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PostPosted: Fri Jan 12, 2018 9:44 pm    Post subject:

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Hart's currently Ingram's superior in what I can see right now - forcing turnovers (anticipating passes) and catch/shoot opportunities. The latter advantage is disappearing by the game, and in every other way (both defensively and offensively), Ingram is Hart's superior. I love Hart too, and think he could be a better version of D-Fish for us eventually... but he's still only a role player. You don't compare Ingram and Hart. They aren't on the same level now, and certainly won't be a year or two from now.

Ingram would need to be a role-player for long stretches when flanked by Lebron (30%+ usage) and PG13 (25-28% usage). Can BI become a better low usage role-player by next season?
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 12, 2018 9:49 pm    Post subject:

Ingram is a 6th man if Bron and PG13 come. He can finish a lot of games, one of those other guys can play the 4 then.. BI can pout all he wants, but he can wait his turn until he's 23. Then somehow he starts (league gets smaller or he gets bigger, or PG13 is relegated to the bench)
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BI & Zo have been playing with so much confidence lately. They are developing an understanding of each other's game, looking for one another for open threes. This is what happens when young guys get the full backing of their organization. Sadly, BI, Ball, and Kuz are the only ones getting endorsed by the FO.


I'm hoping Hart stays under the radar so no one asks for him before the trade deadline. Even though I believe he's already making a name for himself. Maybe it's best they only endorse the aforementioned.


I don't see them letting go of Hart. He's a bargain and improving monthly.


I don't see it either.. but anything is possible if the right offer is presented.


I kinda feel the same about Thomas Bryant. It's most likely they aren't playing him because they feel he's not ready, but maybe, just maybe thy are holding him out just to keep him out of trade talks. I mean someone with his size & wingspan, who can protect the rim and shoot threes?
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Anyone else get hyped up when the TNT announcer mentioned Ingram doing the George Gervin move?

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 12, 2018 9:59 pm    Post subject:

Lebron is not coming. It doesn't make sense for him. And it probably isn't the best rebuild plan for the Lakers either, even though he is great.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:00 pm    Post subject:

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Anyone else get hyped up when the TNT announced mentioned Ingram doing the George Gervin move?


He got a lot of love that night. I was sure he going to lose the ball, and then he did that. I wonder if he will do it again.
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mookielala wrote:
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Anyone else get hyped up when the TNT announced mentioned Ingram doing the George Gervin move?


He got a lot of love that night. I was sure he going to lose the ball, and then he did that. I wonder if he will do it again.


Oh he will.

http://www.lakersnation.com/brandon-ingram-looked-up-to-george-gervin-says-lakers-made-him-feel-comfortable/2016/06/09/
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Anyone else get hyped up when the TNT announced mentioned Ingram doing the George Gervin move?


He got a lot of love that night. I was sure he going to lose the ball, and then he did that. I wonder if he will do it again.


Oh he will.

http://www.lakersnation.com/brandon-ingram-looked-up-to-george-gervin-says-lakers-made-him-feel-comfortable/2016/06/09/


That's really cool. I hadn't seen that. Thanks!
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mookielala wrote:
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Anyone else get hyped up when the TNT announced mentioned Ingram doing the George Gervin move?


He got a lot of love that night. I was sure he going to lose the ball, and then he did that. I wonder if he will do it again.


Oh he will.

http://www.lakersnation.com/brandon-ingram-looked-up-to-george-gervin-says-lakers-made-him-feel-comfortable/2016/06/09/


That's really cool. I hadn't seen that. Thanks!


Yeah, I read that he has looked up to a lot of good NBA players, this is why his potential is so sky high.


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PostPosted: Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:10 pm    Post subject:

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I've been watching. It's officially 3 games where BI has been playing this "Efficiency" role that he would excel at.

But I'd rather have Hart at 2, PG14 at 3. Hart can literally switch every position and is more comfortable shooting 3s with accuracy. Lower USG too, which I think is especially important next to Lonzo and LeBron.

It's not a knock on BI. It's just team fit/offense + defensive balance and efficiencies. There's a reason why the best scoring runs have been Ball, Clarkson, Hart as a 3-wing lineup, usually next to Kuzma and LNJ. I don't necessarily think it's because LNJ is playing 5 that's getting that lineup advantages. I think he's been playing more favorable matchups.

Simply put, guys like Zo, PG14, Kuzma can switch 2-3 positions each. Josh Hart and LeBron? 4. That's HUGE.


Interesting. I've been thrilled with Ingram over these last 3 games. I get your point regarding Hart, but I'd trade what Hart can do in exchange for Ingram's ball handling and greater versatility. I'm really encouraged by these last few games, maybe I'm getting ahead of myself.


Mostly, I just see LeBron and PG14 looking for more opportunities to slash. I have a slight concern about BI getting lost in that mix.

I'm also totally enamored with the defensive flexibility.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:20 pm    Post subject:

Mike@LG wrote:
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Mike@LG wrote:
^My closing 5 would be:

LeBron
Kuzma
Ingram
Hart
Lonzo


Hart isn’t closing over Pg13.


My bad.

LeBron
Kuzma
PG14
Hart
Lonzo

Had to take Ingram out because Hart/Kuzma/PG14 are already legit spot up shooters, Zo and LeBron doing all of the playmaking. Ingram isn't as clean of a fit.



You been watching the last few games Mike ? BI's on his way. 3s and mid-range looking good, as well as decisions on when to dish for the most part.


It would be a great problem to have though- a tough time deciding which guys would be on the court to close due to having so much talent on the roster.


I've been watching. It's officially 3 games where BI has been playing this "Efficiency" role that he would excel at.

But I'd rather have Hart at 2, PG14 at 3. Hart can literally switch every position and is more comfortable shooting 3s with accuracy. Lower USG too, which I think is especially important next to Lonzo and LeBron.

It's not a knock on BI. It's just team fit/offense + defensive balance and efficiencies. There's a reason why the best scoring runs have been Ball, Clarkson, Hart as a 3-wing lineup, usually next to Kuzma and LNJ. I don't necessarily think it's because LNJ is playing 5 that's getting that lineup advantages. I think he's been playing more favorable matchups.

Simply put, guys like Zo, PG14, Kuzma can switch 2-3 positions each. Josh Hart and LeBron? 4. That's HUGE.


Am I wrong for wondering if Cousins + LeBron is the better fit/blalance?

Cousins
Kuz/Nance
Lebron
BI/Hart
Lonzo
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:25 pm    Post subject:

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The biggest change to Ingram has been his actual role; basically FAR FAR less Iso, more off-ball, more catch and shoot, some drive and kick.

Well, I think Hart is better than Ingram at 2 of the 3 categories, especially behind the arc. Besides, drive/kick is less necessary with LeBron, PG14, and Zo all on the floor.

Sidenote - the 1st major scoring run was with Hart. 15-0 if I remember correctly just from last night's game.

KCP didn't wake up until he had some very dumb TO in the the 3rd Q.


I'll forgive you because I know Hart is your favorite player. However, you don't put Hart in over Ingram, especially not an Ingram with another year or two under his belt.

Think of it this way - lets say we had Tayshaun Prince and Jason Kidd on the team along with Kobe back in 2008, do you play Fisher in the 4th over Tayshaun Prince? Obviously, Kobe is better than George, but I also expect Ingram to be better than Prince. That illustrates the point. You play your best players, and with Ingram's length, he's going to have more defensive impact than Hart guarding either the 2 or the 3. And while Hart could be a better spot up shooter, Ingram already does everything else better and, in another year or two, should be even that much better than Hart on offense as well.

If you think Hart's going to be better in late games than Ingram, whether next to George or anyone else, then you might as well just trade Ingram now and create a better roster that doesn't force you to waste a key asset on the bench (like what we're doing with Randle). Having Ingram sit on the bench at the end of the games would just be a waste of resources that we could potentially swap into something we could use that's better than Hart. Of course, I don't agree with the notion of trading Ingram or that he should ever be benched in any situation, but those ideas would seem to be your perspective running to its ultimate conclusion.


I think there's a point to where PG14 and LeBron are going to dominate the basketball. This isn't about comparing Ingram to Hart directly as individual players. There's going to be some games where Ingram will be a better fit as a closer. There will be other games where it's Hart.

Ingram doesn't have to be traded just because I think Hart is going to be a closer. No one has been signed. No reason to jump the gun.

My expectation is only that PG14 gets signed, and that's it, not LeBron. I know the franchise is making basketball moves to line things up with LeBron, but I don't have confidence that it's happening.

I just think about "what each guy does best." LeBron is doing the playmaking. PG14 is slashing and shooting. Zo does playmaking and winning plays. Kuzma, shoot. Where does this leave Ingram? It's like he's 3 stars out of 5 across the board, but you've got specialists at the other spots. You literally have 3 playmakers better than Ingram, before he goes into offensive creating.

LeBron's best squads had shooters, especially in the halfcourt. Guys like Bosh and Kevin Love had to back off their full offensive arsenal for spot up shooting. Mike Miller. JR Smith. Even Mario Chalmers.

I find that one of the hardest things is for a low USG player to come off the bench or start, and just be immediately effective. When Hart comes off the pine, dude is just ready for his catch and shoot 3s, defensive switches, defensive rebounding, and the occasional hit aheads with the very rare crosscourt passes. I can't imagine that level of engagement if Ingram isn't getting his usual offensive touches.

All of this changes DRAMATICALLY assuming Ingram sticks to this Kirilenko role and sticks to the frequency off a couple off-ball finishes, WAY lower Iso opportunities, stepping into his 3pt or straight C&S...

... But Josh Hart is already there.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:30 pm    Post subject:

2019 wrote:
Mike@LG wrote:
babyskyhook wrote:
Mike@LG wrote:
yinoma2001 wrote:
Mike@LG wrote:
^My closing 5 would be:

LeBron
Kuzma
Ingram
Hart
Lonzo


Hart isn’t closing over Pg13.


My bad.

LeBron
Kuzma
PG14
Hart
Lonzo

Had to take Ingram out because Hart/Kuzma/PG14 are already legit spot up shooters, Zo and LeBron doing all of the playmaking. Ingram isn't as clean of a fit.



You been watching the last few games Mike ? BI's on his way. 3s and mid-range looking good, as well as decisions on when to dish for the most part.


It would be a great problem to have though- a tough time deciding which guys would be on the court to close due to having so much talent on the roster.


I've been watching. It's officially 3 games where BI has been playing this "Efficiency" role that he would excel at.

But I'd rather have Hart at 2, PG14 at 3. Hart can literally switch every position and is more comfortable shooting 3s with accuracy. Lower USG too, which I think is especially important next to Lonzo and LeBron.

It's not a knock on BI. It's just team fit/offense + defensive balance and efficiencies. There's a reason why the best scoring runs have been Ball, Clarkson, Hart as a 3-wing lineup, usually next to Kuzma and LNJ. I don't necessarily think it's because LNJ is playing 5 that's getting that lineup advantages. I think he's been playing more favorable matchups.

Simply put, guys like Zo, PG14, Kuzma can switch 2-3 positions each. Josh Hart and LeBron? 4. That's HUGE.


Am I wrong for wondering if Cousins + LeBron is the better fit/blalance?

Cousins
Kuz/Nance
Lebron
BI/Hart
Lonzo


It's more difficult for me to see it defensively with Cousins. Now you're talking about 2 major USG guys in Cousins and LeBron. BI at 2, isn't really effective on both ends of the floor.

Cousins gets the ball, reads for a couple seconds, then makes the pass. LeBron sometimes does the same, but has always been capable of keeping the ball moving and hitting the open man cross court or just setting up teammates right away.

If LeBron is on the team, and no PG14, put LeBron at C, BI at 3, and Hart at 2. It works on both ends. A LOT of speed and transition opportunities.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:47 pm    Post subject:

Mike@LG wrote:
2019 wrote:
Mike@LG wrote:
babyskyhook wrote:
Mike@LG wrote:
yinoma2001 wrote:
Mike@LG wrote:
^My closing 5 would be:

LeBron
Kuzma
Ingram
Hart
Lonzo


Hart isn’t closing over Pg13.


My bad.

LeBron
Kuzma
PG14
Hart
Lonzo

Had to take Ingram out because Hart/Kuzma/PG14 are already legit spot up shooters, Zo and LeBron doing all of the playmaking. Ingram isn't as clean of a fit.



You been watching the last few games Mike ? BI's on his way. 3s and mid-range looking good, as well as decisions on when to dish for the most part.


It would be a great problem to have though- a tough time deciding which guys would be on the court to close due to having so much talent on the roster.


I've been watching. It's officially 3 games where BI has been playing this "Efficiency" role that he would excel at.

But I'd rather have Hart at 2, PG14 at 3. Hart can literally switch every position and is more comfortable shooting 3s with accuracy. Lower USG too, which I think is especially important next to Lonzo and LeBron.

It's not a knock on BI. It's just team fit/offense + defensive balance and efficiencies. There's a reason why the best scoring runs have been Ball, Clarkson, Hart as a 3-wing lineup, usually next to Kuzma and LNJ. I don't necessarily think it's because LNJ is playing 5 that's getting that lineup advantages. I think he's been playing more favorable matchups.

Simply put, guys like Zo, PG14, Kuzma can switch 2-3 positions each. Josh Hart and LeBron? 4. That's HUGE.


Am I wrong for wondering if Cousins + LeBron is the better fit/blalance?

Cousins
Kuz/Nance
Lebron
BI/Hart
Lonzo


It's more difficult for me to see it defensively with Cousins. Now you're talking about 2 major USG guys in Cousins and LeBron. BI at 2, isn't really effective on both ends of the floor.

Cousins gets the ball, reads for a couple seconds, then makes the pass. LeBron sometimes does the same, but has always been capable of keeping the ball moving and hitting the open man cross court or just setting up teammates right away.

If LeBron is on the team, and no PG14, put LeBron at C, BI at 3, and Hart at 2. It works on both ends. A LOT of speed and transition opportunities.
would you START LeBron at center?

Lonzo
Hart
George
Kuzma
Lebron


Certainly, this would be one hell of a death lineup. But I think a year from now, BI will be too good to bench for Hart.
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dao wrote:
Mike@LG wrote:
2019 wrote:
Mike@LG wrote:
babyskyhook wrote:
Mike@LG wrote:
yinoma2001 wrote:
Mike@LG wrote:
^My closing 5 would be:

LeBron
Kuzma
Ingram
Hart
Lonzo


Hart isn’t closing over Pg13.


My bad.

LeBron
Kuzma
PG14
Hart
Lonzo

Had to take Ingram out because Hart/Kuzma/PG14 are already legit spot up shooters, Zo and LeBron doing all of the playmaking. Ingram isn't as clean of a fit.



You been watching the last few games Mike ? BI's on his way. 3s and mid-range looking good, as well as decisions on when to dish for the most part.


It would be a great problem to have though- a tough time deciding which guys would be on the court to close due to having so much talent on the roster.


I've been watching. It's officially 3 games where BI has been playing this "Efficiency" role that he would excel at.

But I'd rather have Hart at 2, PG14 at 3. Hart can literally switch every position and is more comfortable shooting 3s with accuracy. Lower USG too, which I think is especially important next to Lonzo and LeBron.

It's not a knock on BI. It's just team fit/offense + defensive balance and efficiencies. There's a reason why the best scoring runs have been Ball, Clarkson, Hart as a 3-wing lineup, usually next to Kuzma and LNJ. I don't necessarily think it's because LNJ is playing 5 that's getting that lineup advantages. I think he's been playing more favorable matchups.

Simply put, guys like Zo, PG14, Kuzma can switch 2-3 positions each. Josh Hart and LeBron? 4. That's HUGE.


Am I wrong for wondering if Cousins + LeBron is the better fit/blalance?

Cousins
Kuz/Nance
Lebron
BI/Hart
Lonzo


It's more difficult for me to see it defensively with Cousins. Now you're talking about 2 major USG guys in Cousins and LeBron. BI at 2, isn't really effective on both ends of the floor.

Cousins gets the ball, reads for a couple seconds, then makes the pass. LeBron sometimes does the same, but has always been capable of keeping the ball moving and hitting the open man cross court or just setting up teammates right away.

If LeBron is on the team, and no PG14, put LeBron at C, BI at 3, and Hart at 2. It works on both ends. A LOT of speed and transition opportunities.
would you START LeBron at center?

Lonzo
Hart
George
Kuzma
Lebron


Certainly, this would be one hell of a death lineup. But I think a year from now, BI will be too good to bench for Hart.



Also, Lebron isn't coming here.
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would you START LeBron at center?

Lonzo
Hart
George
Kuzma
Lebron


Certainly, this would be one hell of a death lineup. But I think a year from now, BI will be too good to bench for Hart.


Nah. I wouldn't start LeBron at 5. It would probably be:

Center
LeBron
Ingram
PG14
Lonzo

... To start.

As for BI being too good to bench, everyone is making the comparison to Hart. The comparison really, is to LeBron, PG14, Lonzo. Those are the guys that are superceding Ingram with playmaking, half-court creation. So, unless BI goes bananas with off-ball ability, keeps up his level of passing, shoots more effectively behind the arc, and switches better defensively, then, does it even matter?

Once the focus goes away from PPG, and more into APG, RPG, STLPG, BPG, where does Ingram fit in that? Josh Hart is pretty darn similar in most of the categories (sans APG since he's a shooter, not creator), but on 10% less overall USG with better rebounding. Shrug.

Am I the only one that seems to notice a MUCH higher frequency of transition opportunities when there's a 3-guard lineup of either KCP or JC, then Hart and Lonzo, since both Hart and Lonzo rebound like forwards anyway?
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Also, Lebron isn't coming here.

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would you START LeBron at center?

Lonzo
Hart
George
Kuzma
Lebron


Certainly, this would be one hell of a death lineup. But I think a year from now, BI will be too good to bench for Hart.


Nah. I wouldn't start LeBron at 5. It would probably be:

Center
LeBron
Ingram
PG14
Lonzo

... To start.

As for BI being too good to bench, everyone is making the comparison to Hart. The comparison really, is to LeBron, PG14, Lonzo. Those are the guys that are superceding Ingram with playmaking, half-court creation. So, unless BI goes bananas with off-ball ability, keeps up his level of passing, shoots more effectively behind the arc, and switches better defensively, then, does it even matter?

Once the focus goes away from PPG, and more into APG, RPG, STLPG, BPG, where does Ingram fit in that? Josh Hart is pretty darn similar in most of the categories (sans APG since he's a shooter, not creator), but on 10% less overall USG with better rebounding. Shrug.

Am I the only one that seems to notice a MUCH higher frequency of transition opportunities when there's a 3-guard lineup of either KCP or JC, then Hart and Lonzo, since both Hart and Lonzo rebound like forwards anyway?


Agreed
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would you START LeBron at center?

Lonzo
Hart
George
Kuzma
Lebron


Certainly, this would be one hell of a death lineup. But I think a year from now, BI will be too good to bench for Hart.


Nah. I wouldn't start LeBron at 5. It would probably be:

Center
LeBron
Ingram
PG14
Lonzo

... To start.

As for BI being too good to bench, everyone is making the comparison to Hart. The comparison really, is to LeBron, PG14, Lonzo. Those are the guys that are superceding Ingram with playmaking, half-court creation. So, unless BI goes bananas with off-ball ability, keeps up his level of passing, shoots more effectively behind the arc, and switches better defensively, then, does it even matter?

Once the focus goes away from PPG, and more into APG, RPG, STLPG, BPG, where does Ingram fit in that? Josh Hart is pretty darn similar in most of the categories (sans APG since he's a shooter, not creator), but on 10% less overall USG with better rebounding. Shrug.

Am I the only one that seems to notice a MUCH higher frequency of transition opportunities when there's a 3-guard lineup of either KCP or JC, then Hart and Lonzo, since both Hart and Lonzo rebound like forwards anyway?


Agreed
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Highly doubt Lebron comes.. Even if he does Ingram won't be a sixth man or sitting out crunch time minutes in the 4th.

Coaching staff would never do it..
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would you START LeBron at center?

Lonzo
Hart
George
Kuzma
Lebron


Certainly, this would be one hell of a death lineup. But I think a year from now, BI will be too good to bench for Hart.


Nah. I wouldn't start LeBron at 5. It would probably be:

Center
LeBron
Ingram
PG14
Lonzo

... To start.

As for BI being too good to bench, everyone is making the comparison to Hart. The comparison really, is to LeBron, PG14, Lonzo. Those are the guys that are superceding Ingram with playmaking, half-court creation. So, unless BI goes bananas with off-ball ability, keeps up his level of passing, shoots more effectively behind the arc, and switches better defensively, then, does it even matter?

Once the focus goes away from PPG, and more into APG, RPG, STLPG, BPG, where does Ingram fit in that? Josh Hart is pretty darn similar in most of the categories (sans APG since he's a shooter, not creator), but on 10% less overall USG with better rebounding. Shrug.

Am I the only one that seems to notice a MUCH higher frequency of transition opportunities when there's a 3-guard lineup of either KCP or JC, then Hart and Lonzo, since both Hart and Lonzo rebound like forwards anyway?


If Ingram can shoot effectively, I don't see what advantage Hart would have over him. Ingram's length poses more mismatch problems for the defense. Ingram is the better ball handler, passer, and scorer. And with a reduced offensive load, I think we'll see more defensive consistency from Ingram as well.

If the Lakers had an offense centered around ball movement rather that just Lebron drive/kicks, then Ingram's passing ability will still be an important asset despite there being other playmakers higher on the totem pole. Ingram projects to average 5-6 assists in his prime. His passing has developed noticably within the season already.

Finally. with George at the 2 and Ingram at the 3, Lakers will have a size mismatch on the wing against most teams. There are many SGs that can't defend George/Ingram.

I like Hart, and I see him as a starting caliber player down the line. But if Ingram is hitting threes, I just can't envision a scenario where Hart is the better fit. Ingram is becoming a very well rounded player and would thrive in a role player role imo.
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 13, 2018 7:19 am    Post subject:

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If Ingram can shoot effectively, I don't see what advantage Hart would have over him


Defensive switching from PF to PG. Ingram doesn't do this at the level of Josh Hart.

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Ingram's length poses more mismatch problems for the defense. Ingram is the better ball handler, passer, and scorer. And with a reduced offensive load, I think we'll see more defensive consistency from Ingram as well.


So, where is his ball-handling when LeBron, Lonzo, PG14 will be doing the majority of that? Where's his scoring when, once again, it's LeBron, PG14 on the floor? Why do I have to wait for defensive consistency when Josh Hart is already there?

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Ingram's passing ability will still be an important asset despite there being other playmakers higher on the totem pole. Ingram projects to average 5-6 assists in his prime. His passing has developed noticably within the season already.


I don't deny that Ingram has shown considerable improvement in the past few games with drive kick and swing passing. But I don't think fans recognize Josh Hart with hit aheads or even the corner 3ball pass when he's tertiary playmaking in PnR. Where I think Ingram reads the floor like he's reading progressions like a QB, Hart is quicker to find the open man and hit him with the pass. It's weird noticing when Ingram doesn't pass more than 10-15' of distance, yet Hart, when he gets the rare opportunity, has no issues passing crosscourt.

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Finally. with George at the 2 and Ingram at the 3, Lakers will have a size mismatch on the wing against most teams. There are many SGs that can't defend George/Ingram.


Where does Ingram get these offensive opportunities when you've already got LeBron and PG14 being those offensive mismatches anyway?

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Once again. Why are we waiting for Ingram when Josh is already there? He's been working on that 3ball since last summer. In November, he dropped to 18% behind the arc, still fixing it.

In December? 42%
In January so far? 38%

How long before he just becomes a 40% 3pt shooter for a season? We can't just say "oh, he's been getting hot for a couple months" either, because his PT is inconsistent and totally erratic. Yet, he comes in, knocking down shots.

Role players tend to be specialists, not really versatile players. Guys like Lamar Odom are rare cases, but he still facilitated to Kobe and Pau. Well, I don't think we need an Odom if Lonzo is already facilitating to PG14 and LeBron, as if PG14 and LeBron wouldn't create shots for others anyway.

I don't know man. I think people see Josh Hart and see he averages 1 assist per game, but the dude isn't hogging shots, doesn't really take bad ones at all, rarely turns it over, moves the ball on offense, and even helps initiate fast breaks. I just think you need a guy like that around a core of superstar players.
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Calling George PG14 is so disrespectful .
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Calling George PG14 is so disrespectful .


No it's not. Wilt's number is retired.
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Calling George PG14 is so disrespectful .


No it's not. Wilt's number is retired.

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