to find at his height. Although Klay sometimes gets absolutely nuclear hot I don't think it's enough to overtake Joe, who also has greater locker room positives based on what others say of him
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henshao wrote:
"The proof of the pudding is in the eating"
what I like about Dumars is similar. He can genuinely run point or two-guard, has shooting range out to 3, and defends as well as anyone you can hope to find at his height. Although Klay sometimes gets absolutely nuclear hot I don't think it's enough to overtake Joe, who also has greater locker room positives based on what others say of him
I think that's the original wording. In modern times it's been abbreviated to what I wrote above.
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Picked Dumars. Just think he had a more complete game.