People seem to forget lucas only directed ANH and the shitty prequels.
Still, he was the primary author behind the other two.
“Story by:…” and special effects are what he was good at (and darn good at). He should have stuck to those and let other people write the script, direct, etc.
Yes he is behind some brilliant fantasy/adventure films, Indiana Jones, labyrinth, the dark crystal, dare I say willow. Lucas is a legend whatever people think with regards to the non release of the theatrical version of the OT. He Is star wars whether he sold it or not it will forever be his baby. Hat off to the man regardless to the decline and his epic fuck up that is the prequels. But his forte was being an executive producer and not a director. Fair play to him for letting his teacher direct Empire.