This feels like a futuristic move for the Lakers. Yeah he is old, but its got homework and analytics written all over it imo. LA needed a veteran in the backcourt that can distribute the rock.
I like this move since we need a couple of vets to team this young team some leadership. Yeah, he hasn't suited up in the NBA, but he's been a professional basketball player for a long time.
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Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2015 7:10 pm Post subject:
I think what it comes to is that Russell is going to have some games where BS will just have to pull him to the bench if he's not getting it through how to play or just doesn't have it that game.
Huertas is a steadying ship as a backup. He's all team. No I in him.
Much better than getting some D-leaguer point guard still trying to prove and doing too much.
Bye. _________________ "This trophy removes the most odious sentence in the English Language. It can never be said again that 'the Lakers have never beaten the Celtics.'" -Dr. Jerry Buss (1985) R.I.P., 33 x M.V.O.
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Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2015 9:47 pm Post subject:
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Despite the money mid-range game, Huertas’ long range game has been somewhat of a concern over the past few years--of which he’s shot between 32.8% and 36.5%. He’s got a little bit of an unorthodox push shot in spot-up situations, which might be something to monitor as it is a low release. The early 2010s really saw him scorching the nets from distance--from 40.1% to 44.9%--and that combined with his mid-range excellence really indicates that this can re-develop, especially with the added space that the NBA presents and the fact that he will have far less responsibility. We’ll see how this goes, but the safe bet should indicate at least a decent long range shooter.
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Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2015 11:46 pm Post subject:
Peoples Hernandez wrote:
Can he play or is he a camp body?
Absolutely he can play. He's an excellent passer and can shoot the ball including from distance and shoots nearly 90% from the line. This gives the Lakers a very solid backup PG making the bench that much stronger in the back-court. He is a very solid pick-and-roll guard with really exceptional court vision. Great move by Mitch to help the Lakers be more competitive THIS year. _________________ Rule = win titles
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Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers · 19m19 minutes ago
OFFICIAL: Lakers Sign Marcelo Huertas - http://on.nba.com/1Fy9Xaq
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Mike Trudell @LakersReporter · 20m20 minutes ago
The Lakers announced the signing of 6’3’' Brazilian guard Marcelo Huertas, who played for FC Barcelona over the last 4 seasons.
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Eric Pincus @EricPincus · 19m19 minutes ago
The Lakers have officially signed Marcelo Huertas - I'll have the terms as soon as possible
DLO/Huertas
Clarkson/Lou Will
Kobe/ABrown/Young
Randle/Bass/Nance Jr/Kelly
Hibbert/Black/Sacre
14 right there. I put Black on the roster.
If we could find a spot for Kelly/Sacre would love to bring in Upshaw/Holmes or Frazier. Frazier brings a pure catch/shoot ability which we don't have much of at this point. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals
DLO/Huertas
Clarkson/Lou Will
Kobe/ABrown/Young
Randle/Bass/Nance Jr/Kelly
Hibbert/Black/Sacre
14 right there. I put Black on the roster.
If we could find a spot for Kelly/Sacre would love to bring in Upshaw/Holmes or Frazier. Frazier brings a pure catch/shoot ability which we don't have much of at this point.
Kelly and Sacre must go. Just eat the salary if need be
DLO/Huertas
Clarkson/Lou Will
Kobe/ABrown/Young
Randle/Bass/Nance Jr/Kelly
Hibbert/Black/Sacre
14 right there. I put Black on the roster.
If we could find a spot for Kelly/Sacre would love to bring in Upshaw/Holmes or Frazier. Frazier brings a pure catch/shoot ability which we don't have much of at this point.
Kelly and Sacre must go. Just eat the salary if need be
Let's take it out of your paycheck! _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals
DLO/Huertas
Clarkson/Lou Will
Kobe/ABrown/Young
Randle/Bass/Nance Jr/Kelly
Hibbert/Black/Sacre
14 right there. I put Black on the roster.
If we could find a spot for Kelly/Sacre would love to bring in Upshaw/Holmes or Frazier. Frazier brings a pure catch/shoot ability which we don't have much of at this point.
Kelly and Sacre must go. Just eat the salary if need be
Let's take it out of your paycheck!
If I was making as much as the Lakers are I would. Not a question lol
DLO/Huertas
Clarkson/Lou Will
Kobe/ABrown/Young
Randle/Bass/Nance Jr/Kelly
Hibbert/Black/Sacre
14 right there. I put Black on the roster.
If we could find a spot for Kelly/Sacre would love to bring in Upshaw/Holmes or Frazier. Frazier brings a pure catch/shoot ability which we don't have much of at this point.
I think it could depend on training camp. If Brown continues to show potential, I could see Nance going to the d-league.
DLO/Huertas
Clarkson/Lou Will
Kobe/ABrown/Young
Randle/Bass/Nance Jr/Kelly
Hibbert/Black/Sacre
14 right there. I put Black on the roster.
If we could find a spot for Kelly/Sacre would love to bring in Upshaw/Holmes or Frazier. Frazier brings a pure catch/shoot ability which we don't have much of at this point.
I think it could depend on training camp. If Brown continues to show potential, I could see Nance going to the d-league.
Doesn't matter. He's a guaranteed deal so he counts as part of the 15 man roster, even if he's playing in the DLeague. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals
DLO/Huertas
Clarkson/Lou Will
Kobe/ABrown/Young
Randle/Bass/Nance Jr/Kelly
Hibbert/Black/Sacre
14 right there. I put Black on the roster.
If we could find a spot for Kelly/Sacre would love to bring in Upshaw/Holmes or Frazier. Frazier brings a pure catch/shoot ability which we don't have much of at this point.
I think it could depend on training camp. If Brown continues to show potential, I could see Nance going to the d-league.
Doesn't matter. He's a guaranteed deal so he counts as part of the 15 man roster, even if he's playing in the DLeague.
Damn. The roster is really tight then. Sad, I think I'm one of the few brown fans who likes his potential. Would be sad to see him go to the d-league again or get cut if he continues to produce like summer league.
Apparently Heurtas is non-guaranteed. So I'm guessing minimum.
Hmm. Camp invite? One would think a vet like him would at least be able to garner a guaranteed minimum. Interesting. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals
Eric Pincus @EricPincus · now7 seconds ago
I hear Lakers' deal with Marcelo Huertas is just a summer contract, non-guaranteed rookie minimum at $525k with limited injury protection
Eric Pincus @EricPincus · now7 seconds ago
I hear Lakers' deal with Marcelo Huertas is just a summer contract, non-guaranteed rookie minimum at $525k with limited injury protection
The plot thickens
Interesting. I still think he's making the 15-man roster...
Eric Pincus @EricPincus · now7 seconds ago
I hear Lakers' deal with Marcelo Huertas is just a summer contract, non-guaranteed rookie minimum at $525k with limited injury protection
The plot thickens
Interesting. I still think he's making the 15-man roster...
that's what it feels like with all the social media love they gave him today
Eric Pincus @EricPincus · now7 seconds ago
I hear Lakers' deal with Marcelo Huertas is just a summer contract, non-guaranteed rookie minimum at $525k with limited injury protection
The plot thickens
Interesting. I still think he's making the 15-man roster...
that's what it feels like with all the social media love they gave him today
Eric Pincus @EricPincus · now7 seconds ago
I hear Lakers' deal with Marcelo Huertas is just a summer contract, non-guaranteed rookie minimum at $525k with limited injury protection
The plot thickens
Interesting. I still think he's making the 15-man roster...
that's what it feels like with all the social media love they gave him today
That was my thought process as well, 22.
I hope he makes the team.
His experience would be an asset to the young guys and it makes for a great story..
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