Here's a prediction: Turiaf will be a Lakers starter sooner or later this year

lakez34 · Star Player Joined: 24 Apr 2001 Posts: 6101

I think i read somewhere that he may be activated for the next few games if Mihm and Odom are still nogos. Hopefully he'll get a few minutes of action.

tgf5 · Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2006 9:40 pm Post subject:

Yes Turiaf was solid in the Summer League, but remember, it was the Summer League. Von Wafer anyone? Turiaf has also yet to play a minute in the NBA so we shouldn't expect him to be our savior either.

lakez34 · Star Player Joined: 24 Apr 2001 Posts: 6101

I think frustrated fans just want to see effort out there. It sometimes seem as if Kwame Brown has Seldom Campbell Syndrom. Since LO and Mihm aren't out there playing ball, that leaves only Smush, Cook, Kwame for fans to bash. And, Kwame got to be the lucky one with his lackluster play the past few games.

Vlade · Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2006 10:13 pm Post subject:

Here's a prediction: at least one poster on this forum will guarantee that Turiaf will be a Hall of Famer before he ever steps foot on the court...
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NestT · Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 1:11 am Post subject:

Turiaf is not only a rookie.

He just came through heart surgery.

He will play less than half a year in a system that takes at least two summer camps to learn.

Ronny right now is not a two-way NBA player. His offensive post game is very basic and will be figured out by NBA scouts and PFs very quickly.He needs to develop couter moves.

He should be able to provide energy,defense and a few blocks.

The question remains can he learn Triangle 101 fast enought. He does not need to learn Triangle 237 because only Kobe and Luke have passed that class and DG has failed it 3 times.

LongtimeLakerLover · Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 6:26 am Post subject:

I haven't been around the last week - what's the scoop in terms of Ronny being able to play? Last I heard his Visa needed to be changed from student status to a work status visa. Anyhow know the latest?
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AutoShackMotorSports · Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 11:05 am Post subject:

Maybe inserting Turiaf in the starting line up down the road will do wonders for Kwame (then again maybe not)

angel · Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 11:08 am Post subject:

Agreed. I like Ronny's energy too. It's something that has been missing at times. I hope it rubs off on Kwame.
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