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AY2043 Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 5:10 pm Post subject: |
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Baron Von Humongous wrote: | Eindhoven wrote: | Baron Von Humongous wrote: | If Huertas was 6'5 and had any semblance of a 3pt jumper, he probably would've been a more successful NBA player. |
He should have gone to NBA earlier. He was already in a clear descent before joining the Lakers. |
I'm hoping it's not the same for Teodosic. I hope the Clippers suck, but he does well. |
I'll admit I'm not too familiar with him, but isn't he basically supposed to be a taller Huertas with a jumper? |
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hydrohead Star Player
Joined: 14 Jul 2003 Posts: 4107 Location: Space City
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Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 5:33 pm Post subject: |
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LakerLanny wrote: | This guy is a lighter version of former Nugget Lafayette "Fat" Lever. |
Fat Caruso? _________________ Darvin |
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Baron Von Humongous Retired Number
Joined: 02 Jul 2015 Posts: 32979
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Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 5:45 pm Post subject: |
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AY2043 wrote: | Baron Von Humongous wrote: | Eindhoven wrote: | Baron Von Humongous wrote: | If Huertas was 6'5 and had any semblance of a 3pt jumper, he probably would've been a more successful NBA player. |
He should have gone to NBA earlier. He was already in a clear descent before joining the Lakers. |
I'm hoping it's not the same for Teodosic. I hope the Clippers suck, but he does well. |
I'll admit I'm not too familiar with him, but isn't he basically supposed to be a taller Huertas with a jumper? |
That's not a bad bench player! I think he could be one of the best passers in the NBA from day one, and I'm all about watching top notch passers. |
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JH from Hemet Starting Rotation
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Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 5:50 pm Post subject: |
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MickMgl wrote: | Baron Von Humongous wrote: | If Huertas was 6'5 and had any semblance of a 3pt jumper, he probably would've been a more successful NBA player. |
And could play defense |
beat me to it |
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MickMgl Star Player
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Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 6:04 pm Post subject: |
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AY2043 wrote: | Baron Von Humongous wrote: | Eindhoven wrote: | Baron Von Humongous wrote: | If Huertas was 6'5 and had any semblance of a 3pt jumper, he probably would've been a more successful NBA player. |
He should have gone to NBA earlier. He was already in a clear descent before joining the Lakers. |
I'm hoping it's not the same for Teodosic. I hope the Clippers suck, but he does well. |
I'll admit I'm not too familiar with him, but isn't he basically supposed to be a taller Huertas with a jumper? |
Taller, more athletic Huertas, with a jumper and solid defense. |
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LakerDYnasty72 Star Player
Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Posts: 4562
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Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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MickMgl wrote: | AY2043 wrote: | Baron Von Humongous wrote: | Eindhoven wrote: | Baron Von Humongous wrote: | If Huertas was 6'5 and had any semblance of a 3pt jumper, he probably would've been a more successful NBA player. |
He should have gone to NBA earlier. He was already in a clear descent before joining the Lakers. |
I'm hoping it's not the same for Teodosic. I hope the Clippers suck, but he does well. |
I'll admit I'm not too familiar with him, but isn't he basically supposed to be a taller Huertas with a jumper? |
Taller, more athletic Huertas, with a jumper and solid defense. |
His defense is solid, he can shoot, he's scappy, and he's hungry. Great signing. |
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splashmtn Star Player
Joined: 30 Aug 2016 Posts: 3961
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Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 10:21 pm Post subject: |
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JohnWick wrote: | Chronicle wrote: | JohnWick wrote: | Bad signing. This kids really not that good. He's gonna be worse than Huertas |
Best defender at the PG spot in the dleague
40.1% shooter from 3
Worse than huertas |
D league.
Huertas was one of the best international PGs yet in the NBA he was a scrub. I expect the same with Caruso. Enns would have been a better non guaranteed signing. He at least has proven to be solid against legit NBA players. | huertas didnt play american ball. we play differently over here. thats just a fact. caruso knows how it goes in the states.
huertas was an older guy once he got here. probably lost half a step or so too.
caruso was a defender in college, and translated that into the Dleague now the gleague.
He might not be the quickest or strongest/most athletic guy. but he's quick enough and his anticipation on defense is great for a guy trying to time someone's bad pass or funny dribble move so he can poke it loose. this is the kind of guy that could get a game winning steal. |
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RJ_LA Starting Rotation
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Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 10:25 pm Post subject: |
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Get Rambis' goggles out of the display case and give it to Caruso!!! |
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VicXLakers Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 10:58 pm Post subject: |
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RJ_LA wrote: | Get Rambis' goggles out of the display case and give it to Caruso!!! |
buy the man a mouthpiece too... |
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JamaalWilkes Star Player
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 8:55 am Post subject: |
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FEAR THE STACHE! |
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DanielKetch Starting Rotation
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 9:02 am Post subject: |
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Is it true that he can only play 42-45 games with the Lakers next season, as part of the 2 way contract?
Is he able to be upgraded to a full roster spot at some point? |
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adkindo Retired Number
Joined: 16 Jun 2005 Posts: 40345 Location: Dirty South
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 9:04 am Post subject: |
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JamaalWilkes wrote: | FEAR THE STACHE! |
you put that guy in a panel van and driving around a neighborhood, no parents would allow their kids outside |
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adkindo Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 9:05 am Post subject: |
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DanielKetch wrote: | Is it true that he can only play 42-45 games with the Lakers next season, as part of the 2 way contract?
Is he able to be upgraded to a full roster spot at some point? |
yes, it automatically converts to full minimum contract once he exceeds 45 days with the regular roster. I could be wrong, but i do not think it is "games". but "days" which is what is counted. |
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DanielKetch Starting Rotation
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 9:08 am Post subject: |
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adkindo wrote: | DanielKetch wrote: | Is it true that he can only play 42-45 games with the Lakers next season, as part of the 2 way contract?
Is he able to be upgraded to a full roster spot at some point? |
yes, it automatically converts to full minimum contract once he exceeds 45 days with the regular roster. I could be wrong, but i do not think it is "games". but "days" which is what is counted. |
yea, that further confused me. So, for example, if they bring him on the Grammy Trip, that can be a good sign for his future with the club... |
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Ziggy Franchise Player
Joined: 10 Feb 2005 Posts: 12712
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 9:09 am Post subject: |
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RJ_LA wrote: | Get Rambis' goggles out of the display case and give it to Caruso!!! |
I think he can be our Dellavedova. Cavs really missed his hustle this year. |
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Baron Von Humongous Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 9:11 am Post subject: |
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adkindo wrote: | JamaalWilkes wrote: | FEAR THE STACHE! |
you put that guy in a panel van and driving around a neighborhood, no parents would allow their kids outside |
"Hey, kids! Wanna attend my basketball camp?" |
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Lakers 4 eva Star Player
Joined: 12 Jan 2008 Posts: 3820 Location: Anaheim, CA
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 9:14 am Post subject: |
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MickMgl wrote: | AY2043 wrote: | Baron Von Humongous wrote: | Eindhoven wrote: | Baron Von Humongous wrote: | If Huertas was 6'5 and had any semblance of a 3pt jumper, he probably would've been a more successful NBA player. |
He should have gone to NBA earlier. He was already in a clear descent before joining the Lakers. |
I'm hoping it's not the same for Teodosic. I hope the Clippers suck, but he does well. |
I'll admit I'm not too familiar with him, but isn't he basically supposed to be a taller Huertas with a jumper? |
Taller, more athletic Huertas, with a jumper and solid defense. |
so nothing like Huertas lol |
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Eindhoven Star Player
Joined: 14 Jul 2015 Posts: 1930 Location: Zürich
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 9:27 am Post subject: |
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Teodosic is in his prime. My concern is that it might be difficult for him to adapt to the NBA at the age 30. It's just a different game.
Take Sergio Rodriguez, for instance. He had a previous NBA experience and was arguably the 2nd best PG in Europe a couple of seasons ago, behind Teodosic. And he didn't have a big impact.
Teodosic is a gifted passer, a very good shooter, but bad defender. I don't know who said he's a solid defender; he's a defensive liability even in EuroLeague. _________________ .... |
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DanielKetch Starting Rotation
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 10:20 am Post subject: |
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Lakers 4 eva wrote: | MickMgl wrote: | AY2043 wrote: | Baron Von Humongous wrote: | Eindhoven wrote: | Baron Von Humongous wrote: | If Huertas was 6'5 and had any semblance of a 3pt jumper, he probably would've been a more successful NBA player. |
He should have gone to NBA earlier. He was already in a clear descent before joining the Lakers. |
I'm hoping it's not the same for Teodosic. I hope the Clippers suck, but he does well. |
I'll admit I'm not too familiar with him, but isn't he basically supposed to be a taller Huertas with a jumper? |
Taller, more athletic Huertas, with a jumper and solid defense. |
so nothing like Huertas lol |
Only comp is they are both gifted passers. Buck stops there. Caruso also makes the more sensible pass while Huertas would tend to make the flashy pass that is more apt for a turnover |
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gr818 Sixth Man
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 10:29 am Post subject: |
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splashmtn wrote: | JohnWick wrote: | Chronicle wrote: | JohnWick wrote: | Bad signing. This kids really not that good. He's gonna be worse than Huertas |
Best defender at the PG spot in the dleague
40.1% shooter from 3
Worse than huertas |
D league.
Huertas was one of the best international PGs yet in the NBA he was a scrub. I expect the same with Caruso. Enns would have been a better non guaranteed signing. He at least has proven to be solid against legit NBA players. | huertas didnt play american ball. we play differently over here. thats just a fact. caruso knows how it goes in the states.
huertas was an older guy once he got here. probably lost half a step or so too.
caruso was a defender in college, and translated that into the Dleague now the gleague.
He might not be the quickest or strongest/most athletic guy. but he's quick enough and his anticipation on defense is great for a guy trying to time someone's bad pass or funny dribble move so he can poke it loose. this is the kind of guy that could get a game winning steal. |
Except that he starred in high school and in AAU in Dallas, Texas. That's as American as it gets |
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JH from Hemet Starting Rotation
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 10:38 am Post subject: |
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gr818 wrote: | splashmtn wrote: | JohnWick wrote: | Chronicle wrote: | JohnWick wrote: | Bad signing. This kids really not that good. He's gonna be worse than Huertas |
Best defender at the PG spot in the dleague
40.1% shooter from 3
Worse than huertas |
D league.
Huertas was one of the best international PGs yet in the NBA he was a scrub. I expect the same with Caruso. Enns would have been a better non guaranteed signing. He at least has proven to be solid against legit NBA players. | huertas didnt play american ball. we play differently over here. thats just a fact. caruso knows how it goes in the states.
huertas was an older guy once he got here. probably lost half a step or so too.
caruso was a defender in college, and translated that into the Dleague now the gleague.
He might not be the quickest or strongest/most athletic guy. but he's quick enough and his anticipation on defense is great for a guy trying to time someone's bad pass or funny dribble move so he can poke it loose. this is the kind of guy that could get a game winning steal. |
Except that he starred in high school and in AAU in Dallas, Texas. That's as American as it gets |
It doesnt change the fact that these guys are totally different players
Caruso is a big guard who plays pretty good D
Huertes is a speed bump |
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CRoost Star Player
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 10:53 am Post subject: |
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I did not think he could be an NBA player the first 2 games I watched him but it looks like he could be a player that fit our system. He can shoot, can move the ball, and can defend. Good 2 way contract for us. |
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LAKERMIKE2 Star Player
Joined: 26 Oct 2005 Posts: 2076 Location: Jack's Crib
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 12:00 pm Post subject: |
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Mike Penberthy... _________________ My Laker squad.
Mr. Clutch, Nixon, Eddie, Nick, Magic, Kareem,
Silk, Cooper, AC, Worthy, Horry, Shaq, Kobe.
HC: Riley |
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DanielKetch Starting Rotation
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 1:37 pm Post subject: |
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LAKERMIKE2 wrote: | Mike Penberthy... |
no way.
Penberthy was a one-trick pony (3 pt shooting) and a defensive liability |
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TooMuchMajicBuss Franchise Player
Joined: 17 Sep 2008 Posts: 21064 Location: In a white room, with black curtains near the station
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 1:42 pm Post subject: |
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For distributing the ball, we have Ball. As for score-first guards who put up a ton of shots, we have several of them.
Love the way Caruso progressed through Summer League. Knock him down, bloody him, he just gets tougher. Plays defense, and good court vision. Sure, he's got a lot of things he can likely improve on, but I really like how he fits on the roster, I like his hustle, his passing, and his motor.
Happy to see him on a 2 way contract. Welcome! |
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