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JPaulK0n Star Player
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Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 3:21 pm Post subject: |
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So, Kuzma ended up outlasting Ingram, Ball, Russell, Randle, Nance, Clarkson, Hart, etc. of all the Lakers young guys since 2014. |
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jg77 Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 3:26 pm Post subject: |
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This kid is so alpha. Glad he's still here, I know he's gonna improve. |
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Luminous8 Star Player
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Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:02 pm Post subject: |
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JPaulK0n wrote: | So, Kuzma ended up outlasting Ingram, Ball, Russell, Randle, Nance, Clarkson, Hart, etc. of all the Lakers young guys since 2014. |
He better step his game up or he’s absolutely next. He may have been able to lobby for his job this year but that stuff won’t last when he’s consistently fouling three point shooters, shooting every time he touches the ball, and gets torched in iso defensively. |
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Fortysixn2 Star Player
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Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:07 pm Post subject: |
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Congrats on being the last kid standing Kuz. Work on that defense and that 3 point shot, we will need you in the playoffs breh. |
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chickenjoy24 Star Player
Joined: 12 Dec 2008 Posts: 1477 Location: SFValley
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Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:08 pm Post subject: |
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I wish Kuz focused more on rebounding/defense instead of trying to be a Kobe-esque scorer but I think it was best for the Lakers for him to stay and BI/Lonzo to go.
Kuz is at least a good FT shooter and shoots at 3.6 FTA per game. He shot a poor 30.3% from 3PT last season but I think he'll settle down and it'll smooth out at 35-37% next season now that teams will be focused on AD & Lebron.
He can also penetrate and finish around the basket, plus he has a floater. He needs to improve his passing/vision but overall I'm happy he's staying. |
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Kobesystem Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:10 pm Post subject: |
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I have a feeling Kuzma will be traded as well |
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h2omike Star Player
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Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:18 pm Post subject: |
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Kuzma exceeded draft expectations and is a good image guy n camera, not surprised he survived. |
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Chad09 Star Player
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Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:18 pm Post subject: |
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The Hand of the King is going nowhere.
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10scott10 Star Player
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Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:19 pm Post subject: |
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Kuz had better make sure his 3pointer is working next season, we're gonna need it |
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h2omike Star Player
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Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:26 pm Post subject: |
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Two gtrest passing big men, no doubling on Kuzma, lots of cuts to the cup, run outs on breaks. 15/6/3 I think is very reasonable expectations. |
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epak Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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h2omike wrote: | Two gtrest passing big men, no doubling on Kuzma, lots of cuts to the cup, run outs on breaks. 15/6/3 I think is very reasonable expectations. |
Good point.
Depending on if we get a 3rd star |
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Kobesystem Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:29 pm Post subject: |
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epak wrote: | h2omike wrote: | Two gtrest passing big men, no doubling on Kuzma, lots of cuts to the cup, run outs on breaks. 15/6/3 I think is very reasonable expectations. |
Good point.
Depending on if we get a 3rd star |
Also, if we sign Melo |
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LongBeachPoly Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:30 pm Post subject: |
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JPaulK0n wrote: | So, Kuzma ended up outlasting Ingram, Ball, Russell, Randle, Nance, Clarkson, Hart, etc. of all the Lakers young guys since 2014. |
Yup. A big reason is his cheap contract |
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markjay Star Player
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Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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Kobesystem wrote: | I have a feeling Kuzma will be traded as well |
I would be shocked. He is a great off ball scorer on a cost controlled contract. I can’t imagine who they could get at his salary who would be nearly as good a match for this team. |
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Megaton Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:38 pm Post subject: |
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Kobesystem wrote: | I have a feeling Kuzma will be traded as well |
I have a feeling you're not a smart person.
What would he be traded for exactly? A 20 ppg off ball scorer on a ridiculously cheap contract for the next two seasons.
Hes part of the dominate lineup that's going to happen with the next max player we get. _________________ Darvin Scam: https://media.tenor.com/images/3c15249955860a4b16b59e8ae035fb75/tenor.gif |
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Kobesystem Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:41 pm Post subject: |
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Megaton wrote: | Kobesystem wrote: | I have a feeling Kuzma will be traded as well |
I have a feeling you're not a smart person.
What would he be traded for exactly? A 20 ppg off ball scorer on a ridiculously cheap contract for the next two seasons.
Hes part of the dominate lineup that's going to happen with the next max player we get. |
Yeap... Except our team has no guard or center play at all (assuming AD stays at PF)... |
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LongBeachPoly Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:44 pm Post subject: |
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Kobesystem wrote: | Megaton wrote: | Kobesystem wrote: | I have a feeling Kuzma will be traded as well |
I have a feeling you're not a smart person.
What would he be traded for exactly? A 20 ppg off ball scorer on a ridiculously cheap contract for the next two seasons.
Hes part of the dominate lineup that's going to happen with the next max player we get. |
Yeap... Except our team has no guard or center play at all (assuming AD stays at PF)... |
Except we can't really match salaries in a trade anymore. We can't get anyone as good as or better than Kuzma at his price. |
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justsomelakerfan Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 5:47 pm Post subject: |
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I hope lives up to his potential _________________ Austin Reaves
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mookielala Star Player
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Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 5:48 pm Post subject: |
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Time to step up, Kuz. |
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PayasoLoco Franchise Player
Joined: 07 Jul 2001 Posts: 16663
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Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 6:34 pm Post subject: |
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All our defenders traded But kept a chucker who gives up as many if not more points than he makes. I give him credit kissing Linda, Jeanie and brons ass all year paid off |
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3baller Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 6:36 pm Post subject: |
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Hope he makes the USA team. Gonna be invaluable learning experience he won't get elsewhere this summer |
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Doc JC Star Player
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Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 10:44 pm Post subject: |
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3baller wrote: | Hope he makes the USA team. Gonna be invaluable learning experience he won't get elsewhere this summer |
Loved that he got invited. It’s a good learning experience. |
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DancingBarry Editor-in-Chief
Joined: 07 Sep 2001 Posts: 40198 Location: O.C.
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Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 10:57 pm Post subject: |
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Kuzma doesn’t need the ball to be effective. That works very, very well around stars who need the ball.
He needs to continue to work on the D (which improved a bit last year statistically) and get that three ball more consistent. |
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Lakesh0wtime Star Player
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Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 11:04 pm Post subject: |
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Time to step up.
He chases clout and sucked up to his bosses and was able to stay. Kudos to him. Time to make it worth it. |
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DeeAgeaux Star Player
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Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 11:14 pm Post subject: |
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JPaulK0n wrote: | So, Kuzma ended up outlasting Ingram, Ball, Russell, Randle, Nance, Clarkson, Hart, etc. of all the Lakers young guys since 2014. |
There can only be ONE! |
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