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Adrian Lewis Dismisses Luke Littler and Phil Taylor Prime Level Comparisons
Veteran darts professional Adrian Lewis has contradicted suggestions that current top-tier players, particularly teenage sensation Luke Littler, are performing at the same standard as Phil Taylor was in his prime. Discussions of a hypothetical match between the emerging darts star Luke Littler and the legendary Phil Taylor have intensified recently, sparked by an April Fool’s Day joke that alluded to a potential contest.
Littler’s Ascent and Taylor’s Legacy
Since his rapid breakthrough in professional darts, Luke Littler has firmly established himself as a prominent figure in the sport, significantly boosting its popularity, especially among younger audiences due to his age. However, two-time World Champion Adrian Lewis maintains that ‘The Nuke’ has not yet reached the unparalleled heights of Phil Taylor‘s career.
Taylor’s Relentless Pressure
In an interview with Online Darts, Lewis elaborated on Phil Taylor‘s formidable pressure game, stating, “It’s relentless, leg after leg pressure that Phil Taylor used to impose.”
Analyzing Luke Littler‘s performance in comparison to Taylor, particularly at the World Championship, Lewis explained: “Luke‘s peak performance might exceed Phil‘s, but his average level isn’t as consistent as Phil‘s ‘B game’. That consistency is where Phil would capitalize.”
Questioning the Comparisons
“I’m unsure who is making these comparisons,” Lewis remarked, “but they clearly lack a comprehensive understanding of darts if they haven’t witnessed Phil Taylor at his absolute best. Many of us have experienced it firsthand, on numerous occasions.”
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Acknowledging Littler’s Talent
While emphatically asserting Taylor‘s position as the greatest darts player of all time, Adrian Lewis was careful not to diminish Luke Littler‘s burgeoning talent. He went on to praise the 18-year-old for his remarkable achievements in defeating established rivals.
Littler’s Distinctive Level of Play
When questioned about Littler‘s abilities, Lewis responded, “He’s simply operating at a different level. Currently, only Gerwyn Price appears capable of consistently defeating him. It seems other players are not performing at their peak when facing him.”
The Aura of Top Players
Reflecting on the presence of top-tier players, Lewis added, “I’ve only sensed that kind of aura from Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen in practice. Although I’m not currently in those practice environments, I’m certain that if I were an emerging player, they wouldn’t allow you to develop any aura; they would exploit any perceived weakness immediately.”