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Yolu're being extreme. Obviously if he averages 5 points and 2 rebounds in theory, that would be a "failure."Wrong. If he averages 5 PTS and 2 REB that would be failure. Fact.
We can play this game with every player in the NBA. If Curry averages 10 PTS in the playoffs I can guarantee GS doesn't repeat regardless of what others do.
No one has the heart I do to place any expectation on playoff Howard? No one wants to be wrong. I can care less if I am.
There's nothing to discuss if you're going to reach for that extreme.
He was injured and still averaged over 16 points and over 13 rebounds in the postseason last year for a team that went to the WCF. And provided elite defense and rim protection. That's not "20 & 15" but he had a HUGE impact on The Rocket's success and that is the point. You have to be fluid in your statistical expectations and last postseason was a prime example.