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A Mad Chinaman
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| defense wrote: | | A Mad Chinaman wrote: | | defense wrote: | | A Mad Chinaman wrote: | | wolfpaclaker wrote: | | Lakeshow23_ wrote: | | manlisten wrote: | | I'd like to see Rui as the 3rd or at worst 4th option in the starting lineup. Think the best way to do that is to bring Austin off the bench for Max. Rui is more athletic and explosive than both D'lo/Austin and he really feasts on the openings that Bron and AD create. He could do damage if he was getting closer to 15 shots but he definitely needs to improve his defense and glass work. |
I disagree. I think he excelled last season as a fifth option feasting off of the shots Bron, AD, DLO, and even AR generated. His role was very streamlined: attack closeouts, shoot spot up threes, cut to the basket, and shoot the occasional midrange jumper. Increasing his volume means less spot ups/cuts and more self creation via postups, drives, and mid range pull-ups. I think Austin and DLO can generate more efficient offense. |
To me, there is no clear cut third option (scoring wise) between Austin/DLO/Rui. On any given night/game any player can give you those 20 points (or even more, give or take).
What I've found is the issue with the AD/Bron/Rui/Austin/DLO lineup.
1) Defensively, it's not potent. Rui is not naturally a good wing/perimeter defender. Same for Austin. There's definitely not anyone you can put on an opposing team's attacking PG defensively.
2) May be a case at times of 1-2 guys getting lost without the ball. It's often the case when you have so many good scorers all of whom need the ball. Bron/AD/Austin/DLO all need the ball to be effective. Rui is also most effective when he can get some post ups and mid-range plays for him. Perhaps a better balanced lineup would be an elite defensive perimeter player + 4 out of AD/Bron/Rui/DLO with Austin playing the 6th man role. |
Hopefully one key factor of the J.J. tenure is his offensive and defensive schemes, along with having few injuries during the course of this season.
We have Rui be effective then disappear. Is it because Rui was afraid of The Moment, lack of confidence in Ham's schemes and/or AD/LBJ's lack of trust in Rui coming through.
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Having Christie in key roles, as oppose to Prince, is an instant upgrade of energy and production.
With Vando (along with Vincent and CWood) being injured, highlighted Prince's deficiencies on both sides of the ball.
With DLo's many defensive deficiencies/inabilities, if he is not hitting shots - why is he on the court. Maybe an ideal role would be to have him in a "Vinnie Johnson" role that he had with the Pistons where his main priority is to shoot without any major pressure of defending. Given that he would be playing against the opposing team's bench/2nd team players, one would assume that he would thrive
With Vincent injured, Ham was forced to play DLo - even when he was producing defensively.
If the ball is popping, opportunities far numerous players to be a viable third option depending on the matchups. Hence CWood to AR to DLo to Christie to Rui to their #1 draft choice will have outstanding performances at selected games.
AD & LBJ are always a mismatch in favor for the Lakers hence all the above-listed players should have clean open airspace to wide open shots. If we have multiple players that can go off with the proper matchup, we should be ok - like the Nuggets (Jokic/Murray) and others |
I wouldn't blame that on Ham. That is the kind of player Rui is. |
There is never just one factor
Last season, Rui was injured in thebeginning of the season, along with other times, that presented issues
Ham, along with his inexperienced staff, had penalized the roster by his ill-matched and inconsistent rotations
One would hope that Rui's uncertainity was a strategic factor on why he was too passive/not aggressive hence not trusted in critical situations (i.e. playoffs) by LBJ & AD.
Hopefully Rui's Olympic performance have proven to him and others that he can be a viable offensive option while not preventing him to continue to work on his game before training camp starts.
For those that mistakenly believe that Grant would be a better option (considering what it would take to get him in a trade, Grant's salary and his stats), why would the Lakers want Grant's bad contract - especially at the end of his contract |
Rui is better for the lakers than Grant, but Rui is an up and down player who seems to lack motivation. Long before he was a Laker. |
When you're the 4th of 5th option (after LBJ, AD, DLo, AR, etc.), it takes maturity, drive, focus, belief, determination and an insane motor to maintain an aggressiveness. Hey, when AD gets ignored during clutch time - what should Rui do.
Hopefully the answer is that Rui believes that he is an invaluable piece to the puzzle if he he maintains his aggressivenemess. We will see how he progresses during trainoing camp |
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pio2u
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They were robbed vs France |
Pretty much….. I’m interested in knowing the extent of his injury and for any progress reports.
This should be Rui’s time to take his game to another level. I’m expecting big things from him this season. |
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