Luke vs. Russell?

dao · Star Player Joined: 02 Jan 2013 Posts: 5572

Seems that there is a bit of chatter about some type of rift developing between these two. Something about Luke commenting on Russell's practice effort dictating his playing time.

Whatever the hell is going on, it makes no sense that Russell is currently fifth on the team in minutes per game. 26.5 minutes is a joke since pretty much all of our lineups perform best with Russell in them. He's the only point guard in the rotation.

Inspector Gadget · Retired Number Joined: 18 Apr 2016 Posts: 46639

If that's true, who do you think the FO sides with?

GoldenThroat · Moderator Joined: 25 Jul 2005 Posts: 37474

Where have you heard this "chatter"?

DD20045 · Star Player Joined: 16 Jul 2005 Posts: 1461

man, i thought they played 1 on 1 or something.

DangeRuss · Star Player Joined: 10 Feb 2016 Posts: 1418

Link?

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greenfrog · Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 5:34 pm Post subject:

Luke doesn't have friction with anybody. They just gave one of the lousiest efforts you'll ever see last night and he told them afterwards to have a nice vacation because they've earned it. He's a slacker's dream.

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

Friction fiction.
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deal · Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 5:59 pm Post subject:

Chatter?
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The Lebrons · Star Player Joined: 30 Mar 2009 Posts: 4778

Fake news. Sad!

55 · Franchise Player Joined: 04 Jan 2008 Posts: 12092

Chatter, as in talk?

OregonLakerGuy · Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 6:07 pm Post subject:

Until I see a link or some confirmation, this goes in the

file

dao · Star Player Joined: 02 Jan 2013 Posts: 5572

Deathstroke · Star Player Joined: 10 Dec 2015 Posts: 2131 Location: OC

Russell needs a boot in the ass. He's not giving it his all consistently. I can accept inconsistent play but not bringing energy every night as a 20-21 year old is very concerning. He needs to mature quickly because his immaturity off the court is seeping onto the court. Right now I do not trust him with the keys to the franchise.

lukewaltonsdad · Star Player Joined: 09 Jul 2014 Posts: 2983

In B4 Lock

Nash Vegas · Star Player Joined: 01 Sep 2012 Posts: 7239

It seems that Mitch hates Magic, hold on I'll start a thread, give me a minute.
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dao · Star Player Joined: 02 Jan 2013 Posts: 5572

Nevermind I guess lock it up. But wasn't there some talk a week or so ago about Russell's practice effort being low leading to less PT in a game?

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