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LAKERMIKE2 Star Player
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 1:06 pm Post subject: Bryant & Zubac |
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Hey folks, I don't know bout rest of you? Seems majority of this board believes we are getting LBJ & PG13, but I have to wonder why Magic is so confident making these deals to CLEAR space ASSUMING either want or will come here even if Ball, Ingram & Kuzma are still here, it's not a winning formula or even more so NOT a GUARANTEE. Losing young talent let's say Clarkson. D-lo, Nance, probably Randle is a disaster on assumption. I said it before I don't want LBJ because of mileage on legs, his best is behind him & hasn't this organization learned anything paying or acquiring older players like Kobe's last 2 years at 25 mill, Nash fiasco or Dwight's joke of being a Laker. I highly doubt PG13 will come either because his chances are better with Westbrook.
Which brings me to Bryant & Zubac, these kids should be playing expecially the way this roster has been handled this year (benching Randle now picking up IT). We have to know which one or both can do against the big men in league, Bryant is a man child who has developed a 3 pt shot ( I'd much rather have him throwing up 3's than Lopez's green light which is a totally different joke). Zubac is another kid who has game but needs to be played, he got minutes last year & looked good, not sure why he's not being played? Bryant or Zubac have a future with this team, hopefully both if Randle leaves Bryant can eventually take over PF spot, but Jules can dribble much better. Zubac is a nice post up, pick & roll kid who can be better than Divac in future.One of these kids should be getting 10 minutes per game!
I'm wondering if Luke's hands are tied because Magic has complete control, Rob's title of GM is just that a title, Magic is doing all the moves & thinking. Well, I can only say if we continue to give up on young drafted talent for a pipe dream & having to do it all over again 4-5 yrs later, it's not patience it's desperation!!! I reiterate go after the free agents hitting their prime not on down hill of it... _________________ My Laker squad.
Mr. Clutch, Nixon, Eddie, Nick, Magic, Kareem,
Silk, Cooper, AC, Worthy, Horry, Shaq, Kobe.
HC: Riley
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818fan Star Player
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 1:10 pm Post subject: |
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I'm not too excited about Zu anymore but I really hope TB can finally get some run |
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AshesToAshes Star Player
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 1:11 pm Post subject: |
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Giannis _________________ KOBE!!! |
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sogood. Star Player
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 1:12 pm Post subject: |
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Based on the G-League games he's played, Bryant has trouble guarding his own shadow. |
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governator Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 1:13 pm Post subject: |
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Hard to play them, Lopez/Randle... and prob Frye are still better than those 2 |
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LAKERMIKE2 Star Player
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 1:18 pm Post subject: |
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governator wrote: | Hard to play them, Lopez/Randle... and prob Frye are still better than those 2 |
But, if they're not going to be in LA, why not develop one of them so he's ready for so called free agent signings? The way I figure it no matter the out come our own youth or free agents we need that big man to be capable to match up versus Embiid, etc... _________________ My Laker squad.
Mr. Clutch, Nixon, Eddie, Nick, Magic, Kareem,
Silk, Cooper, AC, Worthy, Horry, Shaq, Kobe.
HC: Riley |
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governator Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 1:40 pm Post subject: |
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LAKERMIKE2 wrote: | governator wrote: | Hard to play them, Lopez/Randle... and prob Frye are still better than those 2 |
But, if they're not going to be in LA, why not develop one of them so he's ready for so called free agent signings? The way I figure it no matter the out come our own youth or free agents we need that big man to be capable to match up versus Embiid, etc... |
Maybe Frye gonna ride the bench... so maybe Zubac/T.Bryant taking Nance's minutes? |
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danzag Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 1:41 pm Post subject: |
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No PT available for them. |
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activeverb Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 2:46 pm Post subject: Re: Bryant & Zubac |
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LAKERMIKE2 wrote: |
Which brings me to Bryant & Zubac, these kids should be playing expecially the way this roster has been handled this year (benching Randle now picking up IT). We have to know which one or both can do against the big men in league, Bryant is a man child who has developed a 3 pt shot ( I'd much rather have him throwing up 3's than Lopez's green light which is a totally different joke). Zubac is another kid who has game but needs to be played, he got minutes last year & looked good, not sure why he's not being played? Bryant or Zubac have a future with this team, hopefully both if Randle leaves Bryant can eventually take over PF spot, but Jules can dribble much better. Zubac is a nice post up, pick & roll kid who can be better than Divac in future.One of these kids should be getting 10 minutes per game! . |
They are a couple of second round picks who haven't been impressive in g league, and probably not in practice either. Their defense, in particular looks poor, and Z looks pretty slow. At this point, I doubt the Lakers consider either a part of the future. |
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Baron Von Humongous Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 2:51 pm Post subject: Re: Bryant & Zubac |
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activeverb wrote: | LAKERMIKE2 wrote: |
Which brings me to Bryant & Zubac, these kids should be playing expecially the way this roster has been handled this year (benching Randle now picking up IT). We have to know which one or both can do against the big men in league, Bryant is a man child who has developed a 3 pt shot ( I'd much rather have him throwing up 3's than Lopez's green light which is a totally different joke). Zubac is another kid who has game but needs to be played, he got minutes last year & looked good, not sure why he's not being played? Bryant or Zubac have a future with this team, hopefully both if Randle leaves Bryant can eventually take over PF spot, but Jules can dribble much better. Zubac is a nice post up, pick & roll kid who can be better than Divac in future.One of these kids should be getting 10 minutes per game! . |
They are a couple of second round picks who haven't been impressive in g league, and probably not in practice either. Their defense, in particular looks poor, and Z looks pretty slow. At this point, I doubt the Lakers consider either a part of the future. |
Bryant has been based on the last time I looked at Cranjis' G-League CPOE data. |
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Baron Von Humongous Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 2:54 pm Post subject: |
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Zu doesn't seem to fit the team's plans - maybe they can offload him for a future 2nd and give him a chance to earn minutes in a new environment.
Bryant will have more of a shot next year, but he may always be limited by his lack of lateral quickness. We'll see if he can mitigate that weakness as he physically matures. |
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deal Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 3:01 pm Post subject: |
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With regards to Zu, I think you always need a big guy that can block shots and provide 5-6 fouls when needed. As long as he's cheap, I'd keep him. _________________ Lakers need to build a freaking team ! |
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Fansince79 Rookie
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 3:06 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah, I've been wondering about Zubac and Bryant for a while. The Lakers are now 22-31 but improving. Why not let them play more and built the chemistry if we are not going to keep Lopez or even Randle. Let's see how they go.
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Agramer Starting Rotation
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 3:06 pm Post subject: Re: Bryant & Zubac |
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activeverb wrote: |
They are a couple of second round picks who haven't been impressive in g league, and probably not in practice either. Their defense, in particular looks poor, and Z looks pretty slow. At this point, I doubt the Lakers consider either a part of the future. |
have you even seen any South Bay Lakers games Zubac played recently? you probably haven't so your conclusions are faulty |
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Fansince79 Rookie
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 3:25 pm Post subject: |
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I like to keep young core players:
PG Ball
SG Hart
SF Ingram/Kuzma
PF Randle/Kuzma
C Zubac/Bryant
We need back-up PG and SG. |
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LakerDynasty6.0 Star Player
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 3:29 pm Post subject: |
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The Lakers ARE playing Bryant and Zubac, ..... with the "South Bay" team. _________________ Starting Lakers Dynasty6.0! NOW!!
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....." each year in Lakerland is marked by four seasons: Kobe’s Mad at His Teammates; Kobe’s Shooting Too Much; Kobe Leads the Victory Parade; Kobe Receives His Championship Ring." |
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818fan Star Player
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 3:30 pm Post subject: Re: Bryant & Zubac |
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Agramer wrote: | activeverb wrote: |
They are a couple of second round picks who haven't been impressive in g league, and probably not in practice either. Their defense, in particular looks poor, and Z looks pretty slow. At this point, I doubt the Lakers consider either a part of the future. |
have you even seen any South Bay Lakers games Zubac played recently? you probably haven't so your conclusions are faulty |
How has he looked in the G-League? |
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Agramer Starting Rotation
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 3:59 pm Post subject: Re: Bryant & Zubac |
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TrekLife wrote: | Agramer wrote: | activeverb wrote: |
They are a couple of second round picks who haven't been impressive in g league, and probably not in practice either. Their defense, in particular looks poor, and Z looks pretty slow. At this point, I doubt the Lakers consider either a part of the future. |
have you even seen any South Bay Lakers games Zubac played recently? you probably haven't so your conclusions are faulty |
How has he looked in the G-League? |
much more aggressive towards the basket, more diverse finishing, not only hooks , floaters or midrange jumpers, but dunks and alley-oops with more elevation than last season. he has 3pt range, he just doesn't shoot it much, unlike Bryant who has no restraints to pull the trigger. on defence he had games with 3-5 blocks , he fouls much less when going for the block than last season.
look in South Bay Lakers thread for links to his highlights video from last couple of games |
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PlantedTanks Star Player
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 4:18 pm Post subject: Re: Bryant & Zubac |
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Agramer wrote: | TrekLife wrote: | Agramer wrote: | activeverb wrote: |
They are a couple of second round picks who haven't been impressive in g league, and probably not in practice either. Their defense, in particular looks poor, and Z looks pretty slow. At this point, I doubt the Lakers consider either a part of the future. |
have you even seen any South Bay Lakers games Zubac played recently? you probably haven't so your conclusions are faulty |
How has he looked in the G-League? |
much more aggressive towards the basket, more diverse finishing, not only hooks , floaters or midrange jumpers, but dunks and alley-oops with more elevation than last season. he has 3pt range, he just doesn't shoot it much, unlike Bryant who has no restraints to pull the trigger. on defence he had games with 3-5 blocks , he fouls much less when going for the block than last season.
look in South Bay Lakers thread for links to his highlights video from last couple of games |
Zu's physical conditioning has significantly improved since summer league to the point he looks and moves better than anytime last year. In one of his highlight videos 2 or 3 games ago he took pass on the break in the lane and did a pretty impressive left handed slam. |
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AFireInside619 Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 4:42 pm Post subject: |
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The first twitter to response to Zu's crying emoji was "You're Next!"
😂😂😂 |
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Alpha Moderator
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 5:11 pm Post subject: |
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TrekLife wrote: | I'm not too excited about Zu anymore but I really hope TB can finally get some run | this |
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 5:14 pm Post subject: |
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AFireInside619 wrote: | The first twitter to response to Zu's crying emoji was "You're Next!"
😂😂😂 | cold... but funny |
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Car54 Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 5:15 pm Post subject: |
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LAKERMIKE2 wrote: | governator wrote: | Hard to play them, Lopez/Randle... and prob Frye are still better than those 2 |
But, if they're not going to be in LA, why not develop one of them so he's ready for so called free agent signings? The way I figure it no matter the out come our own youth or free agents we need that big man to be capable to match up versus Embiid, etc... |
Because we want wins and playing them most likely would lead to losses. Zubac is trash btw _________________ Coach Vogel, Kidd, Hollins
Max slot : Kawhi |
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AshesToAshes wrote: | Giannis | That'll be $25,000 please... _________________ “Always remember... Rumors are carried by haters, spread by fools, and accepted by idiots.” |
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PHILosophize Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 7:15 pm Post subject: |
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they're good practice fodder and that's about it _________________ one dog goes that way the other dog goes the other way |
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