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J.C. Smith Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 10:04 pm Post subject: |
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He's been good defensively and great on the break. Just needs to gain confidence in that jumper and he's going to be a handful. |
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TheBlackMamba Star Player
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Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 10:08 pm Post subject: |
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Maybe the upcoming matchup against Simmons will wake him up. If he doesn't get it together, he's gonna get destroyed. Simmons is just on cruise control right now... |
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LakerLogic Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 10:09 pm Post subject: |
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J.C. Smith wrote: | He's been good defensively and great on the break. Just needs to gain confidence in that jumper and he's going to be a handful. |
Unfortunately, he is a long way from that. |
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90sbaby Rookie
Joined: 13 Nov 2017 Posts: 2
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Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 10:47 pm Post subject: |
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He Just Needs To Get More Shot Attempts In General |
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manlisten Star Player
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Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 10:49 pm Post subject: |
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It's hard to tell beneath all the tatts but he looks like he's shaping up physically. I've always thought he was more KG than KD as far as his physique. _________________ It was reminiscent of one of those Most Interesting Man in the World advertisements: "I don't always shoot 6-for-28 from the field, but when I do, I become the youngest player in league history to score 28,000 career points." |
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AFireInside619 Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 10:58 pm Post subject: |
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I guess some people don't realize how hard the NBA is. Especially for a 19/20 year old. |
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90sbaby Rookie
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Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 11:07 pm Post subject: |
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Question At The Age Of 20 Who Do You Think Is Better? B.I. or PG? |
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Shaber Star Player
Joined: 12 Mar 2006 Posts: 3732 Location: The other side
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Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 11:28 pm Post subject: |
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cthroatgtr wrote: | He's turned into Lamar Odom |
Hmm.... That sounds like a good thing, doesn't it? Several rings, 6th Men of the Year. Good teammate. Starter for US national team. Borderline all-star. Nice comparison. _________________ .
Lakers depth chart
PG Johnson / Goodrich
SG Bryant / West / Scott
SF Baylor / Worthy / Cooper
PF Mikkelsen / Hairston / McAdoo / Gasol
C Chamberlain / Abdul-Jabbar / O'Neal / Mikan |
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KingKobe20 Franchise Player
Joined: 14 Jul 2006 Posts: 18678 Location: L.A County, 26 miles away from Staples Center
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 12:54 am Post subject: |
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I don’t remember his jumper being this stagnant last season as a rookie.
Or maybe it wasn’t under the spotlight as much with DLO taking majority of the big shots? _________________ "Tryin' to get that Kobe number, One Over Jordan"
-Kanye
aka ILLWiLL20
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captain jack Starting Rotation
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 1:02 am Post subject: |
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SocalDevin wrote: | captain jack wrote: | Unfortunately he was selected as 2nd pick so organization is pressured in starting him. Honestly, he should be coming off the bench. When Nance comes back I would consider nance starting at the 4 and Kuzma at the 3. Let him play against the 2nd string. Dude is a mental midget right now...btw the lakers should consider signing kuzminskas and drop Ennis. |
What constitutes "mental midget"?
Like what areas of his game specifically speak mental midget? |
I’m not sure why I need to clarify anything to you... this is a sports blog, don’t take what I said to be personal or serious. I like BI. |
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KingKobe20 Franchise Player
Joined: 14 Jul 2006 Posts: 18678 Location: L.A County, 26 miles away from Staples Center
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 1:06 am Post subject: |
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Shaber wrote: | cthroatgtr wrote: | He's turned into Lamar Odom |
Hmm.... That sounds like a good thing, doesn't it? Several rings, 6th Men of the Year. Good teammate. Starter for US national team. Borderline all-star. Nice comparison. |
Lamar was great and should of played in like at least 3-4 all star games imo.
Getting caught smoking weed early in his Clippers days and then he kind of half assed his play during his transition to the Heat and then his early years as a Laker killed his chances.
Lamar from 2008-2011 was a straight up killer though and should of been in the All Star game all of these years. I think the NBA board of governors didn’t like his Kardashian reality tv connection tbh.
As for Brandon I still hope and believe he will be better than LBoogie _________________ "Tryin' to get that Kobe number, One Over Jordan"
-Kanye
aka ILLWiLL20
R.I.P PHIL |
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KeepItRealOrElse Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 1:21 am Post subject: |
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KingKobe20 wrote: | I don’t remember his jumper being this stagnant last season as a rookie.
Or maybe it wasn’t under the spotlight as much with DLO taking majority of the big shots? |
What do you mean stagnant ? |
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Runway8 Franchise Player
Joined: 19 Apr 2003 Posts: 22853 Location: La Jolla, San Diego
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 1:30 am Post subject: |
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cthroatgtr wrote: | He's turned into Lamar Odom |
Lamar had nice handles. He could be trusted with the ball. I get nervous when BI is handling it. |
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LakersNewEra Star Player
Joined: 16 Apr 2014 Posts: 1526 Location: Vancouver BC
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 2:02 am Post subject: |
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Not an untouchable IMO. If we get George, in the words of Kobe...ship his arse out!!! |
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tox Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 2:14 am Post subject: |
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LakersNewEra wrote: | Not an untouchable IMO. If we get George, in the words of Kobe...ship his arse out!!! |
Why? For what? |
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El Seano Starting Rotation
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 2:18 am Post subject: |
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tox wrote: | LakersNewEra wrote: | Not an untouchable IMO. If we get George, in the words of Kobe...ship his arse out!!! |
Why? For what? |
Furthermore I'd bet you a lot of money that Kobe Bryant has never said the word "arse" in his life... |
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SocalDevin Star Player
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 3:42 am Post subject: |
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captain jack wrote: | SocalDevin wrote: | captain jack wrote: | Unfortunately he was selected as 2nd pick so organization is pressured in starting him. Honestly, he should be coming off the bench. When Nance comes back I would consider nance starting at the 4 and Kuzma at the 3. Let him play against the 2nd string. Dude is a mental midget right now...btw the lakers should consider signing kuzminskas and drop Ennis. |
What constitutes "mental midget"?
Like what areas of his game specifically speak mental midget? |
I’m not sure why I need to clarify anything to you... this is a sports blog, don’t take what I said to be personal or serious. I like BI. |
Who said anything to you about having to do anything? And how did I communicate to you that I was taking what you said personal?
I simply asked a question, that's what we do here on this site. Make statements, projections, debate, and ask questions.
You made a statement, now if your purpose is to make statements and you have no interest in defending those statements that is your prerogative and I respect that. I will note that for future reference. That what you say shouldn't be taken seriously nor do you wish to elaborate on or defend your positions. |
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KingKobe20 Franchise Player
Joined: 14 Jul 2006 Posts: 18678 Location: L.A County, 26 miles away from Staples Center
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 3:47 am Post subject: |
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KeepItRealOrElse wrote: | KingKobe20 wrote: | I don’t remember his jumper being this stagnant last season as a rookie.
Or maybe it wasn’t under the spotlight as much with DLO taking majority of the big shots? |
What do you mean stagnant ? |
His shot has definitely been dull with no activity. Which is the definition of that word lol
I hope BI gets his stroke back somehow. His shot looked much smoother to me last season. He’s gotta get that confidence back _________________ "Tryin' to get that Kobe number, One Over Jordan"
-Kanye
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R.I.P PHIL |
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Sina Star Player
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 5:05 am Post subject: |
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KingKobe20 wrote: | KeepItRealOrElse wrote: | KingKobe20 wrote: | I don’t remember his jumper being this stagnant last season as a rookie.
Or maybe it wasn’t under the spotlight as much with DLO taking majority of the big shots? |
What do you mean stagnant ? |
His shot has definitely been dull with no activity. Which is the definition of that word lol
I hope BI gets his stroke back somehow. His shot looked much smoother to me last season. He’s gotta get that confidence back |
Agreed. I notice Ingram looks not that smooth to take shots this year too. Last year, it seemed he read and responded much smoother. This year, he seems to force things too much and think too much... |
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Baron Von Humongous Retired Number
Joined: 02 Jul 2015 Posts: 32979
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 6:25 am Post subject: |
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El Seano wrote: | tox wrote: | LakersNewEra wrote: | Not an untouchable IMO. If we get George, in the words of Kobe...ship his arse out!!! |
Why? For what? |
Furthermore I'd bet you a lot of money that Kobe Bryant has never said the word "arse" in his life... |
How much money? Cause I bet he's imitated Jack Sparrow at least once in his life. |
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ShowtimeReturns Star Player
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 6:27 am Post subject: |
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Sina wrote: | KingKobe20 wrote: | KeepItRealOrElse wrote: | KingKobe20 wrote: | I don’t remember his jumper being this stagnant last season as a rookie.
Or maybe it wasn’t under the spotlight as much with DLO taking majority of the big shots? |
What do you mean stagnant ? |
His shot has definitely been dull with no activity. Which is the definition of that word lol
I hope BI gets his stroke back somehow. His shot looked much smoother to me last season. He’s gotta get that confidence back |
Agreed. I notice Ingram looks not that smooth to take shots this year too. Last year, it seemed he read and responded much smoother. This year, he seems to force things too much and think too much... |
Its been a bad road trip for BI you can see teams have been scouting him they have take away that drive off the high post and the jumpers are not falling he'll turn it around at home imo |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 6:27 am Post subject: |
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I think ideally, Ingram would be a 3rd option who can pick up some of the scoring slack with the 2nd unit. No confidence in his jumper, his FTs stink, and his finishing on half court drives are very inconsistent.
Being thrust into the #1 scoring option early on was tough. He's sort of settling behind Brook as a 1B option, though I still think he's not ready for that role on a playoff level team.
With the trade, I feel like guys like Lonzo/Ingram were put into situations that were not completely ideal (Lonzo needing another facilitator at the guard position in half court; Ingram with having a more versatile perimeter scorer to take the load off of him). It's sink or swim and hopefully we get our 2 max guys who can help Lonzo/Ingram grow a bit more naturally into their roles. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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governator Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 6:32 am Post subject: |
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yinoma2001 wrote: | I think ideally, Ingram would be a 3rd option who can pick up some of the scoring slack with the 2nd unit. No confidence in his jumper, his FTs stink, and his finishing on half court drives are very inconsistent.
Being thrust into the #1 scoring option early on was tough. He's sort of settling behind Brook as a 1B option, though I still think he's not ready for that role on a playoff level team.
With the trade, I feel like guys like Lonzo/Ingram were put into situations that were not completely ideal (Lonzo needing another facilitator at the guard position in half court; Ingram with having a more versatile perimeter scorer to take the load off of him). It's sink or swim and hopefully we get our 2 max guys who can help Lonzo/Ingram grow a bit more naturally into their roles. |
with 2 max platers, BI can go focus on lock down D (and shoot 3)... imagine a 6'9 with 7'3 wingspan T.Allen |
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RI Laker Star Player
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 6:37 am Post subject: |
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BI will be a STUD. His is clearly going thru growing pains (physically and emotionally). He has had some great games this year and has taken a big step forward. The key with his game is to get him involved early. He does not have the will or drive to force his way into action (it will come). |
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12 Star Player
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 8:22 am Post subject: |
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RI Laker wrote: | BI will be a STUD. His is clearly going thru growing pains (physically and emotionally). He has had some great games this year and has taken a big step forward. The key with his game is to get him involved early. He does not have the will or drive to force his way into action (it will come). |
Agreed. |
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