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lakersboy Star Player


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Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2025 8:21 am Post subject: |
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Halflife wrote: | The concern is , vandys strength is his agility and ability to chase guys. If he can’t cut hard, his impact will be diminished. | If that's a concern, it would mean either he's injured or damaged. No reason to expect him to be cleared to play if either of those were a factor. |
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Halflife Franchise Player

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Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2025 8:29 am Post subject: |
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lakersboy wrote: | Halflife wrote: | The concern is , vandys strength is his agility and ability to chase guys. If he can’t cut hard, his impact will be diminished. | If that's a concern, it would mean either he's injured or damaged. No reason to expect him to be cleared to play if either of those were a factor. |
We won’t know if he’s healthy until he’s played a handful of games. Hopefully the extended time away made this a non issue. The hope is that he doesn’t make the all star team so he can get some more rest coming up. _________________ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDfvXWXvpeb/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== |
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lakersboy Star Player


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Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2025 9:49 am Post subject: |
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Halflife wrote: | lakersboy wrote: | Halflife wrote: | The concern is , vandys strength is his agility and ability to chase guys. If he can’t cut hard, his impact will be diminished. | If that's a concern, it would mean either he's injured or damaged. No reason to expect him to be cleared to play if either of those were a factor. |
We won’t know if he’s healthy until he’s played a handful of games. Hopefully the extended time away made this a non issue. The hope is that he doesn’t make the all star team so he can get some more rest coming up. | Medical professionals have the responsibility of ensuring that he’s healthy before he ever gets near the court. It’s not about taking a shot in the dark to find out. Many tests are done, followed by his playing against coaches and G League guys. I may not know his skill level, but there’s not a shadow of a doubt Vanderbilt is returning to the court as a healthy individual. No Dr will risk their professional reputation and not do their due diligence to ensure that. |
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Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2025 10:29 am Post subject: |
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lakersboy wrote: | Halflife wrote: | The concern is , vandys strength is his agility and ability to chase guys. If he can’t cut hard, his impact will be diminished. | If that's a concern, it would mean either he's injured or damaged. No reason to expect him to be cleared to play if either of those were a factor. |
That actually happened last season _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023. |
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Halflife Franchise Player

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Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2025 11:33 am Post subject: |
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lakersboy wrote: | Halflife wrote: | lakersboy wrote: | Halflife wrote: | The concern is , vandys strength is his agility and ability to chase guys. If he can’t cut hard, his impact will be diminished. | If that's a concern, it would mean either he's injured or damaged. No reason to expect him to be cleared to play if either of those were a factor. |
We won’t know if he’s healthy until he’s played a handful of games. Hopefully the extended time away made this a non issue. The hope is that he doesn’t make the all star team so he can get some more rest coming up. | Medical professionals have the responsibility of ensuring that he’s healthy before he ever gets near the court. It’s not about taking a shot in the dark to find out. Many tests are done, followed by his playing against coaches and G League guys. I may not know his skill level, but there’s not a shadow of a doubt Vanderbilt is returning to the court as a healthy individual. No Dr will risk their professional reputation and not do their due diligence to ensure that. |
I have a hard time believing working with coaches, g league etc equals that of must win NBA games - but hopefully the outstanding lakers medical professionals are right. _________________ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDfvXWXvpeb/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== |
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pjiddy Retired Number


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Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2025 1:22 pm Post subject: |
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Halflife wrote: | lakersboy wrote: | Halflife wrote: | The concern is , vandys strength is his agility and ability to chase guys. If he can’t cut hard, his impact will be diminished. | If that's a concern, it would mean either he's injured or damaged. No reason to expect him to be cleared to play if either of those were a factor. |
We won’t know if he’s healthy until he’s played a handful of games. Hopefully the extended time away made this a non issue. The hope is that he doesn’t make the all star team so he can get some more rest coming up. |
Last year it took about a month for him to get into playing shape, and he wasn't coming off of surgeries on both feet. I think even if he could back into game shape in a few weeks, fully trusting his feet will take much longer. I'm very skeptical we see the Vando we saw for about 10 games last year (before getting hurt) this season. |
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Zillethai Star Player

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Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2025 2:20 pm Post subject: |
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We simply do not have the offensive horses to hang with this team. |
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lar9149 Star Player

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Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2025 4:59 pm Post subject: |
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pjiddy wrote: | Halflife wrote: | lakersboy wrote: | Halflife wrote: | The concern is , vandys strength is his agility and ability to chase guys. If he can’t cut hard, his impact will be diminished. | If that's a concern, it would mean either he's injured or damaged. No reason to expect him to be cleared to play if either of those were a factor. |
We won’t know if he’s healthy until he’s played a handful of games. Hopefully the extended time away made this a non issue. The hope is that he doesn’t make the all star team so he can get some more rest coming up. |
Last year it took about a month for him to get into playing shape, and he wasn't coming off of surgeries on both feet. I think even if he could back into game shape in a few weeks, fully trusting his feet will take much longer. I'm very skeptical we see the Vando we saw for about 10 games last year (before getting hurt) this season. |
I saw in interview he discussing these were tests like if he cut without discomfort among other things so that part may not be a concern. As far as getting into game shape, yes definitely seeing that take time so could be a while before he makes an impact. |
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eureca Franchise Player


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Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2025 4:59 pm Post subject: |
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We will see how long it takes him to get back to his normal self, but I do think his defense/rebounding could be huge for this team.
Not sure how the minutes are going to break down when everyone is healthy. AD/Lebron are getting massive minutes. Rui/DFS expect to play a lot. AD really wants the Lakers to acquire another big and push him more to PF. If Vando impresses before the deadline it could mean the end of Rui on the team. |
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MookieBetts50 Star Player


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Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2025 12:53 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome back Vandolorian! Stick him on Curry for 20 mins and we win! |
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Kblo247! Star Player

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Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2025 2:22 pm Post subject: |
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MookieBetts50 wrote: | Welcome back Vandolorian! Stick him on Curry for 20 mins and we win! |
He would sooner break his foot again chasing Steph for 20 mins |
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miggz23 Star Player

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Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2025 4:08 pm Post subject: |
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Guranteed 20mins tonight with Rui out. Do they start him or DFS? |
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TDRock Retired Number

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Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2025 4:26 pm Post subject: |
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miggz23 wrote: |
Guranteed 20mins tonight with Rui out. Do they start him or DFS? |
They're starting DFS |
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venturalakersfan Retired Number


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Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2025 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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He got his 7 minutes, hit the showers. _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023. |
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alleyoop Star Player

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Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2025 7:37 pm Post subject: |
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I now understand why we kept him out for longer
He’s already fresh _________________ #18 next... |
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Lakersfan1211 Star Player

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Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2025 7:43 pm Post subject: |
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We missed you Vando, I'm pretty sure we're all eating crow on wanting him gone. |
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Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2025 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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Nice activity tonight. All I want to see. The one corner three he had looked the same as before (not good), but that isn’t really his game. Just being active and getting his hand in the ball and disrupting with his physicality is what he brings to the table, and it looked good today. |
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Lakersfan1211 Star Player

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Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2025 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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mhan00 wrote: | Nice activity tonight. All I want to see. The one corner three he had looked the same as before (not good), but that isn’t really his game. Just being active and getting his hand in the ball and disrupting with his physicality is what he brings to the table, and it looked good today. |
Agreed, I feel Vuc would perfectly fit well with him or AD. |
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Lakersfan1211 Star Player

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Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2025 8:50 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | Jarred Vanderbilt said he knew he would be a little rusty coming in but just wanted to bring energy and "control the controllables."
He added that it was hard to replicate NBA game speed and reps but it was good to get back out there. |
Quote: | JJ Redick says on @SpectrumSN that Jarred Vanderbilt was "awesome" tonight and "did everything we needed him to do."
He added that Vando had not looked this good in his recent workouts. |
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miggz23 Star Player

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Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2025 10:17 pm Post subject: |
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So happy to see him out there… Dude is a difference makers. He looks bigger from what I remember. |
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Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2025 10:21 pm Post subject: |
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When he actually plays, he’s great for this team. He just needs to actually…play.
Hopefully once his rust wears off, he will show some improved offense so that he doesn’t become a liability come playoff time. _________________ LUKA FREAKING DONCIC WHAT IS THIS TIMELINE?!
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slavavov Star Player

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Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2025 10:25 pm Post subject: |
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Megaton wrote: | When he actually plays, he’s great for this team. He just needs to actually…play.
Hopefully once his rust wears off, he will show some improved offense so that he doesn’t become a liability come playoff time. |
I'd love to see the Lakers utilize Vando in transition, either as a ball-handler or finisher. He was starting to do that well last season before he got hurt, and we need to play a lot faster than we have anyway. _________________ Lakers 49ers Chargers Dodgers |
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fansincemagic Franchise Player

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Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2025 10:29 pm Post subject: |
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Lakersfan1211 wrote: | mhan00 wrote: | Nice activity tonight. All I want to see. The one corner three he had looked the same as before (not good), but that isn’t really his game. Just being active and getting his hand in the ball and disrupting with his physicality is what he brings to the table, and it looked good today. |
Agreed, I feel Vuc would perfectly fit well with him or AD. |
Yeah I said this in another thread but onto of complementing Vando perfectly he also fills a huge need. He'd start, but our bench scoring and assists were 29th in the league coming into the game. You add his 3 4apg and multi-level scoring to the rotation and one of LBJ or AD or Vuc will always be out there. He also cost less than Kessler. I really wouldn't deal a first without heavy protection. |
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Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2025 10:39 pm Post subject: |
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Happy to see him back on the court. I had given up on him. Hopefully he can stay healthy! _________________ When the world grows. Grow with it. |
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