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Laker4lifer4real Star Player
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Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2021 10:59 am Post subject: |
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THT needs more time in the film room to learn other teams set plays so he can better anticipate where to be and defend. Learn tendencies of which players take the majority of the shots too, and where their favorite spots are. He reacts to much now just on instinct. Elite players study film to know what plays are coming. Hopefully he can get this from Lebron.
On offense, having Phil Handy will help, and gives me hope he can learn the counters. As of late, he just barrels to the hoop under the guise of being aggressive, and thinks he can figure it out as he gets closer to the rim with a crafty finish. I would like to see him get the ball earlier in the shot clock so he can utilize a screen, choose his best angle to cut, and know where his options are if he is cut off, to the open shooter or open big. Lack of practices hurting his development. He has great size and weight to drive and finish. Hoping he can work on a stop on a dime drive and pull up in the off season.
His handle is also good enough where he should be backing players in for a turn around jumper. How good he will be depends on what he can master and add to his bag of tricks. Being only 20 means he has time and potential to get there. |
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RashardA Star Player
Joined: 09 Aug 2004 Posts: 1377 Location: Santa Monica
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Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2021 8:32 pm Post subject: |
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He really is a liability on the court right now.
He had more turnovers than points last night.
The Lakers are on Lebron's timeline and they really do not have time to wait for THT to figure things out.
If things dont improve quickly, I dont see how Vogel can trust him to be on the court come playoff time. _________________ Everyting negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise.
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BandwagonLBJhopper Star Player
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Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2021 9:23 pm Post subject: |
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Nice bounce back game from THT
He needs to continue developing his counters - off hand, pull up, etc
But nice confidence and aggression from him coming off a tough game is a good sign |
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Laker4lifer4real Star Player
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Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2021 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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RashardA wrote: | He really is a liability on the court right now.
He had more turnovers than points last night.
The Lakers are on Lebron's timeline and they really do not have time to wait for THT to figure things out.
If things dont improve quickly, I dont see how Vogel can trust him to be on the court come playoff time. |
15 points, 4 steals, no Turnovers in 23 minutes. Young players are inconsistent; one good game, one bad game. If they could do it every game, they would just be good players. |
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Mamba Mentality Star Player
Joined: 04 May 2017 Posts: 3078 Location: The Left Coast
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Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2021 10:28 pm Post subject: |
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Great bounce back game as he was calm and controlled. As long as he isn't rushing/forcing it, he's fine _________________ “You can't be held captive by the fear of failure or the fear of what people may say.” - Kobe Bryant |
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blackmamba08 Star Player
Joined: 09 Jun 2015 Posts: 2608 Location: Croatia
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Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2021 11:17 pm Post subject: |
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It is completely normal that his games are going up and down. Its happening with all young players. But his skills and vision in this stage is already amazing.
Imagine THT when the game starts to slow down for him, when he learn how to make better decisions and his shoot improves. Definitely a great prospect and the guy we have to sign in offseason no matter what.
If it means not signing Caruso and DS I am in.
He will be huge in coming years for Lakers. |
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Vin Star Player
Joined: 03 Jan 2013 Posts: 6005 Location: France
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Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2021 4:42 am Post subject: |
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If he can develop his 3 pointer he can be our Ginobili. Super 6th man. |
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LakersPimp Star Player
Joined: 30 Aug 2005 Posts: 2176
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Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2021 10:26 am Post subject: |
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Vin wrote: | If he can develop his 3 pointer he can be our Ginobili. Super 6th man. | Lol at so many Lakers fans putting players as 6th men. Dennis...Kuz...Lou Will, Clarkson...
Idk what happened to starting the BEST 5 Players you have....But please bring that back! |
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hype Star Player
Joined: 19 Nov 2007 Posts: 4372 Location: Lake Nacimiento
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Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2021 2:59 pm Post subject: |
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LakersPimp wrote: | Vin wrote: | If he can develop his 3 pointer he can be our Ginobili. Super 6th man. | Lol at so many Lakers fans putting players as 6th men. Dennis...Kuz...Lou Will, Clarkson...
Idk what happened to starting the BEST 5 Players you have....But please bring that back! |
All those guys you named outside of Kuz (who is clearly a role player as well whether it's off the bench or starting but is having his most stable season as a pro as the 6th-7th man this Season) are literally known as great 6th men League wide so not sure where you're going there with those names? THT is still heavily in his developmental stage and is in no way ready to start on a Championship level team so I think that's a good reach point for him to aim at. We all see the potential but he has a very long ways to go still.
Starting your best 5 isn't always the best way for the simple fact sometimes you have guys who's biggest talents overlap each other and true Contenders usually always have at least 1-2 guys that could start coming off the bench. There's a pretty long history of it, nothing new. |
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PenG_ Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2021 6:32 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | Laker Film Room
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That’s the first game of THT’s career where he led the team in scoring |
Pretty cool |
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BlueNGold Star Player
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Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2021 6:33 pm Post subject: |
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PenG_ wrote: | Quote: | Laker Film Room
@LakerFilmRoom
That’s the first game of THT’s career where he led the team in scoring |
Pretty cool |
I wish the game would start slowing down for him.
I know he's still young, but he is extremely erratic out there and it leads to many turnovers. |
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lurklurk Starting Rotation
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Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2021 8:03 am Post subject: |
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From shams:
Quote: | Toronto's Fred VanVleet and DeAndre Bembry and Lakers‘ Talen-Horton Tucker have been suspended one game each. |
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Jordan-esque Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2021 8:18 am Post subject: |
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lurklurk wrote: | From shams:
Quote: | Toronto's Fred VanVleet and DeAndre Bembry and Lakers‘ Talen-Horton Tucker have been suspended one game each. |
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Suspended for trying to dunk on Siakam? _________________
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CRoost Star Player
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Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2021 8:54 am Post subject: |
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BlueNGold wrote: | PenG_ wrote: | Quote: | Laker Film Room
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That’s the first game of THT’s career where he led the team in scoring |
Pretty cool |
I wish the game would start slowing down for him.
I know he's still young, but he is extremely erratic out there and it leads to many turnovers. |
Most likely it usually happen in their 4th year. Right now, he just need to learn how to play the right way and be a willing passer. I think he’s getting in there but he need more reps. Lets see in the playoff who’s gonna get shipped because I believed Lakers wants to unleash him once we extend him this offseason. |
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Baron Von Humongous Retired Number
Joined: 02 Jul 2015 Posts: 32979
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Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 6:17 pm Post subject: |
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Lakers win the Miami game without the ridiculous THT suspension.
Anyway, kid is looking super comfortable even when his shot isn't falling. _________________ Under New Management |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 7:31 pm Post subject: |
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Future is bright for this kid. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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Lucky_Shot Star Player
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Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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14 pts, 11ast
Guy went wild, he does need to be a little more efficient
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governator Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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Get that jump shot and we get young DWade |
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LakerSD Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 8:24 pm Post subject: |
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Breen loves THT
It’s like Harlan with Zubac. |
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SGSD32 Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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To see him get big minutes.. make mistakes.. but contribute big to a win? Good stuff.
Kid has a lot of room to grow and his shot selection and 3pt shot must get better.
But there's a lot of fun stuff in his game, man. |
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pio2u Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 9:19 pm Post subject: |
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THT is a BALLER!
He has had ups and downs, as expected, but he has shown improvement as he continues to hone his skills.
The experience that he is gaining now will have him ready for anything that throw at him. He's coming along nicely to say the least. |
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Halflife Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 9:29 pm Post subject: |
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James posey |
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BEazy Star Player
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Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 9:31 pm Post subject: |
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I hope THT works with a shooting coach this summer. If he develops a shot, other teams are in trouble.
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Halflife Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 9:40 pm Post subject: |
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He’s a sleestack |
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StoicChalice392 Star Player
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Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 10:18 pm Post subject: |
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He continues to impress. Glad we hung on to him. |
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