OFFICIAL RYAN KELLY THREAD

kobe_luver · Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2013 2:59 pm Post subject: OFFICIAL RYAN KELLY THREAD

LakersReporter: LAL just announced the signing of their 2nd round pick Ryan Kelly (No. 48), a stretch 4 who shot the 3 well at Duke. Training camp awaits.

kobe_luver · Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2013 3:00 pm Post subject:

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Ryan Kelly's deal is one year, non-guaranteed. Kelly's had foot problems in recent years, won't be ready for start of Lakers' camp.

K0BEE 2.0 · Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2013 3:34 pm Post subject:

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if he plays well I see him, blake and meeks as potential trade pieces

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Not ready for training camp? 1 year, non--guaranteed deal?

Hmm....will he even make the final roster?

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/\ /\ /\ 1 year non-guarantee is great for the Lakers, but the not ready for training camp makes me think he will just be camp fodder.

Hope he sticks, I like his game in the context of MDA.

Good luck R.Kelly, I will be pulling for him!!!
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deal · Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2013 5:53 pm Post subject:

Sixteen players, who will be cut out?

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Can I get one of these partially guarantee contract that the team is handing out like candy?
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deal · Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2013 7:37 am Post subject:

As they say in show biz, break a leg Kelly...humm, poor, choice of words...

Seriously though, I hope everyone is as healthy as can be, for them to compete for the open spots...

unleasHell · Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2013 8:02 am Post subject:

lakerjoshua · Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2013 8:21 am Post subject:

How can he be camp fodder if he's not playing?

He's going to be the tallest towel boy in the history of the NBA.

ForumBlueFrank · Franchise Player Joined: 08 Nov 2006 Posts: 12889

Not ready for training camp? Seriously? They only play 30 games in a college season. To have foot problems already is not a good sign at all.

TooMuchMajicBuss · Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2013 4:32 pm Post subject:

Too bad about the foot. We need outside shooters; but even when he's healthy does Kelly have any other dimensions to his game that are anywhere close to NBA-level? I'll be pretty surprised if he makes the roster unless his foot somehow heals in time for him to prove something in preseason.

kobe_luver · Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2013 5:42 pm Post subject:

I feel very good about Ryan Kelly if his darned foot heals. Waiting and hoping it's soon. I don't think they would've given him a contract if it wasn't looking like it will in time.

I can't wait for Lakers basketball! It's felt like a year off!!

LakersForever123 · Star Player Joined: 07 Oct 2012 Posts: 2261

I can hear it already......

Steve Nash pass to Ryan Kelly....bang!!! 2009 Mcdonalds All American 3 point champion.

The second coming of Troy Murphy (with better handles).

Or maybe a combination of Pau Gasol/ Dirk Nowitzki.

This guy is the steal of the draft. He could be deadly in this MDA offense.

lakurluv · Star Player Joined: 17 May 2010 Posts: 2529

I'm hoping this kid is a surprise and that his foot injury days are over with so he can play some basketball. He does look like a young Dirk on the floor, hopefully he will become a fan favorite because of his production on the floor...

All in all keeping expectations realistic, he might be suited for the D-League, but we'll see?

Voices · Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 7:04 am Post subject:

From CBS Sports.com Scouting report

At times, Kelly looked like the best player on a talented Duke team, with his ability to make shots from the perimeter and create matchup problems with his 6-foot-11 size. However, he suffered various foot injuries during his final couple of years at Duke, hurting it before the 2012 NCAA tournament ??? and then missing 13 games last year after reaggravating it. Kelly underwent surgery in April on his right foot, his second surgery in the last year or so. -- Jeff Borzello

After watching some highlight video Kelly is very good off the dribble to go along with his high percentage from distance, would love to see this guy get healthy, not a high flyer but he can play, very competitive and has a high B-Ball IQ, you cannot teach that.
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