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DancingBarry Editor-in-Chief
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Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 2:58 pm Post subject: |
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We've seen him have some aggressive games in the G-League, so we know he's got the mindset in him.
Just can he get that to translate like this more often? The areas of growth I've seen from him this year are his midrange isn't an automatic miss like it used to be. He's starting to knock those down. And also he's making some more advanced reads with the ball in his hands, so tangible improvements. Game is definitely slowing down for him when he's starting to see the moving parts like that with the passing. Still some passing issues to work out, but AC is showing some growth, for sure. |
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magicdays Star Player
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Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 3:08 pm Post subject: |
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DancingBarry wrote: | We've seen him have some aggressive games in the G-League, so we know he's got the mindset in him.
Just can he get that to translate like this more often? The areas of growth I've seen from him this year are his midrange isn't an automatic miss like it used to be. He's starting to knock those down. And also he's making some more advanced reads with the ball in his hands, so tangible improvements. Game is definitely slowing down for him when he's starting to see the moving parts like that with the passing. Still some passing issues to work out, but AC is showing some growth, for sure. |
Agree. He has shown he is capable of offensive aggression. He has always shown his defensive tenacity, hustle, and high bball IQ. Does he still make mistakes? Yes, everyone does but he will always give it his best to do what is needed to win. What I find amazing is his ability to play well with others--be it Lebron, AD, or whomever. Love to see his growth. _________________ Ahhhh, those were the days...time for a new beginning! |
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Pureshot77 Starting Rotation
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Posted: Tue May 11, 2021 9:16 pm Post subject: |
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What's the injury status on AC?? |
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TDRock Retired Number
Joined: 27 May 2010 Posts: 49980 Location: LA to the Bay
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Posted: Tue May 11, 2021 9:18 pm Post subject: |
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Pureshot77 wrote: | What's the injury status on AC?? |
Nothing new reported yet. I'll see what they say post game. But like I said in the injury thread, it's the same injury he's been playing through. He just played well the last couple of games so folks forgot he was playing injured. |
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Pureshot77 Starting Rotation
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Posted: Tue May 11, 2021 9:19 pm Post subject: |
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TDRock wrote: | Pureshot77 wrote: | What's the injury status on AC?? |
Nothing new reported yet. I'll see what they say post game. But like I said in the injury thread, it's the same injury he's been playing through. He just played well the last couple of games so folks forgot he was playing injured. | thanks |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Wed May 19, 2021 8:44 pm Post subject: |
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Game ball to AC. Changed the intensity of the game. Kudos. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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TDRock Retired Number
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Posted: Wed May 19, 2021 8:45 pm Post subject: |
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Playoff AC |
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Ksig Star Player
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Posted: Wed May 19, 2021 8:46 pm Post subject: |
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When paired up with LBJ/AD his power level goes up by ten thousand. Just momentum shifting plays he creates almost every quarter. |
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mhan00 Retired Number
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Posted: Wed May 19, 2021 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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AC is the perfect guy next to AD and Lebron. |
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Theseus Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed May 19, 2021 8:48 pm Post subject: |
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Dude played phenomenally. Gotta respect him for the contact he gets and doesn't get called, but he still plays hard, smart basketball. |
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scout_0 Star Player
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Posted: Wed May 19, 2021 8:49 pm Post subject: |
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Caruso is the GoAT ... should be star |
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LakerLanny Retired Number
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Posted: Wed May 19, 2021 8:50 pm Post subject: |
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He makes all the winning kind of plays. Rarely does he make the net negative play.
The guy needs to be allowed to do what he does. You can't kill from the nest. _________________ Love, Laker Lanny |
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KindCrippler2000 Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed May 19, 2021 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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He saved the game. Always a fan of g-league dudes outperforming their NBA counterparts. And there are always more like him in the g-league. It just takes a good eye for talent, and the Lakers have that in spades. |
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Halflife Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed May 19, 2021 8:54 pm Post subject: |
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Untradeable |
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Baron Von Humongous Retired Number
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Posted: Wed May 19, 2021 8:57 pm Post subject: |
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The dude booked a layup off the the front of the rim on a (heavily contested) layup and then hit the side of the backboard on a corner three in the 4th Q, and was still game MVP. _________________ Under New Management |
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Theseus Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed May 19, 2021 9:00 pm Post subject: |
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Baron Von Humongous wrote: | The dude booked a layup off the the front of the rim on a (heavily contested) layup and then hit the side of the backboard on a corner three in the 4th Q, and was still game MVP. |
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lar9149 Star Player
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Posted: Wed May 19, 2021 9:00 pm Post subject: |
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I am not sure how he was able to guard Curry just good enough but he did |
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defense Retired Number
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Posted: Wed May 19, 2021 9:01 pm Post subject: |
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Pay Caruso half of what we would pay Schooder. Don't be stoopid pelinski |
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wolfpaclaker Retired Number
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Posted: Wed May 19, 2021 9:03 pm Post subject: |
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That Caruso-AD defensive coverage down the stretch. Wow, man. God I love these guys. Whether we win a title or not, you can see why guys like Caruso won a ring last year.
Considering the importance of the game, just major props to Caruso. |
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Brawn13 Star Player
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Posted: Wed May 19, 2021 9:05 pm Post subject: |
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Caruso>>>Shroeder |
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ZenMaster4President Starting Rotation
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Posted: Wed May 19, 2021 9:05 pm Post subject: |
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defense wrote: | Pay Caruso half of what we would pay Schooder. Don't be stoopid pelinski |
Half? Only because we need to pay THT as well. Caruso deserves anything anyone is going to pay Dennis and then some. |
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Baron Von Humongous Retired Number
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Posted: Wed May 19, 2021 9:07 pm Post subject: |
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wolfpaclaker wrote: | That Caruso-AD defensive coverage down the stretch. Wow, man. God I love these guys. Whether we win a title or not, you can see why guys like Caruso won a ring last year.
Considering the importance of the game, just major props to Caruso. |
It's so beautiful watching KCP/AC/AD on a string on perimeter defense. _________________ Under New Management |
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J.C. Smith Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed May 19, 2021 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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Caruso was a difference maker tonight. |
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32 Retired Number
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Posted: Wed May 19, 2021 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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Hopefully, he can stay healthy. He has missed a bunch of games this year with multiple nagging injuries. _________________ Nobody in the NBA can touch the Laker brand, which, like the uniform color, is pure gold. |
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AY2043 Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed May 19, 2021 9:14 pm Post subject: |
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(bleep) phenomenal tonight on both ends. He did about as good a job against Curry as you can |
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