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Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:43 am Post subject: |
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call me crazy but i'd consider starting THT so we can have a bench of destruction
schroeder/kcp/kuz/trez with either AD or LBJ
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Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:44 am Post subject: |
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pokoy wrote: | Why do I get the feeling we aren’t done?
Something small like Kuz for a couple picks? I still think we won’t pay him so he leaves next year regardless... need to get something for him, and his position is covered between Kieff, Caruso, and even McKinnie... |
I'd say give him a shot to demonstrate his value with extended and consistent minutes while Lebron is load managing. It could also increase his trade value. Yes it might get worse but if we lose a 2nd round pick in a hypothetical trade I can sleep well with that. _________________ Luxury Tax/FA Spreadsheet (Save to your Google Drive to edit) |
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Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:45 am Post subject: |
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I'd love to see Pau sign a 10-day and retire (do they do that in the NBA?) a Laker. As for adding him to take into the season, I'm not for that. |
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Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:46 am Post subject: |
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nomoreshaq wrote: | call me crazy but i'd consider starting THT so we can have a bench of destruction
schroeder/kcp/kuz/trez with either AD or LBJ
tht/gasol/matthews starting |
Caruso? |
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Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:47 am Post subject: |
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So we brought back 6 of our 9 guys from the playoff rotation and upgraded our talent significantly. I'd say this has been a success!
While I have questions about Harrell and Schroder come playoff time, with our roster now they're actually luxuries, so we can still run out a Caruso/KCP/Matthews/Lebron/AD lineup when we have too. Schroder I am more confident in, but Harrell is a a great bonus to have in our back pocket for certain match-ups.
We're definitely a better regular season team.
KCP/Matthews/Lebeon/AD/Gasol
Schroder/Caurso/Kuz/Kieff/Harrell
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Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:49 am Post subject: |
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lakersfever714 wrote: | Just curious, who will run the offense when Lebron sits? Playoff Rondo was monumental for us in the playoff last year passing like Lebron while knocking down threes like Curry. Who will take his role? I assume Gasol would be able to guard Jokic cuz that's what it will really come down to. Lakers and Nuggets are gonna meet somewhere in the playoffs again and whoever prevail probably takes the championship. |
The leading scorer off the bench last year in the nba. Point G. Dennis Shroder |
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lakersfever714 wrote: | Just curious, who will run the offense when Lebron sits? Playoff Rondo was monumental for us in the playoff last year passing like Lebron while knocking down threes like Curry. Who will take his role? I assume Gasol would be able to guard Jokic cuz that's what it will really come down to. Lakers and Nuggets are gonna meet somewhere in the playoffs again and whoever prevail probably takes the championship. |
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Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:50 am Post subject: |
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I wonder if Marcus will ask Kieff if they can go freaky friday, twin switch for just one finals game - "c'mon bro.. y'all already up 3-0, just give me game 4... pleasseeee" _________________ LakersGround's Terms of Service
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lakersfever714 wrote: | Just curious, who will run the offense when Lebron sits? |
Dennis the Menace. _________________ Nobody in the NBA can touch the Laker brand, which, like the uniform color, is pure gold. |
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Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:51 am Post subject: |
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Jordan McLaughlin would be a good 2-way signing or even a vet min signing. |
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Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:52 am Post subject: |
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BlueNGold wrote: | I'd love to see Pau sign a 10-day and retire (do they do that in the NBA?) a Laker. As for adding him to take into the season, I'm not for that. |
I think they can do a 1-day contract. _________________ Nobody in the NBA can touch the Laker brand, which, like the uniform color, is pure gold. |
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Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:52 am Post subject: |
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Starters:
Dennis Shroder
Wesley Matthews
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Marc Gasol
Bench:
Alex Caruso
Talen Horton-Tucker
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Kyle Kuzma / Markieff Morris
Montrezl Harrell
I think (hopefully the Lakers keep him!!) that Horton-Tucker could definitely be a rotation player with our bench, Wes Matthews working with him on his defense would be a pretty solid 'vet' for the kid.
I think if THT is in the rotation of the second unit, defensively they'll be both young and pretty darn solid. _________________ How NBA 2K18 failed the All-Time Lakers:
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Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:53 am Post subject: |
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Gimme Pau in the front office and Whiteside/Dedmon to block shots when we have a comfortable lead...Dudz to keeps the chemistry......also Pelinka doin this with Deng's dead money too.....AD waiting to make a deal that aligns with the team's long term goals cuz' he knows it ships over $$...... let's lock up Pelinka while we're at it..... |
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MJST wrote: | Starters:
Dennis Shroder
Wesley Matthews
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Marc Gasol
Bench:
Alex Caruso
Talen Horton-Tucker
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Kyle Kuzma / Markieff Morris
Montrezl Harrell
I think (hopefully the Lakers keep him!!) that Horton-Tucker could definitely be a rotation player with our bench, Wes Matthews working with him on his defense would be a pretty solid 'vet' for the kid.
I think if THT is in the rotation of the second unit, defensively they'll be both young and pretty darn solid. |
Klutch client and there is nothing to trade him for. |
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Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:55 am Post subject: |
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Good, because I see THT as a solid bench 2 for us this year, moving KCP to the 3, Kuzma stays the bench 4, Harrell continues being the bench 5 like he was for his 6th man run, with Caruso running the show with the bench unit. _________________ How NBA 2K18 failed the All-Time Lakers:
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nomoreshaq Star Player
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Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:56 am Post subject: |
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Klutch
AD
LBJ
KCP
THT
Trez
LOL. God Bless Rich Paul. |
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Maginka wrote: | Gimme Pau in the front office and Whiteside/Dedmon to block shots when we have a comfortable lead...Dudz to keeps the chemistry......also Pelinka doin this with Deng's dead money too.....AD waiting to make a deal that aligns with the team's long term goals cuz' he knows it ships over $$...... let's lock up Pelinka while we're at it..... |
Of those two, I think I'd go with Dedmon to avoid any sort of personality clashes that Whiteside may bring. Sad that he has so much potential, but his attitude brings him down badly. |
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Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:56 am Post subject: |
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Dudz + Batum or Korver
Shaq to Gleague _________________ 💜💛 🏆 👀 🍖 #18!!! |
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Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:58 am Post subject: |
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So did the Deng thing get approved by the NBA yet? |
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Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:59 am Post subject: |
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Whiteside is the better talent but I’m not sure he’ll be happy in the role. He’d be asked to do what Dwight did last year on a per matchup basis. I’d see Dedmon as more comfortable for that role.
I actually view the next center hiring as critical as if Marc Gasol goes out for any length of time we won’t match up against any big centers.
Everywhere else I see us able to overcome. Maybe another backup PG but it would be either a McLaughlin or Napier in that role. _________________ Author of James Harden and the Strip Club
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Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 11:00 am Post subject: |
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anth2000 wrote: | So did the Deng thing get approved by the NBA yet? |
Not yet, but here's hoping. Silver will probably deny it to prevent an owner uprising. |
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Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 11:01 am Post subject: |
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Should the Lakers take a flyer on Roberson? I know he can't shoot but he's back from his long-term injury and is a good defender. He could be good insurance if Caruso ever get's injured. But I know it's a risk as he was out for so long. _________________ Coach MWP. |
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Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 11:06 am Post subject: |
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Still can’t believe the Lakers got better AND younger. AFTER WINNING A CHAMPIONSHIP. Just amazing. |
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Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 11:06 am Post subject: |
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Harlemlakerfan wrote: | Replying to
@RealSkipBayless
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DAMNIT. The lakers got better and I truly don’t want to admit it. Loudly crying faceLoudly crying faceLoudly crying face
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Because it's fact.
Unlike the Clips, however, everyone here realizes this is all on paper. Criticisms of our roster can be we got slightly less athletic on defense, and pure shot blocking decreased. With that said, I am more than happy with the changes. Ultimately both DH/McGee as a combo had severe limitations the deeper we got into the playoffs [only team we actually played like the regular seasons was vs the trailblazers]. This roster is much more shiftable with solid players for just about any scenario. |
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Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 11:07 am Post subject: |
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ahaider wrote: | Whiteside is the better talent but I’m not sure he’ll be happy in the role. He’d be asked to do what Dwight did last year on a per matchup basis. I’d see Dedmon as more comfortable for that role.
I actually view the next center hiring as critical as if Marc Gasol goes out for any length of time we won’t match up against any big centers.
Everywhere else I see us able to overcome. Maybe another backup PG but it would be either a McLaughlin or Napier in that role. |
Dedmon would be great but probably wouldn't accept that role. Although I'm surprised someone hasn't scooped him yet so he might be humbled. Another one I like is Alex Len. I haven't heard his name floated around much in terms of leaguewide interest. He showed some touch two years ago (36% from 3 @ 2.6 attempts/game) with decent size, rebounding, and shot-blocking. _________________ Luxury Tax/FA Spreadsheet (Save to your Google Drive to edit) |
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