Welcome back Wesley Johnson

PassTheBooze · Starting Rotation Joined: 18 Jul 2014 Posts: 517

He brings much needed defense and athleticism to the 3 spot and is only being paid a mil. I Don't understand how anyone can hate this signing at all

KG24 · Star Player Joined: 07 Jul 2006 Posts: 1482

Lakerfan#37 · Starting Rotation Joined: 22 May 2014 Posts: 197

Welcome back Wes! Hope he can improve his consistency with a new coach and system and get the most out of his abilities.

Furious D · Sixth Man Joined: 05 Dec 2004 Posts: 90

I remember someone on here called him Wesley "no Johnson"

Omar Little · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 9:01 pm Post subject:

There's a reason Meeks got 6 mil a year and Wes had to take the minimum again. Team should lock him in a room with tape of Bruce Bowen. He has everything he needs to be that.
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Car54 · Franchise Player Joined: 10 Aug 2005 Posts: 14424

37% from 3pt 1 block 1 steal exactly what our starting lineup needs
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hitmankb · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 9:44 pm Post subject:

Good pick up. Everyone forgets that these guys were starting last year because everyone was injured and they did an ok job under the circumstances. We were asking our bench players who had no business starting to go out and start. Now our second unit can be a second unit. We've upgraded at the point (lin) and the 2(Kobe) and everyone here is complaining.

If this squad can do two things better than last years, then they will be in games more often than not. Protect the ball and rebound.

A change in coaching philosophy may be just what they need... A new coach will be an upgrade too since we might actually play our bigs to there strengths instead of having them shoot 3's.
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Car54 · Franchise Player Joined: 10 Aug 2005 Posts: 14424

I agree hitman
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rybee · Star Player Joined: 15 Dec 2011 Posts: 9961

In the beginning of the season before Kobe came back he was my favorite Laker along with Henry playing good D and making highlight plays like that block on Lillard he had. I kind of soured on him throughout the season but he had his moments. He can be a nice player but he's just inconsistent. Glad he is back.

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pio2u · Retired Number Joined: 26 Dec 2012 Posts: 54624

His defense & athleticism are a plus. He has to become more consistent offensively.
A new coach & a new system may be just what the doctor ordered.
Overall, for the price, he earned another chance. Good luck WJ.

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fiendishoc · Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 4:43 am Post subject:

This move made sense. The team needed a cheap 3 and D small forward in the worst way.

K0BEE 2.0 · Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 4:54 am Post subject:

I like johnson i was always rooting for him to do well last year... i think he will be more engaged next year playing with a better pg in lin and better overall team chemistry... if anything if it doesnt work out we can always trade him for a future pick.

Fruscas · Star Player Joined: 12 Mar 2013 Posts: 5130

I think he and X have a no trade clause this next season, though

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Badgolf · Rookie Joined: 04 Jan 2011 Posts: 3

Prediction, Wesley Johnson will blossom this year. The guy can play just needs someone to find his manual on switch and turn off that timer that turns it off automatically.

shove-orange · Rookie Joined: 19 Jul 2014 Posts: 11

Offensively he is trash but I don't think he has reached his full potential defensively. He kinda found a role for himself last year despite playing out of position often and being misused as a spot up shooter.

LakerLanny · Retired Number Joined: 24 Oct 2001 Posts: 47581

I like that they brought back Jordan Hill, Wes Johnson, Xavier Henry and Ryno Kelly.

That means that last year you actually did develop some guys and will now reap the rewards by getting them back on the cheap...well except for Hill at least.

Johnson, Henry and Kelly all have a golden opportunity this season as all three should get minutes and should have room on the floor with Kobe out there.
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DancingBarry · Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 1:28 pm Post subject:

Wes was our most versatile defender last year, defended four positions. He'll make life easier for others. Glad we could get him back for cheap. He needs a coach that will get into his head and keep his motor consistent, otherwise he'll go into Mr Invisible mode for long stretches. Still, the roster needs his D.