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Nash Vegas Star Player
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Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:02 am Post subject: Official Vander Blue - Welcome to the Lakers |
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Sources: The Lakers and G League MVP and summer league guard Vander Blue have agreed on a partially guaranteed deal. _________________ |
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Chronicle Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:04 am Post subject: |
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go lakers! _________________ Kobe |
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LakerDYnasty72 Star Player
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Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:11 am Post subject: |
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It seems like the perception of Blue was (a) ball hog (b) would stunt the growth of our kids, and (3) can't play team ball.
He's evolving and maturing, and I think the deal he received reflects that fact in the eyes of the FO. He really impressed me in the SL with his ability to stay in the team context, and still deliver that scoring he's so noted for. Like this. |
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Inspector Gadget Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:12 am Post subject: |
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Is this just a training camp invite? |
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romeo Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:12 am Post subject: |
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a trade is brewing...
_________________ speak it into existence |
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Texas_Pete Franchise Player
Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 12825 Location: Somewhere watching a Laker game
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Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:13 am Post subject: |
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Congrats to him. He's been working towards this for a long time. |
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True Lakers Fan Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:13 am Post subject: |
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Inspector Gadget wrote: | Is this just a training camp invite? |
Most likely, but good for him nonetheless. _________________ I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying. |
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Chronicle Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:14 am Post subject: |
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LakerDYnasty72 wrote: | It seems like the perception of Blue was (a) ball hog (b) would stunt the growth of our kids, and (3) can't play team ball.
He's evolving and maturing, and I think the deal he received reflects that fact in the eyes of the FO. He really impressed me in the SL with his ability to stay in the team context, and still deliver that scoring he's so noted for. Like this. |
ah the good old a b 3 _________________ Kobe |
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Inspector Gadget Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:15 am Post subject: |
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True Lakers Fan wrote: | Inspector Gadget wrote: | Is this just a training camp invite? |
Most likely, but good for him nonetheless. |
Yeah, he really did a lot of good jobs in SL hopefully he finds a spot in the NBA. |
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justsomelakerfan Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:15 am Post subject: |
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Hope Vander continues to expand his game like he did in summer league! |
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justsomelakerfan Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:16 am Post subject: |
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Chronicle wrote: | LakerDYnasty72 wrote: | It seems like the perception of Blue was (a) ball hog (b) would stunt the growth of our kids, and (3) can't play team ball.
He's evolving and maturing, and I think the deal he received reflects that fact in the eyes of the FO. He really impressed me in the SL with his ability to stay in the team context, and still deliver that scoring he's so noted for. Like this. |
ah the good old a b 3 |
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dont_be_a_wuss Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:17 am Post subject: |
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Inspector Gadget wrote: | Is this just a training camp invite? |
I think so. Rob said this week that we are most likely going to stay at 14 roster spots and leave one open for either a stand out in training camp or in a trade where we take back an extra player. |
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LandsbergerRules Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:19 am Post subject: |
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Chronicle wrote: | LakerDYnasty72 wrote: | It seems like the perception of Blue was (a) ball hog (b) would stunt the growth of our kids, and (3) can't play team ball.
He's evolving and maturing, and I think the deal he received reflects that fact in the eyes of the FO. He really impressed me in the SL with his ability to stay in the team context, and still deliver that scoring he's so noted for. Like this. |
ah the good old a b 3 |
As easy as 1-2-C. _________________ "Chick lived and breathed Lakers basketball…but he was also fair and objective and called every game the way it was played."
-from Chick: His Unpublished Memoirs and the Memories of Those Who Knew Him |
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LakerDYnasty72 Star Player
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Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:20 am Post subject: |
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LandsbergerRules wrote: | Chronicle wrote: | LakerDYnasty72 wrote: | It seems like the perception of Blue was (a) ball hog (b) would stunt the growth of our kids, and (3) can't play team ball.
He's evolving and maturing, and I think the deal he received reflects that fact in the eyes of the FO. He really impressed me in the SL with his ability to stay in the team context, and still deliver that scoring he's so noted for. Like this. |
ah the good old a b 3 |
As easy as 1-2-C. |
Leave me alone!! |
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DancingBarry Editor-in-Chief
Joined: 07 Sep 2001 Posts: 40198 Location: O.C.
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Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:20 am Post subject: |
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LakerDYnasty72 wrote: | It seems like the perception of Blue was (a) ball hog (b) would stunt the growth of our kids, and (3) can't play team ball.
He's evolving and maturing, and I think the deal he received reflects that fact in the eyes of the FO. He really impressed me in the SL with his ability to stay in the team context, and still deliver that scoring he's so noted for. Like this. |
IV. Myopic gunner with questionable shot selection.
But, yeah, he fit in much better than anticipated in the summer. Definitely caught Magic's eye and surprised him. Kind of glad they had that kind of player on the roster. Gave me a little hope that JC might look better next to Ball. |
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PRLakeShow Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:20 am Post subject: |
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I know it's not my money but I kinda want to give him guaranteed money. Think after all the years of hard work, he deserved a little bit. If we need to make space for a trade or something we can always waive someone. But yeah it's not my money and it's still around 800k for a minimum deal if I'm not mistaken.
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justsomelakerfan Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:20 am Post subject: |
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Maybe Vander can be our T-Rob feel good story this training camp |
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Inspector Gadget Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:34 am Post subject: |
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I will be happy if Blue ends up being like Jodie Meeks, that means we will have a additional shooter on the team. |
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LB2 Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:38 am Post subject: |
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First couple games of Summer League he failed to make the extra pass and tried to do too much, but you could tell as the tourny went on you could see his mindset change and he was making good decisions.
I'm not a fan of ISO scorers in general and even if he never becomes much more than that there's value in a guy that you can just give the ball and say get us a bucket. As long as it's not your primary scorer every possession (Westbrook).
Good signing |
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eddiejonze Star Player
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Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:42 am Post subject: |
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LandsbergerRules wrote: | Chronicle wrote: | LakerDYnasty72 wrote: | It seems like the perception of Blue was (a) ball hog (b) would stunt the growth of our kids, and (3) can't play team ball.
He's evolving and maturing, and I think the deal he received reflects that fact in the eyes of the FO. He really impressed me in the SL with his ability to stay in the team context, and still deliver that scoring he's so noted for. Like this. |
ah the good old a b 3 |
As easy as 1-2-C. |
As easy as do re fa _________________ Creatures crawl in search of blood, To terrorize y'alls neighborhood. |
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LakerLanny Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:47 am Post subject: |
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He played really well on the Greatest Summer League Team of All Time and I think earned a shot.
He can get to the rim very well, he is a bit like Ramon Sessions? _________________ Love, Laker Lanny |
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M2K Star Player
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Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:51 am Post subject: |
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romeo wrote: | a trade is brewing...
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If it involves Deng (and not Ingram, Ball, Kuzma, Nance Jr)...then I'm all for it.
I'm even ok sending out Randle and/or Clarkson if Deng's name is attached. _________________ A three headed monster... Jeannie, Pelinka, and Ham... another terrible season. |
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LB2 Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:51 am Post subject: |
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LakerLanny wrote: | He played really well on the Greatest Summer League Team of All Time and I think earned a shot.
He can get to the rim very well, he is a bit like Ramon Sessions? |
Yeah Sessions, also reminds me of a 25 year old Lou Williams. |
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Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 10:14 am Post subject: |
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Congrats to Vander. He surprised me with his 3 pt shooting in SL and his willingness to pass the ball. He had a gorgeous assist to Zubac where he threw the ball behind the line of defense to Zubac who dunked it. |
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LakerLogic Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 10:15 am Post subject: |
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Lonzo getting everybody contracts. |
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