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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 4:46 pm Post subject: Pelinka says Lakers have big plans for Thomas Bryant |
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Need to see Bryant in some actual games _________________ LBJ + AD = More rings
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kobe_luver Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 4:48 pm Post subject: |
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YES!!!!
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 4:50 pm Post subject: |
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Good stuff. I think he's going to be a really good offensive player. Just needs to work on his defense which takes time for a rookie center. _________________ Nobody in the NBA can touch the Laker brand, which, like the uniform color, is pure gold. |
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 5:09 pm Post subject: |
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I haven’t been paying attention to Gatorade League
He’s like a Shaq/Mamba hybrid. Does he have handles? _________________ DEAR BASKETBALL
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PartyMan Starting Rotation
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 5:12 pm Post subject: |
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He’s got some tools that’s for sure. Hope to see him get a few games in the rotation before the end of the year. Then we’ll see how he develops over the summer. Frye should not get any pt IMO, and let Zu and TB get some run. _________________ We pour this booze and we drink this booze because we think it's yummy. YUMMY! So over the tounge and down the throat to party in our tummys.
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Sentient Meat Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 5:48 pm Post subject: |
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PartyMan wrote: | He’s got some tools that’s for sure. Hope to see him get a few games in the rotation before the end of the year. Then we’ll see how he develops over the summer. Frye should not get any pt IMO, and let Zu and TB get some run. |
Frye might be a useful replacement for Brook if he doesn't want to sign for a smaller contract. Agree they should play the youngsters more... but we should give him a little run. |
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danzag Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 5:50 pm Post subject: |
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Sentient Meat wrote: | PartyMan wrote: | He’s got some tools that’s for sure. Hope to see him get a few games in the rotation before the end of the year. Then we’ll see how he develops over the summer. Frye should not get any pt IMO, and let Zu and TB get some run. |
Frye might be a useful replacement for Brook if he doesn't want to sign for a smaller contract. Agree they should play the youngsters more... but we should give him a little run. |
There's always a place in the roster for veterans who are a positive locker room presence. Channing Frye might be cool to keep around. |
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Vadorojo Star Player
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 6:19 pm Post subject: Re: Pelinka says Lakers have big plans for Thomas Bryant |
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Strong comments like this from Pelinka make me think that Zubac isn't really in the FO's plans for the future. _________________ "I like looking at a guy's face when he realizes that even his best moves aren't going to work on me all night. They look depressed." - Ron Artest |
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mookielala Star Player
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 6:22 pm Post subject: |
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This is nice to hear, but I haven't heard Pelinka talk in lukewarm terms about any player. It's his job to be super positive about everyone. |
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cal1piggy Star Player
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 6:27 pm Post subject: Re: Pelinka says Lakers have big plans for Thomas Bryant |
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wow, love to hear that.
now how is his d? |
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PRLakeShow Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 6:33 pm Post subject: |
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Pelinka is playing too much 2K. Thomas Bryant always ends up being a stud in like 5 years. Sometimes even an MVP candidate. |
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 6:34 pm Post subject: |
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lol _________________ "Now, if life is coffee, then the jobs, money & position in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold & contain life, but the quality of life doesn't change. Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we fail to enjoy the coffee in it." |
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Laker's Fan Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 6:38 pm Post subject: |
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Would love the hear what Jesse has to say about Bryant. That's the guy who apparently has the Midas touch. _________________ Austin Reaves keeps his game tight, like Kobe Bryant on game night. |
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deal Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 6:50 pm Post subject: |
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Sounds interesting. _________________ Lakers need to build a freaking team ! |
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KeepItRealOrElse Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 7:14 pm Post subject: |
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Of course they do.. the more late picks they hit on, the more the FO is lauded and legitimized |
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DangeRuss Star Player
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 7:19 pm Post subject: |
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Zubac has been getting some mins, would realllly prefer those going to TB, it’s farily obvious zubac isn’t a piece for us, he’s jag and good as gone. I want TB to get those mins were wasting on zubac. |
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PRLakeShow Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 7:31 pm Post subject: |
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JPaulK0n wrote: | https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DV4hppvVQAAD_zW.jpg
at this Thomas Bryant shot chart |
Been watching the games and it's not that surprising. Basically, most of his pts come from dunks usually from a pick and roll.
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adkindo Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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big plans like NBA playing time or a Chuck E. Cheese B-day party? |
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jmnluvr Star Player
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 8:32 pm Post subject: |
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I've been watching off and on a bit and I don't see the D or activity on the glass he's going to need in the league. It's not going to be enough to just hit some threes. |
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Lakers4Life33 Star Player
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 9:05 pm Post subject: |
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I like the idea of T-Mamba but overtime he gets garbage time he looks like a stiff...hopefully i'm wrong? |
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Ziggy Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 9:08 pm Post subject: |
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jmnluvr wrote: | I've been watching off and on a bit and I don't see the D or activity on the glass he's going to need in the league. It's not going to be enough to just hit some threes. |
I agree. The few times I watched him, he played heavy footed. He just doesn't move like an NBA player. Modern centers need to be springy and light on their feet. He's going to be a long term project. Nice to know he's under 10% body fat though. He's putting in the work and that's all you can ask. |
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AY2043 Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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If he can keep improving his lateral agility, he has a place in this league.
As it stands now he can’t compete on defense against NBA competition. That said, he’s made massive strides athletically this year, so it’s not unreasonable that he’ll continue to improve. |
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unleasHell Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 10:13 pm Post subject: |
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Pelinka says Lakers have big plans for Thomas Bryant!
I wonder if those plans include getting him some minutes with the Lakers? _________________ “Always remember... Rumors are carried by haters, spread by fools, and accepted by idiots.” |
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pio2u Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 10:23 pm Post subject: |
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I'm glad to hear this. The kid has NBA potential.
T. Bryant's offense is coming along nicely. He's has a post presence and length with a 7’6” wingspan. He could play some stretch 4 early on but is more of a true stretch 5.
He has proven that he can drain the three at a pretty nice rate. His shot from deep is more developed, at this point in his career, than some of the better stretch 5's in the league when they were his age.
However his defense and rebounding is not up to par just yet. He is by no means an explosive athlete therefore he's an average rim protector but he tries to compensate by hustling on both ends of the floor.
Fortunately he has shown an eagerness to put in the work in order to improve.
As stated above, he has to improve his lateral movement and quickness. He's also kind of stiff.
The kid is obviously a work in progress but he has a good work ethic, he hustles and his enthusiasm is infectious. He's very intelligent and he is 100% a team player.
With hard work, proper coaching, time and experience IMO TB could be a good NBA player and a valuable piece for us in the future. |
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