Rui lacks motor. I would not start him. Play him big minutes when he is hot, but does not strike me as a reliable player. He scored 24 in a game we were completely dismantled in. I would not be jumping up and down at that.
The only one that showed actual effort (offensively, at least) in a game we were blown out in from the start… how is that lacking motor? _________________ #18 next...
Rui lacks motor. I would not start him. Play him big minutes when he is hot, but does not strike me as a reliable player. He scored 24 in a game we were completely dismantled in. I would not be jumping up and down at that.
The only one that showed actual effort (offensively, at least) in a game we were blown out in from the start… how is that lacking motor?
I'm talking about all the games I have seen him play in, not just one.
Rui lacks motor. I would not start him. Play him big minutes when he is hot, but does not strike me as a reliable player. He scored 24 in a game we were completely dismantled in. I would not be jumping up and down at that.
The only one that showed actual effort (offensively, at least) in a game we were blown out in from the start… how is that lacking motor?
I'm talking about all the games I have seen him play in, not just one.
Had offensive motor in the playoffs, I thought?
Yeah I’d play him off the bench, but that shouldn’t be seen as a negative, play him when he’s hot and minimise his minutes when he isn’t. Doesn’t mean he’s lacking consistent effort _________________ #18 next...
Rui lacks motor. I would not start him. Play him big minutes when he is hot, but does not strike me as a reliable player. He scored 24 in a game we were completely dismantled in. I would not be jumping up and down at that.
The only one that showed actual effort (offensively, at least) in a game we were blown out in from the start… how is that lacking motor?
I'm talking about all the games I have seen him play in, not just one.
Had offensive motor in the playoffs, I thought?
Yeah I’d play him off the bench, but that shouldn’t be seen as a negative, play him when he’s hot and minimise his minutes when he isn’t. Doesn’t mean he’s lacking consistent effort
We agree on the way his minutes should come. We disagree on the fact that I clearly see him lacking that drive that say Reaves or Vando has. Might not be the end of the world because he has talent. I just wouldn't want to rely on him consistently playing big minutes. The playoffs was a hot streak.
Rui lacks motor. I would not start him. Play him big minutes when he is hot, but does not strike me as a reliable player. He scored 24 in a game we were completely dismantled in. I would not be jumping up and down at that.
The only one that showed actual effort (offensively, at least) in a game we were blown out in from the start… how is that lacking motor?
I'm talking about all the games I have seen him play in, not just one.
Had offensive motor in the playoffs, I thought?
Yeah I’d play him off the bench, but that shouldn’t be seen as a negative, play him when he’s hot and minimise his minutes when he isn’t. Doesn’t mean he’s lacking consistent effort
We agree on the way his minutes should come. We disagree on the fact that I clearly see him lacking that drive that say Reaves or Vando has. Might not be the end of the world because he has talent. I just wouldn't want to rely on him consistently playing big minutes. The playoffs was a hot streak.
Yeah disagree, i see him working on and off the ball on offense whenever he gets the opportunity, it’s just a matter of whether the shots drop
Hopefully he delivers on the contract this season, mainly in regards to efficiency _________________ #18 next...
Rui looked good in his return. In fact he was the only bright spot from last nights debacle.
In 25+ minutes of action Rui recorded 24 points (10-14 FG / 2-3 3FG), 8 RB, 2 Ast, 2 Stl, 1 Blk.
Rui’s game against Houston makes me question Ham even more giving Cam more minutes than Rui in the first few games. _________________ “When it looks as if it is a realistic possibility, I want to focus on winning a ship like it’s a goal that can’t be denied. I didn’t see that this off season.”
I think I'd like to see him start. I used to think the starters didn't need him as they had enough of a scoring punch, but they suck at scoring lol! Maybe they need him as another release valve/ switch beater. His defense isn't any worse than Prince's and he can actually grab a rebound
For the Lakers, Rui is averaging the same amount of minutes as MaxC…tied for 10th in minutes…but Rui is 5th in ppg and 1 of only 3 shooting >=40% from 3. Rui is also 3rd in overall shooting percentage. Only LBJ/AD average more rebounds than Rui and only Vinc is averaging more steals.
Rui:
10th mpg
Rui:
5th ppg
3rd fg%
3rd 3pt%
3rd rpg
2nd spg
Need more minutes for Rui. _________________ “When it looks as if it is a realistic possibility, I want to focus on winning a ship like it’s a goal that can’t be denied. I didn’t see that this off season.”
Since coming back, Rui’s averaging 16.7 points, 63.4% FG, 44.4% 3PT, and more impressively 2.8 steals per game.
I'd rather have him starting then Prince
not that Prince is horrible or anything, just that Rui is better and he rebounds _________________ LBJ + AD = More rings
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Since coming back, Rui’s averaging 16.7 points, 63.4% FG, 44.4% 3PT, and more impressively 2.8 steals per game.
I'd rather have him starting then Prince
not that Prince is horrible or anything, just that Rui is better and he rebounds
Put some respect on Prince's name, he had a career high 3 rebounds today
I like Rui and Reaves off the bench, stagger with Bron-DLo. Eventually Cam too, Vando start.
Gabe-AR-Cam-Rui-Wood, I think we should be able to put up points against 2nd units _________________ “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.“
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Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2023 2:58 pm Post subject:
People were saying we were getting the poor man’s Kuzma back when we traded for Rui. Now we see Rui performing the way he is while Kuzma does off the backboard dunks while down 19. _________________ Damian Lillard shatters Dwight Coward's championship dreams:
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Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2023 3:18 pm Post subject:
CandyCanes wrote:
People were saying we were getting the poor man’s Kuzma back when we traded for Rui. Now we see Rui performing the way he is while Kuzma does off the backboard dunks while down 19.
LOL is right. Kuzma was another dude highly overrated here on LG. Some here begged for him to come back. He's never been all that. Just like THT, hugely overrated with a marginal game.
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Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2023 3:20 pm Post subject:
Kuzma was great. He's a starting level small forward in the NBA. However, one can only last so long under the culture that is the Wizards (and being a teammate of Jordan Poole without a Steph or Draymond to keep him in check).
That's not taking anything away from Rui. In fact, Rui somewhat makes my point. He got away from Washington, and has been instantly better being in a much better culture. _________________ LakersGround's Terms of Service
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 10:24 am Post subject:
LakerSanity wrote:
Kuzma was great. He's a starting level small forward in the NBA. However, one can only last so long under the culture that is the Wizards (and being a teammate of Jordan Poole without a Steph or Draymond to keep him in check).
That's not taking anything away from Rui. In fact, Rui somewhat makes my point. He got away from Washington, and has been instantly better being in a much better culture.
I like Kuzma when he was here, he was willing to adapt to playing multiple positions, played better than expected for his draft position, and was a new Laker that could shoo (either ice cold or hot-hot) and hit free throws at an NBA level.
But Kuzma long term is a better fit for the Wizards, who are basically the Washington General; Score some points, make some flashy plays for the fans, but lose most every game against good teams.
Rui was not that kind of a culture fit for the entertaining but losing Wizards. Gets traded for peanuts to the lakers, hanging around LBJ and Davis and a good players coach like Ham. He is a much better fit for the backup SF/PF role. He isn't going to score 20-25 every night like Kuzma, but he will get us the points espeically when LBJ is out or on the bench. _________________ LAKERS 2019-2020: NBA World Champions!
Since coming back, Rui’s averaging 16.7 points, 63.4% FG, 44.4% 3PT, and more impressively 2.8 steals per game.
I'd rather have him starting then Prince
not that Prince is horrible or anything, just that Rui is better and he rebounds
Rui is not a superstar but a good complementary player.
Pelinka has assembled a good bunch of complementary players to surround
the two superstars. And being that LeBron is getting older he can't do what he used to do.
But having DLO, Reeves, Vando, Hayes, Wood, Prince, Rui and other good complementary players who can carry the load also.
It is now up for the coaches to coach.
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