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Megaton Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 4:13 am Post subject: |
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2019 wrote: | Megaton wrote: | Nice mentor but if he keeps up his mediocre play, Ingram will take that starter spot sooner than expected. |
May be a better thing anyway...
Deng is a nice veteran balance next to JC/Nance/Black |
It would make the bench even better imo. Ingram won't have to deal with getting frozen out on offense by guys like Lou Will while Deng is probably a better player now in a Iggy role. _________________ Darvin Scam: https://media.tenor.com/images/3c15249955860a4b16b59e8ae035fb75/tenor.gif |
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Chronicle Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 4:14 am Post subject: |
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I've never heard him called Lou Deng before, but the commentator kept calling him that _________________ Kobe |
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Halflife Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 5:46 am Post subject: |
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He needs more squirts from oil can. He is a great addition. He will get better and better |
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Gimme_the_rock Franchise Player
Joined: 13 Apr 2001 Posts: 11882 Location: Looking outta the window, watching the asphalt grow ...
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 5:49 am Post subject: |
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yinoma2001 wrote: | CBaller8 wrote: | yinoma2001 wrote: | Was a really nice and calming influence at the end of the game. Serves his role nicely. |
Srsly? How much sugarcoating do we need? 65 mil down the drain |
Patience. Have you heard of that concept? Plus his role down the road is a reserve combo forward. He's keeping the seat warm for Ingram. |
I honestly thought he showed up to camp looking heavy and out of shape. There were a couple of defensive plays last night where he showed some of the versatility and ability to use his length to keep rebounds alive as well as to help and recover. If I'm correct, we'll be seeing those types of plays more often from him as the season progresses. _________________ We back. |
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RCS926 Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 8:34 am Post subject: |
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He looked nice and steady out there last night. I think he'll continue to look better as he gets his legs under him especially after not playing much in the preseason. |
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Gimme_the_rock Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 8:38 am Post subject: |
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RCS926 wrote: | He looked nice and steady out there last night. I think he'll continue to look better as he gets his legs under him especially after not playing much in the preseason. |
I'm hoping the same. He definitely showed flashes of he has been (talent-wise) and of what he can be for this team (leadership-wise) this season. Let's hope the upward trend continues. _________________ We back. |
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CamReddish Star Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 11:08 am Post subject: |
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I like his game, doesn't force it, plays defense, and gives guidance to the young guys. |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 11:12 am Post subject: |
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The guy is here to show our young core the ropes, and to be a steadying influence in games.
Unlike MWP, Deng has a lot to contribute on court and that garners respect from the young guys in a different way than a bench bound MWP. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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14 Starting Rotation
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 11:48 am Post subject: |
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He didn't have the best shooting game, but one thing I did like was how he went right over to Russell after that late game turnover. Thats one of the reasons he was brought in. GREAT influence. He'll also give effort on defense, and had one of those late tip ins. |
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CBaller8 Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 1:56 pm Post subject: |
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Why couldn't we have gotten Allen Crabbe instead? |
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CamReddish Star Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 2:00 pm Post subject: |
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CBaller8 wrote: | Why couldn't we have gotten Allen Crabbe instead? |
Because Portland was going to match. |
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oldschool32 Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 2:09 pm Post subject: |
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Russell1 wrote: | CBaller8 wrote: | Why couldn't we have gotten Allen Crabbe instead? |
Because Portland was going to match. |
Basically. There was slim pickings because every team had money to spend, and most players wanted to stay at home where they were comfortable. _________________ "It's just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up."-The Greatest |
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Cochese Starting Rotation
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Chronicle wrote: | I've never heard him called Lou Deng before, but the commentator kept calling him that |
That dude was making mistakes the whole night. I miss Tirico already. |
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dcarter4kobe Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 9:24 pm Post subject: |
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oldschool32 wrote: | Russell1 wrote: | CBaller8 wrote: | Why couldn't we have gotten Allen Crabbe instead? |
Because Portland was going to match. |
Basically. There was slim pickings because every team had money to spend, and most players wanted to stay at home where they were comfortable. |
Only realstic options outside of Deng left were Jeff Green, Brandon Rush, Joe Johnson or Matt Barnes _________________ "He's a Zen master, so he can speak to you, and he doesn't need a microphone; you can hear him in your head, 'Ron, don't shoot, don't shoot.' Whatever, pow, three. I love the Zen, though." |
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CBaller8 Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 9:42 pm Post subject: |
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Did Moe Harkless get max? If not, why didn't the Lakers try and throw 70 mil at him? He only got 40 from POR |
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Baron Von Humongous Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 9:59 pm Post subject: |
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CBaller8 wrote: | Did Moe Harkless get max? If not, why didn't the Lakers try and throw 70 mil at him? He only got 40 from POR |
Because Moe Harkless isn't worth $70MM. |
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Practice Star Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 10:01 pm Post subject: |
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CBaller8 wrote: | Did Moe Harkless get max? If not, why didn't the Lakers try and throw 70 mil at him? He only got 40 from POR |
The main thing is that he was restricted and the Blazers were planning on keeping him. Giving him 70 million is questionable is extremely questionable as well. |
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CBaller8 Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 10:46 pm Post subject: |
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Baron Von Humongous wrote: | CBaller8 wrote: | Did Moe Harkless get max? If not, why didn't the Lakers try and throw 70 mil at him? He only got 40 from POR |
Because Moe Harkless isn't worth $70MM. |
And Loul Deng is? |
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 11:06 pm Post subject: |
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CBaller8 wrote: | Baron Von Humongous wrote: | CBaller8 wrote: | Did Moe Harkless get max? If not, why didn't the Lakers try and throw 70 mil at him? He only got 40 from POR |
Because Moe Harkless isn't worth $70MM. |
And Loul Deng is? |
I would say he's more worthy of that kind of money than Harkless. |
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tox Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 12:08 am Post subject: |
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CBaller8 wrote: | Baron Von Humongous wrote: | CBaller8 wrote: | Did Moe Harkless get max? If not, why didn't the Lakers try and throw 70 mil at him? He only got 40 from POR |
Because Moe Harkless isn't worth $70MM. |
And Loul Deng is? |
The grass is always greener, huh?
"Did Luol Deng? If not, why didn't the Lakers try and throw 70 mil at him? He only got 64M from MIA" |
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Tiez Sixth Man
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Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 2:18 am Post subject: |
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Harkless? Crabbe? We needed a veteran leaderish kinda player, not another talented yougster...
Deng will do fine, just shaking of some rust. The guy has always been heavily underrated, but he's a great fit on every team. Versatile on offense AND defense and hopefully a good mentor to our kindergartners |
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venturalakersfan Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 8:28 am Post subject: |
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CBaller8 wrote: | Baron Von Humongous wrote: | CBaller8 wrote: | Did Moe Harkless get max? If not, why didn't the Lakers try and throw 70 mil at him? He only got 40 from POR |
Because Moe Harkless isn't worth $70MM. |
And Loul Deng is? |
Deng wasn't restricted. _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023. |
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CamReddish Star Player
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Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 8:29 am Post subject: |
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CBaller8 wrote: | Did Moe Harkless get max? If not, why didn't the Lakers try and throw 70 mil at him? He only got 40 from POR |
And he scored like 0 points in his 1st game this year. lol |
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Baron Von Humongous Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 9:03 am Post subject: |
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Russell1 wrote: | CBaller8 wrote: | Did Moe Harkless get max? If not, why didn't the Lakers try and throw 70 mil at him? He only got 40 from POR |
And he scored like 0 points in his 1st game this year. lol |
Harkless is all about his intangible impact - he does the stuff that won't show up in the box score, but helps his team win.
Now Deng, OTOH, if he's not scoring, what does he bring to the court? |
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CamReddish Star Player
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Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 9:41 am Post subject: |
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Baron Von Humongous wrote: | Russell1 wrote: | CBaller8 wrote: | Did Moe Harkless get max? If not, why didn't the Lakers try and throw 70 mil at him? He only got 40 from POR |
And he scored like 0 points in his 1st game this year. lol |
Harkless is all about his intangible impact - he does the stuff that won't show up in the box score, but helps his team win.
Now Deng, OTOH, if he's not scoring, what does he bring to the court? |
Leadership and someone that has been through almost anything these young guys will face this season as far as situations within a game. He can teach and he can also contribute while the young guys run the show. |
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