Joined: 14 Apr 2001 Posts: 144461 Location: The Gold Coast
Posted: Mon May 23, 2016 1:28 pm Post subject:
pio2u wrote:
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Casey has not directly said it, but has hinted that one of the problems with Toronto’s rotation last year was that Sixth Man of the Year Lou Williams did a great job scoring,
but was so lax on defense that it dragged down the whole team.
Lou Williams, especially for his price in the upcoming contracts that will go out, is an amazing get for us.
BUT he is amazing IF we play him as he's meant to be played as a 6th man. That's where you see his value. Just as nick young showed his value early in the season playing off ball 3 and wide open threes in spot ups. Which Scott completely got away from and buried Nick and his confidence after Nick called out the team's effort. Crap decision by the worst coach in NBA History.
But if you have a bench and consistent 6th man lineup with Lou, Nick and a solid point guard then you have something good on your hands ESPECIALLY with a coach that knows how to maximize them.
Assume we did get DeRozan. Just assume that.
Our bench would be
Jordan Clarkson
Lou Williams
Nick Young
Larry Nance Jr.
Tarik Black
Under the right coach and right system that bench could be devastating. It certainly has the potential to be.
But you have a crap coach like Byron Scott you'd never see it run nor utilized properly. Luke we're expecting to do the opposite and utilize it properly and the talent there. Which I am completely fine with.
Add that with the potential starting lineup of
D'Angelo Russell
DeMar Derozan
Brandon Ingram / Ben Simmons
Julius Randle
Hassan Whiteside / Bismack Biyombo
I'd say we have a very solid chance at actually making the playoffs, and the strength of the bench would be a big reason why as well as the overall progression of our players.
Sweet Lou Williams will definitely be the spark/instant offense off the bench next season. Love him or hate him but he has talent.
Considering the cost he is a valuable asset
Sweet Lou Williams will definitely be the spark/instant offense off the bench next season. Love him or hate him but he has talent.
Considering the cost he is a valuable asset
Yeah. You are right difference with Luke is that he will use Lou to his advantage and put him on spots to succeed.
Byron IMO over used him to much on ISO.
I for one think Lou should be here next year unless we can package him to get Trevor Ariza.
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Posted: Mon May 23, 2016 5:59 pm Post subject:
venturalakersfan wrote:
pio2u wrote:
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Casey has not directly said it, but has hinted that one of the problems with Toronto’s rotation last year was that Sixth Man of the Year Lou Williams did a great job scoring,
but was so lax on defense that it dragged down the whole team.
Most fans and analysts alike expect the Los Angeles Lakers to have big plans in NBA free agency this offseason given the depth of the free agent class and the money that the organization has to burn to help expedite the rebuilding process. However, one of the biggest decisions that the Lakers have to make this offseason concerns a player from their 2015 free agency class: Lou Williams.
Most fans and analysts alike expect the Los Angeles Lakers to have big plans in NBA free agency this offseason given the depth of the free agent class and the money that the organization has to burn to help expedite the rebuilding process. However, one of the biggest decisions that the Lakers have to make this offseason concerns a player from their 2015 free agency class: Lou Williams.
Oooh wee.
Would Houston do that?
I'd love PB as our backup PG.
And can you imagine how he would help DLo's game if DLo has to go up against him every practice?
Oooh wee.
Would Houston do that?
I'd love PB as our backup PG.
And can you imagine how he would help DLo's game if DLo has to go up against him every practice?
It's a thought because we are in desperate need of a defense-minded guard.
Oooh wee.
Would Houston do that?
I'd love PB as our backup PG.
And can you imagine how he would help DLo's game if DLo has to go up against him every practice?
Normally I'd say there's no reason for Houston to do that.
But with mda there, I don't think it's out of the question (but obviously far from guaranteed still...).
Oooh wee.
Would Houston do that?
I'd love PB as our backup PG.
And can you imagine how he would help DLo's game if DLo has to go up against him every practice?
Normally I'd say there's no reason for Houston to do that.
But with mda there, I don't think it's out of the question (but obviously far from guaranteed still...).
Knowing how much MDA likes offense just might bite on that deal.
Oooh wee.
Would Houston do that?
I'd love PB as our backup PG.
And can you imagine how he would help DLo's game if DLo has to go up against him every practice?
Normally I'd say there's no reason for Houston to do that.
But with mda there, I don't think it's out of the question (but obviously far from guaranteed still...).
Knowing how much MDA likes offense just might bite on that deal.
I like Beverly, nasty D, kinda like Dellabedova but with speed
Oooh wee.
Would Houston do that?
I'd love PB as our backup PG.
And can you imagine how he would help DLo's game if DLo has to go up against him every practice?
Normally I'd say there's no reason for Houston to do that.
But with mda there, I don't think it's out of the question (but obviously far from guaranteed still...).
Knowing how much MDA likes offense just might bite on that deal.
I like Beverly, nasty D, kinda like Dellabedova but with speed
Wow. Please do not compare overrated Delly to PB.
Can Delly ever dominate a kid like PB does here:
Oooh wee.
Would Houston do that?
I'd love PB as our backup PG.
And can you imagine how he would help DLo's game if DLo has to go up against him every practice?
Normally I'd say there's no reason for Houston to do that.
But with mda there, I don't think it's out of the question (but obviously far from guaranteed still...).
Knowing how much MDA likes offense just might bite on that deal.
I like Beverly, nasty D, kinda like Dellabedova but with speed
Wow. Please do not compare overrated Delly to PB.
Can Delly ever dominate a kid like PB does here:
no he can't. Beverly is better, no doubt. Just saying similar in their tenacity
Oooh wee.
Would Houston do that?
I'd love PB as our backup PG.
And can you imagine how he would help DLo's game if DLo has to go up against him every practice?
Normally I'd say there's no reason for Houston to do that.
But with mda there, I don't think it's out of the question (but obviously far from guaranteed still...).
Ironically the trade machine says Houston would have been 4 games better with Lou Williams and the Lakers would have been 8 games worse (9 wins, woohoo!) but this is a case where the trade machine doesn't know what it's talking about. Love the idea. It would be a net gain for a backcourt that can't play a lick of defense. _________________ How can I get a copy of a Laker game played on Sunday, March 11, 2001 Sonics/Lakers? If you know PM me please
Beverly at backup PG and Williams off this team would be a dream scenario for me. I'd also be happy with Ariza for Williams. Either would be a perfect fit. _________________ You are either in or on your way to the NBA Finals.
Joined: 02 Jan 2011 Posts: 36081 Location: 502 Bad Gateway
Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 12:57 pm Post subject:
Rawr wrote:
Beverly at backup PG and Williams off this team would be a dream scenario for me. I'd also be happy with Ariza for Williams. Either would be a perfect fit.
Ariza can't defend anymore either. There's a reason that Rockets team was such a disaster on that side of the floor.
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