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greenfrog Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 3:04 pm Post subject: |
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GoldenThroat wrote: | I just realized that we have 6 or 7 guys in the backcourt and not one of them are likely to be plus defenders. |
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bonkers Star Player
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 3:07 pm Post subject: |
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Waiting for jorker's scouting report |
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greenfrog Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 3:10 pm Post subject: |
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Does this mean Lou is the backup 2? |
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gumby Star Player
Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 2500 Location: Inland Empire
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 3:14 pm Post subject: |
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Bye Kelly.
You can ride the pine somewhere else.
Now Upshaw just needs to get his ish in gear and Sacre will be gone too.
Bye. _________________ "This trophy removes the most odious sentence in the English Language. It can never be said again that 'the Lakers have never beaten the Celtics.'" -Dr. Jerry Buss (1985) R.I.P., 33 x M.V.O. |
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greenfrog Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 3:16 pm Post subject: |
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gumby wrote: | Bye Kelly.
You can ride the pine somewhere else.
Now Upshaw just needs to get his ish in gear and Sacre will be gone too.
Bye. |
I'm not sure Black is a lock. |
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Saul_Hudson Sixth Man
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 3:34 pm Post subject: |
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Eindhoven wrote: | Genaro wrote: | I'm a Brazilian so I can say a few things about him. He can definitely pass very well and run the PNR and a good floor general, his defense is in the Nash level and he's an average shooter. He can be too unselfish sometimes, I can see teams daring him to shoot.
What makes me fear the most about this signing is that his best days are behind him. He was great for Brazil for many years (some of you may have seen him playing against USA) but recently his game took a hit. 4 years ago I would say it was a good gamble but nowadays I don't see it, but I might be wrong Dellavedova didn't look like he would contribute as well. |
A fellow Brazilian here... his best days are gone, but I believe as a backup, playing 15-20 MPG he can be useful and give more attacking options. My major concern is his defense, as he lacks lateral speed.
His last season wasn't the best and he lost minutes to a Czech guy I don't remember the name. But, one year ago, he was the man in Barcelona's title, especially in the playoffs. |
Satoransky. He was drafted three years ago at the start of 2nd round by WAS. |
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pjiddy Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 3:45 pm Post subject: |
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gumby wrote: | Bye Kelly.
You can ride the pine somewhere else.
Now Upshaw just needs to get his ish in gear and Sacre will be gone too.
Bye. |
If Upshaw couldn't get his ish in gear for a few weeks with his livelihood on the line, I don't see him buying into the larger, more abstract sacrifices required in basketball. |
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danzag Franchise Player
Joined: 28 Apr 2013 Posts: 22248 Location: Brazil
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 3:50 pm Post subject: |
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Genaro wrote: | I'm a Brazilian so I can say a few things about him. He can definitely pass very well and run the PNR and a good floor general, his defense is in the Nash level and he's an average shooter. He can be too unselfish sometimes, I can see teams daring him to shoot.
What makes me fear the most about this signing is that his best days are behind him. He was great for Brazil for many years (some of you may have seen him playing against USA) but recently his game took a hit. 4 years ago I would say it was a good gamble but nowadays I don't see it, but I might be wrong Dellavedova didn't look like he would contribute as well. |
Eindhoven wrote: | Well, I'm Brazilian and I know him a little better. He's a very energetic player, a regular starter in Brazilian team for the past 10 years, forming the backcourt with Leandro Barbosa.
He's a great team player, although not the most talented or athletic player around. Decent shooter (though he doesn't take many shots), certainly a clutch guy, good pass, excellent P&R, but not a good defender. Don't expect him to fill the stat sheets. His last season wasn't great, but the previous one was fantastic. I wouldn't be worried for the fact he's 32.
There's always a lot of uncertainty about how players adapt in NBA after many years in European basketball, but I believe he's a bet worth taking. I hope he can be a decent backup PG. |
Eis que do nada surgem vĂ¡rios brasileiros por aqui Bora participar mais!
I'm brazilian too, and they've already said it all about Huertas. |
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27 Star Player
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 4:18 pm Post subject: |
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I wonder how much of this signing has to do with the hope he can mentor Russell.
I would have liked Nash to take on that role |
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Omar Little Moderator
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 4:19 pm Post subject: |
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27 wrote: | I wonder how much of this signing has to do with the hope he can mentor Russell.
I would have liked Nash to take on that role |
I don't think it is for mentoring (although anything in that regard is a bonus) so much as it is to make sure Russell doesn't get overloaded with minutes until he's ready. |
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Purp&Gold Star Player
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 4:23 pm Post subject: |
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We honestly have too many ball handlers. What will all these guys do without the ball |
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LakersForever123 Star Player
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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24 wrote: | 27 wrote: | I wonder how much of this signing has to do with the hope he can mentor Russell.
I would have liked Nash to take on that role |
I don't think it is for mentoring (although anything in that regard is a bonus) so much as it is to make sure Russell doesn't get overloaded with minutes until he's ready. |
24.....There are too many point guards on this team. Russel, Clarkson, Williams, and now Huertas?
Do you think there might be a trade somewhere in the future?
I am a Jordan Clarkson fan, but I think Deangelo Russell needs the ball in his hands to take advantage of his skills. |
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Rawr Star Player
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 4:34 pm Post subject: |
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I'm not a fan of this if it means we lose Jabari Brown or Tarik Black.
Sacre is beyond expendable and Kelly is gonna have trouble getting minutes behind all the other forwards, so even though they have guaranteed contracts, I hope it's one or both of them we end up cutting. _________________ You are either in or on your way to the NBA Finals. |
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Omar Little Moderator
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 4:37 pm Post subject: |
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LakersForever123 wrote: | 24 wrote: | 27 wrote: | I wonder how much of this signing has to do with the hope he can mentor Russell.
I would have liked Nash to take on that role |
I don't think it is for mentoring (although anything in that regard is a bonus) so much as it is to make sure Russell doesn't get overloaded with minutes until he's ready. |
24.....There are too many point guards on this team. Russel, Clarkson, Williams, and now Huertas?
Do you think there might be a trade somewhere in the future?
I am a Jordan Clarkson fan, but I think Deangelo Russell needs the ball in his hands to take advantage of his skills. |
Williams isn't pure PG, more of n undersized 2. The idea would be to have him and Clarkson split the minutes at 2, while Clarkson and a third PG (Heurtas in this case) split the minutes behind Russell. |
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Jackobe Star Player
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 4:48 pm Post subject: |
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not really sold on a 32 years old foreign PG.... |
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fontana3d Star Player
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 5:01 pm Post subject: |
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Rawr wrote: | I'm not a fan of this if it means we lose Jabari Brown or Tarik Black.
Sacre is beyond expendable and Kelly is gonna have trouble getting minutes behind all the other forwards, so even though they have guaranteed contracts, I hope it's one or both of them we end up cutting. |
Not if Upsahw is not signed and there are zero options in free agency so we are most likely keeping Sacre. I can see Kelly traded if Young is packaged. |
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LakerLanny Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 5:41 pm Post subject: |
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Who is this guy? Can't I leave here for a day without news breaking? _________________ Love, Laker Lanny |
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LakerLanny Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 5:42 pm Post subject: |
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greenfrog wrote: |
I'm not sure Black is a lock. |
He should be, that guy is a warrior...we need to keep him on the team at this contract number. _________________ Love, Laker Lanny |
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greenfrog Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 5:46 pm Post subject: |
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LakerLanny wrote: | greenfrog wrote: |
I'm not sure Black is a lock. |
He should be, that guy is a warrior...we need to keep him on the team at this contract number. |
Even if Upshaw and Jeremy Tyler are on the training camp squad? Maybe they cut Sacre, but I like the idea of having one young, athletic big. |
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Omar Little Moderator
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 5:50 pm Post subject: |
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Bear in mind that some of these guys will end up on the d league roster. |
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LakerLanny Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 5:52 pm Post subject: |
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greenfrog wrote: | LakerLanny wrote: | greenfrog wrote: |
I'm not sure Black is a lock. |
He should be, that guy is a warrior...we need to keep him on the team at this contract number. |
Even if Upshaw and Jeremy Tyler are on the training camp squad? Maybe they cut Sacre, but I like the idea of having one young, athletic big. |
Forget Jeremy Tyler, but Upshaw is intriguing as a potential defensive specialist. I am a big Black gujy though, very very big. I like his motor around the basket, he is productive in his minutes on the floor. _________________ Love, Laker Lanny |
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The Shadow King Star Player
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 5:52 pm Post subject: |
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A veteran (Internationally) point guard and a true point guard at that. I like this signing. It will give D'Lo someone to learn from. _________________ Lakers, today. Lakers, tomorrow. Lakers, forever. |
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fiendishoc Star Player
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 5:55 pm Post subject: |
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Sort of reminds me of Kendall Marshall. The good thing is that he knows his role coming in is to run the team smoothly off the bench. The bad thing is that supposedly he has a problem with getting caught on screens and the team's defensive efficiency dropped off when he was on the floor.
Something interesting to me is that the Lakers have a good scout in Spain and have undoubtedly been watching Barcelona. But Hezonja didn't seem to have been on their radar at all. He seems like the kind of player that they would take a hard look at. |
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Omar Little Moderator
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 6:02 pm Post subject: |
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I think if they're picking five, maybe he's on the radar. They just liked other guys more. |
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deal Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 6:03 pm Post subject: |
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Right now it seems Marcelo is just another camp invite, but he could make the team.
Let's see how camp goes... _________________ Lakers need to build a freaking team ! |
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