Paul George Doesn’t Like Criticism Of Luka Doncic 😳👀

[@BlackkAreolaa]

This is why the media needs to be filled with former or current NBA players. Most analysts don’t know what they’re talking about

[@pose4864]

Not all of the media, but I see your point. Some NBA players say outlandish things though, but PG definitely knows his shit.

[@diagonstudios15]

​@@pose4864 I mean look at tnt with people like stephen a smith. Or perkins, or look at people like gilbert arenas who just be saying the dumbest shit i have ever heard... These people shouldnt be allowed to talk bsketball fr. We need real analysts. People who understand this shit the way PG DO

[@pose4864]

@@diagonstudios15 I get you and I definitely understand that, but 2 of the 3 people you mentioned are former NBA players, who make outlandish takes. I just wouldn’t want to rule out all analyst because some are actually pretty decent imo, like Shannon Sharpe.

[@pepeeltoro1592]

I think that the primary issue is agendas. PG doesn't have a reason to lie or hate on Luka. He also doesn't owe Luka anything. He also happens to be well spoken and near his prime. He may be unmatched as a player-podcaster

[@user-ff6ob2nt8l]

Exactly

[@francoferrari4358]

PG knows his shit💯💯

[@TwotoneTony-xb4gd]

He be getting cooked in the 1st qt he don’t be tired he just can’t play defense

[@cryptic3970]

Basketball is a lot harder than it looks, imagine having to gaurd someone the same height or taller than you and not knowing how to stop that player, this is professional basketball too, it's not casual basketball where you can fool your opponent, same with offense, you gotta plan plays in your head while trying to keep the ball secured​@@TwotoneTony-xb4gd

[@melvinhhcp3615]

Nah, he got this wrong.

[@TheUncancelable1]

@@melvinhhcp3615 how? You're not in the nba

[@melvinhhcp3615]

@@TheUncancelable1 I know NBA history. You can be elite on offense & defense at the same time and still win titles. Kobe & Jordan did it at least 5x.

[@timetravelingoldman6839]

This is why two-way players deserve more recognition when deciding regular season MVP and final season MVP.

[@samgunz1]

That's why giannis won it back to back

[@Asynurr]

​@samgunz1 should have won it a couple more times too

[@timetravelingoldman6839]

@@samgunz1 Jokic's first MVP should have gone to Giannis.

[@PlaystationNigga-jv9fm]

Tf is final season mvp

[@TheAkiles87]

@@timetravelingoldman6839 lmao

[@juddleyjames7564]

Nice to see someone actually make a logical statement opposed to hot takes that are good for clicks

[@tytytyme33]

Luka is trash. He can't even dunk the goddamn ball. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@akhilkanthamneni4157]

@@tytytyme33💀💀💀

[@ankinskywalker]

Dunking isn't everything. The 3 point shot is more suited to Luka because of how the game is.. Also unless you in the NBA doing what Luka does I'd suggest you shut up ​@@tytytyme33

[@ryanallen6925]

@@tytytyme33Steph is trash, Confirmed

[@TinaMoran-rs9if]

​@@tytytyme33base on your logic Stephn and jokic is also trash.... told you to stop taking meth daily

[@exploremoreoutdoors]

Plus Luka was banged up bad. Celtics were the better team, but Luka is still one of the best in the world. He'll eventually get his chip.

[@beno6198]

Next year

[@beno6198]

I’m calling it ether Luka or LeGm 😂

[@taichisavage]

He gonna get fat and be injured prone

[@dragonmaster909]

💪🏻

[@cookiestastegood123]

​@beno6198 Lakers will probably make more moves to try to catch up to Celtics in championships. My money would be on the bucks next year to take it all but I would go with the nuggets or OKC next year to win the west for now until we see the off-season moves.

[@JR-jw4yu]

Its hard to play both ends thats why mj n kobe so respected

[@user-ff6ob2nt8l]

You have to be in insanely great shape to play both ends at a high level

[@yodahekidanu9006]

Giannis and kawhi are so underrated

[@neezduts_]

@@yodahekidanu9006right giannis is constantly not in the best player conversations despite being the best two-way player in the NBA

[@xanmarinoo]

@@neezduts_fax it’s all just bias

[@PatoNani18]

​@@neezduts_He's still considered Top 5 but he was out of injuries in the last couple of months so he wasn't that much in the spotlight.

[@neo1343]

That’s why you appreciate guys like mj , Kobe , bron. Guys that in their prime played lock down defense and also carried the load on offense

[@Forgemno]

Bron played no defense...his teammates pushed him stop that😅

[@Dotsetc]

Lebron played two/three years of defense. Not the dude to include in this. Couldve said Tim Duncan. People who were actually willing defenders their entire careers. Lebron most his career has mostly been concerned about offense.

[@neo1343]

Lmfao his 6 defensive teams would beg to differ. Him finishing 2nd in dpoy voting would beg to differ. He was one of the most versatile defenders at his peak, and he’s only forced to pick his spots because they leaned on him way too much on offense. He WAS the entire offense his entire career

[@neo1343]

@@Dotsetc Duncan didn’t carry nearly the offensive load lebron has had year 1 to 21. They didn’t need him to. Duncan was an amazing defender, but he also played with incredible defensive personnel

[@Dotsetc]

@@neo1343 BS. Lebron DECIDES to play Lebron ball. Lebrons help has been incredible and virtually incomparable to not just Tim Duncan, but all time greats as a whole. It's utterly wild how you'd not even mention that Lebron has played on TWO superteams, wanted to create ANOTHER on the Lakers which wouldve happened if all players he wanted, were not getting in a team with him all to have him play Lebron ball with people like you acting like 'dude carried' having some of the best help ever HANDPICKED by himself. Also claiming Tim Duncan didnt have a big scoring load is wild. Of the 20 years he played, he was the leading scorer for the Spurs for 16 years on a team NOBODY but him ever scored 24+ in all these seasons. Lebron had 3 different players doing that. Kyrie, Wade and Davis but SOMEHOW he had a 'bigger' offensive load. Lebrons last all defense comes from 2013, which is more than 10 years ago and he played 21 seasons. Again he's NOT the example to use for consistent great defense for a career. You gotta look at his teammate Davis for that.

[@Lander-bo2rq]

Probably another fact that people forgot was that almost the entire playoffs the injury roster said that luka has a sprained knee and ankle soreness. The fact that luka was playing as good as he was not only was a treat to watch, but it showed us that he wasnt willing to back down. Trust me, if you play with any soreness or sprain you will not be playing 100%.

[@kashukengaming6334]

Plus he was carrying 3 injuries in the finals but no one else in the team has the court vision that he has

[@user-hc4yw3te6z]

Injuries the man was still dropping 30 please stop using that excuse

[@mylegocustoms3443]

​@@user-hc4yw3te6zhe's that good

[@kashukengaming6334]

@user-hc4yw3te6z yea just imagine a peak uninjured Luka now, that 30 becomes a 40+ and better def even though for the entire playoff run and finals included he topped the 4 main stats while injured

[@user-id6ig3ld1t]

@@user-hc4yw3te6zdon’t pretend you didn’t see how doncic played even better previous play offs. Obviously he was hurt.

[@user-hc4yw3te6z]

@@user-id6ig3ld1t that’s just an excuse my guy cause he wasn’t moving like he was hurt to me cause I bet if they won you wouldn’t even say anything about him being hurt so stop it

[@melvinhhcp3615]

This is exactly why guys like Jordan & Kobe gotta be respected. They are the only 2 in NBA history with 32k pts & 9x all NBA Defense 1st Team, which is a league record.

[@TOKO33zzz]

Different era , more iso game back then

[@melvinhhcp3615]

@@TOKO33zzz MJ & Kobe both won their titles playing in the Triangle bro. That's system basketball.

[@melvinhhcp3615]

@@TOKO33zzz The NBA is waaay more ISO focused now than ever before.

[@gamers1133]

Jordan was no defender He never defended the best player of any team😂😂 Kobe isn't that god offensively

[@TOKO33zzz]

Ball movement much quicker, rotation all around , also floor spacing to guard the threes the game has definitely developed , which you got to be switch on more on defense

[@Tariq-uj4wr]

Always a Real one. He understands, critics will never comprehend this.

[@joshuarouse5898]

Another reason why MJ and Kobe were legends. They did it on both ends, every minute, every game.

[@johnnier.o.d4746]

gotta put tim duncan on that too .... he anchored the defense of the spurs 5 championships while leading the team on offense most of the time except '14 (spurs' last) title when he was already a senior citizen & they shared to ball to everyone,but still very effective anchoring their defense ..... anyway, in a few years, it's gonna be wemby time ..... go spurs !!! 😂🤣😂🤣-🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪

[@supremeleem9488]

Kobe was more of a 4th quarter defender when he was the first option. They would put him on a worse offensive player so he could go crazy on offense, but in the 4th he’d guard the best player and also drop 15 in the quarter

[@Daddario_GG]

Man, I love kobe but stop it. He didn't do it "every minute". But when it came to crunch time. You know he'll be up yo ass

[@dasupremegentlelad4321]

​@@Daddario_GGnot even Jordan did it every minute cause he had scottie to do it majority of the game as well.

[@LiveWithTheEndInMind]

It is hard to play both ends with equal effort. That’s why you gotta get in shape, lay off of yo mommas European desserts, but also realize that’s part of greatness. You gotta value defense and have the drive for it

[@doge21ninja]

He plays good defense whenever his teammates are shooting well, but it’s like the James harden effect where you setup the playmaking and make your own shots the whole game, you’re going to get tired, especially when they hunt you afterwards/teammates are stunted/ shots aren’t falling.

[@XavierMoyssenAlvarez]

what's with the European comment lol

[@andysauro1500]

Luka also played on a sprained knee and another needing fluid drained (knees bleeding to show proof). Nobody ever brought that up when talking about his defense.

[@AEC2.0]

A plus he has never been known as a defender so all of sudden people expect him to be a defender??? No his team let him down he played great on the offensive end he needed more from his teammates

[@yeatdagoat173]

That's true. His efficiency was ahs against the Clippers and he played good defense

[@MrMaumaux2]

And this is coming from a GREAT two way player

[@dayoonman3264]

Jordan comes to mind

[@thunderstar254]

Top 2-3 during his prime, but recognize he's showing empathy here. Luka can go down top 2-3 all time but the hard truth is he needs to elevate his defensive stamina/effort to finally reach that mount Rushmore. And with this roster construction, he'll keep having to fight tooth and nail against giants. He's in for a slog but if anyone's capable, he is.

[@kal317]

PG will be a great coach someday

[@88FmXclusive]

That's why MJ picked up the best player closest to his position on court but he did it on both ends ppl forget that and how good he was at it

[@chasmcgregor001]

Very true. It's hard to play defense full stop let alone defending the best offensive players in the world

[@lioninthesun]

Not even jordan would score 50 and hold a 25 ppg scorer to 0 points. Shit is impossible

[@dumbassdude8372]

Yeah, That's why role players are important. Especially those who can shoot/drive and defend. Playoffs have become a role player league, Where stars cant solo squad anymore. Even 22 Curry had a stacked team of role players

[@mo-ologyempowerment3851]

Jordan got defensive player of the year while averaging 37 points per game hasn’t been done since

[@lioninthesun]

@@mo-ologyempowerment3851 35*

[@sodapopcurtisjr]

Jordan was built different. Prime lebron and kobe could do the same. Lukas a superstar but there's a big difference between a superstar and a legend.

[@hslo8653]

@@mo-ologyempowerment3851mr fake stats😂

[@joeadams8014]

They would not give LeBron this leave way. Not even at 40

[@melvinhhcp3615]

They already do. Lbj gets passes for not playing defense.

[@cameronpowe7257]

Bro fck leflop y’all always bringing that clown up🤣🚮

[@TheBronzePlays]

When? All they do is talk shit about him defensively. Saying LBJ gets passes for anything is wild tbh with hiw much hste gdts thrown his way. ​@@melvinhhcp3615

[@DETONATEDx]

@@melvinhhcp3615passes from who ? Fans ? Fuck what the fans think and stop using them to fuel your argument because they are irrelevant. Media still cooks him for not playing defense. But he’s a different person when the playoffs start so it doesn’t matter. Kobe ain’t the defender you thought he was either after 2008, Phil Jackson said himself that he won most of those defensive awards from reputation and from his name being Kobe. Jordan did NOT always guard the best player either , pippen usually did. Stop living in a fairytale bro , you need to see shit for what it is and stop falling head over heels for these basketball players.

[@melvinhhcp3615]

@@DETONATEDx The media give lbj passes for his defense all the time. Kobe stopped lots of players post 08. Him & Jordan stopped guarding the opposing player's best player most times, because Phil told them to do so. But don't act like the footage ain't out there of them shutting down marquee players. Cut the BS.

[@wpdmir2155]

They praised him bc ppl hate on the clippers if kawhi was healthy they would’ve done the same thing to Luka n the mavs Boston got 5 players who can get 20 like the clippers hard to stop that

[@HalalnessMurray]

Thank you PG for saying the truth

[@iFanchi]

Most top players back in the day pride themselves playing both ends.

[@MishaBugakov]

Facts 🗣️

[@CovfefeDotard]

Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon won both mvp and dpoy in the same years

[@kylefreeman8077]

I don't think anyone else will get both in a same season

[@dawn78145]

So did Giannis

[@jimguirro4173]

⁠@@dawn78145mvp giannis robs harden on that.

[@wallacegarrett668]

MJ & Kobe were good on both ends!!!

[@-justin-4077]

That’s why Tatum and Brown deserve the flowers man, they handled both sides of the court till the final buzzer the whole season.

[@kenosourball6124]

So thats definitely why Brown won the MVP he was great on both sides of the ball 💯💪🏿👌

[@esmaielalabdullah1574]

he didn't have to do nearly as much as luka on offense

[@hamilgregorio1451]

He won because tatum stunk up the joint and they couldn't give it to Luka because his team sure did play like shiz and did not win the series 😅😅

[@goldensperm7182]

Luka's body during his rookie year was the perfect body for him

[@Christhedon96]

He has not looked the same since it’s crazy. Bro got less athletic before 26

[@masongreen1371]

@@Christhedon96he’s bigger faster and stronger and better on defense now

[@wpdmir2155]

@@masongreen1371no he not he just bigger n stronger can’t believe u just said that 😂😂

[@williamcartwright373]

I thinl his second year bubble body was okay also.

[@masongreen1371]

@@Christhedon96 just because he has more body fat doesn’t mean he’s in worse shape.

[@nadspurs]

We build up people and knock them down just as quick. Luka is a quality young player and over next few years will become a complete player who will learn the art of defence.

[@pedrobisono747]

I would argue for 4 games he can. For the ring he can because you know what brown and Tatum played defense

[@diehardhardyfan]

They also had people that were reliable when they had to rest. Luka has carried the mavs repeatedly and even while hurt he was showing a lot of defensive improvement. But when your knee and ankle are banged up…what can you do

[@pedrobisono747]

@@diehardhardyfan did you see this video they said he played no defense

[@diehardhardyfan]

@@pedrobisono747 my bad I was agreeing with you, I know Luka can play defense and I feel like he would play better if he was healed up is what I should have said. The only real gripe I have with him is when he hyper focuses on the refs but playing no defense? Nah he was playing hella defense in some games

[@Mike_oneil]

Song name?

[@Dark.Light.Studios]

Echo Sax End

[@playoffp6045]

Most protected star we’ve ever seen , it’s getting pathetic

[@GupGW740]

This is true for this era of NBA where stars dribble the air out the ball. In the past, 2 guard would get the ball in a position for a 2-3 dribble attack.

[@brettparks5205]

This was also the first time we’ve seen him actually give effort on that side of the ball for a whole season. He’s gonna figure it out eventually

[@donovangarvey4083]

That's a whack a** excuse why, he doesn't have a ring

[@AyaanPatel-rw3js]

You try

[@darthvader3465]

People say this dumb shit about Chris Paul and James Harden and it's still stupid lol, now imagine saying it about a 24 year old..

[@roberdanger]

I dont like millionaire athletes saying they are tired after playing a few seconds on offence. Your entire job is to play a game. You better be in fucking shape to play it

[@anapham4724]

Agreed remember when Shaq use to say this generation of players stop complaining about the game😂 because they got payed millions of dollars of 48 minutes playing basketball 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@redrummyself]

That's literally why they're called "sports". It is probably exhausting to run back and forth for 48 minutes under lights that give off extra heat. A few seconds on offense can mean a whole lot of things that can exhaust you

[@ubestbegood]

he's clearly nice on defense when he has the energy

[@MrMixItup]

Naw man, answer the dam question. Is Luka a liability or defense or not? Nobody asks you about offense or the demands on him to score the ball. I’ve been said he doesn’t play D and he doesn’t. Its not personal, at the end of the day you judged by what you do or don’t do on the court.

[@16missedcalls56]

More to why Jordan is GOAT

[@Lippeyman23]

Jordan played lockdown defense on unathletic white guys. Plumbers and fireman. Danny ainge, Dan Marley, Craig ehlo, Hersey Hawkins, Jeff hornacek. No wonder Jordan won all them defensive awards lol

[@melvinhhcp3615]

@@Lippeyman23 🤡

[@brettt141]

Luka got cooked. He is a liability. Celtics had no one he could hide that against. Everyone lit him up

[@johnnybee6309]

It's not hard to play both ways...most Hoopers did it and did it well pre 2010

[@vaughncrane8310]

Paul George a real one.

[@trueblu8]

Jordan and Pippen did it.

[@mosesaguirre3645]

Pippen isn't even close to Lukas level

[@HisRoyalFreshness163]

​@@mosesaguirre3645Correct, he was in another stratosphere defensively. Comparing Luka to him just insults Pip.

[@6Undisputed6]

MJ would laugh at this theory

[@melvinhhcp3615]

No doubt. Kobe too.

[@abdullahkaanturker4656]

Yea that's why he made Scottie defend other team's best player every game.

[@6Undisputed6]

@@abdullahkaanturker4656 So why didn't Scottie ever win a DPOY award then? If he did all the defending, how did MJ win a DPOY in 88? He was a 2 way god

[@elkresurgence]

@@abdullahkaanturker4656 dude, Jordan still played his ass off on both ends. It wasn’t until his 2nd three-peat in his mid-30’s that he conserved his energy on defense, but he still gave it his all when it mattered the most

[@bojanpejovic7691]

​@@6Undisputed6because he was Michael Jordan, simple as that, i think Mike is the GOAT and have watched him in his prime, not for one second was he the best defender in the league. A very solid one on one perimeter defender in his prime, but his name won him that award, no sane person who saw them both defend would say Jordan was a better defender than Pippen.

[@cjzanders5430]

Mamba is looking down from heaven like: “Soft”

[@drews6770]

That's PG admitting Luka sucks on defense

[@jamieparker6465]

Man the only player that gets praised for not playing on both sides of the ball is lebron “because of his age” the respect for Kobe and mj is easier to see. Shot out to Boston for getting after it.

[@user-md2qe8ig8f]

Was lebron playing good defense when he was young for people who remembers?

[@danielbarbour4441]

Yes lebron was

[@HarryA-xc9sm]

Exactly they won't talk about his younger days. ​@@user-md2qe8ig8f

[@user-md2qe8ig8f]

@@danielbarbour4441 so luka need to do that also specially with this mavs squad

[@jamieparker6465]

@@danielbarbour4441he was till he went to Miami and became a soccer player. And now he gets the longevity award for playing 60-75% of games and not playing defense the entire game.

[@dheald23]

And that’s why Paul George will never be a champion.. you need to be able to play both ends of the court. Too many excuses and not enough accountability.

[@Stephen2409fahey]

Being a champion is a stupid argument. There’s 5 guys every year that win a ring that will never be remembered. Paul George is one of the most elite 2 way players we have ever seen but he’s just never had the right circumstances to win even though he’s worked his ass off to win. Klay said it best when Paul was talking about klays 4 rings. Klay said at least I’ve never had to carry a franchise like you. Paul has been the star on basically every single team he’s played and for a lot of great players that won’t be enough. So many great players haven’t won rings yet due to circumstances. Jerry west lost 9 times before he won. Does that make him a loser? No he just had to face the most unstoppable team of his time. Having a champions attitude isn’t a thing

[@van2.060]

⁠@@Stephen2409faheyyou're right and wrong at the same time lol...absolutely agree guys aren't losers or not great because they never won a ring...but at the same time that's what you're playing for the ring...you can't be the best without it and being the best should be the first thing you play for, nit the only reason but the major reason...so the "championship attitude" is what you should have

[@Stephen2409fahey]

@@van2.060 completely understand but circumstances come into play. Pg never won because he ran into lebron in the east and even if he got to the finals he would have had to play against the greattest team ever

[@darthvader3465]

Bob Horry is the goat then more rings than mj

[@bizarresportynerd6136]

This is why i feel like MVP should be someone who has great stats on both ends and not just on offensively

[@ayeeeee-buvpveiner]

Mike made it look easy bro had stamina for days

[@digglesworths6255]

People got so used to lebron doing it so that’s why they criticized people who can’t

[@757bigj]

LeBron has never been a defender

[@digglesworths6255]

@@757bigj this is simply just a lie he has the most iconic block in finals history.

[@tommydashed4205]

Hard to get used to something a guy did for a fraction of his career. LeBron is the laziest defender in the league. He gets by on spurts of effort in moments he deems important.

[@digglesworths6255]

@@tommydashed4205 simply not true he was a decent defender until after his 4th chip I was simply saying lebron because he was elite on offense and good on defense most of his career

[@chasemoney6539]

​@digglesworths6255 Stop it LeBron has never been considered a two way player

[@99BullD]

Imagine a player leading his team in PTS, REB & AST and people still asking him to "go hard on defense".

[@nikolazuber8202]

He lead the whole league in Pts, Rebs, Asts and Steals in NBA playoff HISTORY

[@HisRoyalFreshness163]

"Imagine asking your best player to help his team win"

[@karlosjeter]

PG is a legend I always respect him

[@Irishprince919]

Much respect to PG for backing Luka. 👏

[@erikkallner7417]

He's not a liability but he can be a weakpoint the luka blueprint is the same as a younger lebron surround him with a few bigs and a bunch 3 and d guys with another 1 or 2 stars they almost got it hardaway could've helped alot if he was more consistent and they need another big a good big powell ain't it.

[@melvinhhcp3615]

Lbj never won until he got on a superteam. Such will be the same with Luka.

[@anasbenali4145]

​@@melvinhhcp3615Mavs lost to a superteam. If Mavs role players made their open shots the series would have been more competitive.

[@melvinhhcp3615]

​@@anasbenali4145Superteams can be beat if you're playing system basketball. Luka's 1-4 flat & his high minutes/usage rate, ain't gonna get it done.

[@TheUncancelable1]

Luka should get in better shape and he'll be just fine

[@_aarondiazzzz]

Nah bro you still don’t get it🤦🏽‍♂️

[@_aarondiazzzz]

Listen harder

[@TheUncancelable1]

@@_aarondiazzzz i get it just fine. It will be easier for Luka to take that load. Don't act like you are superior to me

[@cricket4423]

🤡

[@yugialter769]

🤧

[@mkm0225]

Jordan and Pippen did both things their whole careers...

[@dawn78145]

Scottie had less than 15 a game.

[@toddwilliams699]

Boi is outta shape too many beers

[@kjthomas4553]

Yep simple

[@abbeybum]

Bro you’re getting paid infinite money, you’re in the NBA finals you have nothing to complain about so just put all your effort in and exhaust yourself

[@lestonclark2398]

its not about him complaining about being tired he wants to also score enough to make his team win look at ant exhausted himself so bad he started to jack up 3s for no reason..

[@Kyle-op6ev]

​@@lestonclark2398try washing dishes as an old man at a restaurant that's high volume

[@lestonclark2398]

@@Kyle-op6ev still missing the point they can go until they fall down because they make millions right??but then how efficient will they be at scoring when they do that??thats the whole point...people pay to see u win not exhaust yourself out of the game because "YOu MaKE MiLlIons"

[@lestonclark2398]

@@Kyle-op6ev and FYI I done that work already and its still not as exhausting as an NBA because I play ball to after a game your whole body is in pain and u wanna fall down...

[@user-md5eu4cl4d]

Bro Luka was off in the finals and still averaged 28 😭

[@ravinodyab7725]

If LeBron gets flack in his late 30s for at times half-assing it on the defensive end, why shouldnt Luka be criticized in his early 20s.

[@NorrisJohnsonii]

Not being in shape is also a problem too

[@taxationistheft7]

Dude is 25 bro…. wtf is wrong with you, he should be in peak physical form at this point in his career. No one is asking him to be prime Lebron or Jordan on defense their just asking he hedges and rotates properly

[@GoldenboySteroid]

I believe when players make excuses for him, they are making excuses for themselves too. People are anointing him as the face of the league after LeBron, so the criticism comes with the territory.

[@hamilgregorio1451]

He didn't burn out like the guy too many people claim is mini Jordan and he played injured, embiid played injured scored 50 in a playoff game and lost in the first round, Luka took his team to the finals, that's something you don't see.

[@newelldavis1858]

PG is not lying ..that’s why those that do both on an elite level get the praise they do and deserve …Mj..Kobe ..Lebron ..Kareem .Hakeem etc

[@peggycornute2231]

Damn right..defense is hard..it's so pos to be fool....DEFENSE WINS GAMES...

[@jleo_.1803]

Makes it even more impressive when Kobe, MJ and Kawhi plays both ends.

[@curtisblackmon78]

I’m sorry but there are two parts to basketball. Fuck the excuses, if you’re a liability on defense yell liability on defense, fuck your reason

[@s_5827]

Damn Mike and Kobe a diff breed

[@masterofdisguise1112]

That's why guys like MJ, Kobe, and Lebron are so goaded. It's really hard to play elite level defense all night and drop 40.

[@UncleSenior817]

LeBron was never an elite defender, fam. Js

[@masterofdisguise1112]

@@UncleSenior817 👍

[@quinnkrug1971]

Thats why Pippen was so critical for Jordan's success.

[@FactualFunnies83]

This is why Jordan is without a doubt, the goat. He won the fence of the year in office above Side for five years straight.

[@beesknees8296]

Being a true offensive superstar and a defensive star is ridiculous in todays game because of how good the opposing team’s offense is. Pre 2010 days was much easier to be a solid 2 way player because offense was much slower. Now you gotta run an obstacle course for 48 minutes straight just to play D.

[@marus3953]

Ant was gassed defending Kyrie while carrying the Timberwolves. That’s how accurate PG13’s observation was.

[@1smhx5]

All the Celtics were able to go both ways all series sounds like an excuse to me

[@hristijandimitrovski8664]

This is why players like Kawhi, PG amd some others should have much more respect.

[@dbzman19]

Never stopped jordan

[@jaywilliams4720]

And that's why mj is the goat he went hard on both ends night in and night out

[@nothing-zb3hs]

Yeah if only he he had an opportunity to better his endurance and athleticism in some way 🤔

[@xD0100]

even Jordan ask Pippen to guard Kobe

[@peacockmusicpage]

That's why Ant Man was gassed playing defense on Kyrie and Luka full throttle.

[@jiraiya2000]

Just stop ,the Celtics eclipsed the entire NBA this season as far as skill . Everybody looked like shit against them!

[@damianmorales9683]

yeah i always was that guy yelling at the players on why they can’t play both and then my senior year of high school came and i had to be that guy on offense but then defense was so hard to play. So that year humbled me real quick! now i don’t get as stressed when i see really good offensive players, giving half ass defensive effort

[@BigShine_UltimateJoe]

Killa said it best. We are become prisoners of the moment.

[@Freneticwaves]

Jaylen did it so it’s possible, but points stands as true.

[@E3N8013]

I mean its not easy but do it, you're a basketball player.

[@Philthy_sloth]

Brown enteres conversation

[@KxngKUDA]

Thats why a lot of the best 2 way players end up being elite role players. Unless you're MJ, Kobe, Kawhi (barely), or a Big, its hard to be "the guy" without the stamina and organizational green light.

[@TreyFigueroa]

People seem to keep forgetting he’s been nursing a knee injury for like the whole playoffs yes he is sacrificing like pg said but he’s also struggling

[@roki4414]

That's why MJ is absolute legend, the GOAT

[@king_kunta_0]

Thats what people dont understand. You're either a (pick 2) scorer, orchestrator, or defender. Unless you're in a really good team, you can't do all three at the highest level. A lot of two-way guys you see aren't all that great orchestrators, or divide their scoring and orchestrating responsibilities amongst themselves and find a balance.

[@kboogie4235]

Ain’t no damn excuse bruh Yall signed up to play this sport and know u gotta play defense I ain’t in the league but dawg we not gone give excuses for half sss effort tht is 60 % of defense

[@richardj1319]

Yet JB and JT get shit cus they don't score 35 each night when they play elite defense and are still productive in different ways on O.

[@zachbrewer612]

How is it hard to play both ends when you get paid millions of dollars of year to literally do that?

[@Youtuber34744]

This is why Kobe and Jordan are different. They play well on both ends.

[@df4480]

Hakeem, Tim Duncan, Jordan, Kobe, Kareem, played both ends to the championships.

[@wv4776]

Second stint Cleveland playoff Lebron straight up carrying on both ends of the court 48 minutes a game in his mid thirties

[@keeng9873]

Now we know why PG is so inconsistent so is his commitment! Tired or not that statement was half ass just like his performance when things matter most

[@nicoperez9984]

BRO WAS HURT!!!!