Cam Oliver is signing an Exhibit 10 deal with the Lakers
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 19, 2021 3:57 pm    Post subject:

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Cacok definitely overperformed what he did in college, showing a lot more offensive translation and hops than I expected. He's a worker. But he's a 6'7" center on offense, which limits the upside. On defense, can really rebound and has toughness and short-range quickness, but the defense by height, foul proneness and inability to protect rim hurt him. He was awesome in the G-league but in ways that couldn't really translate to the league. He's just of the wrong archetype. 15 years ago he'd be getting Craig "The Rhino" Smith minutes.

Oliver's a 6'8" 225 lb smallball 4/5 type, but has more 4 qualities than Cacok. I actually ranked him as a top-45 pick in the 2017 draft (he was undrafted). The first thing that jumps out at you is that he physically imposes with big-boy athleticism. He's well-built for his size, is an absolute dunk machine, and just an excellent rebounder and shotblocker. There's really some Stromile Swift-like qualities here in terms of the sheer athleticism with an attempt at floor spacing (but nothing trustworthy). He's unrefined, ball-skills wise and in foul control. If he sticks, he can learn from our guys and he'll be fun to watch at garbage time.


Players are now measured constantly barefoot; he's 6'7" and basically a bouncy younger K. Faried. IF he's good at PF, he could have some value & a little more if he can handle some SF's IF injuries occur.

We seem to be covered at C....
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joeblow wrote:
Here are his highlights of that Laker game.


Yeah, I remember he lit us up. Like everything that could go right, did. That's one of those games where it's like ok, show me that again.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 20, 2021 2:11 pm    Post subject:

He’s obviously not Millsap, but he has some Millsap-ish to his game. Worth a look in training camp.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 20, 2021 3:07 pm    Post subject:

Man, just give the last spot to Jeremy Lin and call it a day
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 20, 2021 5:08 pm    Post subject:

We need a guy who can primarily play SF, not a combo 2/3 or a 3/4, but a true SF. If Oliver fits the bill great, it not find another minimum level SF, heck bring back McKinney or sign Ennis if you have to, and call it a day.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 20, 2021 8:24 pm    Post subject:

waterman40 wrote:
We need a guy who can primarily play SF, not a combo 2/3 or a 3/4, but a true SF. If Oliver fits the bill great, it not find another minimum level SF, heck bring back McKinney or sign Ennis if you have to, and call it a day.



Yep, pretty much.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 20, 2021 8:25 pm    Post subject:

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Man, just give the last spot to Jeremy Lin and call it a day



Lakers have enough ball handlers right now.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 4:29 am    Post subject:

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Man, just give the last spot to Jeremy Lin and call it a day



Lakers have enough ball handlers right now.


then Avery Bradley but felt like it wasn't a good break up last time around (might be more than just covid)
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