Joined: 16 Apr 2001 Posts: 12290 Location: Pasadena, CA
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2024 8:40 am Post subject:
Again, as folks debate the signing, he’s good insurance on the cheap.
Think a number of teams would have picked him up and he decided on two to pursue. Good for him and good for us.
Low cost, low risk, possible good or high return.
He’s better than Max Christie but it also says the Lakers have most likely given up on him
Wow. Way off on that. I would say its more like he is better than Mays and gives us an additional option in the backcourt (especially considering Gabe).
this...lakers now have a better chance to win the minutes when dlo and/or ar sit...
Dinwiddie is better than Christie. No knock on the kid. Max is great, but he's still young and makes some stupid passes and isn't as consistent as I like yet. He's shown flashes but he's not there yet. I would love to see Dinwiddie playing w/Max in the backcourt, that could be a fun big backcourt.
Gabe Vincent is pretty much done for the year. If he's able to contribute in the final stretch and maybe against certain match ups in the playoffs great.
Dinwiddie brings another nice ball handler to the rotation, now we will always have 2 on the court at all times (AR/DLO/LBJ/DIN) and nobody will have to play 35+ min
Again, as folks debate the signing, he’s good insurance on the cheap.
Think a number of teams would have picked him up and he decided on two to pursue. Good for him and good for us.
Low cost, low risk, possible good or high return.
This, what is there to complain, we get a starting level PG to our 15th roster spot _________________ “The main goal for the Lakers is to win a championship. All I care about, all we care about, is to raise another banner in the rafters.“
Joined: 16 Apr 2001 Posts: 12290 Location: Pasadena, CA
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2024 9:07 am Post subject:
governator wrote:
anth2000 wrote:
Again, as folks debate the signing, he’s good insurance on the cheap.
Think a number of teams would have picked him up and he decided on two to pursue. Good for him and good for us.
Low cost, low risk, possible good or high return.
This, what is there to complain, we get a starting level PG to our 15th roster spot
Exactly. Just like the Kobe statue, folks have to complain.
This is a huge no brainer signing that cost the Lakers ZERO assets.
Duh
Besides the fact of dimwit being a solid veteran, the real reason is we don’t even know if Gabe Vincent is even going to come back we would like to see him come back, but he hasn’t played all year
Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Posts: 18248 Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2024 9:11 am Post subject:
I've wanted him on the Lakers for awhile. I'm expecting Dinwiddie to bring what we all hoped Vincent was supposed to bring. _________________ "Suck it up. Don't be a baby. Do your job." - Kobe Bryant
Understand this is who ya'll are getting when he's in the proper role
And here was his Game 7 vs the Suns
When does Spencer not do well? When he's the Number 1 option and has to take a ton of difficult shots he forces up.
When does Spencer do well? As a 4th option, or coming off the bench as a 6th man where he's set up for easy buckets and opportunities and gets into a rhythm.
Spencer as 6th man on the Lakers should be a perfect fit for him, and the easy shots he'll get courtesy of the many players that can pass on the team.
Again, as folks debate the signing, he’s good insurance on the cheap.
Think a number of teams would have picked him up and he decided on two to pursue. Good for him and good for us.
Low cost, low risk, possible good or high return.
This, what is there to complain, we get a starting level PG to our 15th roster spot
Exactly. Just like the Kobe statue, folks have to complain.
This is a huge no brainer signing that cost the Lakers ZERO assets.
Duh
Kobe statue growing on me but it’s giving me that Ronaldo statue prank look _________________ “The main goal for the Lakers is to win a championship. All I care about, all we care about, is to raise another banner in the rafters.“
Joined: 16 Apr 2001 Posts: 12290 Location: Pasadena, CA
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2024 9:20 am Post subject:
MJST wrote:
Understand this is who ya'll are getting when he's in the proper role
And here was his Game 7 vs the Suns
He’s a damn good player.
Excellent Laker signing.
This isn’t like signing washed Collison who hadn’t played basketball in 2+ years after retiring to pursue his religious beliefs.
No brainer signing. Good job Rob, good job Lakers team that probably greeted him with open arms last night.
When does Spencer not do well? When he's the Number 1 option and has to take a ton of difficult shots he forces up.
When does Spencer do well? As a 4th option, or coming off the bench as a 6th man where he's set up for easy buckets and opportunities and gets into a rhythm.
Spencer as 6th man on the Lakers should be a perfect fit for him, and the easy shots he'll get courtesy of the many players that can pass on the team.
Joined: 16 Apr 2001 Posts: 12290 Location: Pasadena, CA
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2024 9:24 am Post subject:
governator wrote:
anth2000 wrote:
governator wrote:
anth2000 wrote:
Again, as folks debate the signing, he’s good insurance on the cheap.
Think a number of teams would have picked him up and he decided on two to pursue. Good for him and good for us.
Low cost, low risk, possible good or high return.
This, what is there to complain, we get a starting level PG to our 15th roster spot
Exactly. Just like the Kobe statue, folks have to complain.
This is a huge no brainer signing that cost the Lakers ZERO assets.
Duh
Kobe statue growing on me but it’s giving me that Ronaldo statue prank look
I don’t see it that way. The sculptor, Julie Rotblatt Amrany, did the Jordan, magic, Kareem, wilt and other famous statues. She’s the best of the best. I just think some of us wanted something different like his fadeaway shot.
He’s better than Max Christie but it also says the Lakers have most likely given up on him
One poster said you're off. Another said you're way off. I agree with both. Spencer is more of a point guard. Max, in his or our wildest dreams, will never be a point guard.
Lakers have not given up on a 20year old athletic guard, who is shooting about 40% on 3pt catch and shoot, plays solid defense, and gives you athleticism, defense and size against the tricky smurfs in the league like Kyrie or Brunson in NY.
Again, as folks debate the signing, he’s good insurance on the cheap.
Think a number of teams would have picked him up and he decided on two to pursue. Good for him and good for us.
Low cost, low risk, possible good or high return.
This, what is there to complain, we get a starting level PG to our 15th roster spot
Exactly. Just like the Kobe statue, folks have to complain.
This is a huge no brainer signing that cost the Lakers ZERO assets.
Duh
Kobe statue growing on me but it’s giving me that Ronaldo statue prank look
I don’t see it that way. The sculptor, Julie Rotblatt Amrany, did the Jordan, magic, Kareem, wilt and other famous statues. She’s the best of the best. I just think some of us wanted something different like his fadeaway shot.
Maybe that's what 24 will have. OR 24 can have the pose he made after we beat the Celtics in Game 7.
Amazing pick up. MLE level player who financially cost the minimum while we didn't have to trade anything to get him and he fills a huge gaping hole caused by Gabe and now injuries to Cam, Max and to some extent, Vando.
If we can get Vando back and find ways to rotate the bigs for their highest and best use, our roster is stacked. Just gotta get Vando back and Prince playing 14mpg not 33mpg.
Again, as folks debate the signing, he’s good insurance on the cheap.
Think a number of teams would have picked him up and he decided on two to pursue. Good for him and good for us.
Low cost, low risk, possible good or high return.
This, what is there to complain, we get a starting level PG to our 15th roster spot
Exactly. Just like the Kobe statue, folks have to complain.
This is a huge no brainer signing that cost the Lakers ZERO assets.
Duh
Kobe statue growing on me but it’s giving me that Ronaldo statue prank look
I don’t see it that way. The sculptor, Julie Rotblatt Amrany, did the Jordan, magic, Kareem, wilt and other famous statues. She’s the best of the best. I just think some of us wanted something different like his fadeaway shot.
I wanted a ball in his hand extending toward the basket with a number 8 on it.
Pose is good, one finger to the sky, 81pt game but the sculpture look off, doesn’t look like the poster. Anyway, I like it now and Dinwiddie is a hell of a pick up
Dinwiddie
Gabe
Vando
Playoff additions _________________ “The main goal for the Lakers is to win a championship. All I care about, all we care about, is to raise another banner in the rafters.“
When DLO shrivels up into the fetal position once the playoffs starts, we can give this guy his minutes. He’s clutch and shows up in the playoffs. I loved seeing him and Luka destroy the Suns on their own court in game 7 a couple of years ago.
Understand this is who ya'll are getting when he's in the proper role
And here was his Game 7 vs the Suns
When does Spencer not do well? When he's the Number 1 option and has to take a ton of difficult shots he forces up.
When does Spencer do well? As a 4th option, or coming off the bench as a 6th man where he's set up for easy buckets and opportunities and gets into a rhythm.
Spencer as 6th man on the Lakers should be a perfect fit for him, and the easy shots he'll get courtesy of the many players that can pass on the team.
Great pickup for absolutely no assets.
I see the footage..but you know what im about to say right? He needs the ball in his hand..because well he a actual PG. ...Soooo our we going to allow him to be a PG or is it going to be some dumb LA KANG offense..ie bring the ball up and put it in LBJ hand and stand in the corner? I dont think he a catch and shoot PG.
Understand this is who ya'll are getting when he's in the proper role
And here was his Game 7 vs the Suns
When does Spencer not do well? When he's the Number 1 option and has to take a ton of difficult shots he forces up.
When does Spencer do well? As a 4th option, or coming off the bench as a 6th man where he's set up for easy buckets and opportunities and gets into a rhythm.
Spencer as 6th man on the Lakers should be a perfect fit for him, and the easy shots he'll get courtesy of the many players that can pass on the team.
Great pickup for absolutely no assets.
I see the footage..but you know what im about to say right? He needs the ball in his hand..because well he a actual PG. ...Soooo our we going to allow him to be a PG or is it going to be some dumb LA KANG offense..ie bring the ball up and put it in LBJ hand and stand in the corner? I dont think he a catch and shoot PG.
Skylar Mays on steroid, he gets the ball couple times, lobs to AD here and there but best be able to knock the open threes _________________ “The main goal for the Lakers is to win a championship. All I care about, all we care about, is to raise another banner in the rafters.“
Joined: 14 Jul 2003 Posts: 4126 Location: Space City
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2024 9:43 am Post subject:
We just needed another tough vet on this team.
People say he’s a big guard. Not really. But a better point of attack defender than Dlo or Austin.
This should free Reaves away from the ball handling duties. Big help for him and the offense.
Real nice pickup Rob. _________________ Darvin
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