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Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2024 7:54 am Post subject: |
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BandwagonLBJhopper wrote: | This guy has played pretty well. Seems like he plays more under control and doesn't do the dumb ish he did before. Great defense.
AD seems to play well next to him also |
JJ molding him into JaVale Abdul Jabbar _________________ “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: Sun Oct 27, 2024 7:58 am Post subject: |
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He’s still young, this guy was a lottery pick and when you are a lottery pick you always have a chance to end up being legit in your role |
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manlisten Star Player

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The best part about Hayes is that he was drafted with a pick from the AD trade and now he's making a difference with the Lakers after the Pelicans couldn't develop him. That's great front office work. _________________ It was reminiscent of one of those Most Interesting Man in the World advertisements: "I don't always shoot 6-for-28 from the field, but when I do, I become the youngest player in league history to score 28,000 career points." |
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LakerSD Franchise Player

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Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2024 8:24 am Post subject: |
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I was meh on Hayes because of his NOLA tenure, but he is clearly thriving now in his role. |
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Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2024 11:54 am Post subject: |
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Amazing what having a Coach that knows how to utilize role players in their role is while making it clear to them what their role is can do for a player. _________________ How NBA 2K18 failed the All-Time Lakers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxMBYm3wwxk |
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Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2024 8:50 pm Post subject: |
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Won't be talked about enough, but JJ making the decision to swap out Rui(who was being lazy on defense) for Hayes, helped our defense out enough to stop some of the momentum the Raptors were building long enough for us to get back into the swing of things at that moment in the game. his hustle and his energy and his blocking shots not only made the Raptors more uncomfortable and less gung ho, but it also revitalized our team a bit. _________________ How NBA 2K18 failed the All-Time Lakers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxMBYm3wwxk |
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Hanging from Rafters Star Player

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Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2024 9:01 pm Post subject: |
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MJST wrote: | Won't be talked about enough, but JJ making the decision to swap out Rui(who was being lazy on defense) for Hayes, helped our defense out enough to stop some of the momentum the Raptors were building long enough for us to get back into the swing of things at that moment in the game. his hustle and his energy and his blocking shots not only made the Raptors more uncomfortable and less gung ho, but it also revitalized our team a bit. |
Good take on Jax! I’ve removed him from the “ship his arse out list” lol! The rebounds, blocked shots, lobs, cuts, and overall energy has been somewhat useful and worth keeping as a deep reserve.
As for Vincent/JHS/MaxChris/MaxLew, well, the team would be better off without them clogging up minutes, roster spots, and/or contract $’s lol! I kinda wish Rob had signed MaxChris to something like 2yr/$8m instead of 4yr/$32m, he’d be worth waiting another year on for ~vet min if not over paid but as is not so. _________________ When it’s a reasonable possibility, I expect the Lakers to go after a ship like it can’t be denied. I haven’t seen a respectable effort by the Front Office for the last two off seasons nor the last trade deadline. What is going on?
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Inspector Gadget Retired Number


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Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2024 9:02 pm Post subject: |
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MJST wrote: | Won't be talked about enough, but JJ making the decision to swap out Rui(who was being lazy on defense) for Hayes, helped our defense out enough to stop some of the momentum the Raptors were building long enough for us to get back into the swing of things at that moment in the game. his hustle and his energy and his blocking shots not only made the Raptors more uncomfortable and less gung ho, but it also revitalized our team a bit. |
I have no issues with Hayes, solid big who plays with energy I think of him as a 3rd string big similar to a guy like Ronny Turiaf and DJ Mbenga |
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Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2024 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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Hanging from Rafters wrote: | MJST wrote: | Won't be talked about enough, but JJ making the decision to swap out Rui(who was being lazy on defense) for Hayes, helped our defense out enough to stop some of the momentum the Raptors were building long enough for us to get back into the swing of things at that moment in the game. his hustle and his energy and his blocking shots not only made the Raptors more uncomfortable and less gung ho, but it also revitalized our team a bit. |
Good take on Jax! I’ve removed him from the “ship his arse out list” lol! The rebounds, blocked shots, lobs, cuts, and overall energy has been somewhat useful and worth keeping as a deep reserve.
As for Vincent/JHS/MaxChris/MaxLew, well, the team would be better off without them clogging up minutes, roster spots, and/or contract $’s lol! I kinda wish Rob had signed MaxChris to something like 2yr/$8m instead of 4yr/$32m, he’d be worth waiting another year on for ~vet min if not over paid but as is not so. |
To understand the impact Maxwell Lewis has made... is to realize that he was only thought about when his name got mentioned.. as he is talked about nowhere else. He was drafted with JHS but he never gets his name talked about.
His impact is such that it isn't until you hear his name that you go "Oh... right he IS on our team as a guaranteed contract..." _________________ How NBA 2K18 failed the All-Time Lakers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxMBYm3wwxk |
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dino Star Player


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Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2024 9:23 pm Post subject: |
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hayes is such an underrated rotation player for this team...
loved that twin tower shift... |
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Halflife Franchise Player

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Halflife wrote: | I am just now seeing the tape from 2021 showing him on a rampage against X (TMZ words).I cant imagine this does him any favors. |
Just read this as well from Dave McMenamin. Current investigation being reopened _________________ "Friends can come and go, but banners hang forever" -KOBE |
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Halflife wrote: | I am just now seeing the tape from 2021 showing him on a rampage against X (TMZ words).I cant imagine this does him any favors. |
Dude should have his contract voided and be blackballed out of the league.
Always thought this was a sketchy signing due to this incident, especially since he’s not even a good player anyway. I don’t care if this hurts us, some things are bigger than a game. _________________ LUKA FREAKING DONCIC WHAT IS THIS TIMELINE?!
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Lakersfan1211 Star Player

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Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2024 10:07 pm Post subject: |
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You guys think he might get cut soon? |
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leking006 Star Player

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Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2024 10:18 pm Post subject: |
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Lakers shoulf go all out to get Kessler, Hayes is not the answer to their Center problem |
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gng930 Franchise Player

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Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2024 10:24 pm Post subject: |
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Sadly, we've let our fandom, a few good games, and a trivial thirst for "big lineups" blind us to the fact that he is not a good human being. I am guilty as well. It's sad that it takes video footage on TMZ to get the NBA to actually launch a serious investigation which they should've done in the first place. This is so reminiscent of the Ray Rice situation. I'd forgotten that the NBA didn't even suspend him in the first place...appalling. _________________ Luxury Tax/FA Spreadsheet (Save to your Google Drive to edit) |
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Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2024 10:30 pm Post subject: |
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Lakersfan1211 wrote: | You guys think he might get cut soon? |
I'm dubious. The video is far from flattering, but nothing that reaches the level of violence is actually shown in it. Combined with the fact that this is technically all old news from three years ago that he's already pled no contest to and served his sentence for, I don't see anything coming from this. Most likely the NBA will slap him with a couple games suspension to save face so they can pretend like they're "zero tolerance" despite objectively worse offenders like Miles Bridges and Kevin Porter Jr. still being promoted. |
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I just watched a video of him being tased by the cops. Idk what am I missing because he didn’t seem like he did anything. _________________ “Cuban would never”
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Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2024 12:04 am Post subject: |
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gng930 wrote: | Sadly, we've let our fandom, a few good games, and a trivial thirst for "big lineups" blind us to the fact that he is not a good human being. I am guilty as well. It's sad that it takes video footage on TMZ to get the NBA to actually launch a serious investigation which they should've done in the first place. This is so reminiscent of the Ray Rice situation. I'd forgotten that the NBA didn't even suspend him in the first place...appalling. |
He literally paid his fine, did probation, completed community service almost 3-4 years ago. It would be crazy to suspend or fine him now |
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Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2024 12:37 am Post subject: |
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wow, didn't know he beat women! Nice find, Rob!! |
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Kblo247! wrote: | gng930 wrote: | Sadly, we've let our fandom, a few good games, and a trivial thirst for "big lineups" blind us to the fact that he is not a good human being. I am guilty as well. It's sad that it takes video footage on TMZ to get the NBA to actually launch a serious investigation which they should've done in the first place. This is so reminiscent of the Ray Rice situation. I'd forgotten that the NBA didn't even suspend him in the first place...appalling. |
He literally paid his fine, did probation, completed community service almost 3-4 years ago. It would be crazy to suspend or fine him now |
The Lakers also already knew all of this when they signed him and he was apparently very transparent. _________________ How NBA 2K18 failed the All-Time Lakers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxMBYm3wwxk |
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MJST wrote: | Kblo247! wrote: | gng930 wrote: | Sadly, we've let our fandom, a few good games, and a trivial thirst for "big lineups" blind us to the fact that he is not a good human being. I am guilty as well. It's sad that it takes video footage on TMZ to get the NBA to actually launch a serious investigation which they should've done in the first place. This is so reminiscent of the Ray Rice situation. I'd forgotten that the NBA didn't even suspend him in the first place...appalling. |
He literally paid his fine, did probation, completed community service almost 3-4 years ago. It would be crazy to suspend or fine him now |
The Lakers also already knew all of this when they signed him and he was apparently very transparent. |
Granted, the released footage doesn't do Hayes any favors. Everything that was shown, was already known back when it happened. But, actually "seeing" it is different from "hearing" about it. Of course, the behavior is intolerable, no matter who you are.
All that said, it seems he was punished by the courts with a fine(s), probation, community service, and anger management courses. How much more flesh is required before some people are satisfied? Complete excommunication from the entire human race? Perhaps shot off to the dark side of the moon?
While I absolutely believe in punishments fitting the crime. I also believe that once punishment has been appropriately served...AND the offender is truly repentant...then grace should follow. Allow that person to live their life, and show they're truly a better person. If they reoffend? Punish accordingly. _________________ ZOOM!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Waiting for the fake outrage posts because even though this information was known already.
I would love to go back into the Kyrie thread to see all of the posters who were against Kyrie because he posted an Amazon link, but said nothing when Jaxon was signed. _________________ The most important shot in basketball. |
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Lakersfan1211 wrote: | You guys think he might get cut soon? |
If they didn’t care about this at the time they signed him I don’t know why they’d care about it now. _________________ 14-5-3-12 |
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Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2024 6:39 am Post subject: |
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ocho wrote: | Lakersfan1211 wrote: | You guys think he might get cut soon? |
If they didn’t care about this at the time they signed him I don’t know why they’d care about it now. |
It was unclear what happened and what the chargers were specifically for. When I saw the original video, I never ruled out the possibility that the police called it false imprisonment when Hayes restrained an officer within a corner wall for a few moments. LAPD will punish resistors by stretching the interpretations of the law however they can. We also saw his GF seeming to be on his side during the police cam footage. We now have a different picture painted. |
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