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TooMuchMajicBuss Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 3:55 pm Post subject: |
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PHILosophize wrote: | mhan00 wrote: | Lakers picking up Derrick Williams doesn’t bode well for a Sunday return for BI. Sounds like he might be out for a couple of weeks. |
maybe the rest of the season |
If I'm not mistaken he gets re-evaluated somewhere around Monday, which does not bode well for a Sunday return.
I can understand a discussion that say Magic is going into 'play it safe' mode and doesn't think the season record matters as much as max health for BI going into his summer training regimen, so BI can come back a stud come late September. I really hope to see BI again this season, but I can understand that.
But on the injury front I'd hold off on feeling too down, based on what GT had to offer at the top of this page the vibe is it's not that bad. Late next week give or take a little unless re-evaluation goes bad.
Re-evaluation Monday, which means we'll likely know more by... oh... Thursday or so when Luke gets around to mentioning it. |
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32 Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 5:06 pm Post subject: |
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@LakersReporter
Quote: | Luke Walton said Brandon Ingram (groin strain) told him he’s feeling a bit better, but there’s been no discussion about when he’ll return. Ingram will be evaluated over the weekend and we’ll have a better idea how long he’ll be out. |
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Inspector Gadget Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 5:07 pm Post subject: |
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32 wrote: | @LakersReporter
Quote: | Luke Walton said Brandon Ingram (groin strain) told him he’s feeling a bit better, but there’s been no discussion about when he’ll return. Ingram will be evaluated over the weekend and we’ll have a better idea how long he’ll be out. |
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Ingram is a fast healer he should be back soon |
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panamaniac Franchise Player
Joined: 28 May 2011 Posts: 11239 Location: PTY
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Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 8:57 pm Post subject: |
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We're missing BIs poise in closing minutes. Both tonight and against Portland (and Orlando even though we won). |
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babyskyhook Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 9:28 pm Post subject: |
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The Grind wrote: | We're missing BIs poise in closing minutes. Both tonight and against Portland (and Orlando even though we won). |
Missing his ability and desire to attack the rim, his playmaking and his d in a big way.
We’d be 8-0 post-All Star w/ BI playing. |
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TooMuchMajicBuss Franchise Player
Joined: 17 Sep 2008 Posts: 21075 Location: In a white room, with black curtains near the station
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Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 9:41 pm Post subject: |
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32 wrote: | @LakersReporter
Quote: | Luke Walton said Brandon Ingram (groin strain) told him he’s feeling a bit better, but there’s been no discussion about when he’ll return. Ingram will be evaluated over the weekend and we’ll have a better idea how long he’ll be out. |
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He's getting re-examined a day or two before I expected! I hope BI's a lot more than "a bit" better. |
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awntawn Starting Rotation
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Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 10:12 pm Post subject: |
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noahp45 wrote: | Im curious if everyone thinks BI ceiling is so high because he is built like KD |
On the contrary, I think some people think lower of his ceiling because he's clearly not as good as KD, and nobody knows what that could look like. So far, there is no such thing as a perennial all-star who's "like Kevin Durant, but not quite as good as Kevin Durant, but is still really (bleep) good", and so people have a hard time visualizing it. The closest thing the league has to a "poor man's Kevin Durant" is Rudy Gay, so all the ceiling comparisons automatically snap to that now that he's clearly going to be better than Tayshaun Prince.
Remember that? It was Kevin Durant or Tayshaun Prince. He's clearly not Kevin Durant, so he must be Tayshaun Prince.
Player comps are dumb. I think you'd be hard pressed throughout history to find a single one that ever turned out to be accurate. |
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AirTupac Star Player
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Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2018 10:23 am Post subject: |
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Ingram posted an IG picture with the caption "SOON" |
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PayasoLoco Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2018 10:55 am Post subject: |
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awntawn wrote: | noahp45 wrote: | Im curious if everyone thinks BI ceiling is so high because he is built like KD |
On the contrary, I think some people think lower of his ceiling because he's clearly not as good as KD, and nobody knows what that could look like. So far, there is no such thing as a perennial all-star who's "like Kevin Durant, but not quite as good as Kevin Durant, but is still really (bleep) good", and so people have a hard time visualizing it. The closest thing the league has to a "poor man's Kevin Durant" is Rudy Gay, so all the ceiling comparisons automatically snap to that now that he's clearly going to be better than Tayshaun Prince.
Remember that? It was Kevin Durant or Tayshaun Prince. He's clearly not Kevin Durant, so he must be Tayshaun Prince.
Player comps are dumb. I think you'd be hard pressed throughout history to find a single one that ever turned out to be accurate. |
Potential of KD offense and Kawahi D |
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danzag Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2018 11:01 am Post subject: |
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Come back, BI!!! |
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LakerLogic Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2018 11:04 am Post subject: |
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We are really missing BI and Hart. We would have beaten both the Nugs and Blazers with them. Bodes well for next year. |
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CervantesRises Star Player
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Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2018 12:28 pm Post subject: |
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babyskyhook wrote: | The Grind wrote: | We're missing BIs poise in closing minutes. Both tonight and against Portland (and Orlando even though we won). |
Missing his ability and desire to attack the rim, his playmaking and his d in a big way.
We’d be 8-0 post-All Star w/ BI playing. |
What would our record be on the season if Zo, BI, Hart, and Lopez never missed significant time? _________________ "If You're Afraid To Fail...Then You're Probably Going To Fail."
- Kobe
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CervantesRises Star Player
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Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2018 12:29 pm Post subject: |
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AirTupac wrote: | Ingram posted an IG picture with the caption "SOON" |
Think he's eyeing Tuesday? _________________ "If You're Afraid To Fail...Then You're Probably Going To Fail."
- Kobe
#BannersOverBillboards |
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tox Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2018 12:31 pm Post subject: |
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Come back fam, we need you so badly |
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Inspector Gadget Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2018 12:45 pm Post subject: |
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Best player on the team hands down. GT probably agrees. |
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GoldenThroat Moderator
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Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2018 12:47 pm Post subject: |
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Inspector Gadget wrote: | Best player on the team hands down. GT probably agrees. |
I do not, nor do I know why you're bringing my name up with that. |
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Inspector Gadget Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2018 12:48 pm Post subject: |
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GoldenThroat wrote: | Inspector Gadget wrote: | Best player on the team hands down. GT probably agrees. |
I do not, nor do I know why you're bringing my name up with that. |
But you can agree that we miss his presence... |
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GoldenThroat Moderator
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Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2018 12:49 pm Post subject: |
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Inspector Gadget wrote: | GoldenThroat wrote: | Inspector Gadget wrote: | Best player on the team hands down. GT probably agrees. |
I do not, nor do I know why you're bringing my name up with that. |
But you can agree that we miss his presence... |
I can. |
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mookielala Star Player
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Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:08 pm Post subject: |
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GoldenThroat wrote: | Inspector Gadget wrote: | GoldenThroat wrote: | Inspector Gadget wrote: | Best player on the team hands down. GT probably agrees. |
I do not, nor do I know why you're bringing my name up with that. |
But you can agree that we miss his presence... |
I can. |
Well, I agree that he is probably going to be the best player of this team. At this point, I think JR is playing best. |
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adkindo Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:17 pm Post subject: |
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mookielala wrote: | Well, I agree that he is probably going to be the best player of this team. At this point, I think JR is playing best. |
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The Juggernaut Star Player
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Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:39 pm Post subject: |
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It's a toss up between BI and Julius for best player this season on the team. Slight edge to Julius because his defense has been more consistent. |
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Luminous8 Star Player
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Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:57 pm Post subject: |
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tox wrote: | Come back fam, we need you so badly |
+1 |
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LandsbergerRules Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:58 pm Post subject: |
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PayasoLoco wrote: | awntawn wrote: | noahp45 wrote: | Im curious if everyone thinks BI ceiling is so high because he is built like KD |
On the contrary, I think some people think lower of his ceiling because he's clearly not as good as KD, and nobody knows what that could look like. So far, there is no such thing as a perennial all-star who's "like Kevin Durant, but not quite as good as Kevin Durant, but is still really (bleep) good", and so people have a hard time visualizing it. The closest thing the league has to a "poor man's Kevin Durant" is Rudy Gay, so all the ceiling comparisons automatically snap to that now that he's clearly going to be better than Tayshaun Prince.
Remember that? It was Kevin Durant or Tayshaun Prince. He's clearly not Kevin Durant, so he must be Tayshaun Prince.
Player comps are dumb. I think you'd be hard pressed throughout history to find a single one that ever turned out to be accurate. |
Potential of KD offense and Kawahi D |
Nah, maybe Kawhi on offense and KD on defense (which is still pretty damn good). _________________ "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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Inspector Gadget Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2018 3:15 pm Post subject: |
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Ingram has more potential on D then Randle, Randle let a few good players go off when I saw him, particularly Embiid and a few others I don’t remember.... the effort is there with Randle though but I don’t think his man to man D is as good as Ingram’s. |
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TheBlackMamba Star Player
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Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2018 3:21 pm Post subject: |
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Inspector Gadget wrote: | Ingram has more potential on D then Randle, Randle let a few good players go off when I saw him, particularly Embiid and a few others I don’t remember.... the effort is there with Randle though but I don’t think his man to man D is as good as Ingram’s. |
Why are you even comparing them to begin with? They're both on our team. |
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