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LakerSD Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 9:22 am Post subject: |
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It's official. Congrats. |
Kuz and Svi are going to destroy opponents from 3 |
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kiimo Rookie
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 9:25 am Post subject: |
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Nice. The decision to come to America seems to have been a wise one. |
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Megaton Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 9:26 am Post subject: |
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Lonzo Ball/Rajon Rondo/Lance Stephenson
Brandon Ingram/Josh Hart/KCP
Kyle Kuzma/Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk/Lance Stephenson
Lebron James/Mo Wagner/Kyle Kuzma
JaVale McGee/Ivica Zubac/Mo Wagner
Svi moves to backup 3 for me. _________________ Darvin Scam: https://media.tenor.com/images/3c15249955860a4b16b59e8ae035fb75/tenor.gif |
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TDRock Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 9:47 am Post subject: |
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Just read that he officially signed his rookie contract today. Congrats SVI! |
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KindCrippler2000 Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 9:48 am Post subject: |
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Svi finally getting some street cred. NBA opponents gonna fear him. |
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deal Franchise Player
Joined: 17 Aug 2008 Posts: 14900 Location: Earth
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 9:51 am Post subject: |
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Officially welcome to the Lakers Svi !!!! You'll be loved on this
team for years to come, I know it....
Congrats ! _________________ Lakers need to build a freaking team ! |
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Beir32 Star Player
Joined: 16 Feb 2016 Posts: 1710 Location: Western PA
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 10:11 am Post subject: |
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"Lakers need shooters" - the "experts" |
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Beir32 Star Player
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 10:12 am Post subject: |
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Megaton wrote: | Lonzo Ball/Rajon Rondo/Lance Stephenson
Brandon Ingram/Josh Hart/KCP
Kyle Kuzma/Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk/Lance Stephenson
Lebron James/Mo Wagner/Kyle Kuzma
JaVale McGee/Ivica Zubac/Mo Wagner
Svi moves to backup 3 for me. |
I'm guessing they didn't give KCP 12 mil to bury him on the depth chart. |
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Saphojunkie Rookie
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 10:25 am Post subject: |
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Hey guys -
I’m a KU grad and been in LA for about 15 years. Had to register here to chat about Svi, who was an absolute fan favorite at KU.
It’s been so fun watching him pick up right where he left off in the tournament.
I remember when Josh Jackson was coming in and a sure-fire one and done lottery pick. We all kept saying “uh... Svi is a junior and YOUNGER than Josh.”
Basically, this kid got one of the best college coaches in the country as his JV and varsity HS coach. Then played for two years and bounced to the league.
When he was coming in, people were calling him a phenom for his height and shooting. It took him a couple years to adjust to the competition and get his confidence, but man he has it now.
Really hoping he can get some rotation time, but he absolutely MURDERS the corner three. Having watched Cavs shooters consistently brick them in the Finals after LBJ created he shot for them out of thin air, I am hoping he values that kind of shooting.
Anyway, always happy when I get to watch a Jayhawk on my home town team, as the Kings left KC when I was a kid and was a man without a country. |
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32 Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 10:32 am Post subject: |
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Saphojunkie, Thanks for your insight on Svi. And welcome to LG! _________________ Nobody in the NBA can touch the Laker brand, which, like the uniform color, is pure gold. |
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Inspector Gadget Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 10:33 am Post subject: |
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Saphojunkie wrote: | Hey guys -
I’m a KU grad and been in LA for about 15 years. Had to register here to chat about Svi, who was an absolute fan favorite at KU.
It’s been so fun watching him pick up right where he left off in the tournament.
I remember when Josh Jackson was coming in and a sure-fire one and done lottery pick. We all kept saying “uh... Svi is a junior and YOUNGER than Josh.”
Basically, this kid got one of the best college coaches in the country as his JV and varsity HS coach. Then played for two years and bounced to the league.
When he was coming in, people were calling him a phenom for his height and shooting. It took him a couple years to adjust to the competition and get his confidence, but man he has it now.
Really hoping he can get some rotation time, but he absolutely MURDERS the corner three. Having watched Cavs shooters consistently brick them in the Finals after LBJ created he shot for them out of thin air, I am hoping he values that kind of shooting.
Anyway, always happy when I get to watch a Jayhawk on my home town team, as the Kings left KC when I was a kid and was a man without a country. |
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El Seano Starting Rotation
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 10:37 am Post subject: |
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Glad to see he signed. His play in Summer League has been very, very promising. I'm reserving judgment since it's "just summer league" but Kuzma tore it up last year and he worked out good. The shooting form this kid has is amazing. Could be a day 1 contributor.
His confidence impresses me also whilst off the court he seems really low key and humble. |
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Megaton Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 10:37 am Post subject: |
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Beir32 wrote: | Megaton wrote: | Lonzo Ball/Rajon Rondo/Lance Stephenson
Brandon Ingram/Josh Hart/KCP
Kyle Kuzma/Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk/Lance Stephenson
Lebron James/Mo Wagner/Kyle Kuzma
JaVale McGee/Ivica Zubac/Mo Wagner
Svi moves to backup 3 for me. |
I'm guessing they didn't give KCP 12 mil to bury him on the depth chart. |
Deng was given $18 mill per for 4 years to not even play. _________________ Darvin Scam: https://media.tenor.com/images/3c15249955860a4b16b59e8ae035fb75/tenor.gif |
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deal Franchise Player
Joined: 17 Aug 2008 Posts: 14900 Location: Earth
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 11:19 am Post subject: |
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Megaton wrote: | Beir32 wrote: | Megaton wrote: | Lonzo Ball/Rajon Rondo/Lance Stephenson
Brandon Ingram/Josh Hart/KCP
Kyle Kuzma/Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk/Lance Stephenson
Lebron James/Mo Wagner/Kyle Kuzma
JaVale McGee/Ivica Zubac/Mo Wagner
Svi moves to backup 3 for me. |
I'm guessing they didn't give KCP 12 mil to bury him on the depth chart. |
Deng was given $18 mill per for 4 years to not even play. |
That was this administrations response to the past administration. KCP will
not be buried, he'll either start Or be off the bench early.
It's going to be a challenge to balance PT this season, for sure. _________________ Lakers need to build a freaking team ! |
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Laker's Fan Franchise Player
Joined: 27 Jun 2002 Posts: 12809
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 11:36 am Post subject: |
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Drafted and signed three guys last year, hit on two. Drafted and signed three guys this year, looks promising that they hit on at least two (it's probably 2020 before we know on Bonga).
Will be interested to see how Svi deals with being undersized on the wing defensively. Seems to have some fight in him. _________________ Austin Reaves keeps his game tight, like Kobe Bryant on game night. |
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splashmtn Star Player
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 11:39 am Post subject: |
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Megaton wrote: | Beir32 wrote: | Megaton wrote: | Lonzo Ball/Rajon Rondo/Lance Stephenson
Brandon Ingram/Josh Hart/KCP
Kyle Kuzma/Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk/Lance Stephenson
Lebron James/Mo Wagner/Kyle Kuzma
JaVale McGee/Ivica Zubac/Mo Wagner
Svi moves to backup 3 for me. |
I'm guessing they didn't give KCP 12 mil to bury him on the depth chart. |
Deng was given $18 mill per for 4 years to not even play. |
let me help you out meg,
PG-Zo/Rondo(starter if Zo goes down with an injury) /BI
SG-KCP/Josh Hart/ Svi/Lance
SF-BI/LBJ/Kuz/Svi(when bron goes to center)
PF-Lebron James/Kyle Kuzma/BI(if Kuz gets hurt or fouls out)
C-JaVale McGee/Lebron/Ivica Zubac/Mo Wagner
The small ball lineup
PG-Zo(if healthy)
SG-KCP or SVI(if not ready, then lance)
SF-Hart
PF-Kuz for shooting(or BI)
C-Bron
But you guys have to understand something. we have multiple small ball lineups. we have a shooters lineup if SVI is the real deal in the real nba like he seems he is.
PG-Rondo or Zo doesnt matter who
SG-hart
Sf-Svi
PF-BI
C-Bron
2 shooters(svi and hart), 4 ball handlers. 3 solid floor generals in bron, rondo, and BI.
that squad is still athletic enough to run like crazy and defend at a decent clip. rondo hart, BI and bron, is a nightmare defensively. especially if the other team doesnt have a big guy to punish BI at PF.
obviously if you want that to be a shooters lineup
you toss in Kuz and SVI, and MO Wag at center
PG- Zo or Rondo (passer)(athletic)
SG- KCP - Shooter/Athletic
Sf-Svi - shooter
PF-Kuz - shooter
C-Mo Wag - stretch big and mobile
^^not a lot of defense but the offense would be lovely if the shots are falling. we could blow a team out with that lineup vs some other teams bench.
we have a combination of guys where everyone is a ball handler and can pass well
PG-Rondo
SG-Zo(he can score better at this spot off the ball a bit0
Sf-Lance
PF-BI
C-LBJ
All ball handlers, all guys who can pass well. all guys who can attack from anywhere. now, thats a bad shooting lineup. but that lineup will run like crazy, lock you up defensively and cause lots of to's which is a reason to run like crazy. and that team can take you off the dribble to setup others for easier scores since these guys are not shooters per se. |
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Super Mega Team Star Player
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 11:55 am Post subject: |
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Saphojunkie wrote: | Hey guys -
I’m a KU grad and been in LA for about 15 years. Had to register here to chat about Svi, who was an absolute fan favorite at KU.
It’s been so fun watching him pick up right where he left off in the tournament.
I remember when Josh Jackson was coming in and a sure-fire one and done lottery pick. We all kept saying “uh... Svi is a junior and YOUNGER than Josh.”
Basically, this kid got one of the best college coaches in the country as his JV and varsity HS coach. Then played for two years and bounced to the league.
When he was coming in, people were calling him a phenom for his height and shooting. It took him a couple years to adjust to the competition and get his confidence, but man he has it now.
Really hoping he can get some rotation time, but he absolutely MURDERS the corner three. Having watched Cavs shooters consistently brick them in the Finals after LBJ created he shot for them out of thin air, I am hoping he values that kind of shooting.
Anyway, always happy when I get to watch a Jayhawk on my home town team, as the Kings left KC when I was a kid and was a man without a country. |
Welcome! Room still available for more fans. |
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RCS926 Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 11:57 am Post subject: |
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Even with the short wingspan, at 6'8", I wonder if we'll see Svi at the 4 at times with 2nd unit small ball lineups. |
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Polarbear Star Player
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 12:04 pm Post subject: |
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"the lakers need shooters"
Svi "challenge accepted" |
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DocK36 Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 12:19 pm Post subject: |
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Beir32 wrote: | Megaton wrote: | Lonzo Ball/Rajon Rondo/Lance Stephenson
Brandon Ingram/Josh Hart/KCP
Kyle Kuzma/Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk/Lance Stephenson
Lebron James/Mo Wagner/Kyle Kuzma
JaVale McGee/Ivica Zubac/Mo Wagner
Svi moves to backup 3 for me. |
I'm guessing they didn't give KCP 12 mil to bury him on the depth chart. | A bench line up of Hart, Svi, Kuma, Mo and Zubac would be interesting to see, you have four guys who can shoot it from deep. _________________ Ringo "You retired too?"
Doc "Not me, I'm in my prime." |
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youcantguardme Star Player
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 2:16 pm Post subject: |
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Saphojunkie wrote: | Hey guys -
I’m a KU grad and been in LA for about 15 years. Had to register here to chat about Svi, who was an absolute fan favorite at KU.
It’s been so fun watching him pick up right where he left off in the tournament.
I remember when Josh Jackson was coming in and a sure-fire one and done lottery pick. We all kept saying “uh... Svi is a junior and YOUNGER than Josh.”
Basically, this kid got one of the best college coaches in the country as his JV and varsity HS coach. Then played for two years and bounced to the league.
When he was coming in, people were calling him a phenom for his height and shooting. It took him a couple years to adjust to the competition and get his confidence, but man he has it now.
Really hoping he can get some rotation time, but he absolutely MURDERS the corner three. Having watched Cavs shooters consistently brick them in the Finals after LBJ created he shot for them out of thin air, I am hoping he values that kind of shooting.
Anyway, always happy when I get to watch a Jayhawk on my home town team, as the Kings left KC when I was a kid and was a man without a country. |
Rock Chalk. The other think I'd say about Svi is that he is a very hard worker. You could see his game constantly improve through his four years at KU.
Former KC-Omaha Kings fan too and the move was the reason I hate them so much. I didn't even need Mike Bibby and Sissy Christie. Kills me that Frank is there. |
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youcantguardme Star Player
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 2:18 pm Post subject: |
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RCS926 wrote: | Even with the short wingspan, at 6'8", I wonder if we'll see Svi at the 4 at times with 2nd unit small ball lineups. |
He did it in college a few times but the competition is much tougher at this level. He can guard bigger guys though. |
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Annihilator Star Player
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 2:35 pm Post subject: |
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Saphojunkie wrote: | Hey guys -
I’m a KU grad and been in LA for about 15 years. Had to register here to chat about Svi, who was an absolute fan favorite at KU.
It’s been so fun watching him pick up right where he left off in the tournament.
I remember when Josh Jackson was coming in and a sure-fire one and done lottery pick. We all kept saying “uh... Svi is a junior and YOUNGER than Josh.”
Basically, this kid got one of the best college coaches in the country as his JV and varsity HS coach. Then played for two years and bounced to the league.
When he was coming in, people were calling him a phenom for his height and shooting. It took him a couple years to adjust to the competition and get his confidence, but man he has it now.
Really hoping he can get some rotation time, but he absolutely MURDERS the corner three. Having watched Cavs shooters consistently brick them in the Finals after LBJ created he shot for them out of thin air, I am hoping he values that kind of shooting.
Anyway, always happy when I get to watch a Jayhawk on my home town team, as the Kings left KC when I was a kid and was a man without a country. | _________________ “When the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the loser.”
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TooMuchMajicBuss Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 3:44 pm Post subject: |
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Saphojunkie - welcome to LG! I never watched svi in college, and had no bias coming in, but one good look at how well he gets his shot off tells me he's got a role he can step into right now in the NBA. No glaring weaknesses showing right now.
LeBron needs shooters? Glad to see him signed up. |
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