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@ Undisciplined
2024-05-04 19:47:51I was going to do a different post about the passing of the torch from one NBA generation to another, but I'd rather put some respect on Donovan Mitchell's name. He was awesome last night and that's not at all unusual for him when he gets into the playoffs.
There have always been a small number of players who go from good to great in the playoffs.
Who are the guys that come to mind, when you think of players who elevate into a different tier when the stakes are highest.
Here's a starting lineup's worth of guys who are regular season stars, but playoff superstars:
- James Worthy
- Jimmy Butler
- Reggie Miller
- Jamal Murray
- Donovan Mitchell
None of those guys were regularly on All NBA teams, but I think they would all have gone top 15 in a playoff draft during their careers.
Honorable mention: Manu