I think it's because you know that both could be fantastic at this level if they could only get the end product right. No doubt that the mid-season bus throwing has given both the opportunity to knuckle down and prove what they can do, and Dan has been virtually unplayable since coming back (although often in 30 minute spells). Mark has also looked the same at times, but doesn't pick the right pace, or get set right for a shot, or gives away petulant fouls etc.
If we can get both playing at the level they are capable of, and it's just a bit of fine tuning for both, then we have two huge assets. I've probably had my share of digs at both, but I'd want nothing more for them to rip this league apart in August/September and get rewarded with decent contract extensions.