Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2015 12:19 pm Post subject: OFFICIAL: James Worthy Added to Coaching Staff, Will Work With Bigs (Tracy Murray hired as a shooting coach)
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Lakes Hire James Worthy to Work with Coaching Staff
EL SEGUNDO – Former Lakers player James Worthy has been hired by the team to work with the coaching staff it was announced today by General Manager Mitch Kupchak.
In his position, Worthy will work with head coach Byron Scott and his staff, focusing his attention on working with the Lakers big men. He will accompany the team to Hawaii for training camp and will continue to work with Lakers players throughout the season. Worthy will also continue his role on Time Warner Cable SportsNet as an analyst for the network’s Lakers coverage.
“James was one of the best forwards to ever play the game,” said Kupchak. “We feel he will be a valuable addition to the coaching staff and will do an excellent job teaching our group of big men. We are pleased and fortunate to welcome him back to the organization.”
An NBA Hall of Famer, Worthy played all twelve of his NBA seasons (1982-1994) with Los Angeles. Named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, he concluded his career with the Lakers ranked sixth all-time in scoring (16,320), seventh all-time in team field goal percentage (.521) and third all-time in team steals (1,041). His accolades include three NBA Championships (1985, 1987 and 1988); NBA Finals MVP (1988); 2-time All-NBA Third team (1990 and 1991), 7-time All-Star (1986-1992) and All-Rookie First Team (1983).
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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2015 12:22 pm Post subject:
YES!
When he did that session last year (that Jordan Hill did not attend :| ), I was wondering why he didn't just do that regularly, if even part time or what have you.
That's one of the advantages of having Byron Scott as the head coach. All these great players will be there to provide support and in some cases such as this one become one of his staff members.
James and MWP mentoring Randle will be big. If he can take the defense, hustle, and toughness from Ron and the finesse, footwork, and craftiness from Worthy we could have ourselves a monster.
That's great. James Worthy is one of the greatest post players ever.
I'm never tired of watching this video:
If he could turn Randle into something like this...
Chambers still has nightmares about this game.
Call me crazy but a lot of Worthey's moves are Kobe esque. I think Kobe's game old man's game will resemble that of Worthey even more now that he is moving to small forward and will play a lot in the post.
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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2015 1:07 pm Post subject:
scoobs wrote:
danzag wrote:
That's great. James Worthy is one of the greatest post players ever.
I'm never tired of watching this video:
If he could turn Randle into something like this...
Chambers still has nightmares about this game.
Call me crazy but a lot of Worthey's moves are Kobe esque. I think Kobe's game old man's game will resemble that of Worthey even more now that he is moving to small forward and will play a lot in the post.
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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2015 1:09 pm Post subject:
scoobs wrote:
danzag wrote:
That's great. James Worthy is one of the greatest post players ever.
I'm never tired of watching this video:
If he could turn Randle into something like this...
Chambers still has nightmares about this game.
Call me crazy but a lot of Worthey's moves are Kobe esque. I think Kobe's game old man's game will resemble that of Worthey even more now that he is moving to small forward and will play a lot in the post.
I was about to post basically the same thing, but why (bleep) on a parade.
James is my all-time favorite Laker. I'm happy at least he's able to get out of that studio gig.
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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2015 1:11 pm Post subject:
greenfrog wrote:
scoobs wrote:
danzag wrote:
That's great. James Worthy is one of the greatest post players ever.
I'm never tired of watching this video:
If he could turn Randle into something like this...
Chambers still has nightmares about this game.
Call me crazy but a lot of Worthey's moves are Kobe esque. I think Kobe's game old man's game will resemble that of Worthey even more now that he is moving to small forward and will play a lot in the post.
I was about to post basically the same thing, but why (bleep) on a parade.
James is my all-time favorite Laker. I'm happy at least he's able to get out of that studio gig.
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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2015 1:11 pm Post subject:
24 wrote:
greenfrog wrote:
scoobs wrote:
danzag wrote:
That's great. James Worthy is one of the greatest post players ever.
I'm never tired of watching this video:
If he could turn Randle into something like this...
Chambers still has nightmares about this game.
Call me crazy but a lot of Worthey's moves are Kobe esque. I think Kobe's game old man's game will resemble that of Worthey even more now that he is moving to small forward and will play a lot in the post.
I was about to post basically the same thing, but why (bleep) on a parade.
James is my all-time favorite Laker. I'm happy at least he's able to get out of that studio gig.
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