KP: I don't need to be THE guy, I just need to be utilized properly | The Dallas Prospect

[@ProSportsOutlook]

This has what KP has been saying the whole time though! He knows Luka is the franchise player, but he also knows he hasn't been given a chance to really thrive in Dallas yet!

[@ILuvStrokingTubes]

Agreed. His usage rating needs to go up. I think some of the Carlisle mishandling him is drivel but I also think there's some truth to it. Let him take the ball up some possessions and I think it would open up a world of possibilities. Look at what Luka been doing on the Slovenian national team when his hands are not on the ball. It's a blueprint

[@louqmaneelmehdi2289]

And people think he is jealous of luka but all he was trying to say was that he was not used properly

[@pedrochorao8952]

I agree. Last season when he got more touches the offense struggled. It not just about giving him the ball it is about how you use him, what circunstances you put him to make the best plays possible

[@ILuvStrokingTubes]

@@pedrochorao8952 thing is he can handle the rock and having the ball in his hands puts a lot of pressure on defenses by forcing a mismatch. It also allows Luka to play off ball which adds a ton of possibilities to be had.

[@pedrochorao8952]

@@ILuvStrokingTubes Hum... I get your point but that is not what I saw last season. Most mismatches with KP in the post up, lets say a guards, he would go for really hard 2 point shots, almost fading away. He did not show last year the ability to exploit guards mismatches, he did not show any kind of bully ball. Maybe this year with the off season he can improve his body and his post ups. I watched many Mavs games, it really did not work as well as we would have expected

[@chuckhauser6336]

DDP best take ever👍 True KP always gives straight forward & honest answers & gives one of the best interviews in the nba & I respect that. It’s just a shame that the fans & media have to scrutinize every single word that he speaks & twist things around & put words in his mouth & it gets quite tiresome & thank you for not doing that. Also many have to take into consideration that KP is Latvian & taught himself to speak English & at times he doesn’t have the best vocabulary & has little trouble expressing himself

[@ievalocmele808]

Latvian names are tricky, don't worry :D the pronunciation was ok :) happy you made the video :)

[@bartholomew1608]

What did he say about his horrific defense and rim protection?

[@ievalocmele808]

@@bartholomew1608 there weren't specifics on that

[@kz1630]

@@ievalocmele808 watch me, im waving a huge SARCASM sign...know when being trolled ;)

[@Smido83]

KP was more efficient in his first Dallas season then he ever was in New York. And that was coming off a big injury. Then played incredibly against the Clippers in last years Playoffs till he got hurt. Then he needed surgery again, missed the start of the season and still had his most effective season this year. His average ORtg in New York was 105.3, his average DRtg was 106.5. In Dallas so far? ORtg 113.6, DRtg 108.3 So can anyone explain to me why everyone hate on him so much? Also he started BOTH season after a mayor Injury! This jear he can focus completely on his strengh and game. something he could never do since he was traded to Dallas. There was only one huge problem this offseason. The Clippers were the worst matchup for Dallas, if it comes to the Luka/KP duo. Cause Kawhi was guarding KP and George was guarding Luka. So they couldnt play any Luka/KP P&R, cause the Clippers then could switch without any problems. Name any other Franchise that has 2 players who can guard KP on the Roll or in the post and simultaniously can guard Luka in 1 vs 1 on the perimeter.... George and Kawhi are 6'7-6'8 230-235 lbs but both are agile enough to chase Luka around blocks or to stay in front of him. There is no other combination out there who fits better defensively. Thats why KP was mostly taken out of the offensive gameplan. Cause Luka switching on to everybody else was the way better alternative. Why do peole blame KP for that? The Clippers saw last year what Dallas can be if they let Luka get his shots (and be honest, he can allways do that) and KP getting involved and hot. So they took the lesser evil. They tryed (and succeeded) to shut down KP completely, made Luka a one man show (hoping he gets gased late in the game), and also made the Dallas role players beat them. (THJ, DFS to be exact) and those guys were just not consistent enough. So their plan worked in 4 games. Thats enough to win a series. In my opinion Carlisle was outcoached by Lue (never thought I would have to say that), cause he couldnt find a way to counter this defensive game plan. I dont know, some off ball screens for KP to get him deep in the post, or to get a switch away from Kawhi. Never happened. Carlisle did exactly what Lue hoped. Park KP at the perimeter so that they could play ultra smallball with Morris/Batum on defense and 5 man out on offense. I realy hope KP comes out swinging and shuts those toxic wannabe MFFL's and "TV experts" up.

[@edwintee732]

what an essay

[@aa-ox3qy]

Great read bro

[@jkepic25]

Great read bro.

[@majkibr]

Well done 👏

[@matrixkernel]

He is right. Carlisle did a poor job using him, championship coach or not.

[@swaymcthunder1219]

Not a Dallas fan but always really liked Carlisle. I do agree, he didn't do a good job at all with Porzingis

[@FrYLocK41]

Wrong. How the hell can Carlisle give him a bigger role and usage if he can't even stay healthy?

[@tatumsh9]

Full and healthy offseason. We good

[@Goxilla]

I like those words coming from KP. I hope him and Dirk work on his post game

[@toreyroper5180]

Jay5 is going to turn his confidence around & utilize him right to get back to that superstardom

[@KINGEasy]

We Luka and KP are used together they have the best offense in the league. It's been proven already. I think Kidd will restore that gameplay.

[@kz1630]

There was only one moment that got me worried about his future in Dallas, dont know if Miss Ieva got it in her report, when asked what he would like in the future, dude quickly said "id love to be in a good organization" AMONG OTHER THINGS, dont rip this out of the context, he also seemed a bit "wtf did i just say", but yeah, i asked myself right away if he thinks this is not a good organization. Or rather not a good fit. Also, my own 2 cents, no, he hasn't gone all Blake G. and pretend he cant dunk (play defense). You have to remember his first year with Luka, if anybody didn't think they are a great fit needs to see a doctor pronto. A guy that can shoot from the logo and a guy that will get you the ball anywhere PERIOD. They make this work, add another point guard and take the ball from Luka-they will win. Peace. P.s. Luka is loud and annoying even with his own teammates, he ran his mouth with Carlisle too. Little does he know that the new coach has somewhat of a shorter fuse and is not this cute and cuddly ex-Mav that will take that crap :D J.Kidd has an evil twin waiting to come out.

[@trolslovenski]

Good comment, except one thing is untrue. Kidd will not take the ball from Luka😉😉 Luka will give ball if there is somebody worth of it. Look at his games for Slovenia. Dude didnt want to break the alltime record in recorded points by one player in OLIMPIC tournament and went to the bench 5 minutes to the end at 48points, record was 54..and said that also other teammates deserve to play and be recognized...thats about his stats padding my guy.... he will teach Kidd how to be better coach,believe me, mark my words😗😗 and also about beefs with Rick...wouldnt you be also frustrated if u saw that his logic with KP and timeouts is not working? He is a generational talent, he will be in the HOF, and he will win atleast 4 rings.... NBA players with some exceptions(Jokic,Gianiss,Kawhii) are much bigger divas than Luka. They all are just butthurt about some whiteboy european bboy beating them like kindergarten.

[@FrYLocK41]

Last chance KP. Better show out or get out.

[@giziemcbarns]

DDP the man

[@alhirsosa]

Could this be related to the reason that Rick Carlisle quit?

[@tatumsh9]

Hopefully

[@ILuvStrokingTubes]

They need to up his usage rating. He right. He can be utilized to help the team but it's usage rating that needs to go up. Have KP take the ball up the court on some possessions. Offensively it will open up a world of possibilities. Another thing These national media guys like Stephen A are joke. They never give a F about Dallas until we have a generational talent and all of sudden they have "sources " in Dallas that stir up negative bs. These dudes need to stick to hot takes and stfu

[@leonardoadames9788]

That guy is a clown!!

[@leonardoadames9788]

@@ILuvStrokingTubes I meant Stephen A is a clown, it wasn’t at you, I actually gave a like to your comment, don’t be so aggressive 🤣

[@ILuvStrokingTubes]

@@leonardoadames9788 dude my bad I thought this was another comment thread 🤣🤣🤣 I'm so sorry

[@leonardoadames9788]

@@ILuvStrokingTubes it’s all cool brother!!

[@BattleOlic]

I don't mind what he said, he is right to some extent. Im just tired of KP talking. He needs to talk in the court.

[@Chomochad]

He is not talking just did that interview this KZbinrs always got kp in there's mouth tho

[@toreyroper5180]

Just like jokic he averaged 19 per game before his crazy magnificent MVP season now he averages 26 KP has never averaged under 20 a game he’ll get stronger & back only year 2

[@realone296]

Jokic was just too unselfish, he could always score 30 if needed, check out his playoffs numbers and efficiency....can't compare... Jokic is top 10 all time in all advanced impact stats. Box +/- all time leaders(season and playoffs) 1.Michael Jordan 2.Lebron James 3.Nikola Jokic

[@keithnewland8160]

WISH YOU COULD MAKE A MOVE TO THE LAKE SHOW!!! I WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU END UP THERE WITH LEBRON JAMES AND ANTHONY DAVIS!!!

[@Tophergr8]

Most spoiled and arrogant fanbase in all of sports. Stay in your lane.

[@keithnewland8160]

@@Tophergr8 NEW CHALLENGER!!! (YOU WANNA CHALLENGE ME?)

[@Tophergr8]

@@keithnewland8160 no. You're not worth my time.

[@keithnewland8160]

@@Tophergr8 CHALLENGE!!!

[@keithnewland8160]

@@Tophergr8 CHALLENGE!!! (LET'S GET THIS OUT THE WAY!)

[@btc175]

As a KP fan i want him to find different team.

[@dantean]

He NEEDS to be a center and stop this bizarre obsession with making him a 3pt. specialist. Him and Luka need to do pick and roll, he needs to be where he can block shots, and he needs to BOTH work somewhere inside the paint when his defender's not a rim-protecting threat, AND further out when he is. Simply treating every opposing center as if they need to be drawn away from the paint to guard KP on the perimeter is only worthwhile if he's going to shoot 45% from there AND BETTER. There's a LOT of guys that can shoot 38% from there and he's wasting his 7'3" if all he's gonna do is what every 6'4" does already. They've got THOSE guys standing outside the arena every night, hoping to buy a ticket. Dallas has wasted The Zinger since he's been there. Plus, he shouldn't be running up and down the court in the first place with all his lower body injury issues.

[@Victor-it6bv]

KP would fit in with the warriors

[@edwardfitzgerald3877]

Maybe their D-League team with Jeremy Lin

[@5wisher5weet]

Side thought...hypothetically if a team average 110ppg and someone goes into a season with an expectation to score 22 instead of 17ppg...what player is losing 5ppg? Either they need more possessions or higher shooting %. Why isn't this a talking point? 5 points or whatever can't be manufactured out of thin air

[@D-Rock_in_BKLYN]

MY question is this: what does it look like when Porzingis is used correctly? Are we talking about his career high with the knix against the Pacers? Are we talking about the 39 he dropped against the Rockets in an overtime loss for his Mavericks? Talk is cheap, so put these guys' feet to the fire and get definitive answers, not these vague click bait comments

[@svjetlangavranic7047]

He's right. I pretty sure that Kidd will do right by Porzingis. Mavs need change. Carlysle should leave at least 2or3 years before he has leave. I think that Rick was one of the biggest problems at Dallas. Now, better times are coming with Kidd. But still, they need more really good players...

[@lavzorvic4129]

Keep him one more year, but he has to show what he has got now, coming healthy into off-season. If he does not improve his game dramatically, send him away for a bag of sandwiches

[@andriskalnins3157]

and then send one sandwiche to you, ha,ha..

[@julz19]

don't play him as a Center! play him like a KD or something.

[@slightlyunhinged]

KP doesn’t seem to be taking any responsibility for his poor play, just blaming the coaches on not being used correctly. Own yer shit KP… no one asked you to not play defense, get rebounds, make cuts, or play with effort. Some of this is on you, maybe admit that instead of blaming everyone else.

[@xxruda1]

ha ha when luka blames everyone, what do y say?

[@slightlyunhinged]

@@xxruda1 Luka doesn’t blame everyone. I watch all his post game comments, & he literally ALWAYS says; it’s my fault, this loss is on me, I have to do better, I played bad, etc. He only ever blames himself & no one else.

[@andriskalnins3157]

@@slightlyunhinged You wrong, he always blames referees .

[@slightlyunhinged]

@@andriskalnins3157 he complains to referees when he’s getting hacked & they don’t call it. He doesn’t blame them though.

[@xxruda1]

@@slightlyunhinged he blamed all his teammates. Listen once more time. He bitched on KP about the club PO, Doncic is very bad boy for his teammates.

[@5wisher5weet]

Coming to Indiana....Demontas "decoy" Sabonis

[@svjetlangavranic7047]

Come on man, don't create problems where it's not any problem. The only problem is that he injuried most of time. That's it!

[@bartholomew1608]

He needs to learn how to play defense then

[@hansdampf3576]

averaging 2 blocks isn’t enough I guess

[@mikeb706]

@@hansdampf3576 he doesnt avarage that anymore, and he lets people get around him easily for layups now

[@martinssilins5928]

How stupid are you? Learn to play defence? He was considered one of best defender in league before came to dallas! Guy had 2 knee surgeries, it takes time.. Power is great example! He needs to learn.. what a joke..

[@bartholomew1608]

@@martinssilins5928 no shit injuries have hindered him defensively but his past defensive success does nothing for his present day team

[@garolehmejian6052]

@@hansdampf3576 Frankly, Dallas does not have lock down defenders or play team defense. Luka is a fair defender at best. The rest are marginal defenders excluding Dorian. Defensive minded teams emphasize gang rebounding.....it is not about the tallest guy, KP, doing all rebounding. Where are the secondary defenders? If everyone was doing a good job guarding their man, there would be less drives to the basket and less blame on one person. This is not to say that he should not do better., but let"s hold the entire team accountable including the coaching staff. Outscoring your opponent with hot outside shooting and little defense might win games during the regular season but not in playoffs .Ball movement and team defense is what they need to work on. Have confidence in the new coaching staff,

[@Chomochad]

Luka nut holders always trying discredit kp why everyone need to make a video about kp situation yea he didn't play well against the clippers but let it go man

[@majkibr]

Where did you find Luka now?

[@christophwilser3589]

If KP would have torched the Clippers defenders they would have played him the way he wants to play. He was unable to hit shots, take advantage of smaller defenders so they told him to get out of the way for Luka. So kinda a two sides to the story imo

[@jackofalltrades123]

That's exactly right. He wasn't good. You can't expect the be that guy when you can't even get a bucket at any given play. You could give dirk the ball and with his limited speed he could torch defender with his unpredictable ball moves. KP has got no moves. No bag of tricks. He cant dribble. He can't pass so if you ain't making shots then what good are you?

[@Smido83]

Do you guys watch the Finals? Do you see how Milwaukee treats Holiday and has his back? He shot under 35% on over 17 attempts for the firrst 4 games. 23 of 69 from the field. He couldnt hit an open layup. But what did the coaches and teammates do? They openly had his back and told him to just keep shooting. And now look at game 5! 27 points, 12 of 20 from the field, 13 assists and the game deciding steal and assist... THATS how you support a struggling co star, not by degrading him to a decoy! You strenghen his back, tell him he has to stay agressive. Do you watch the finals? Look at the 1st play the Bucks run in every game... for whom is it? Did you see THJ in games 3 and 4? Did Carlisle change his role to a corner spotup shooter after he took those stupid shots in those games? KP did everything right. The coaches just didnt have his back and degraded him, when they should have designed plays early in the games to get him going! Dallas was in front 2:0 and without any reason they just completely changed the offense we played all season. after game 3.

[@christophwilser3589]

@@Smido83 I don't disagree. I am not so much mad about KPs offensive performance but to me it is his mopiness and not being engaged on D. If he would have grabbed 8 defensive rebounds and a couple of blocks nobody is mad. However we needed to hide a 7.3 centre next to a 7.4 centre to protect the rim. Nobody is "scared" when they enter the paint against the mavs. Watching the finals, hustle and aggressiveness is something he does not have compared to Holiday for example.

[@Smido83]

@@christophwilser3589 Once again... why could the Clippers do exactly the same against the Jazz (3rd best re. Season defense). The Clippers as a team had an ORtg of 122.2 against us. They had an ORtg of 130.1. If you dont understand what that means. The Utah defense couldnt stop the Clippers whatsoever. Gorbert was Useless, and as a Team the Jazz outrebounded the Clippers by 2 Rebounds in those 6 games... So the 13.5 RPG reg Season Gorbert didnt help much either, did he? P.s. If you are mainly involfed in defending the attacking player, its less likely you can grab the rebound. Just saying, have you ever played Basketball? Ever chased down a player who beat you on a drive, trying to chase after him and trying to alter the layup in any way? I wanna see you then getting the rebound if he misses the layup. In my opinion the biggest mistake was giving Boban all this minutes. Our best defensive game was Game 5! We hold the Clippers to 41.5% FG. And what was different in this game, then in all the other ones? Powell had 22 Minutes, in the other 6 never more then 7! Powell isnt a good Post defenser, or on Ball defender, but he still has a high lateral speed and is a real P%R thread. With him and KP their drive was basically non existent. With Boban on the field, they (Kawhi or Paul doesnt matter) attacked him, he droped, they took the easy non contested jumper or floater. And yeah, if they still missed, cause Boban wasnt actually defending, he was in the best position to get the rebound! With Kp defending the P&R Dallas didnt play drop, they played switch and KP was away from the basket chasing/defending KP or Kawhi at the perimeter. Not the best place to position yoourself for the defensive rebound, dont you think? But why am I trying to explain tactics and schemes to a guy who clearly doesnt know anything about this things... So I end this conversation this way: KP only played that bad cause he sis a bum who plays without effort and is a total bum. Coaching or the other teams strenghs had nothing to do with it. They realy did everything to help KP get going on offense and be in the best position on defense. All his fault! He's the worst player in the leage! Are you satisfied now?

[@christophwilser3589]

@@Smido83 I like how you directly had to insult me about my bball knoweldge (just because I did not in detail reply to your every point does jot mean I don't understand stats and look at things in a vacuum). Either ways, yes you are right there are other things that went wrong (KP having to chase players as other defenders got blown by etc.) I want KP to work out and be the star he should be. I just think that blaming everything on the coach voids you of any critical self analysis (which does not mean he does not engage in that either just publicly he is not). Nobody told KP to shoot 1 of 8 in the last two games from 3 for example or not hit shots in the midrange over smaller players. Anyways we will agree to disagree and I will leave it at that. In diesem Sinne

[@5wisher5weet]

This is what KP says when he is getting a lapdance at the strip club

[@hansdampf3576]

swoosh

[@jazmens]

Half of the team were there, including Luka. Somehow only KP got announced. :D

[@slightlyunhinged]

@@jazmens are you joking? If half the team was there, they ALL would’ve been fined by the league for breaking protocols & we would’ve heard about that. Pretty sure KP went there by himself, as reported.

[@ruinerblodsinn6648]

KP should bulk up and be a real center. Instead of crying why not going to the fucking gym and practice your shots and post moves?

[@edwardfitzgerald3877]

But nobody told him: "never dunk. If you catch the ball in the paint, take 10 steps back and drain an ill advised 3."

[@jackofalltrades123]

I love KP but he also needs to realize when he did get the ball he didn't do much with it. He wasn't good last year. He was mediocre. He needs to realize he has no post game. He has no moves. Dirk had hundreds of moves and thats what made him so deadly. KP is not crafty. If he can't shoot over his defender then he's stuck. Please dirk be his mentor for the love of God

[@SUNSHINE-fd4vb]

Bud, he was a 20 point scorer last season, which is all Luka really needs at the 2nd scorer spot. Rick just completely abandoned all of that for the series against the Clippers because the Clippers were putting Kawhi against him on defense and Carlisle wanted Kawhi against Luka.

[@SUNSHINE-fd4vb]

Away from Luka not against Luka*

[@chuckhauser6336]

20/10 guy 👍

[@leonardoadames9788]

KP and his never ending drama!! 😩

[@chuckhauser6336]

It’s the fans & media that create the never ending drama with KP

[@fanofOWSNY]

Intro too douchy didn't continue after the title screen

[@leonardoadames9788]

And his defense? Was he also told to be so bad at defense too? 🙈 this guy and his drama!!

[@naurisaboltins718]

ok and what Luka tell about his defense?

[@naurisaboltins718]

when he must be back on defense he is talking with refs! i m not Luka haiter i like Luka!

[@leonardoadames9788]

@@naurisaboltins718 Luka isn’t a great defender and it doesn’t need to be, he’s been already chosen two consecutive years on the All NBA Team, but I’m pretty sure he was a much better defender than KP in these playoffs against The Clippers!! 🤣

[@naurisaboltins718]

@@leonardoadames9788 i agree of course but KPis mach longer than other gays its on coach staf

[@1capatter]

@@naurisaboltins718 It's not about blaming other guys, Luka sucks at defense, but that's not his primary responsibility. I personally put no blame on KP, he's coming off of an injury (I had the same one) that takes a long time to recover from. He came back to start the season in record time from his surgery, which was not a good thing (Mavs were doing bad at the beginning of the season because so many players were out, so he rushed to get back). Lateral movement is the last thing to return with that injury, hence KP being so bad at defense

[@naurisaboltins718]

Her name is Ieva,,ieva,,Locmele and hei,,,LUKAS DEFENSE IS HORIBLE whay never talking about this... he is scoring so much?so what?he is 20/24sec with the ball!KP is great on both ends if teanmates is trasting him!He is UNICORN i like Luka but must play on defence all game long no just some episodes.

[@Sky-pt9dq]

Teammates trusting you should not have much of an effect on your ability to defend and be a good help defender. I see your point, but by most objective measures, KP was very bad on defense this year.

[@adrijsp4396]

Harden doesnt play the D at all and we all know how good he is. Luka atleast put some effort on D

[@adrijsp4396]

@@Sky-pt9dq well in playoffs the only reason he was on court was because of his Defense ability

[@naurisaboltins718]

@@Sky-pt9dq i agree but whay that was hapening about defence... maybee its on Carlile!

[@Sky-pt9dq]

@@naurisaboltins718 Rick's stubbornness definitely had something to do with it. Not happy about the Kidd hire, but I do believe he will be more willing to use KP in the spots he's best at.

[@edwardfitzgerald3877]

KP deserves to form a big 3... with Jeremy Lin and Liangelo Ball in the G-League.