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PostPosted: Sat Nov 14, 2015 10:39 am    Post subject: Hey Magic, potential real steal of the draft (Larry Nance)

Calling the 4th pick the SOTD is silly. 4th pick is expected to be star/all star. Larry Nance Jr is the real steal of the draft as he seems to be doing way more then the experts expected and may make all rookie team along with Russell by the end of the year.

For example last year JC was probably real SOTD since he was 2nd round pick that made all rookie team.

but lets see be fore we make these judgments, but right now LNJ seems to be "it".
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 14, 2015 12:36 pm    Post subject:

He didn't even make some mock drafts. Gotta give Ryan and Jesse credit for pulling another rabbit out of the hat.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 14, 2015 12:51 pm    Post subject:

He could play the Rick Fox role on a championship team as a PF. I really enjoy watching him play. Stays within his limits and can throw down a monster jam at any given moment. I'd like to see him work on his weak side defense. Really good pick.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 14, 2015 8:38 pm    Post subject:

Must feel great for him to know that playing the game of his life results than sitting on the pine in lieu of Bass. Grit!
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 14, 2015 9:03 pm    Post subject: Re: Hey Magic, potential real steal of the draft.

lak_repeat wrote:
but lets see be fore we make these judgments, but right now LNJ seems to be "it".


You are all over the place here.

I agree with the first part: too early to make any judements.
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 15, 2015 4:11 am    Post subject:

Mods why was this moved when the thread is about Larry Nance Jr?
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 15, 2015 11:12 am    Post subject:

Not sure. I will edit the title and move it back to the Lounge.
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 15, 2015 11:30 am    Post subject:

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Mods why was this moved when the thread is about Larry Nance Jr?


They thought it was about Gary Lance
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 15, 2015 11:32 am    Post subject: Re: Hey Magic, potential real steal of the draft.

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lak_repeat wrote:
but lets see be fore we make these judgments, but right now LNJ seems to be "it".


You are all over the place here.

I agree with the first part: too early to make any judements.


I don't think it's too early to make any judgements.

Look at his defensive rotations, shot selection, and energy on the offensive glass. Dudes the real deal. He does just about everything you could possibly want from your bigman
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 15, 2015 11:33 am    Post subject:

I was excited to see what this kid can do in the NBA the moment we drafted him. He has impressed so far. Lets hope he keeps improving.
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 15, 2015 3:03 pm    Post subject:

greenfrog wrote:
He didn't even make some mock drafts. Gotta give Ryan and Jesse credit for pulling another rabbit out of the hat.


Agree, though I don't think he makes the all rookie team.
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 15, 2015 3:12 pm    Post subject:

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PostPosted: Sun Nov 15, 2015 5:38 pm    Post subject:

Chronicle wrote:
diando wrote:
Mods why was this moved when the thread is about Larry Nance Jr?


They thought it was about Gary Lance


Hey Stu, hi Lantz.
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 15, 2015 6:26 pm    Post subject:

What if we already have our center of the future here. Mitch said when he drafted him that what he lacks in height he makes up for in length and athleticism. He's a fine run n gun center actually. Nance/randle/brown/clarkson/russell. There's no reason that team can't be something good in a couple yrs
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 15, 2015 6:41 pm    Post subject:

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What if we already have our center of the future here. Mitch said when he drafted him that what he lacks in height he makes up for in length and athleticism. He's a fine run n gun center actually. Nance/randle/brown/clarkson/russell. There's no reason that team can't be something good in a couple yrs



Man, I want that to be true so badly. Hopefully he can gain the strength needed to defend 5's in he next year or so. If mothers going Ronald an excellent 4. I'm actually surprised Byron hasn't played him at the 5 already
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 15, 2015 9:16 pm    Post subject:

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 16, 2015 1:35 am    Post subject:

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What if we already have our center of the future here. Mitch said when he drafted him that what he lacks in height he makes up for in length and athleticism. He's a fine run n gun center actually. Nance/randle/brown/clarkson/russell. There's no reason that team can't be something good in a couple yrs



Man, I want that to be true so badly. Hopefully he can gain the strength needed to defend 5's in he next year or so. If mothers going Ronald an excellent 4. I'm actually surprised Byron hasn't played him at the 5 already


He's listed as 5'8 but he looks taller on the court to me. He's so long and hustles like a true big. His length and athleticism are special and I think totally compensate for his height. In this current era of small ball I don't see why he can't work.

Regardless he deserves playing time. He's super active out there and makes the right play most of the time.
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 16, 2015 2:09 am    Post subject:

Lakers_Jester wrote:
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What if we already have our center of the future here. Mitch said when he drafted him that what he lacks in height he makes up for in length and athleticism. He's a fine run n gun center actually. Nance/randle/brown/clarkson/russell. There's no reason that team can't be something good in a couple yrs



Man, I want that to be true so badly. Hopefully he can gain the strength needed to defend 5's in he next year or so. If mothers going Ronald an excellent 4. I'm actually surprised Byron hasn't played him at the 5 already


He's listed as 5'8 but he looks taller on the court to me. He's so long and hustles like a true big. His length and athleticism are special and I think totally compensate for his height. In this current era of small ball I don't see why he can't work.

Regardless he deserves playing time. He's super active out there and makes the right play most of the time.


I like this idea alot. He's taller than Draymond Green. And Green plays minutes at the "center" every game this year.
Green was guarding Deandre Jordan of the Clippers in the 4th quarter of their close game.
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 16, 2015 8:29 am    Post subject:

Mitch has been striking gold with the 4 year college guys. First JC and now Nance and Brown.

IDK if I like Nance at Center, especially with Tarik on the roster, but there are plenty of minutes to go around as a back up PF.
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 16, 2015 10:01 am    Post subject:

Lakers_Jester wrote:
What if we already have our center of the future here. Mitch said when he drafted him that what he lacks in height he makes up for in length and athleticism. He's a fine run n gun center actually. Nance/randle/brown/clarkson/russell. There's no reason that team can't be something good in a couple yrs



I don't see him being a long-term solution at center, especially teamed with Randle. He might be OK in limited situations.I like Nance, but don't see that starting five as a viable, long-term lineup.
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 16, 2015 10:17 am    Post subject:

Lakers_Jester wrote:
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Lakers_Jester wrote:
What if we already have our center of the future here. Mitch said when he drafted him that what he lacks in height he makes up for in length and athleticism. He's a fine run n gun center actually. Nance/randle/brown/clarkson/russell. There's no reason that team can't be something good in a couple yrs



Man, I want that to be true so badly. Hopefully he can gain the strength needed to defend 5's in he next year or so. If mothers going Ronald an excellent 4. I'm actually surprised Byron hasn't played him at the 5 already


He's listed as 5'8 but he looks taller on the court to me. He's so long and hustles like a true big. His length and athleticism are special and I think totally compensate for his height. In this current era of small ball I don't see why he can't work.

Regardless he deserves playing time. He's super active out there and makes the right play most of the time.
He looks at lease a foot taller then that. I think he could be a center in today's nba but we got to make sure be is properly utilized. Don't want to mess the kid up like what's happening with Russell right now. I like him as our long term power forward.
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 16, 2015 10:44 am    Post subject:

I said in another thread that he's the perfect utility guy. He can be the first big off the bench and come in for any of the three front court spots depending on the opponent.

Props to the scouts yet again. People joke about Buss and Chaz, but the Lakers have found diamonds consistently in recent years.
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 16, 2015 10:55 am    Post subject:

scoobs wrote:
Lakers_Jester wrote:
PICKnPOP wrote:
Lakers_Jester wrote:
What if we already have our center of the future here. Mitch said when he drafted him that what he lacks in height he makes up for in length and athleticism. He's a fine run n gun center actually. Nance/randle/brown/clarkson/russell. There's no reason that team can't be something good in a couple yrs



Man, I want that to be true so badly. Hopefully he can gain the strength needed to defend 5's in he next year or so. If mothers going Ronald an excellent 4. I'm actually surprised Byron hasn't played him at the 5 already


He's listed as 5'8 but he looks taller on the court to me. He's so long and hustles like a true big. His length and athleticism are special and I think totally compensate for his height. In this current era of small ball I don't see why he can't work.

Regardless he deserves playing time. He's super active out there and makes the right play most of the time.
He looks at lease a foot taller then that. I think he could be a center in today's nba but we got to make sure be is properly utilized. Don't want to mess the kid up like what's happening with Russell right now. I like him as our long term power forward.


I'd hope so. Otherwise I'd tower over him at a lofty 5'10" (in shoes)
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 16, 2015 10:56 am    Post subject:

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scoobs wrote:
Lakers_Jester wrote:
PICKnPOP wrote:
Lakers_Jester wrote:
What if we already have our center of the future here. Mitch said when he drafted him that what he lacks in height he makes up for in length and athleticism. He's a fine run n gun center actually. Nance/randle/brown/clarkson/russell. There's no reason that team can't be something good in a couple yrs



Man, I want that to be true so badly. Hopefully he can gain the strength needed to defend 5's in he next year or so. If mothers going Ronald an excellent 4. I'm actually surprised Byron hasn't played him at the 5 already


He's listed as 5'8 but he looks taller on the court to me. He's so long and hustles like a true big. His length and athleticism are special and I think totally compensate for his height. In this current era of small ball I don't see why he can't work.

Regardless he deserves playing time. He's super active out there and makes the right play most of the time.
He looks at lease a foot taller then that. I think he could be a center in today's nba but we got to make sure be is properly utilized. Don't want to mess the kid up like what's happening with Russell right now. I like him as our long term power forward.


I'd hope so. Otherwise I'd tower over him at a lofty 5'10" (in shoes)
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 16, 2015 12:39 pm    Post subject:

activeverb wrote:
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What if we already have our center of the future here. Mitch said when he drafted him that what he lacks in height he makes up for in length and athleticism. He's a fine run n gun center actually. Nance/randle/brown/clarkson/russell. There's no reason that team can't be something good in a couple yrs



I don't see him being a long-term solution at center, especially teamed with Randle. He might be OK in limited situations.I like Nance, but don't see that starting five as a viable, long-term lineup.


No, but I would like to see it for spot minutes.
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