I’m sorry. The “Luka is an above average defender take” is absolute nonsense.
First, he isn’t and probably will never be based on his track record of playing professional basketball for a decade.
Second, he doesn’t need to be that within the context of his role on the team so why stan for it.
Third, he’s hurt to some debatable degree, so the James Harden highlight reel may not totally be fair.
Finally, I don’t see how anyone could have watched the first three games of this series, hurt or not, and come away with that take. Falling down and not running back is part of defense. Taking time to bitch at the refs instead of picking up a dude is part of defense. Dumb fouls in transition and 60 feet from the basket is dumb defense. Then you have all the blow bys and not giving a shit about contesting shit on the perimeter documented on the videos. With his size and intelligence he should at least be serviceable no matter what.
He’s an awesome player and on the shortlist of top NBA guys. But to die on the hill of his defense is ridiculous to me.