Joined: 02 May 2005 Posts: 90307 Location: Formerly Known As 24
Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2015 9:41 am Post subject:
yinoma2001 wrote:
Dave20 wrote:
yinoma2001 wrote:
Dave20 wrote:
yinoma2001 wrote:
Dave20 wrote:
Harrison Barnes and Jordan Clarkson headline Kevin Pelton's list of 2016 free agents in line for big raises.
Looking at 10 possible 2016 free agents in line for big raises as the cap increases: http://es.pn/1HYqXtt
Can't teams only offer the MLE for Clarkson?
He's a RFA so we can match any offer.
Right, but the first 2 years can only be MLE (offer from other teams; we can offer whatever we want).
If he has another break out year I think the Lakers brass will pay him fair value given how much the cap will go up.
Maybe, maybe not. They may tell him to get offers and match it since it will be restricted to the MLE level the first 2 years. They may also ask him to sit tight so we can use his cheap cap hold so we can maximize our 60m cap space.
It really depends on whom else LA can sign. My expectation is that they will probably end up using cap space to sign him.
Harrison Barnes and Jordan Clarkson headline Kevin Pelton's list of 2016 free agents in line for big raises.
Looking at 10 possible 2016 free agents in line for big raises as the cap increases: http://es.pn/1HYqXtt
Can't teams only offer the MLE for Clarkson?
He's a RFA so we can match any offer.
Right, but the first 2 years can only be MLE (offer from other teams; we can offer whatever we want).
If he has another break out year I think the Lakers brass will pay him fair value given how much the cap will go up.
Maybe, maybe not. They may tell him to get offers and match it since it will be restricted to the MLE level the first 2 years. They may also ask him to sit tight so we can use his cheap cap hold so we can maximize our 60m cap space.
It really depends on whom else LA can sign. My expectation is that they will probably end up using cap space to sign him.
Might give him a "promise" that is conditioned upon whether the team can get anyone or not. Sort of like Wes Matthews who ended with a bigger payday after the DJ deal fell through. Either way, Clarkson is likely staying as a Laker after 2016. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals
I was just watching ESPN's 2015 LA Special Olympics World Games daily update show (on daily from 4 - 4:30 PM) and saw Jordan Clarkson was there today with some of the athletes (probably basketball)!! That was so cool of him to do that!!
Joined: 24 Jul 2015 Posts: 324 Location: Twin Falls, ID
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 7:38 pm Post subject:
yinoma2001 wrote:
24 wrote:
yinoma2001 wrote:
Dave20 wrote:
yinoma2001 wrote:
Dave20 wrote:
yinoma2001 wrote:
Dave20 wrote:
Harrison Barnes and Jordan Clarkson headline Kevin Pelton's list of 2016 free agents in line for big raises.
Looking at 10 possible 2016 free agents in line for big raises as the cap increases: http://es.pn/1HYqXtt
Can't teams only offer the MLE for Clarkson?
He's a RFA so we can match any offer.
Right, but the first 2 years can only be MLE (offer from other teams; we can offer whatever we want).
If he has another break out year I think the Lakers brass will pay him fair value given how much the cap will go up.
Maybe, maybe not. They may tell him to get offers and match it since it will be restricted to the MLE level the first 2 years. They may also ask him to sit tight so we can use his cheap cap hold so we can maximize our 60m cap space.
It really depends on whom else LA can sign. My expectation is that they will probably end up using cap space to sign him.
Might give him a "promise" that is conditioned upon whether the team can get anyone or not. Sort of like Wes Matthews who ended with a bigger payday after the DJ deal fell through. Either way, Clarkson is likely staying as a Laker after 2016.
Joined: 17 Jun 2003 Posts: 6287 Location: Central Coast
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 8:04 pm Post subject:
Clarkson's quiet demeanor, and on the court intensity reminds me of Shannon Brown - who Clarkson is already better than. I love players like that. I sure hope he develops and becomes the SG replacement for Kobe, and that he gets rewarded with a big $$ deal. I really have no problem paying big money for real talent. I think this is going to be a growing pains year, and his stats will likely go down with Kobe and Lou Williams around to shoot. But I think Clarkson could be the real deal.
What PG shouldn't? And doesn't?
Kyrie is just special..
Clarkson just needs to tighten his handle imo. It slows him down in the halfcourt, it slips behind him and he has to slow down to keep it w him. If he can just tighten his handle then he would be special off the dribble 1v1 just because of his quickness. I do expect him to improve that and look like a better player. I'm excited
Irving's handles are out of this world, easily top 3. You don't just get that in one summer, let alone 5 years. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals
Never had an encounter w/ Lakers until today, so I have to share.
Probably a bit bored..
Saw Jordan today at USC's Galen center (special Olympics). Was lining up to get lunch at the food stand, and he queued up few spots behind me. He was very friendly, chatting and talking w/ everyone around him. About 2~3 minutes later, big game James showed up, way at the end of the line, but James stood there not for a full minute before some security or worker there recognized him and invited him to the front of line. Of course no one had a problem w/ it, but JC was not invited. I joked and asked Jordan why didn't they take him up to the front too, and he just smiled, put his hand in front of his chest and shook his head (aka me not worthy). I told him just give it couple more years. Anyway, was a nice encounter, loved his demeanor (and I didn't even ask to get a pic).
Not 100% sure, but I think I saw Mitch w/ another old dude sitting and watching the game (AUS v. GR women) later. Even less sure... but I could almost swear I saw Sam Perkins too
Never had an encounter w/ Lakers until today, so I have to share.
Probably a bit bored..
Saw Jordan today at USC's Galen center (special Olympics). Was lining up to get lunch at the food stand, and he queued up few spots behind me. He was very friendly, chatting and talking w/ everyone around him. About 2~3 minutes later, big game James showed up, way at the end of the line, but James stood there not for a full minute before some security or worker there recognized him and invited him to the front of line. Of course no one had a problem w/ it, but JC was not invited. I joked and asked Jordan why didn't they take him up to the front too, and he just smiled, put his hand in front of his chest and shook his head (aka me not worthy). I told him just give it couple more years. Anyway, was a nice encounter, loved his demeanor (and I didn't even ask to get a pic).
Not 100% sure, but I think I saw Mitch w/ another old dude sitting and watching the game (AUS v. GR women) later. Even less sure... but I could almost swear I saw Sam Perkins too
Clarkson ability to finish at the rim has to be close to the tops for PG's. This is why Mitch and many others compare him to Westbrook. He only has one gear and he's dangerous coming off of P&R. Westbrook is a bit stronger but Clarkson is taller, the similarities between those two are close.
Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Posts: 11197 Location: The Other Perspective
Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 8:48 am Post subject:
ice_cold wrote:
nutella wrote:
Never had an encounter w/ Lakers until today, so I have to share.
Probably a bit bored..
Saw Jordan today at USC's Galen center (special Olympics). Was lining up to get lunch at the food stand, and he queued up few spots behind me. He was very friendly, chatting and talking w/ everyone around him. About 2~3 minutes later, big game James showed up, way at the end of the line, but James stood there not for a full minute before some security or worker there recognized him and invited him to the front of line. Of course no one had a problem w/ it, but JC was not invited. I joked and asked Jordan why didn't they take him up to the front too, and he just smiled, put his hand in front of his chest and shook his head (aka me not worthy). I told him just give it couple more years. Anyway, was a nice encounter, loved his demeanor (and I didn't even ask to get a pic).
Not 100% sure, but I think I saw Mitch w/ another old dude sitting and watching the game (AUS v. GR women) later. Even less sure... but I could almost swear I saw Sam Perkins too
Great story. Thanks for posting
_________________ "Chick lived and breathed Lakers basketball…but he was also fair and objective and called every game the way it was played."
-from Chick: His Unpublished Memoirs and the Memories of Those Who Knew Him
Easy decision for Lakers: Jordan Clarkson's contract to guarantee Saturday
Quote:
Because Clarkson played with the Lakers' summer league squad in Las Vegas earlier in the month, the guarantee date of his contract moved up from opening night (approximately Oct. 31) to the first day of August.
Once the Lakers let the deadline pass on Saturday, the team will have 14 players under contract, with two (Tarik Black and Jabari Brown) on similar non-guaranteed $845,059 deals.
The Lakers don't need to decide on Black or Brown for the season until early 2016. Both could make it to opening night, only to be cut by Jan. 10.
It takes years and years of repetition and instinct to develop those kinds of handles. There arent many guys that can learn that.
To me Clarkson should try to get really good at the pull up jump shot right outside free throw range. With his athleticism it would be unstoppable. He should also use his agility to be a better defender and rebounder.
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