Lakers new PG

Simplebay · Starting Rotation Joined: 08 Nov 2006 Posts: 128

Acie Law.

Anyone heard of him? He's made several All America teams, he's hit so many big shots it's sick. He's ambidextrous.

I think he would be a nice fit. He plays solid defense, can work the post, and is a great leader. Cool under pressure, and he's faster than anyone while dribbling.

What do you guys think?

Hector the Pup · Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 6:56 pm Post subject:

He'll be loooooooong gone by the time its the Lakers turn to pick.

LALdynasty! · Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 6:57 pm Post subject:

dont like him

saw him play in tourney and wasnt impressed

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Bol · Star Player Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 4045

He's ok. I wouldn't expect him to be an all-star or anything, but certainly better than anyone the Lakers have. I'd take him, but like the pup said, he'll surely be gone.

DoubleClutch · Star Player Joined: 02 Jun 2005 Posts: 2712 Location: Town

He is good and will be picked in the lottery. That said, there are a few things I don't like about his game. First, he's more of a small SG than a PG. He doesn't really know how to run a team and gets most of his assists off of drive and dish type plays. Second, and most important IMO, he plays almost no defense. Think Chucky Atkins when he was here.

There really aren't any very good PG's in this draft. I'd rather take a talented 2/3 or PF with our first pick, then maybe take a chance on a guard in the second round. Maybe a guy like J.R. Reynolds (Acie Law lite) or Mustafa Shakur. Of course if Acie somehow falls to #20 you have to consider it.
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angrypuppy · Retired Number Joined: 13 Apr 2001 Posts: 32752

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I'd avoid Mustafa Shakur. His shooting and decision-making skills crumbled in the second half of the season. That Arizona team resonated with NBA-caliber scoring talent, and yet the offense stagnated.

DoubleClutch · Star Player Joined: 02 Jun 2005 Posts: 2712 Location: Town

Agreed. Just an example of a mid second round PG. Although I do think he has the potential to be effective for 10 mpg off the bench. Especially with Phil's penchant for big lead guards.

Who do you like in the second round?
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angrypuppy · Retired Number Joined: 13 Apr 2001 Posts: 32752

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I'm not too impressed with the second round PGs this season. There is one player that I haven't seen, but intrigues me: Dominic McGuire. Might slip into the first round, though he could be available for our Charlotte second round pick... hard to say, on one hand he is very raw, on the other hand he's one of those high-octane, athletic players who can impress during a closed workout.

He has combo guard skills, and he does have length. Does he have just enough speed to keep up with PGs? Probably not, but I am curious about how he'll perform during workouts.

Edit Addendum: But I know where you're going. We really do need someone who can penetrate and dish, or this team will remain inept against the zone. No guard available to us within this draft will likely be ready in the near future. It'll have to be through free agency or trade.

AirKobe8 · Star Player Joined: 30 Jan 2005 Posts: 8586

Acie Law is my favorite player in the draft... he can actually SHOOT with both hands (an injury to his right hand forced him to learn with his left, he shoots from long range with his left and both from mid to close range), clutch man, nice defender, nice playmaker, reminds me a lot of Chauncey Billups, being just as clutch.
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DoubleClutch · Star Player Joined: 02 Jun 2005 Posts: 2712 Location: Town

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I hear you. I'm not very impressed with the PGs either. And I love Dominic McGuire as a early second round sleeper. I think at 6'8" he's a prototypical SF, and won't guard PGs except on rotations. That said he has the potential to be a shut down defender and from his profile he reminds me of a Gerald Wallace type player.

Another guy I'd look at with our second rounder (50ish) is Sean Williams. He could go a lot higher, but he could also go undrafted. Freak athelete and the best shot blocker in the country before he got suspended. I'd take a chance on him with our 3rd pick. Even if he never plays its worth the gamble on the chance he actually pans out.
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angrypuppy · Retired Number Joined: 13 Apr 2001 Posts: 32752

We're definitely on the same page, DoubleClutch. Sean Williams would be an excellent gamble with the latter second round pick. One BCer that I talked to said that his second suspension was not drug-related, but I have no way of verifying that. I've seen him play... his offense is better than advertised as well. If he can keep his nose clean, he has a nice future ahead of him in the NBA.

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Socks · Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 2:44 pm Post subject:

With the lack of quality PG's in this draft, I'd ask why pick a PG? You've already got a solid young guy in Farmar with a year's worth of experience. Unless you're getting someone much better, why not focus on other areas of need where there might be more depth in the draft? I don't see Law as a big enough upgrade to pick him.

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Law is a better fit for the tri than farmar.

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