Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2024 9:19 pm Post subject: Re: LAKERS -at- WARRIORS – 10-18-24 - DIY Thoughts and :-(( Ratings
Not much to comment
Bronny actually scored and looked more comfortable. Showed that with more reps and hopefully out of the extreme spotlight, he can develop his game that will make him a good bench player with a lot of DAWG in him - like Quincy
Quincy again shined and hopefully will have a place on this roster in the DS Role where he is a spark club and a full court pest when he is playing
Castleton, Lewis and JHS provided added confirmation that they need more reps in the G League to find their way to make tangible impact on games - either on another NBA team (don't see a role that they can fill on the Lakers roster) or in Europe (where they will get more $$$ and PT, since they are not ready for the NBA at this time)
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Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2024 11:41 pm Post subject:
The Lakers should at least consider giving Quincy Olivari a two-way roster spot and dropping either Castleton or Traore to make room for him.
Maxwell Lewis has some raw skills, but he needs a lot of work. I hope they get him on a detailed and intensive development plan for the next 12 months.
JHS is garbage, at least right now. The Lakers really messed up by not drafting Cam Whitmore or Jaime Jaquez Jr. instead of him. _________________ Lakers 49ers Chargers Dodgers
We have no depth _________________ “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.“
My first impression to this post was, yep, but considering 11 did not play, I think the comment is a bit harsh. _________________ "A metronome keeps time by using a Ringo"
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Posted: Sat Oct 19, 2024 6:32 am Post subject:
slavavov wrote:
The Lakers should at least consider giving Quincy Olivari a two-way roster spot and dropping either Castleton or Traore to make room for him.
Maxwell Lewis has some raw skills, but he needs a lot of work. I hope they get him on a detailed and intensive development plan for the next 12 months.
JHS is garbage, at least right now. The Lakers really messed up by not drafting Cam Whitmore or Jaime Jaquez Jr. instead of him.
Agree on Olivari. Traore has way more upside than Castleton.
Bronny, JHS and Lewis need to go to the G League and play every game they can. Sitting on the bench on the LA Lakers is not going to help them. _________________ Fire Rob Pelinka!
The Lakers should at least consider giving Quincy Olivari a two-way roster spot and dropping either Castleton or Traore to make room for him.
Maxwell Lewis has some raw skills, but he needs a lot of work. I hope they get him on a detailed and intensive development plan for the next 12 months.
JHS is garbage, at least right now. The Lakers really messed up by not drafting Cam Whitmore or Jaime Jaquez Jr. instead of him.
To think we could have Jaime and Dalton right now... <sigh>
Agreed they need to shed someone to hold onto Olivari. It has to be prioritized. This squad is simply too deficient of pro talent to let an impactful player like him slip away.
My first impression to this post was, yep, but considering 11 did not play, I think the comment is a bit harsh.
Especially since it's a day after a bench player dropped 35. But the Lakers might as well look to trade their remaining 1st round picks if they're gonna keep finding undrafted guys while using picks on guys like JHS/Lewis/Bronny. _________________ 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."
The Lakers should at least consider giving Quincy Olivari a two-way roster spot and dropping either Castleton or Traore to make room for him.
Maxwell Lewis has some raw skills, but he needs a lot of work. I hope they get him on a detailed and intensive development plan for the next 12 months.
JHS is garbage, at least right now. The Lakers really messed up by not drafting Cam Whitmore or Jaime Jaquez Jr. instead of him.
To think we could have Jaime and Dalton right now... <sigh>
Agreed they need to shed someone to hold onto Olivari. It has to be prioritized. This squad is simply too deficient of pro talent to let an impactful player like him slip away.
Lot of teams could have drafted Jaime, but he just thrived at Miami because his role model is Butler
Quincy has earned a spot on a NBA roster, hopefully it is with the Lakers
Castleton (who doesn't have a post game and can't create his own shots), what would his role on any team? If he can play impactful D, maybe a Poor Man's version of Drammond or a Ben Wallace that would be a long shot. He will soon be playing in Europe and getting a job at Home Depot
JHS - this season in the G League will be strategic on whether he will have a career in the NBA. Many have been enamored with the NBA body that he has now, only problem is that he doesn't have a NBA game. Have a great career in Europe.
Lewis - despite having major PT, Stu and Bill rarely mentioned his name because he wasn't doing anything. If he doesn't make an impact on a large number of games in the G League, have a great career in Europe.
Taore - he showed during the Olympics that he has great upside to his skillset, not as much as his younger brother, but enough that made many NBA execs pay attention to his play
Many have shared that Quincy and Taore might be the future stars of the Lakers.
My first impression to this post was, yep, but considering 11 did not play, I think the comment is a bit harsh.
Especially since it's a day after a bench player dropped 35. But the Lakers might as well look to trade their remaining 1st round picks if they're gonna keep finding undrafted guys while using picks on guys like JHS/Lewis/Bronny.
DLo-AR-Rui-Bron-AD
Gabe-Max-Vando-Wood-Hayes
Outside of Knecth (he does look good), who’s the reliable 3rd stringer incase of injuries?
Regular contract: Cam, JHS, Max L, Bronny
2-way: Castleton, Traore, Koloko
That’s 7 unplayable, maybe Cam in a pinch _________________ “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: Sat Oct 19, 2024 11:59 am Post subject:
governator wrote:
manlisten wrote:
ribeye wrote:
governator wrote:
We have no depth
My first impression to this post was, yep, but considering 11 did not play, I think the comment is a bit harsh.
Especially since it's a day after a bench player dropped 35. But the Lakers might as well look to trade their remaining 1st round picks if they're gonna keep finding undrafted guys while using picks on guys like JHS/Lewis/Bronny.
DLo-AR-Rui-Bron-AD
Gabe-Max-Vando-Wood-Hayes
Outside of Knecth (he does look good), who’s the reliable 3rd stringer incase of injuries?
Regular contract: Cam, JHS, Max L, Bronny
2-way: Castleton, Traore, Koloko
That’s 7 unplayable, maybe Cam in a pinch
Hayes to third string. Knecht to second string. Need scoring off the bench. _________________ Fire Rob Pelinka!
My first impression to this post was, yep, but considering 11 did not play, I think the comment is a bit harsh.
Especially since it's a day after a bench player dropped 35. But the Lakers might as well look to trade their remaining 1st round picks if they're gonna keep finding undrafted guys while using picks on guys like JHS/Lewis/Bronny.
DLo-AR-Rui-Bron-AD
Gabe-Max-Vando-Wood-Hayes
Outside of Knecth (he does look good), who’s the reliable 3rd stringer incase of injuries?
Regular contract: Cam, JHS, Max L, Bronny
2-way: Castleton, Traore, Koloko
That’s 7 unplayable, maybe Cam in a pinch
Hayes to third string. Knecht to second string. Need scoring off the bench.
Knecth will be the 2nd or 3rd off the bench, especially at the beginning of the season since Vando and CWood are on the DL.
Defensive lineup could be Quincy, Vincent, Vando, AD and Max that would be very dynamic with all of them having a lot of DAWG in them. With Quincy and Vando flying all over the court, AD providing the ultimate stopper at the rim and Vincent/Max applying pressure . . . . . .
The Lakers should at least consider giving Quincy Olivari a two-way roster spot and dropping either Castleton or Traore to make room for him.
Maxwell Lewis has some raw skills, but he needs a lot of work. I hope they get him on a detailed and intensive development plan for the next 12 months.
JHS is garbage, at least right now. The Lakers really messed up by not drafting Cam Whitmore or Jaime Jaquez Jr. instead of him.
To think we could have Jaime and Dalton right now... <sigh>
Agreed they need to shed someone to hold onto Olivari. It has to be prioritized. This squad is simply too deficient of pro talent to let an impactful player like him slip away.
So, the obvious indeed did happen:
_________________ "A metronome keeps time by using a Ringo"
agree. some of those guys out there are guys we actually need production from. _________________ Iman Shumpert, believes LBJ's decision to constantly team up with other All-Stars eschewed the idea of superstars continually adding layers to their repertoire.
agree. some of those guys out there are guys we actually need production from.
From Lewis to JHS to Castleton, they have the physical attributes that are sought by NBA teams, but their play and their preparations/off-season workouts have shown that that they haven't discovered/identified/worked on hard enough NBA basketball skillsets that will result in making a tangible impact on games. In addition, they haven't shown the "DAWG" - apparently having an unmerited confidence that their physical attributes and talent is their route to the NBA.
This season is their respective "Make or Break" time for their stay with the Lakers as other aspiring talents (young or "old," like Quincy) are seeking their fame and fortune with great passion.
Lewis to JHS to Castleton have proven that they can achieve success in the G League that will provide teams from Europe to Middle East to Asia - if they want to make money playing basketball. Lewis and JHS are now trade bait (as filler) for Rob to get players that the Lakers need to win a ring. Their agents are probably hoping that teams like the Hornets, Wizards, Trailblazers, Nets and Spurs (probably their agents' #1 choice because of Pop) would want them in the future with the hope that they can take their talents to a much higher level.
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