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ericp6387
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 Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2014 10:29 am Post subject: Xavier Henry (10/28 Update: X is Active for Tonight's Game - pg 3) |
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| Could somebody tell me his status? When is he supposed to come back from his injury? With Young out, we need someone to back up Wes and Kobe. He is the guy that can do it... |
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| Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2014 10:31 am Post subject: |
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every team he's been on hes been injury prone. Memphis, New Orleans and now Lakers. No hope for him imo.
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| Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2014 10:34 am Post subject: |
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| I hope his status is X'd off the team! Never been a fan of X. Sorry X fans. Give Ellington his job! |
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| Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2014 10:36 am Post subject: |
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X's Laker tenure in a nutshell:
Plays well for 20 games...hurt...plays well for 10 games...hurt...then hurt again.
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| Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2014 10:37 am Post subject: Re: Xavier Henry |
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| ericp6387 wrote: | | Could somebody tell me his status? When is he supposed to come back from his injury? With Young out, we need someone to back up Wes and Kobe. He is the guy that can do it... |
The last report I saw, about a week ago, said there was no time table for his return and he could miss the start of the regular season. He has been limited to running on a weight-bearing treadmill because of his knee, and then there were reports he was having back spasms. |
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| Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2014 10:53 am Post subject: |
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He was at practice yesterday and participated in walkthroughs of the offense. Scott said he might practice today - depends on how he feels when practice starts.
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ElginBaylor
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| Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2014 10:58 am Post subject: |
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Heard he'd be ready for the start of RS.
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| Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2014 10:59 am Post subject: |
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We really could use him at the SF back-up spot.
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| Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2014 11:13 am Post subject: |
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| yinoma2001 wrote: | | We really could use him at the SF back-up spot. |
Absolutely, but the injuries many mention are a concern. We'll see.. |
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| Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2014 11:17 am Post subject: |
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I like X so I hope he gets back soon. Good defender and a strong finisher. Also a decent 3-point and mid-range shooter. If he can stay healthy he will help greatly. I hope he worked on his off hand and free-throw shooting while out with the injury.
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| Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2014 11:24 am Post subject: |
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| ringfinger wrote: | | I hope his status is X'd off the team! Never been a fan of X. Sorry X fans. Give Ellington his job! |
Not sure why all the venom, directed at Henry.
I'm not going to judge him by his "career numbers", because he is a young player, and can improve, if he puts in the work. Last year, Henry played very well for the Lakers. He had his off games, but overall, showed much promise.
As far as his injury concerns, the Lakers signed him to a one year deal, I believe. He'll have an opportunity to show if he really has a place on this team, or if he's more suited to a high volume offense, ala D'Antoni.
I like X. And, as long as he's a Laker, I wish him good health, and good luck.
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| Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2014 11:33 am Post subject: |
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Too bad X's lack of good health keeps crossing him off the active roster.
Doubt Ellington can guard 3's but that guy looked like a smart player that not only can shoot but knows when to pull the trigger.
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From a Mike Trudell tweet:
| Mike Trudell wrote: | | Xavier Henry did some on-court work today, but the team didn’t do a ton of physical work. He’s not ready to return for game action. |
In another tweet:
| Mike Trudell wrote: | | Kelly/Henry could be ready soon. |
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| sonic the laker wrote: | | ringfinger wrote: | | I hope his status is X'd off the team! Never been a fan of X. Sorry X fans. Give Ellington his job! |
Not sure why all the venom, directed at Henry.
I'm not going to judge him by his "career numbers", because he is a young player, and can improve, if he puts in the work. Last year, Henry played very well for the Lakers. He had his off games, but overall, showed much promise.
As far as his injury concerns, the Lakers signed him to a one year deal, I believe. He'll have an opportunity to show if he really has a place on this team, or if he's more suited to a high volume offense, ala D'Antoni.
I like X. And, as long as he's a Laker, I wish him good health, and good luck.
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Because he sucks as a player. He's sucked in every season. Under every coach. In every system. On every team. You can put him on a high octane guard friendly team (where basically every guard but X thrived) and he doesn't do any better than if you put him on a slow pace team.
On top of that, he can't even stay healthy! So what exactly is there to like besides the fact that he looks like a young Denzel Washington?
Nothing.
You can hang on to the "if this, if that, if this then that" all you like for as long as you like. But the story has already been told. |
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| Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2014 12:45 pm Post subject: |
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| X just cant seem to stay healthy, he seems like he is injury prone player. |
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| Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2014 12:47 pm Post subject: |
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| yinoma2001 wrote: | X's Laker tenure in a nutshell:
Plays well for 20 games...hurt...plays well for 10 games...hurt...then hurt again. |
Perfect! As long as he is healthy for 20 games untill Young is back.... then Henry can rotate in, when healthy, the rest of the season.
I'm working at being a glass half full kind of guy. |
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X has a ton of talent but it doesn't do much good when he can't stay on the floor.
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| GasolBynumKobe wrote: | | every team he's been on hes been injury prone. Memphis, New Orleans and now Lakers. No hope for him imo. |
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I look forward to X's return. He's a very talented player, strong on defense, can attack the rim, strong finisher, good ball handler, decent shooter from mid and long range, and a fairly smart player with a good personality. He's one of the best all around players on the team. Yes, he's had some injury issues, but talk about low risk high reward. With his age and talent level it's a risk I'd take every time for what we are paying him. I'm very happy X is on our team.
Hurry back Xavier! |
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| venturalakersfan wrote: | | X has a ton of talent but it doesn't do much good when he can't stay on the floor. |
Does he? I can't think of even 2 good things he's good at. Getting to the basket and .... riding the pine? I dunno.
I know athletic dunkers get free passes more than a lot of other players, but, what exactly does X have that you think I can't just get from any other ball player at his position? |
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| Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2014 3:18 pm Post subject: |
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| ringfinger wrote: | | venturalakersfan wrote: | | X has a ton of talent but it doesn't do much good when he can't stay on the floor. |
Does he? I can't think of even 2 good things he's good at. Getting to the basket and .... riding the pine? I dunno.
I know athletic dunkers get free passes more than a lot of other players, but, what exactly does X have that you think I can't just get from any other ball player at his position? |
2 things; good slasher, good 3 point shooter; probably around .350 give or take..
I did not say great, you asked two things he's "good" at...lol  |
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| Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2014 4:08 pm Post subject: |
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| Xavier is valuable to this Lakers team. He can guard 2 and 3. Behind Wesley, he is probably our best wing defender. |
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ringfinger
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| deal wrote: | | ringfinger wrote: | | venturalakersfan wrote: | | X has a ton of talent but it doesn't do much good when he can't stay on the floor. |
Does he? I can't think of even 2 good things he's good at. Getting to the basket and .... riding the pine? I dunno.
I know athletic dunkers get free passes more than a lot of other players, but, what exactly does X have that you think I can't just get from any other ball player at his position? |
2 things; good slasher, good 3 point shooter; probably around .350 give or take..
I did not say great, you asked two things he's "good" at...lol |
He's a good slasher sure but he doesn't finish well. His FG% on shots close to the rim is among the worst on the team.
And I don't agree about him being a good 3 pt shooter. He's a career 32.5% shooter from there.
Just curious, does anyone know if there has ever been a "good" 3pt shooter by reputation that shoots below 70% from the FT line? |
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| Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2014 7:18 pm Post subject: |
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| Solid role player at home, usually MIA outside our home court. |
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