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Inspector Gadget
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| Hopefully he plays against Houston if Black isn't able to play. |
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KindCrippler2000
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| Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2016 10:30 pm Post subject: |
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| 0-3 in winnable games without Nance. |
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TooMuchMajicBuss
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| Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2016 1:25 pm Post subject: |
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| KindCrippler2000 wrote: | | 0-3 in winnable games without Nance. |
This is where statistics and the eyeball test match up perfectly. |
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venturalakersfan
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| Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2016 2:42 pm Post subject: |
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| KindCrippler2000 wrote: | | 0-3 in winnable games without Nance. |
And without Young and DLO. It is amazing we were even competitive in those games.
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| Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2016 10:24 am Post subject: |
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| Larry is available tonight and will play. |
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nash
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| Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2016 10:26 am Post subject: |
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| lukewaltonsdad wrote: | | Larry is available tonight and will play. |
Finally some good news  |
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venturalakersfan
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| Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2016 10:28 am Post subject: |
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Good to see him return
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Worthy42
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Lucky_Shot
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| Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2016 12:09 pm Post subject: |
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| but we need more of our stars to return |
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http://www.espn.co.uk/nba/story/_/id/18239965/zach-lowe-10-things-like
4. Larry Nance Jr.'s touch-pass rebounds
The first time Nance did this, I thought it might have been an accident. Then he did it again, and again, and it became clear the rebound touch-pass was a thing -- another way in which Nance thinks one step ahead of most players.
That is a genius alternative to a wild, no-chance-in-hell putback attempt falling out of bounds.
Nance has exceeded the Lakers' sunny Year 2 expectations, especially after knee issues nagged at him most of last season. He has been an explosive jack-of-all-trades for a five-man bench crew that outscored opponents by almost 10 points per 100 possessions -- a mammoth margin -- before injuries busted up Luke Walton's rotation.
Nance looks healthy and bouncy again; he's shooting a preposterous 81 percent in the restricted area, fifth best among 271 players who have attempted at least 20 such shots, per NBA.com. He moves the ball, cuts hard, and generally does all the gritty things that make the people around him better.
He still needs to buff some rough spots. His jumper is unreliable, and he never gets to the line. Scouts drooled over Nance's vaguely Draymond-y ability to switch across multiple positions on defense, but he has been inconsistent chasing guards; lineups pairing Nance and Julius Randle have hemorrhaged points after a promising start.
Nance is just getting started in the NBA, but he's almost 24; the Lakers must hope for progress soon. If it comes, they'll have a clear starter-level player -- and some interesting bigger-picture choices. |
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81% in the paint is nice. I would like him to shoot when he's open and attack when he has it at the top of the key more but I guess if he did that effectively he would be a clear starter...
He also could benefit from developing better instincts on defense. He's got to anticipate better to make up for the lack of foot speed and strength.
Overall for the 20 minutes he plays I think he is without a doubt a plus player so I'm happy with that. |
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| Quote: | | Nance looks healthy and bouncy again; he's shooting a preposterous 81 percent in the restricted area, fifth best among 271 players who have attempted at least 20 such shots, per NBA.com. He moves the ball, cuts hard, and generally does all the gritty things that make the people around him better. |
Moar pick and rolls, pleez. |
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justsomelakerfan
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Larry started to lead the comeback tonight and looked healthier. Make him a Laker forever. He brought the energy up.
Also I have NO problems with that 3 he took, or the two 3s that Randle took.
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J.C. Smith
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| Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2016 11:06 pm Post subject: |
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| greenfrog wrote: | | Moar pick and rolls, pleez. |
I'd like to see them put Larry into more pick and rolls with Huertas when they are playing together. |
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KindCrippler2000
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| justsomelakerfan wrote: | Larry started to lead the comeback tonight and looked healthier. Make him a Laker forever. He brought the energy up.
Also I have NO problems with that 3 he took, or the two 3s that Randle took. |
That's why he'll retire a Laker IMO. Those type of plays change the complexity of ball games. On offense, my biggest issue with him is the hesitations on his shots. He needs to shoot it and live with the results. On defense, he has no business guarding 7 footers. He's better defending 3/4s on the perimeter. Needs to be paired with a rim protector for his effectiveness to skyrocket. He's a weakside block king. |
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| justsomelakerfan wrote: | Larry started to lead the comeback tonight and looked healthier. Make him a Laker forever. He brought the energy up.
Also I have NO problems with that 3 he took, or the two 3s that Randle took. |
Him and Randle are just no answer for Chandler and Len. I had hoped we might see some Zubac tonight.
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| KindCrippler2000 wrote: | | justsomelakerfan wrote: | Larry started to lead the comeback tonight and looked healthier. Make him a Laker forever. He brought the energy up.
Also I have NO problems with that 3 he took, or the two 3s that Randle took. |
That's why he'll retire a Laker IMO. Those type of plays change the complexity of ball games. On offense, my biggest issue with him is the hesitations on his shots. He needs to shoot it and live with the results. On defense, he has no business guarding 7 footers. He's better defending 3/4s on the perimeter. Needs to be paired with a rim protector for his effectiveness to skyrocket. He's a weakside steals king. |
Fixed that for you. |
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GasolBynumKobe
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| Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 6:49 pm Post subject: |
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Why don't we just start him...
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| Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 6:50 pm Post subject: |
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| GasolBynumKobe wrote: | | Why don't we just start him... |
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PHILosophize
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| Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 7:01 pm Post subject: |
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| Hopefully Brooklyn had those phantom cams up like for the Kobe dunk |
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24KT
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| Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 7:05 pm Post subject: |
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So f'n filthy  |
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| Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 7:07 pm Post subject: |
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| GasolBynumKobe wrote: | | Why don't we just start him... |
Because Randle is going to be a star just have to wait another season or two for it to start showing |
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