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PostPosted: Wed Feb 12, 2020 9:26 pm    Post subject:

27,8,5
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 12, 2020 9:53 pm    Post subject:

Laker4lifer4real wrote:
27,8,5


Did they win?
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 12, 2020 10:05 pm    Post subject:

Yes
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 13, 2020 1:03 am    Post subject:



This dude can hoop. Wish he got time with the varsity squad
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 13, 2020 3:09 am    Post subject:

Are those the new SB unis?
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:00 am    Post subject:

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Are those the new SB unis?


Yup, they changed it last week
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 13, 2020 7:54 am    Post subject:

Inverse wrote:
https://youtu.be/F-8ud3_Yo-A

This dude can hoop. Wish he got time with the varsity squad
I think they need to bring this kid up. I know he is young, but he would fill a need.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 13, 2020 8:08 am    Post subject:

If he were like most blue chippers, he'd only be a freshman in college right now. He'd be a top 5 pick this year.

If this kid becomes a casualty of Lebron's closing window I'm going to be very upset.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 13, 2020 8:27 am    Post subject:

How's his defense?
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 13, 2020 8:53 am    Post subject:

The God Particle wrote:
If he were like most blue chippers, he'd only be a freshman in college right now. He'd be a top 5 pick this year.

If this kid becomes a casualty of Lebron's closing window I'm going to be very upset.
What is Lebron's history of playing with youngsters like that? Not saying THT is the same caliber player, but didn't Lebron find sucess playing with a rookie like Kyrie? I don't remember, need to look it up.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 13, 2020 9:27 am    Post subject:

I really hope we can somehow get the #1 seed locked up with 3 or 4 games left in the season. It'd be great to get THT some meaningful minutes.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 13, 2020 10:17 am    Post subject:

danzag wrote:
How's his defense?


I think it's his defensive potential that has me most intrigued.

With his size, length, reach and hand size, there is no reason with proper coaching why it shouldn't be his strength.

Is already demonstrating Caruso type hands around ball handlers.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 13, 2020 10:23 am    Post subject:

scoobs wrote:
The God Particle wrote:
If he were like most blue chippers, he'd only be a freshman in college right now. He'd be a top 5 pick this year.

If this kid becomes a casualty of Lebron's closing window I'm going to be very upset.
What is Lebron's history of playing with youngsters like that? Not saying THT is the same caliber player, but didn't Lebron find sucess playing with a rookie like Kyrie? I don't remember, need to look it up.


Although you do bring up a good point, my concern isn't whether they'll be compatible on the floor. As Lebron ages his usage rate will have to be absorbed by other capable ball handlers /creators and I think THT will be able to fill that role.

My concern is the FO being shortsighted and trading him in their haste to fill a role-playing gap in a Lebron closing window.

THT is going to be much more than a role-player... he checks too many boxes offensively and defensively (already) at such a young age.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 13, 2020 10:52 am    Post subject:

The God Particle wrote:
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The God Particle wrote:
If he were like most blue chippers, he'd only be a freshman in college right now. He'd be a top 5 pick this year.

If this kid becomes a casualty of Lebron's closing window I'm going to be very upset.
What is Lebron's history of playing with youngsters like that? Not saying THT is the same caliber player, but didn't Lebron find sucess playing with a rookie like Kyrie? I don't remember, need to look it up.


Although you do bring up a good point, my concern isn't whether they'll be compatible on the floor. As Lebron ages his usage rate will have to be absorbed by other capable ball handlers /creators and I think THT will be able to fill that role.

My concern is the FO being shortsighted and trading him in their haste to fill a role-playing gap in a Lebron closing window.

THT is going to be much more than a role-player... he checks too many boxes offensively and defensively (already) at such a young age.
I hear you. I was talking about THIS season though. The trade deadline has passed so THT isn't going any where just yet. I think the Lakers should call him up and give him playing time. Not just for him, but for the team.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 13, 2020 2:19 pm    Post subject:

scoobs wrote:
The God Particle wrote:
scoobs wrote:
The God Particle wrote:
If he were like most blue chippers, he'd only be a freshman in college right now. He'd be a top 5 pick this year.

If this kid becomes a casualty of Lebron's closing window I'm going to be very upset.
What is Lebron's history of playing with youngsters like that? Not saying THT is the same caliber player, but didn't Lebron find sucess playing with a rookie like Kyrie? I don't remember, need to look it up.


Although you do bring up a good point, my concern isn't whether they'll be compatible on the floor. As Lebron ages his usage rate will have to be absorbed by other capable ball handlers /creators and I think THT will be able to fill that role.

My concern is the FO being shortsighted and trading him in their haste to fill a role-playing gap in a Lebron closing window.

THT is going to be much more than a role-player... he checks too many boxes offensively and defensively (already) at such a young age.
I hear you. I was talking about THIS season though. The trade deadline has passed so THT isn't going any where just yet. I think the Lakers should call him up and give him playing time. Not just for him, but for the team.


If they didn't do it in the 1st half of the season (his 2 game appearances don't count!), then I doubt they do it in the second half with playoff seedings still at steak.

Although I do think THT is capable, it's definitely a tall order to expect him to contribute in any meaningful way this season.

I sure hope they give him the chance though. I can't imagine he wouldn't be able to replicate what, say, Dudley gives the team ("lock room guy" things notwithstanding).
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 13, 2020 5:18 pm    Post subject:

THT stats last night v Salt Lake City:

27 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three steals.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 13, 2020 8:15 pm    Post subject:

I think THT is AD’s guy, being that he won 3 straight City Championships in Chicago, and signed with Klutch. Hopefully it will be THT rolling with AD full throttle in 2 years. Caruso’s success coming from the G League bodes well for other players coming up. 7’1’ wingspan and strong as hell. Great handle and balance and a feel for the rim. 3 pointer has improved as season progresses. Just turned 19. Yeah. And he’s a Laker.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 13, 2020 8:22 pm    Post subject:

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PostPosted: Thu Feb 13, 2020 8:26 pm    Post subject:

Call the kid up after the break, could be our poor man's Tatum.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 13, 2020 8:30 pm    Post subject:

LonzoLegend2 wrote:
Call the kid up after the break, could be our poor man's Tatum.


2 different skillsets and position. What do you mean by this?
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 13, 2020 10:05 pm    Post subject:

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Looking forward to him playing next year.
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 14, 2020 6:05 am    Post subject:

LonzoLegend2 wrote:
Call the kid up after the break, could be our poor man's Tatum.

More like medium Derron Williams
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 14, 2020 11:55 pm    Post subject:

He’s got a little Paul Pierce in him too.
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 12:59 am    Post subject:

epic_ wrote:
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Looking forward to him playing next year.


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PostPosted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 5:27 am    Post subject:

I don't really understand the reason why the Lakers didn't give the rookie a shot. It may be too late at this point in the season. It seems as though he can take some pressure off of LBJ and give him some rest minutes.

My guess is that he may end up on another team next year.
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