I have been very hard on Wesley but I have nothing but praise tonight

razor · Starting Rotation Joined: 01 Oct 2014 Posts: 121

Wes is probably the greatest player to ever play the game........for 40 seconds lol.........anybody who gives the lakers a win is king for the day, lakers take Houston! If you need to rag, go to the j lin thread haha.....

Capt.Skyhook · Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2014 9:33 pm Post subject:

Big ups tp Wes for his defense on Harden and the free throws.

Also have to give Scott credit for keeping him in there. It is always easy to pull Wes late because of his shortcomings.

Rugbar · Starting Rotation Joined: 14 Nov 2014 Posts: 203

Wes played well defending Harden at the end. BS also coached a good game, especially going small at the end and having Hill rove way off his man to be able to provide the double team against Harden. Hill was impressive as a roving big. The next time the Lakers play against a weak offensive center, they should try that small ball approach again.

fansincemagic · Franchise Player Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 11076

I think the thing that's frustrating is we see flashes that he has it in him to be a solid starter, we just don't see enough of it. I'm not getting too up or down, but yea hopefully we see him becoming a consistent defender and can actually gain Kobe's trust in cutting to the rim and when open in the corner.

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lakersken80 · Retired Number Joined: 12 Aug 2009 Posts: 38789

Yeah, he can't hit an open 3 or even make layups, but he made a big play to win the game tonight....so I guess we can forgive him for tonight...

Andre2K · Franchise Player Joined: 28 Oct 2004 Posts: 12199

He played great D tonight, made a clutch play but I'm still waiting on a break out game from him. He was good his first year here.
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LakerEric · Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2014 9:58 pm Post subject:

WES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MacedonianFan · Rookie Joined: 29 Jul 2014 Posts: 18

We have to admit that a player need to have a great talent to stop James Harden just like that a make the clutch play on the offense.
But you'll all agree that he needs to practise 3's more often.This year it seems like he just can't score a bucket.I just know Byron told him to focus on the D.
I think everyone is going to calm down when Ellington comes back because than we're going to have a few shooters and a decent defensive player so then the Lakers will balance their roster.

Team of the 80's · Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2014 10:01 pm Post subject:

I'm always hard on him because he sucks but tonight he played good D.

kikanga · Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2014 10:03 pm Post subject:

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EddieJonesss · Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2014 10:22 pm Post subject:

After that still at the end, I told the TV that I take back every bad thing I've said about Wes.

Totally redeemed himself!

Scoffs · Starting Rotation Joined: 12 Aug 2001 Posts: 875

This is how Wes needs to play. Concentrate on defense and score on put backs and dunks. No jump shooting.

Thugnomoe · Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2014 12:16 am Post subject:

I'm in the same camp.. he's played terrible this season.. this game was his redemption.

great job WES!

rayfantastic · Sixth Man Joined: 06 Oct 2014 Posts: 47

wesanity for the W!

MJST · Retired Number Joined: 06 Jul 2014 Posts: 26386

Gotta admit the last two games Wes really has been a difference maker on the defensive end.

Tonight the two steals he got on Harden, one for a Price dunk and another for that game sealing and one by himself.

He also did a fantastic job on Korver last night as well. locking him out for most of the game. The three Korver made at the end was with Wes not on him.

So Wes does deserve credit. Also had a quiet 9 points which is about as much to expect from Wes offensively as defensively is WHERE we want him to make his mark.

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venturalakersfan · Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2014 10:26 am Post subject:

It is amazing how one play will change fans opinions
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Mege · Starting Rotation Joined: 11 Apr 2005 Posts: 522

Don't forget the defensive job he did on Korver the night before. I hope his defensive success starts to carry over to his offense. He's FG% is horrible right now.

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Dave20 · Franchise Player Joined: 15 Jun 2013 Posts: 11333

Wes made a few good plays, but he's too inconsistent. He has all the physical tools to be a Bruce Bowen type of player, but he lacks confidence. This draft profile accurately describes him, he should be much better then what he is now.

http://www.nbadraft.net/players/wesley-johnson

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