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Sentient Meat Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2018 6:40 am Post subject: |
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Baron Von Humongous wrote: | Sentient Meat wrote: | thenextgreat wrote: | Maybe cause it's preseason? Just putting it out there... |
Maybe was pissed that Hart was starting over him. |
He was worse in the first game, tho. |
True... If KCP can shoot, he's a perfectly decent second unit player... but his one dimensional play doesn't mesh with the high IQ play of the first team.
LBJ, Rondo, Ingram, Lonzo, McGee... KCP just can't keep up with that type of lineup. Hart can if needed. |
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Dr. Laker Franchise Player
Joined: 12 Apr 2002 Posts: 17109
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Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2018 6:41 am Post subject: |
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He looks like a potential 10th man so far.
If he cannot win the job I sure hope Luke doesn't give it to him. _________________ On Lakersground, a concern troll is someone who is a fan of another team, but pretends to be a Lakers fan with "concerns". |
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pio2u Retired Number
Joined: 26 Dec 2012 Posts: 54624
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Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2018 8:09 am Post subject: |
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IMO KCP has not played up to par the first two games. He needs to step up because, whether he starts or comes off the bench, he is still an important member of the team. |
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Inspector Gadget Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2018 8:40 am Post subject: |
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pio2u wrote: | IMO KCP has not played up to par the first two games. He needs to step up because, whether he starts or comes off the bench, he is still an important member of the team. |
I remember last year in the preseason he looked lost , but then started to get comfortable, maybe he’s one of those vets who have been in this league that doesn’t mind playing with a chill mood during the preseason and we know there is a lot of vets who do that during the preseason. |
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Andre2K Franchise Player
Joined: 28 Oct 2004 Posts: 12199
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Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2018 1:58 pm Post subject: |
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Is anybody else concerned about the dramatic weight loss? Seems like most of his shots are clanking at the front of the rim now _________________ My Dream Starting 5 next Season
Pg Lonzo
Sg Kawhi
Sf Ingram
Pf Lebron
C Dedmon
Bench: Caruso, Hart, Bullock, Kuzma, McGee etc |
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Dr. Funkbot Star Player
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Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2018 2:32 pm Post subject: |
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Andre2K wrote: | Is anybody else concerned about the dramatic weight loss? Seems like most of his shots are clanking at the front of the rim now |
At the media day he stated that he changed his diet and feels better and quicker than he ever has before. So I am not concerned that he is better shape. _________________ R.I.P. Doc Buss |
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lordtrapula Starting Rotation
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Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2018 3:53 pm Post subject: |
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Personally I think KCP will be fine, he's always been streaky but if anything I think he's just a slow-burner at the start of a season and takes a bit to get going. |
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Inspector Gadget Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2018 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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lordtrapula wrote: | Personally I think KCP will be fine, he's always been streaky but if anything I think he's just a slow-burner at the start of a season and takes a bit to get going. |
Yeah, Luke and his staff probably aren’t worried 1 bit, we already know KCP can get going and put up nice stats we have seen it. |
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pio2u Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2018 7:30 am Post subject: |
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KCP looked pretty good last night. He was M.I.A in the first 2 games. Glad to see him contribute to the cause.
11 points 7 rebounds & solid defense. |
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Shaber Star Player
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Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2018 8:22 am Post subject: |
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Dr. Funkbot wrote: | Andre2K wrote: | Is anybody else concerned about the dramatic weight loss? Seems like most of his shots are clanking at the front of the rim now |
At the media day he stated that he changed his diet and feels better and quicker than he ever has before. So I am not concerned that he is better shape. |
Good to know he feels that way.
Sad thing, the feeling is not mutual. _________________ .
Lakers depth chart
PG Johnson / Goodrich
SG Bryant / West / Scott
SF Baylor / Worthy / Cooper
PF Mikkelsen / Hairston / McAdoo / Gasol
C Chamberlain / Abdul-Jabbar / O'Neal / Mikan |
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MJST Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2018 8:43 am Post subject: |
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Looked better coming off the bench.
Josh added more to the starting unit because of his ability to put the ball on the floor in a half court setting and finish at the basket.
KCP can only do that 'some of the time' when he's going down hill on a fast break and it has always been a weakness for him.
Shaber wrote: | Dr. Funkbot wrote: | Andre2K wrote: | Is anybody else concerned about the dramatic weight loss? Seems like most of his shots are clanking at the front of the rim now |
At the media day he stated that he changed his diet and feels better and quicker than he ever has before. So I am not concerned that he is better shape. |
Good to know he feels that way.
Sad thing, the feeling is not mutual. |
Kuzma changed his diet too, only fruits, veggies and fish now, no longer eats meat. _________________ How NBA 2K18 failed the All-Time Lakers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxMBYm3wwxk |
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Texas_Pete Franchise Player
Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 12825 Location: Somewhere watching a Laker game
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Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2018 8:46 am Post subject: |
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He's an asset coming off the bench IMO. I could see a bench anchored by Rondo, Kuz, and KCP maintaining or building leads. |
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pio2u Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2018 10:38 am Post subject: |
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Texas_Pete wrote: | He's an asset coming off the bench IMO. I could see a bench anchored by Rondo, Kuz, and KCP maintaining or building leads. |
Pretty much |
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pio2u Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2018 9:42 pm Post subject: |
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KCP answered the bell and ended up with a good game tonight (20 points). When he plays well we are a dangerous team. |
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epak Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2018 9:42 pm Post subject: |
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We'll need him.
Svi isn't ready.
And Lance is a mystery by quarter. |
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pio2u Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2018 9:44 pm Post subject: |
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epak wrote: | We'll need him.
Svi isn't ready.
And Lance is a mystery by quarter. | definitely |
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greenfrog Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2018 9:46 pm Post subject: |
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He's possibly the most natural fit with Lebron when he's going 100%.
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epak Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2018 9:50 pm Post subject: |
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greenfrog wrote: | He's possibly the natural fit with Lebron when he's going 100%. |
He's pretty good at getting open for 3s imo. Or he's actually one of the guys that are constantly looking to get open at the 3 point line. So if he's hitting he'll be a plus. And a good fit.
Not the greatest handling the ball or making decisions with the ball though. |
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pio2u Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2018 9:51 pm Post subject: |
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epak wrote: | greenfrog wrote: | He's possibly the natural fit with Lebron when he's going 100%. |
He's pretty good at getting open for 3s imo. Or he's actually one of the guys that are constantly looking to get open at the 3 point line. So if he's hitting he'll be a plus. And a good fit.
Not the greatest handling the ball or making decisions with the ball though. |
Unfortunately that's his MO. |
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PauPau Starting Rotation
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Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2018 10:16 pm Post subject: |
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Way to bounce back kcp!! |
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AFireInside619 Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2018 10:18 pm Post subject: |
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greenfrog wrote: | He's possibly the most natural fit with Lebron when he's going 100%. |
Agreed. |
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Inspector Gadget Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 10:13 am Post subject: |
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Looks way better then early on during the preseason, he will play even more better in the regular season, Im expecting him to have a good year under LeBron similar with Mo Williams in Cleveland. |
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laker50 Star Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 10:25 am Post subject: |
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When KCP is hitting the three the Lakers are a different team. Much better.
KCP is probably the best 3 point shooter on the Lakers. And therefore very valuable.
Either KCP or Kuzma has to be in the game to provide 3 point shooting.
Lonzo - can't hit the 3 pointer yet
Ingram - mid range player
McGee -no
Lebron - yes
So without KCP in the starting lineup there is really no 3 point shooter besides Lebron. |
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Bmr Sixth Man
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Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 11:33 am Post subject: |
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laker50 wrote: | When KCP is hitting the three the Lakers are a different team. Much better.
KCP is probably the best 3 point shooter on the Lakers. And therefore very valuable.
Either KCP or Kuzma has to be in the game to provide 3 point shooting.
Lonzo - can't hit the 3 pointer yet
Ingram - mid range player
McGee -no
Lebron - yes
So without KCP in the starting lineup there is really no 3 point shooter besides Lebron. |
I’d like to see Hart over KCP but doubt that it will happen. I’ll be willing to bet that at the end of the year their 3pt percentage is pretty similar. I like what Hart brings to the team over KCP. Pope is a little too one dimensional. |
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VicXLakers Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 1:40 pm Post subject: |
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Ohm Youngmisuk
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Luke Walton said Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (tendinitis) participated in almost all of practice and was pulled out at the end for precautionary reasons. Walton said Caldwell-Pope is good to go for the opener against Portland. |
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