a true winner would go into that Philly situation and work and work and work, plotting their future escape. Imagine a young Kobe going over there right now... he'd be in the gym, developing his game, knowing eventually he would either be able to force a trade out or become a free agent. Okafor can either use the time to develop himself or just basically quit and become just another guy around there... Everything we're hearing implies he's not going to try and become a superstar, he'll do enough, but not extra. That's another reason the D'Angelo Russell pick was the right one for us.
Can someone tell me by Upshaw being signed for Summer League...does that stop another team from stealing him til Summer League is over?
I think Lakers have his "rights" after Summer League. So there should be a window for them to lock him up.
No rights after SL. He would be free to sign anywhere he wants
So, let's say he has 2 monster SL games, can another team come to him and he agree to sign with them before he plays the last SL game?[/On purely basketball skills only, how good can Upshaw be?
I think there were 2 good reasons why Upshaw signed with the Lakers SPL team:
1. we need a center
2. Lakers have cap space in case he wants a bit more than the minimum.
Also, I don't think we can sign undrafted free agents to contacts until the new league year begins. Is that right or am I wrong?
Can someone tell me by Upshaw being signed for Summer League...does that stop another team from stealing him til Summer League is over?
I think Lakers have his "rights" after Summer League. So there should be a window for them to lock him up.
No rights after SL. He would be free to sign anywhere he wants
So, let's say he has 2 monster SL games, can another team come to him and he agree to sign with them before he plays the last SL game?[/On purely basketball skills only, how good can Upshaw be?
I think there were 2 good reasons why Upshaw signed with the Lakers SPL team:
1. we need a center
2. Lakers have cap space in case he wants a bit more than the minimum.
Also, I don't think we can sign undrafted free agents to contacts until the new league year begins. Is that right or am I wrong?
Anyone have an answer to these questions?
Based on purely basketball skills only, how good can Upshaw be?
If Upshaw took care of his demons, and his heart issue isn't an issue, probably a better defending Mozgov. Similar build, ability to shoot the mid range. Not a true post up kind of player, but able to block more shots than Mozgov. A massive roadblock in the middle. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals
If Upshaw took care of his demons, and his heart issue isn't an issue, probably a better defending Mozgov. Similar build, ability to shoot the mid range. Not a true post up kind of player, but able to block more shots than Mozgov. A massive roadblock in the middle.
If Upshaw took care of his demons, and his heart issue isn't an issue, probably a better defending Mozgov. Similar build, ability to shoot the mid range. Not a true post up kind of player, but able to block more shots than Mozgov. A massive roadblock in the middle.
Good enough to be a contributor for the Lakers?
If healthy (physically and mentally), no doubt. Maybe not a starter for a bit, but def 15-18 mpg. He was arguably a lottery talent this year but for his many issues.
He was blocking close to 5 shots a game. That is insane. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals
a true winner would go into that Philly situation and work and work and work, plotting their future escape. Imagine a young Kobe going over there right now... he'd be in the gym, developing his game, knowing eventually he would either be able to force a trade out or become a free agent. Okafor can either use the time to develop himself or just basically quit and become just another guy around there... Everything we're hearing implies he's not going to try and become a superstar, he'll do enough, but not extra. That's another reason the D'Angelo Russell pick was the right one for us.
Those were some of the concerns I had about Okafor too. Byron said it best, imo : Okafor will be a great player, Russell can be a superstar.
Drop in opponents 2pt field goal percentage of 11% when he is on the court.
In a few years could this guy be a defensive specialist capable of occasionally starting when we face big opponents, like Memphis, NO, HOU who have a center that LMA has trouble with. Bumping LMA to the 4 for those games.
If Upshaw took care of his demons, and his heart issue isn't an issue, probably a better defending Mozgov. Similar build, ability to shoot the mid range. Not a true post up kind of player, but able to block more shots than Mozgov. A massive roadblock in the middle.
Good enough to be a contributor for the Lakers?
Well hell, other than the two games where Dellevedova turned into Cinderella, Mozgov was one of the best players on that Cavs team that pushed the series to 6 (sans El BJ of course).
Joined: 10 Apr 2001 Posts: 65135 Location: Orange County, CA
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2015 12:15 pm Post subject:
blanketwrap wrote:
yinoma2001 wrote:
If Upshaw took care of his demons, and his heart issue isn't an issue, probably a better defending Mozgov. Similar build, ability to shoot the mid range. Not a true post up kind of player, but able to block more shots than Mozgov. A massive roadblock in the middle.
Good enough to be a contributor for the Lakers?
If he got his head right, yes. _________________ Resident Car Nut.
i stil cant believe we passed on rj hunter and montrezl harrell
Im sure once Nance puts on the Rambis goggles and runs over McHalemon the sidelines, all will be forgiven. _________________ Austin Reaves keeps his game tight, like Kobe Bryant on game night.
A guy like Upshaw will kill it with DRuss throwing him lob after lob, and easy drop off after drop off. Make Upshaw's life simple. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
