All great players get to the line…
07’ Kobe — 31.6 PPG (10.2 FTA)
91’ MJ — 31.5 PPG (8.2 FTA)
25’ SGA — 31.4 PPG (8.1 FTA)
09’ Wade — 30.2 PPG (9.8 FTA)
But only SGA gets hate for being a “FT merchant” 🤦🏾♂️
2018: “He’s a good prospect but not top tier.”
2019: “He’s a promising rookie but not All-Rookie First Team worthy.”
2020: “He’s a rising star, but not someone you build a future team around.”
2021: “He’s a future star second option, not a franchise cornerstone.”
2022: “He’s an All-Star talent, but not really an All-Star.”
2023: “He’s a franchise player but not a superstar.”
2024: “He’s a superstar, but shouldn’t be the MVP.”
2025: “He’s the MVP favorite, but can’t lead a team to a title.”
HOW MANY TIMES DOES HE HAVE TO PROVE YOU WRONG? STOP MOVING THE GOALPOSTS.