Exile Sasha (to the NBDL)

lakers0505 · Franchise Player Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 10701

I for one like sasha and dont mind him, hes a nice player for this team.

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Kobe2Clark · Star Player Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Posts: 6047

Screw NBA politics. I bet there are 20+ guards better than Sasha in the D-league yet he's wasting a spot on this roster...

He was in a pro league before he was drafted so there's no excuses. Face it, the kid CAN'T PLAY...
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angel · Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 11:35 pm Post subject:

Sasha is getting there. He's playing good enough defense to get minutes. the shooting will come later.
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Sidious · Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 11:38 pm Post subject:

Did you guys see Sasha try and dribble the ball up the court behind his back and the ball went right off his foot. How is this guy supposed to be a point guard when he can't even dribble or push the ball up the court. The guy is skilless

sodapoppenski · Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 11:40 pm Post subject:

Smush starts over Sasha for good (if marginal) reason.

But on defense, Sasha has the edge.

Not drastically, but he does, IMO.

Sasha's defense tonight, as someone else has already pointed out I see,
wasn't that bad on Rip.

Rip was elevating over him for shots, and Sasha most times had a hand
in his face. It's hard to guard that fadeaway against a player like Rip
when you're in Sasha's body

Again, not saying the guy is all-world or something, but he's not as
terrible as some make him out.

If you wanna chastise him for something, call him out for not being able
to finish around the rim.

That's something he needs to seriously work on.

uberzev · Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 11:42 pm Post subject:

Sasha did the best he could out there. Its not like there are any backup point guards available that are better than him.
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Sidious · Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 11:46 pm Post subject:

Sasha is like the 5th or 6th best ball handler on the team. How is a back up point guard gonna be a liabilty handling the ball? It's ridiculous. How this guy was picked in the first round is beyond me.

sodapoppenski · Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 11:46 pm Post subject:

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Addicus · Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2006 3:43 am Post subject:

Sasha will be a shooter in this league or be out of the league. He is basically a younger version of Dunleavy Jr. at this time.

Both guys have great form, are known for their range and ability to knock down everything in practice, but can't score a lick in a game.
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Tony Montana · Star Player Joined: 18 Apr 2005 Posts: 2962

Look, Looking, I'm not going to argue with you back and forth forever; one or both of us is going to end up in trouble with the mods, because you think I'm a bully and a moron; and I think you are a pompous jerk. It will get ugly sooner than later:

That said:
Don't call me a bully, when you have a history around LG of telling anyone you don't like to "go back to Texas" (whatever the hell that means).
-I love the MJ story; everyone loves to tell it; what everyone leaves out is that he grows six inches before he comes back to try out again. Sure, he worked hard on his game, but six inches made the difference. I've heard him admit as much...
-My son is considered by others to be very coachable. Like I said before, I'm pulling back and letting him be guided by others with more basketball experience, knowledge, and knowledge than you or I. I don't push him; it's always his decision, and I've made that clear to him. He has a love for the sport that only comes from within, so I don't have to push him. He plays in older leagues because, literally, he isn't allowed to play at his own age level; between league officials and parents of other kids, it is seen as unfair to the other kids his age; it isn't in his, or their best interest. He doesn't like playing his own age group anyways; again, playing up was "encouraged" by the league, and he likes it that way. He is no genetic freak. He is one of the smaller players in his own age group, and always, by far, the smallest in the higher grades. He practices hard, and doesn't fear bigger guys. That comes from within, and credit goes to him. Quit projecting your experience with nutty sports dads on me. My son's path, his continuation or cessation with the sport will always be up to him. I just make sure he has all the tools and options available so long as he decides he wants to make the committment of time and effort (and passion) to playing the game.

Oh, and I gave up on constructive criticism with Sasha months ago. Yes, my jibes in a vacuum look bad, but I have plenty of critical posts about him that detail exactly why I don't like him, his strengths vs. weaknesess, etc. I don't reinvent the wheel every time I post, and yes, sometimes I vent. It's a message board; venting is par for the course; get used to it.

Good day, sir.

Muad'Dib · Star Player Joined: 19 Sep 2004 Posts: 3903

...and the Sasha defenders are still at it. Unbelievable.

"He tried," right? Pfft.

On the 3 Billups nailed in the corner, the shot clock was down to ~3, he had picked up his dribble and was cornered. What does Sasha do? Stay down in his crouch with his hands at chest level. What was he thinking? He needs to stand up, "get long," use the corner and trap him back there. Instead, Chauncey casually lifts and busts in Sasha's eye.

Sasha has trouble even advancing the ball vs the press. His shot, while looking pretty as always, was o-f-f. Though he did have a nice look on that pseudo-break when he scooped up the loose ball.

And don't even get me started on the 3 from Billups at the end of the half, Sasha could give Fisher a run for his money with that picture perfect Ole! stance.

I appreciate his zeal and enthusiasm, but it's about time to send him to the glue factory in Fort Worth.

mike_dee23 · Franchise Player Joined: 03 Feb 2005 Posts: 11703

It's funny, the Lakers win their biggest game in 2 seasons and people still find time to piss and moan about something. NO second year player plays well game in and game out. Sasha has good moments and he has bad... but he's improved and brings effort to every game. Last night was probably a bad moment and leave it at that.

chazz · Star Player Joined: 19 Feb 2006 Posts: 2025

No Mike it will not ne left at that.......what should be left is Sasha out of the rotation....He brings nothing to the table and that is why PJ finally gave him no minutes in the second half because he has no basketbal IQ....When I hear people saying effort and improvement....WHERE???? Sorry your fighter Cooney lost to Holmes..