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PostPosted: Mon Jul 18, 2022 7:20 am    Post subject:

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Sincere question. What can Buddy Hield do for the Lakers that Swider can’t do?


he's supposedly a good playmaker now, he can be the backup pg

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/can-a-one-dimensional-player-change-his-game-with-a-new-team-ask-buddy-hield/
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 18, 2022 7:34 am    Post subject:

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markjay wrote:
Sincere question. What can Buddy Hield do for the Lakers that Swider can’t do?


he's supposedly a good playmaker now, he can be the backup pg

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/can-a-one-dimensional-player-change-his-game-with-a-new-team-ask-buddy-hield/


There was a report out there that Austin Reaves was told to work on his point guard skills this summer as he may be asked to play point next season.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 18, 2022 8:10 am    Post subject:

lakersfan32 wrote:
markjay wrote:
Sincere question. What can Buddy Hield do for the Lakers that Swider can’t do?


he's supposedly a good playmaker now, he can be the backup pg

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/can-a-one-dimensional-player-change-his-game-with-a-new-team-ask-buddy-hield/


And he's actually played in an NBA game.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 18, 2022 9:47 am    Post subject:

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Just looking at Swider”s threes. Only 2 makes involved a dribble. Everything else was catch and shoot. Really only one of them was on the move.

Only 3 that were from the corner areas. Most were from the wings. Which is great as you can have lesser shooters park in the corners while you scheme for him in other areas if you want.

Only 2 … two … would I classify as unchallenged where someone couldn’t get there to put up some kind of challenge.

hands in face rarely bothers him. there were some misses by him that were in and outs. the kid can shoot. we have 2 of the best playmakers in this generation (assuming WB isn't traded), and i see a lot of benefit by putting him in the big squad instead of Southbay. he can be a great sub and specialist.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 18, 2022 11:54 am    Post subject:

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Personally, right now I'd pencil Swider and Reaves as starters, even if they aren't really that good. We need some team chemistry and some players that will play off AD/Bron. I doubt Ham will go this way, and likely I see us starting two of the FA signings.


I guess it depends on who Reaves is next to at the PG. If it's Russ, we probably need a better shooter...although I think Reaves is taking a bump in his 3PT% this year. But still. If it's Kyrie, I'm all for starting Reaves to get that better team D in the mix and take on the point of attack at times.

Swider, I just don't see as a good option going up against other starters defensively. There are a few opponents he could fit, but I have concerns there. Plus, I think our starting lineups go big.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2022 6:13 pm    Post subject:

markjay wrote:
Sincere question. What can Buddy Hield do for the Lakers that Swider can’t do?


Swider had a great summer league, but it remains to be seen how he does against the much higher level of competition you face once the regular season starts.

He might pan out, he might not.

Hield, in contrast, is a proven NBA shooter.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2022 6:13 pm    Post subject:

markjay wrote:
Sincere question. What can Buddy Hield do for the Lakers that Swider can’t do?


Swider had a great summer league, but it remains to be seen how he does against the much higher level of competition you face once the regular season starts.

He might pan out, he might not.

Hield, in contrast, is a proven NBA shooter.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 20, 2022 10:53 pm    Post subject:

textbook wrote:
lakersfan32 wrote:
markjay wrote:
Sincere question. What can Buddy Hield do for the Lakers that Swider can’t do?


he's supposedly a good playmaker now, he can be the backup pg

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/can-a-one-dimensional-player-change-his-game-with-a-new-team-ask-buddy-hield/


And he's actually played in an NBA game.


Yeah this is a good point it’s not the Swider might end up being a decent NBA player it’s that he hasn’t done it yet whereas buddy has there is no rule that says that we can’t have multiple good three point shooters on the team
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 01, 2022 10:39 am    Post subject:

Man, if he can try to be a net 0 on defense his shot making is gonna get him minutes. So confident with his stroke.
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 01, 2022 1:36 pm    Post subject:

Scwider.

Next Dirk Nowitzki.
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2022 11:32 am    Post subject:

Best three-point shooter on the team..... Do It Rob!
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2022 1:42 pm    Post subject:

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Scwider.

Next Dirk Nowitzki.


For a while I thought you were just joking. But after reading this a few times, it seems you really believe it. What part of his game are you comparing with Dirk's?
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2022 5:05 pm    Post subject:

Swider is the greatest hope for this team.
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2022 7:22 pm    Post subject:

It -35 is the greatest hope, your hopes are small.
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2022 9:48 pm    Post subject:

Bol wrote:
Swider is the greatest hope for this team.

Omar Little wrote:
It -35 is the greatest hope, your hopes are small.

Yeah, he has to improve a great deal defensively but at least his shot is legit.
A few months in the G-League will do him good. He's just needs NBA experience.
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2022 10:01 pm    Post subject:

Omar Little wrote:
It -35 is the greatest hope, your hopes are small.


Sir, I am so happy to see your posts. It has been quite some time! : )
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2022 10:59 pm    Post subject:

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It -35 is the greatest hope, your hopes are small.

I like the guy but it all depends on what he does on the defensive side of the ball. He will be tested in the NBA and the scouts will find his weaknesses.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 05, 2022 6:23 am    Post subject:

Omar Little wrote:
It -35 is the greatest hope, your hopes are small.


Yeah because that totally indicates how the player performed, and how it’s all his fault and totally not biased and reliant on how the 4 players next to him on the court did.

Surprised you of all people made a post like this. Especially considering what Swider brings to the table unlike literally any other player on this team. And he is not at all labeled as some savior, just someone of his talent that we desperately need considering the rest of the roster construction.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 05, 2022 8:44 am    Post subject:

Yeah, his outside shooting didn't open driving lanes, but instead contributed to the blowout.

That second half reminded me of the first round loss to Phoenix. They get behind and start jacking 3 rather than attack the rim. That should have been a timeout and an adjustment by Darvin, but he let it play out.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 05, 2022 12:59 pm    Post subject:

JUST-MING wrote:
Yeah, his outside shooting didn't open driving lanes, but instead contributed to the blowout.

That second half reminded me of the first round loss to Phoenix. They get behind and start jacking 3 rather than attack the rim. That should have been a timeout and an adjustment by Darvin, but he let it play out.


The guards were struggling badly. Ham burned two timeouts during that stretch because the turnovers/playmaking were killing them. Swider's had at least two set plays called for him (doesn't require guards to playmake). Another three was off one of their standard offensive flows out of their sets that didn't require playmaking, just a dribble pitch back. Be nice to see him get some minutes with some real playmakers out there.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 05, 2022 2:38 pm    Post subject:

DancingBarry wrote:
Be nice to see him get some minutes with some real playmakers out there.

YES
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 05, 2022 9:47 pm    Post subject:

i'm excited for this dude! read through the thread and watched some of his highlights.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2022 5:02 am    Post subject:

So... is he fast enough to stay on the court? can he be our new Dudley?
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 09, 2022 5:29 pm    Post subject:

Not looking good for Cole. He’s been horrible against NBA speed. Might need some time.
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 09, 2022 5:36 pm    Post subject:

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Not looking good for Cole. He’s been horrible against NBA speed. Might need some time.


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