How much playing time will Russell get?

KindCrippler2000 · Franchise Player Joined: 02 May 2003 Posts: 15821

I hope he gets 25-30 min a game at least. Since we obviously aren't making the the finals, the kid needs all the opportunities he can get to learn and grow. He'll gain a lot from playing with Kobe. I hope Byron Scott doesn't pull a Dell Harris on him.

The Logo · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 5:57 pm Post subject:

He should get at around the same amount of burn as Clarkson did toward the end of the season. I'd like them both along with Julius to get at least 32 minutes per game with Bass and Williams playing around 20 minutes per game and Kobe 25-28 max.

ringfinger · Retired Number Joined: 08 Oct 2013 Posts: 29418

I think he'll get in the low 30s. But only because we don't have much in the way of viable backup options at the point. Clarkson may get some burn there so whether the Lakers see him as a 1 or 2 is going to impact Russell's minutes.

ryan_c · Star Player Joined: 08 Dec 2007 Posts: 1371

15 minutes.

ringfinger · Retired Number Joined: 08 Oct 2013 Posts: 29418

Sting · Starting Rotation Joined: 04 Dec 2014 Posts: 846

play the kids 30 plus minutes.... clarkson and russell low 30s... might struggle a bit and have slumps but have to ride it out. think long term

venturalakersfan · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 6:56 pm Post subject:

I would guess less at the beginning of the season and more as the season progresses. Averaging 25-28 mpg for the season seems reasonable.
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scoobs · Star Player Joined: 19 Aug 2005 Posts: 4746

34mpg. Wtf up with all the low projected minutes for this guy? He's just a kid, be could run all day. John Wall got 38 his rookie year, CP got 36, Kidd 34, Irving 33, Van Exel 33 and the list goes on and on? Why should it be any difference with this kid?

scoobs · Star Player Joined: 19 Aug 2005 Posts: 4746

Steph Curry also got 36 his rookie season.

venturalakersfan · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 7:42 pm Post subject:

a2j1m · Star Player Joined: 06 May 2013 Posts: 3734

Russell 25 min
Lou 22 min
Clarkson 30 min
Brown 5min
Kobe 14min w/ 14min at SF

96 min total

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Nightwalker · Star Player Joined: 09 May 2013 Posts: 2739

I would guess 25-30 minute range for Russell it might end up more as season goes on.

LakerFan87 · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 11:48 pm Post subject:

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

I'd say Russell avg 32 mpg this year. He was the #2 pick and Clarkson is the only other PG on the roster.

nash · Star Player Joined: 23 Oct 2001 Posts: 8194

Chronicle · Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2015 3:13 am Post subject:

70sdude · Star Player Joined: 05 Feb 2009 Posts: 4567

DR's season PT will swing as heavily on Kobe's health and durability as on the quality of his own play. Healthy Kobe = big drain on Russell's minutes.

kobeandgary · Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2015 5:44 am Post subject:

yinoma2001 · Retired Number Joined: 19 Jun 2010 Posts: 119487

26-28 mpg. I think in the beginning of the year, Lou Will gets a lot of PT with Clarkson while DLO gets stronger/learns the ropes.

By the all-star break, I'm hoping he gets closer to around 30mpg.
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Four Decade Bandwagon · Star Player Joined: 18 Jul 2014 Posts: 8160

As much as he earns!

If he is ready to start and contribute then he should. If he is overwhelmed, turning the ball over and not ready then he should play minimal mpg.

I expect him to look a lot better with the vets and a structured system. I am comfortable with letting training camp competition dictate his mpg.

He is nineteen. He has talent. He will get better as he learns how to be a pro and how to run an offense. I expect struggles and moments of brilliance as he learns. Rushing him in does nothing to his development if he is not ready. Let him earn his mpg. The opportunities will be there this season and the future.. He does not have to be "the Man" game one.

Chronicle · Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2015 6:55 am Post subject:

NBALakerLegends · Star Player Joined: 06 Aug 2007 Posts: 1026

I would like to see an average of 31mpg at season's end.

KobeDunk · Retired Number Joined: 23 Sep 2004 Posts: 26849

He needs to be our starting PG from day 1, 30-35 min sounds right! He needs to be in the discussion for ROY.