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Trae left, Jamal right (POs)
PPG: 30-19(27)
RPG: 4-4(5)
APG: 9-5(6.6)
BLK: 0.1-0.3(0.3)
STL: 1.1-1.1(0.9)
ORtg: 114-112(123)
DRtg: 117-113(118)
TS%: 60-56(63)
WS/48: 0.133-0.107(0.174)
BPM: 3.9-1.2(5.9)

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OPIPM: 5.02-1.74(3.23)
DPIPM: -3.69-0.01(-1.66)
PIPM: 1.33-1.75(1.57)
RPM- 0.8-0.9(not available

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RAPTOR: 3.58-3.7(8.5)
WAR: 7.2-8.8(4.4)

I think it’s pretty obvious why I’m making this. The biggest argument against Trae is Jamal’s performance in the POs. I don’t want to diminish or slander Jamal’s run but I’m rather going to show the realities of it. It was still an amazing run just making sure that’s clear

Jamal played at an elite level against some elite defenses(clippers/lakers) and doing it at the pinnacle of pressure, being down and coming back from a 3-1 deficit twice. He elevated his game on the biggest stage, huge props to him

However, this was not all Jamal which I think ppl forget. Jamal did this next to one of the best playoff performers in the league, Jokic. The gravity Jokic generated cannot be understated and it’s a large reason why I don’t think this PO run negates Trae being better in the RS

Apart from the fact that he’s Jokic, he also allowed Jamal easier access to the basket by positioning himself on the perimeter and taking more jump shots and hitting those shots. Very high IQ strategy from Jokic and I’d assume Malone also had something to do with that as well

I don’t think there’s an argument that Jamal and Trae were close in the RS and I don’t think this playoff run, albeit a great one, bridges that gap. Trae was elite in the RS(top 3 O-PIPM, top 2 O-RPM, top 4 O-RAPTOR) That can’t be ignored

The other common gripe against Trae is defense. This ones easy. Jamal is not Jrue Holiday on defense, I’d say at best he’s an okay defender. The gap between their offense is much bigger than the gap between their defense

Here are their percentile rankings for the RS, unfortunately these are not available for the POs

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Also I’m not debating with anyone that says Trae puts up “empty stats” He did everything he could to help his team win but they couldn’t, that’s effort not stat padding. Also he’s not only bad on defense cause he doesn’t try, he also has no length, strength or defensive IQ

Jamal’s elite 19 game playoff run was an amazing one but having Jokic was a big help and that needs to be considered. I don’t believe Jamals run negates Trae playing at an elite level for 60 games. And no, the Hawks not even making the bubble was NOT Trae’s fault

End of thread, RTs appreciated

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