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| Brawn13 wrote: | | roger_federer wrote: | | why did not we sign LW? looks like he took a min contract from Nets |
Wanted more playing time |
no more small guards. if their shots not falling, they're completely useless. whereas Cam Reddish and Prince can contribute other ways even they can't hit their threes. |
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dj1337
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| Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 2:44 pm Post subject: |
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| Is prince really contributing though? Hes not hitting his shot and his defense rating is not good this season (even reaves def rating is better..) |
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tox
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| Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 3:29 pm Post subject: |
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| SGV-Laker fan wrote: | | Brawn13 wrote: | | roger_federer wrote: | | why did not we sign LW? looks like he took a min contract from Nets |
Wanted more playing time |
no more small guards. if their shots not falling, they're completely useless. whereas Cam Reddish and Prince can contribute other ways even they can't hit their threes. |
Does Prince really? Although he's not really in competition with LW4 roster spot wise
Agree on Reddish. |
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BILBJH
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| Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 3:36 pm Post subject: |
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The Lakers three point shooting has gone up 4% recently and it's no accident that we've won 5 out of 6.
Prince is a 37% 3 point shooter. That's what he is. It's pointless to wonder after 14 games whether he can shoot... I'm glad to see someone who keeps shooting rather than becomes afraid to take their shot.
Reaves has raised his shot% after his early slump. He will also be fine.
Wood is also a 38% 3 point shooter. That's what he also is. No point in worrying about him either.
The pleasant surprise is Bron. I said a few years ago if he can fix his three point shot, that he can extend his career and his shot looks solid more than I've ever seen it while he's been a Laker.
And Vincent and Max also will come decent.
This team is a good shooting team from distance. It's no accident that we started winning again once the shots started falling.
When I worry is when we sign players who could never shoot threes and expect miracles.
This time we only signed Reddish and Vando who fit in that category but Reddish is a good free throw shooter, so I'm not shocked that he's able to improve somewhat.
Again, I think we are just below the top tier, but if Bron keeps playing the way he has, the role players just relax and believe in their shot... we will be right there with a chance at the end. |
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kikanga
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| Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 4:28 pm Post subject: |
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^Really solid take BILBJH.
It'll come down to health. Especially our big 2.
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BILBJH
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| Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 4:30 pm Post subject: |
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| kikanga wrote: | ^Really solid take BILBJH.
It'll come down to health. Especially our big 2. |
Thanks, all the pieces are there... no need to make a panic trade at this point. |
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Denny_Russo
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| Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 6:22 pm Post subject: |
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San Antonio is back to being pathetic. Everyone knows they are tanking again.
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| Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 6:39 pm Post subject: |
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| The Hornets beat the Celtics in OT. They barely beat the Grizzlies yesterday |
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| Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 6:45 pm Post subject: |
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| Basketball Fan wrote: | | The Hornets beat the Celtics in OT. They barely beat the Grizzlies yesterday |
Love to see it. AntMan and Lamelo are my favorite young guards in the league. We drafted the wrong Ball brother.
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| Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 6:47 pm Post subject: |
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| kikanga wrote: | | Basketball Fan wrote: | | The Hornets beat the Celtics in OT. They barely beat the Grizzlies yesterday |
Love to see it. AntMan and Lamelo are my favorite young guards in the league. We drafted the wrong Ball brother. |
The Pacers lost to them a couple weeks ago |
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Denny_Russo
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| Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 7:02 pm Post subject: |
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BI just outscored the entire Kings team in the 3rd quarter. Kings have a defense problem.
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Denny_Russo
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| Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 7:03 pm Post subject: |
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| kikanga wrote: | | Basketball Fan wrote: | | The Hornets beat the Celtics in OT. They barely beat the Grizzlies yesterday |
Love to see it. AntMan and Lamelo are my favorite young guards in the league. We drafted the wrong Ball brother. |
Nahh Zo never had a chance to prove himself. It's like what KD said about Oden- in order to be a bust, you have to play and he never had the chance.
Look at Chicago's collapse w/out him. He unlocked them. Talk to any Bulls fan and they will tell you how much they needed Ball to contend.
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| Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 7:03 pm Post subject: |
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| Denny_Russo wrote: | | San Antonio is back to being pathetic. Everyone knows they are tanking again. |
They should tank next year for Cooper Flagg. |
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Denny_Russo
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| miggz23 wrote: | | Denny_Russo wrote: | | San Antonio is back to being pathetic. Everyone knows they are tanking again. |
They should tank next year for Cooper Flagg. |
They are no strangers to tanking. Wouldn't surprise me if they "load manage" Wemby to get him ready for next season. His game fell off a cliff after his first week and hit the rookie wall, but he also doesn't have much help on the team.
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| Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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Will Wemby ever have THIS LEVEL of athleticism and coordination?
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| Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 8:26 pm Post subject: |
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| Denny_Russo wrote: | | BI just outscored the entire Kings team in the 3rd quarter. Kings have a defense problem. |
They are fraudulent to me which is why it’s frustrating dropping first 2 games to them this season lol. |
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| Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 8:55 pm Post subject: |
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| kikanga wrote: | | Basketball Fan wrote: | | The Hornets beat the Celtics in OT. They barely beat the Grizzlies yesterday |
Love to see it. AntMan and Lamelo are my favorite young guards in the league. We drafted the wrong Ball brother. |
If not for injuries, Lonzo would be a perfect fit for our current team. His play elevated the Bulls and they haven't been the same since he got hurt.
I'd love to have a young defensive 6'7 guard that can shoot 40% from three on 7-8 a game and is also a great passer on our current team in addition to what we have.
That's just me though. I'd take a healthy Ball over Prince any day in our starting lineup.
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| Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 9:02 pm Post subject: |
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| Denny_Russo wrote: | | kikanga wrote: | | Basketball Fan wrote: | | The Hornets beat the Celtics in OT. They barely beat the Grizzlies yesterday |
Love to see it. AntMan and Lamelo are my favorite young guards in the league. We drafted the wrong Ball brother. |
Nahh Zo never had a chance to prove himself. It's like what KD said about Oden- in order to be a bust, you have to play and he never had the chance.
Look at Chicago's collapse w/out him. He unlocked them. Talk to any Bulls fan and they will tell you how much they needed Ball to contend. |
I like 'em both. But Lamelo is on another level. Did you see the highlights from the Boston game? Disgusting.
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| Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 9:35 pm Post subject: |
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| MJST wrote: | | kikanga wrote: | | Basketball Fan wrote: | | The Hornets beat the Celtics in OT. They barely beat the Grizzlies yesterday |
Love to see it. AntMan and Lamelo are my favorite young guards in the league. We drafted the wrong Ball brother. |
If not for injuries, Lonzo would be a perfect fit for our current team. His play elevated the Bulls and they haven't been the same since he got hurt.
I'd love to have a young defensive 6'7 guard that can shoot 40% from three on 7-8 a game and is also a great passer on our current team in addition to what we have.
That's just me though. I'd take a healthy Ball over Prince any day in our starting lineup. |
Yeah I agree. He was starting to put things together before his latest injury |
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| Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:01 pm Post subject: |
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| That Sengun guy is generational. |
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| Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:32 pm Post subject: |
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| Euro big men are too powerful |
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| Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:41 pm Post subject: |
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| svettarsalo wrote: | | That Sengun guy is generational. |
Yep. Mentioned it earlier, he's Jokic-lite. A good passing big is invaluable these days with the spacing and caliber of 3 point shooting throughout the league.
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| Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 11:18 pm Post subject: |
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| svettarsalo wrote: | | That Sengun guy is generational. |
And he's only 21! All that tanking we did and the one who looks like a star was drafted 16th. 
He needs to work on his FT's though. |
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| Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2023 4:28 am Post subject: |
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Did Mikal get scouted? Everyone expected him to have some kind of monster season, but his numbers have dipped considerably. Being the primary focus of defenses night after night isn't quite easy, is it?
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| Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2023 5:42 am Post subject: |
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| Dreamshake wrote: | | svettarsalo wrote: | | That Sengun guy is generational. |
And he's only 21! All that tanking we did and the one who looks like a star was drafted 16th.
He needs to work on his FT's though. |
Dillon Brooks instead of James Harden was a great call. Rockets have a bright future
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