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LandsbergerRules Franchise Player
Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Posts: 11197 Location: The Other Perspective
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Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2019 4:39 am Post subject: |
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€H£M£$TR¥ wrote: | Man... seeing Dwight play without a smile is weird. He is too humble.
From this jaded laker die hard that said no to bring back Dwight. I forgive perceived past transgressions against the purple and gold. I welcome you back formally, Dwight. Bring back the joy in your game. |
Dude can scowl Batman-style all year long as long as he keeps doing the blue collar dirty work this team needs from him. _________________ "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-from Chick: His Unpublished Memoirs and the Memories of Those Who Knew Him |
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King Randle Star Player
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Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 9:14 am Post subject: |
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So far so good as preseason ends. Dwight played 18 minutes, avergard 8.4 ppg and lead the team in rebounding at 8.6 rpg...while shooting 60%. McGee played 17 minutes, averaged 9.6 ppg and 7.4 rpg while shooting 71%. If our center position combines for 15 ppg and 15 rpg while shooting 65%, I would a call it a great success. |
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wolfpaclaker Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 9:38 am Post subject: |
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King Randle wrote: | So far so good as preseason ends. Dwight played 18 minutes, avergard 8.4 ppg and lead the team in rebounding at 8.6 rpg...while shooting 60%. McGee played 17 minutes, averaged 9.6 ppg and 7.4 rpg while shooting 71%. If our center position combines for 15 ppg and 15 rpg while shooting 65%, I would a call it a great success. |
They will feast on many teams. The only times we will have issues is on defense when teams have a combination of a very talented perimeter big man and a guard that is very talented from outside, so that a very good stretch big man that can set picks and then either be a shooter or driver - combined with a great ballhandling guard.
Looking at the West though - I don't see that combo, outside of maybe Dallas? Houston's bigs are not great at this. Their guards are superb. Clippers. Zubac and co. do not really do much in terms of stretching the floor after setting a screen. Harrell can cause some chaos, but again not really a star. Denver with Jokic. Really good big man, but won't cause you to pay for leaving him on the 3 point line or coming late back to him on a screen.
If Dallas moves KP to the 5 in games and then has Luka play point, with 3 good shooters around then, that kind of combo would need us to bench McGee/Dwight for AD at the 5.
If Houston or the Clippers trade for a talented big man that is a 3 point threat and then also a driving threat on dribble penetration .... that's worrisome. Outside of that ... I think we'll reap the benefits of McGee/Howard. |
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LandsbergerRules Franchise Player
Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Posts: 11197 Location: The Other Perspective
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Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 3:17 am Post subject: |
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King Randle wrote: | So far so good as preseason ends. Dwight played 18 minutes, avergard 8.4 ppg and lead the team in rebounding at 8.6 rpg...while shooting 60%. McGee played 17 minutes, averaged 9.6 ppg and 7.4 rpg while shooting 71%. If our center position combines for 15 ppg and 15 rpg while shooting 65%, I would a call it a great success. |
15 and 15 with solid rim protection throughout the game? Sounds great. _________________ "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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manlisten Star Player
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Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 6:36 am Post subject: |
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slavavov wrote: | In addition to waiving Thomas Bryant, we could've drafted Mitchell Robinson last year instead of Mo Wagner.
I saw Robinson in the Knicks game last night. He's aggressive and has a nice motor. |
I think Kostas has as much potential as any of Mitchell, Zu and Bryant. Not quite as much offensive upside as Bryant but he flashes some really nice defensive instincts. Not to mention the political benefit of having Kostas, Kobe and Kidd to recruit Giannis down the line. _________________ It was reminiscent of one of those Most Interesting Man in the World advertisements: "I don't always shoot 6-for-28 from the field, but when I do, I become the youngest player in league history to score 28,000 career points." |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 6:52 am Post subject: |
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Dwight so far, exceeding my expectations.
That being said, game 1 starts tonight. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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pio2u Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 7:42 am Post subject: |
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During our quest for our next championship there will also be a few notable milestones that Dwight Howard can reach this season.
* Dwight Howard (13,184 career rebounds) is the No. 14 rebounder in NBA history. Howard could pass Hakeem Olajuwon (13,748) for 13th place and Wes Unseld (13,769) for 12th place this season.
* Dwight Howard (2051 career blocks, 2.0 blocks pg.) is ranked 17th all time in blocked shot and can climb as high as 13th place this season.
Good Luck #DH39 ......... GO LAKERS!! |
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Inspector Gadget Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 7:45 am Post subject: |
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10/10/2 is all we need from Howard any thing else is a added cherry on top |
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pio2u Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 7:48 am Post subject: |
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Inspector Gadget wrote: | 10/10/2 is all we need from Howard any thing else is a added cherry on top |
At this point....... ANYTHING we get from DH39 is a plus. |
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lakerican Star Player
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Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 11:49 am Post subject: |
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Dwight will play very good tonite! |
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danzag Franchise Player
Joined: 28 Apr 2013 Posts: 22244 Location: Brazil
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Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 11:55 am Post subject: |
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Jav and DH will take Zu to school tonight |
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Judah Star Player
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Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 12:58 pm Post subject: |
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Inspector Gadget wrote: | 10/10/2 is all we need from Howard any thing else is a added cherry on top |
I don't think he has to average a double-double to have an impact. That would be a grand slam, though. _________________ “Christ did not die to forgive sinners who go on treasuring anything above seeing and savoring God. And people who would be happy in heaven if Christ were not there, will not be there."
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Dr. Funkbot Star Player
Joined: 24 Sep 2001 Posts: 8188 Location: Eagle Rock
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Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 1:32 pm Post subject: |
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Judah wrote: | Inspector Gadget wrote: | 10/10/2 is all we need from Howard any thing else is a added cherry on top |
I don't think he has to average a double-double to have an impact. That would be a grand slam, though. |
Agreed, set screens, block out, block shots, pass- that is how DH will help us win. _________________ R.I.P. Doc Buss |
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panamaniac Franchise Player
Joined: 28 May 2011 Posts: 11238 Location: PTY
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Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 4:21 pm Post subject: |
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Dr. Funkbot wrote: | Judah wrote: | Inspector Gadget wrote: | 10/10/2 is all we need from Howard any thing else is a added cherry on top |
I don't think he has to average a double-double to have an impact. That would be a grand slam, though. |
Agreed, set screens, block out, block shots, pass- that is how DH will help us win. |
His demeanor in the clubhouse will also go a long way. |
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kobe_luver Franchise Player
Joined: 08 Feb 2008 Posts: 11644 Location: LA
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Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 4:25 pm Post subject: |
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So glad we got Howard...this new improved Howard!! |
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pio2u Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 4:48 pm Post subject: |
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kobe_luver wrote: | So glad we got Howard...this new improved Howard!! |
IF he stays the course; he could have a few more seasons left in the tank. |
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Baron Von Humongous Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 10:22 pm Post subject: |
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He can't move in space well enough anymore to earn minutes against PnR initiators as good as Lou and Kawhi. _________________ Under New Management |
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Thugnomoe Franchise Player
Joined: 19 Jul 2005 Posts: 14660 Location: unfortunately not Los Angeles anymore
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Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 10:40 pm Post subject: |
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dwight played better than Javale..
Mcgee didn't do jack. |
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lakers4life78 Star Player
Joined: 09 Apr 2012 Posts: 1921 Location: Southern California
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Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 10:41 pm Post subject: |
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Guy played hard. He just sucks physically at this point. _________________ 17 time World Champions |
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matigol Starting Rotation
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Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 1:33 am Post subject: |
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DH should have played more with AD on the court.
We did not make more out of the size advantage. With both of them on the court, we had a big run in the 3rd to come back to 85:85
If AD plays with another big, we're playing to our advantage _________________ White guy to white guy alley oop |
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RI Laker Star Player
Joined: 27 Jun 2005 Posts: 7135
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Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 1:55 am Post subject: |
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Thugnomoe wrote: | dwight played better than Javale..
Mcgee didn't do jack. |
This. To bad he got some BS foul calls, because it looked like he was going to have a good game. Very energetic and looked strong. |
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wolfpaclaker Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 3:04 am Post subject: |
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Thugnomoe wrote: | dwight played better than Javale..
Mcgee didn't do jack. |
Dwight brings different things than McGee. Both are assets to the team, especially at the price tag.
The problem was AD played a little like a black hole last night and did not look to pass when help came. He was on a mission to prove himself. It is ok since it was a big game and televised and his official debut, but if we want to take advantage of our size and length - AD has to move the ball quicker. |
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The Nightbringer Starting Rotation
Joined: 28 Mar 2011 Posts: 652 Location: Lakersfield!
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Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2019 9:25 pm Post subject: |
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Nice hustle from Dwight tonight. Seems he's officially won back the respect of the fans. Hope he keeps it! |
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oaktown_dimond Star Player
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Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2019 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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Dwight's gonna take Javale's job. No one's really gonna be that surprised. |
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The Nightbringer Starting Rotation
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Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2019 9:28 pm Post subject: |
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oaktown_dimond wrote: | Dwight's gonna take Javale's job. No one's really gonna be that surprised. |
I totally agree, but at the same time, I really like Dwight running with the second unit. |
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