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Lottery picks struggle during Summer League
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No. 1 - Andrew Wiggins, Cavaliers -- Shot 37.8 percent and averaged 13.7 points per game in three games.
No. 2 - Jabari Parker, Bucks -- Averaged 15.6 points and 8.2 rebounds, solid play that included two doible-doubles and another game of 17 and nine.
No. 3 - Joel Embiid, 76ers -- Hurt.
No. 4 - Aaron Gordon, Magic -- He'd better score a lot in transition because defenses are going to back way off and beg him to shoot anywhere beyond five feet after Gordon continued his college storyline by finishing Orlando at 35 percent from the field and 47.8 from the line.
No. 5 - Dante Exum, Jazz -- Getting minutes (26.1) was the key for a player who needs experience. But he also shot just 35.5 percent and had as many turnovers as assists.
No. 6 - Marcus Smart, Celtics -- Scored at least 14 points in three of five games while playing 29.2 minutes and was not sloppy with the ball, an important update amid questions of whether he can be a distributor in the NBA. But that 29.4 percent shooting from the field is troublesome.
No. 7 - Julius Randle, Lakers -- He signed on Sunday and played the same day without benefit of five-on-five work for conditioning. It showed. Randle powered around inside, but still finished at 41.9 percent shooting and never grabbed more than six rebounds.
No. 8 - Nik Stauskas, Kings -- He has shot well (50 percent overall, 63.6 percent on threes), just without getting many attempts and averaging 12 points.
No. 9 - Noah Vonleh, Hornets -- The 11.8 rebounds per game is great production ... and especially valuable for someone shooting 31.4 percent.
No. 10 - Elfrid Payton, Magic -- Did a good job of directing traffic with the ball in his hands a lot in games at his future practice facility in Orlando.
No. 11 - Doug McDermott, Bulls -- Did not disappoint as a shooter, but with the reminder that he can score from a lot of spots on the floor, not just standing near the three-point line.
No. 12 - Dario Saric, 76ers -- Unavailable. For a long time.
No. 13 - Zach LaVine, Timberwolves --The leading scorer for Minnesota at 15.6 points a game, but while shooting 40.3 percent and totaling more turnovers (20) than assists (13).
No. 14 - T.J. Warren, Suns -- One of the best players in Las Vegas. One of the best players in either location actually.
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LaxT
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Mike--
Hi, are you working on more scounting reports?
With the frontcourt crowded, do you have candidates from 1-3 for training camp? It could be from another franchise's summer league team. |
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Mike--
Hi, are you working on more scounting reports?
With the frontcourt crowded, do you have candidates from 1-3 for training camp? It could be from another franchise's summer league team. |
Yes, just Byron Scott and confirmed signings are dominating the news lately.
I have candidates picked out only from the Lakers Vegas Pro League team. The roster is awfully crowded.
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| LaxT wrote: | Lottery picks struggle during Summer League
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No. 1 - Andrew Wiggins, Cavaliers -- Shot 37.8 percent and averaged 13.7 points per game in three games.
No. 2 - Jabari Parker, Bucks -- Averaged 15.6 points and 8.2 rebounds, solid play that included two doible-doubles and another game of 17 and nine.
No. 3 - Joel Embiid, 76ers -- Hurt.
No. 4 - Aaron Gordon, Magic -- He'd better score a lot in transition because defenses are going to back way off and beg him to shoot anywhere beyond five feet after Gordon continued his college storyline by finishing Orlando at 35 percent from the field and 47.8 from the line.
No. 5 - Dante Exum, Jazz -- Getting minutes (26.1) was the key for a player who needs experience. But he also shot just 35.5 percent and had as many turnovers as assists.
No. 6 - Marcus Smart, Celtics -- Scored at least 14 points in three of five games while playing 29.2 minutes and was not sloppy with the ball, an important update amid questions of whether he can be a distributor in the NBA. But that 29.4 percent shooting from the field is troublesome.
No. 7 - Julius Randle, Lakers -- He signed on Sunday and played the same day without benefit of five-on-five work for conditioning. It showed. Randle powered around inside, but still finished at 41.9 percent shooting and never grabbed more than six rebounds.
No. 8 - Nik Stauskas, Kings -- He has shot well (50 percent overall, 63.6 percent on threes), just without getting many attempts and averaging 12 points.
No. 9 - Noah Vonleh, Hornets -- The 11.8 rebounds per game is great production ... and especially valuable for someone shooting 31.4 percent.
No. 10 - Elfrid Payton, Magic -- Did a good job of directing traffic with the ball in his hands a lot in games at his future practice facility in Orlando.
No. 11 - Doug McDermott, Bulls -- Did not disappoint as a shooter, but with the reminder that he can score from a lot of spots on the floor, not just standing near the three-point line.
No. 12 - Dario Saric, 76ers -- Unavailable. For a long time.
No. 13 - Zach LaVine, Timberwolves --The leading scorer for Minnesota at 15.6 points a game, but while shooting 40.3 percent and totaling more turnovers (20) than assists (13).
No. 14 - T.J. Warren, Suns -- One of the best players in Las Vegas. One of the best players in either location actually.
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Warren was off the chart. Elgin Baylor-like from midrange and in. Every shot was leaning or speeding to the hoop. Scouting lesson.
Lottery picks all showed flashes. Inconsistent production shouldn't be a big deal. NCAA season. NCAA tournament. NBA draft workouts. NBA workouts. Traveling schedule. Straight into nearly 5 days straight of elevated play.
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Thank you.
Do you think Randle can play 3 defensively? I am thinking about pairing Kelly with him. The team has a deep frontline but question marks from 1 to 3. |
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| LaxT wrote: | Thank you.
Do you think Randle can play 3 defensively? I am thinking about pairing Kelly with him. The team has a deep frontline but question marks from 1 to 3. |
In stints, depending on the match up. Big SFs? Yes. But you don't want the guy chasing shooters/slashers.
I wouldn't have him defend Harrison Barnes.
I would have him defend Thaddeus Young if he switched to SF.
Kelly and Randle work well as an offensive duo. Kelly would just have to space SFs and use his standing reach to contest jumpshots.
It wouldn't make sense to have Kelly in the paint defensively with Randle chasing guys.
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Thanks, Mike.
Just MHO - Roddy is suited very well to become, at the very least, that elusive change of pace PG off the bench I have always wanted Farmar to become on consistent basis. While Jordan is a much better shooter at this time - defensively he is not even close to Roddy tools wise. Not sure about the attitude defensively though as he demonstrated it only in spurts during the SPL.
In any case - I'd extend a TC invite to him and Thompkins to see what they can do when there is a roster spot (possibly) at stake. Nobody else on the Lakers SPL team caught my eye for that purpose. And I understand that they might look someplace else as the Lakers all but have 13 players on the roster already (I do consider Clarkson all but signed, may be - to non-guaranteed deal). Plus - PG and PF positions might look overcrowded for them and their agents...
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| golakersgo121 wrote: |
Thanks, Mike.
Just MHO - Roddy is suited very well to become, at the very least, that elusive change of pace PG off the bench I have always wanted Farmar to become on consistent basis. While Jordan is a much better shooter at this time - defensively he is not even close to Roddy tools wise. Not sure about the attitude defensively though as he demonstrated it only in spurts during the SPL.
In any case - I'd extend a TC invite to him and Thompkins to see what they can do when there is a roster spot (possibly) at stake. Nobody else on the Lakers SPL team caught my eye for that purpose. And I understand that they might look someplace else as the Lakers all but have 13 players on the roster already (I do consider Clarkson all but signed, may be - to non-guaranteed deal). Plus - PG and PF positions might look overcrowded for them and their agents... |
Yup. We really do need a 3rd PG (Clarkson I have penciled in as a combo guard) since I have no faith in Nash's body.
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| yinoma2001 wrote: | | golakersgo121 wrote: |
Thanks, Mike.
Just MHO - Roddy is suited very well to become, at the very least, that elusive change of pace PG off the bench I have always wanted Farmar to become on consistent basis. While Jordan is a much better shooter at this time - defensively he is not even close to Roddy tools wise. Not sure about the attitude defensively though as he demonstrated it only in spurts during the SPL.
In any case - I'd extend a TC invite to him and Thompkins to see what they can do when there is a roster spot (possibly) at stake. Nobody else on the Lakers SPL team caught my eye for that purpose. And I understand that they might look someplace else as the Lakers all but have 13 players on the roster already (I do consider Clarkson all but signed, may be - to non-guaranteed deal). Plus - PG and PF positions might look overcrowded for them and their agents... |
Yup. We really do need a 3rd PG (Clarkson I have penciled in as a combo guard) since I have no faith in Nash's body. |
I am of exactly opposite opinion. I do have a faith in Nash's body. In the fact it will break apart i do 
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| I thought Beaubois was terrible in summer league. |
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| me too. I was asking myself how we were enamored with him. |
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| GoldenThroat wrote: | | I thought Beaubois was terrible in summer league. |
Would you look over 5 consecutive games in a summer?
Or consider his NBA body of work?
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So...
Pick nº1: Doing ok.
Pick nº3: Doing great.
Pick nº4: Shutting mouths off.
Meanwhile, pick nº2 is having a ridiculous summer league averaging atrocious nº of turnovers and a lamentable shooting %.
How many jump shots has he hit? a couple in 20?
That's karma for you. |
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