We have so many shot creator.
Reaves, DLo, Lebron.
Schroder is ok at it too.
We got post presence: AD.
We got good shooting from role players: Rui, TBJ, Beasley
Like our top 8 rotation players, none of them are huge defensive liability or offensive liability.
Beasley is probably the crappiest defender in our rotation.
And Lebron tries to save his energy on defense, but when he turns it on, you can’t exploit Lebron.
I don’t think any other team in the playoff got so much options.
The only time we get screwed is that when Ham decide to play super small and let opponent feast.
Now we need someone to replace Beasley. MF is trash.
We have so many shot creator.
Reaves, DLo, Lebron.
Schroder is ok at it too.
We got post presence: AD.
We got good shooting from role players: Rui, TBJ, Beasley
Like our top 8 rotation players, none of them are huge defensive liability or offensive liability.
Beasley is probably the crappiest defender in our rotation.
And Lebron tries to save his energy on defense, but when he turns it on, you can’t exploit Lebron.
I don’t think any other team in the playoff got so much options.
The only time we get screwed is that when Ham decide to play super small and let opponent feast.
Now we need someone to replace Beasley. MF is trash.
I'm going to agree with another poster on this...got a feeling he wins a game by just getting hot from 3.
Now, for next season? Hmm, could we throw him in a deal for M Turner...just thinking out loud _________________ "One thing I admire about Kuzma is his unwavering confidence. He truly has no idea that he’s not as good as he thinks." - Killer_Z
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Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 2:00 pm Post subject:
That was insane. I'm not sure which was more impressive - AD's 7 blocks (and dpoy type play), Rui just dominating with his scoring and 29 pts or the Lakers letting Reaves be their closer (and then him going total Kobe for 3 minuts to close the game). Loged the bounce back game by DLO and Lebron's insane blocks too. That was just (bleep) insane...
...and we haven't seen dominant on offense game 2 Lebron yet. Just please, please stay healthy everyone. Damn. _________________ LakersGround's Terms of Service
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Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 2:01 pm Post subject:
eureca wrote:
Dennis100mtrash wrote:
KingKobe20 wrote:
Stephen A, Greeny, Wilbon, Malika, Mike Green, Lakers Haters around the world, Lakers Fans that are haters, and all these social media warriors celebrated talking soo much trash about AD during halftime.
AD returns the game and drops 22 points, 12 rebounds, 7 BLOCKS, and 3 steals!!! +27!!! 😂
💜💛
Espn was trash during pregame show as well. Nobody gave us any chance
I did see yesterday that the entire inside the NBA crew picked the Lakers to win the series. I am surprised Charles picked the Lakers since he seemed to be team Grizzlies after the Lakers performance vs the Twolves.
Chuck hates millennials and gen z.
Doesn't like when AD was injured and wearing designer clothes on the bench. Hence the BS Street Clothes nickname that AD put to sleep this season.
As for the grizzlies they are the epitome of this look at me culture. Trash talking to the extreme and non stop celebrating with no respect for their opponents.
That was insane. I'm not sure which was more impressive - AD's 7 blocks (and dpoy type play), Rui just dominating with his scoring and 29 pts or the Lakers letting Reaves be their closer (and then him going total Kobe for 3 minuts to close the game). Loged the bounce back game by DLO and Lebron's insane blocks too. That was just (bleep) insane...
...and we haven't seen dominant on offense game 2 Lebron yet. Just please, please stay healthy everyone. Damn.
Seriously I havent seen a Laker team this good and deep since January 2008-2009 when Bynum was dominating (right before he got injured) and relegated prime Pau Gasol to third option.
Stephen A, Greeny, Wilbon, Malika, Mike Green, Lakers Haters around the world, Lakers Fans that are haters, and all these social media warriors celebrated talking soo much trash about AD during halftime.
AD returns the game and drops 22 points, 12 rebounds, 7 BLOCKS, and 3 steals!!! +27!!! 😂
💜💛
Espn was trash during pregame show as well. Nobody gave us any chance
I did see yesterday that the entire inside the NBA crew picked the Lakers to win the series. I am surprised Charles picked the Lakers since he seemed to be team Grizzlies after the Lakers performance vs the Twolves.
I think Ernie picked the Grizzlies for some reason. Not sure why anyone saw Memphis winning this. Anyone who watched the Lakers/Grizzlies regular season meetings should have known what was coming.
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Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 2:03 pm Post subject:
I was down on Rob. I don't know who really orchestrated the deadline trades but if it was him I owe him an apology. _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.
if this is still a bad game, what more if he played well? lol
Glad you asked because it’s important…hope Ham says this to him and LBJ realizes it:
Take 5 threes instead of 8, sure it will mean a make will not be there but 3 more misses wouldn’t be there either, needed to be 2-5 from 3pt distance so 7-13 overall…instead of 3-8 and 8-16.
Some of those turnover are inexcusable, it’s ok to make a few from trying to make a play but to be just bonehead careless can’t happen…and in the 4th…especially down the stretch extra care has to be taken to try to eliminate turnovers.
That’s what we need from Bron, hold himself accountable for not just too many turnovers but inexcusable ones…max 3 per game and that’s too many. Also, fall out of love with the 3pt shot and make higher percentage rate plays, there are teammates that shoot considerably better 3pt% and LBJ shouldn’t be shooting more 3ptrs than them at a lower percentage.
There’s the answer…that’s what we want more from LBJ. Even if he doesn’t step up and win the game he can at least not lose it. Once he gets these basics down we can up the ante and ask for a performance down the stretch like Reaves or a mid game effort like Rui to keep us in it. We know LBJ is capable as he’s done it many times before…just need him to lock in and give it to us or at least not make it hard on the team with I’ll-advised 3s and turnovers.
The problem with your first rule, take 5 threes instead of 8, was he was 1 from 6 from three and hit his last 2. In fact I THINK he was 0 from 5 but not sure
Most of those early threes are the exact type threes I’m talking about eliminating….early in shot clock with no ball rotation without looking for a better higher percentage option. We don’t need LBJ to jack up 5 threes and say “ok that’s my quota”, we just need him to take smarter threes in the flow of the game. _________________ “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.”
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Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 2:06 pm Post subject:
Treble Clef wrote:
eureca wrote:
Dennis100mtrash wrote:
KingKobe20 wrote:
Stephen A, Greeny, Wilbon, Malika, Mike Green, Lakers Haters around the world, Lakers Fans that are haters, and all these social media warriors celebrated talking soo much trash about AD during halftime.
AD returns the game and drops 22 points, 12 rebounds, 7 BLOCKS, and 3 steals!!! +27!!! 😂
💜💛
Espn was trash during pregame show as well. Nobody gave us any chance
I did see yesterday that the entire inside the NBA crew picked the Lakers to win the series. I am surprised Charles picked the Lakers since he seemed to be team Grizzlies after the Lakers performance vs the Twolves.
I think Ernie picked the Grizzlies for some reason. Not sure why anyone saw Memphis winning this. Anyone who watched the Lakers/Grizzlies regular season meetings should have known what was coming.
It may have been because they have the best home record in the league. 34-6 _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.
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Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 2:11 pm Post subject:
KingKobe20 wrote:
jodeke wrote:
I was down on Rob. I don't know who really orchestrated the deadline trades but if it was him I owe him an apology.
A with that said we are all patiently waiting to see Westbrook VS. Durant at 5:00 p.m 💥
I don't give the Sail Boat Crew much of a chance without PG13. Wetbrook's gonna be Westbrook. 2 great plays 3 bad ones. _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.
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Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 2:11 pm Post subject:
leking006 wrote:
KingKobe20 wrote:
How long can AD, RUI, and Lebron hold down the fort without any minutes from Wenyen, Mo and Tristan???
this will be their main problem. Ham is too stubborn
I like MO but Something about him they must see in practice that doesn’t translate to us playing winning basketball.
Not saying I trust the coaching staff but Lebron and AD must be on board with him not in the rotation as well.
I'm thinking his game is too raw still.
Wasted his first 3 years with the Orlando Magic.
At least he has a real growing process being developed here in LA with AD and Lebron mentoring him
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Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 2:15 pm Post subject:
KingKobe20 wrote:
leking006 wrote:
KingKobe20 wrote:
How long can AD, RUI, and Lebron hold down the fort without any minutes from Wenyen, Mo and Tristan???
this will be their main problem. Ham is too stubborn
I like MO but Something about him they must see in practice that doesn’t translate to us playing winning basketball.
Not saying I trust the coaching staff but Lebron and AD must be on board with him not in the rotation as well.
I'm thinking his game is too raw still.
Wasted his first 3 years with the Orlando Magic.
At least he has a real growing process being developed here in LA with AD and Lebron mentoring him
I've been racking my brain trying to find a reason Mo's not playing. It may have something to do with his performance in practice. He's getting 0 burn. _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.
How long can AD, RUI, and Lebron hold down the fort without any minutes from Wenyen, Mo and Tristan???
this will be their main problem. Ham is too stubborn
I like MO but Something about him they must see in practice that doesn’t translate to us playing winning basketball.
Not saying I trust the coaching staff but Lebron and AD must be on board with him not in the rotation as well.
I'm thinking his game is too raw still.
Wasted his first 3 years with the Orlando Magic.
At least he has a real growing process being developed here in LA with AD and Lebron mentoring him
Lets keep the dude, sign him for cheap and continue to develop him.
How long can AD, RUI, and Lebron hold down the fort without any minutes from Wenyen, Mo and Tristan???
this will be their main problem. Ham is too stubborn
I like MO but Something about him they must see in practice that doesn’t translate to us playing winning basketball.
Not saying I trust the coaching staff but Lebron and AD must be on board with him not in the rotation as well.
I'm thinking his game is too raw still.
Wasted his first 3 years with the Orlando Magic.
At least he has a real growing process being developed here in LA with AD and Lebron mentoring him
I've been racking my brain trying to find a reason Mo's not playing. It may have something to do with his performance in practice. He's getting 0 burn.
Because the playoffs are all about energy, hustle, and intensity… none of those are words that describe Bamba. He’s still a project at this point.
I give Ham a lot of credit in the last couple games for his end-game decisions. Against Memphis he went with Dennis when he saw DLO struggling. This game he saw we didn’t need Vando with Ja out, so he went back to Rui who was having a career type game offensively.
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