High motor players are always impressive. Always.

Even if they lack the measurables or skill, we're socialized to recognize effort as a positive.

I think this may have been part of the problem with Darko and Delfino. They had more skill and great measurables, but neither is really a high energy player. Sort of like Tay.

We can learn to appreciate both, but in short minutes, it's easier to make an impact running around like a berserker than waiting for the sweet play to develop or execute.