Is it time to start Zubac?

32 · Retired Number Joined: 04 Nov 2009 Posts: 73063

I would like to see Z run with first unit. Black is better as an energy guy off the bench.
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ringfinger · Retired Number Joined: 08 Oct 2013 Posts: 29418

I think tarik is bettrr suited for an energy guy off the bench role, so yes.

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fontana3d · Star Player Joined: 22 Mar 2013 Posts: 3794

If we are trying to tank then no one cares.

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P.K. · Retired Number Joined: 10 Jul 2003 Posts: 29713

We are not winning anything important this year, so yeah...give Zu a lot of burn so he gets the learning experience.
I don't really care if he gets killed by Pau or some other experienced Center. So what? we lose by 20 instead of only 12?
there's no harm in that, so let him play big minutes for the experience
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justsomelakerfan · Franchise Player Joined: 16 Jul 2016 Posts: 10939

I am a huge Zubac fan but I don't really think he's ready yet. There are times where he's in over his head and gets completely dominated. I think big time minutes off the bench is what he needs and that's fine for his development.

He needs an offseason of NBA training like Ingram does.
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We have nothing to lose at this point.

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Scoffs · Starting Rotation Joined: 12 Aug 2001 Posts: 874

I don't care if he starts or not, but give him 28 to 32 minutes every game. I also think Luke should try running the offense through Zubac. Dump it in the middle and see what happens. Right now, we're just passing around the perimeter or going iso.

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P.K. · Retired Number Joined: 10 Jul 2003 Posts: 29713

More important then whether Zu starts or not, it's who he's playing with.

Dlo, Ingram, Nance, Zu and 1 of (Ennis, Brewer, Young)

Zu ends up giving up baskets to his guy because he's eager to help on D. Playing him with Randle or JC is asking for 2 things:
1. Zu won't get the ball much, because those 2 don't move the ball and don't execute the offense
2. Randle & JC won't play D, or switch when they shouldn't, and Zu gets eaten up

it's really time to start playing the guys that give effort all the time, not just some of the time, and who execute the offense

Yeah, Zu can use the defensive experience of starting...
but starting him with the right group of players also builds on the offensive side
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venturalakersfan · Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2017 4:39 pm Post subject:

If the coaching staff thinks he is ready.
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Wino · Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2017 6:24 pm Post subject:

Start Magic!
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oldschool32 · Franchise Player Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 20032

It was time a long time ago.
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tox · Franchise Player Joined: 16 Nov 2015 Posts: 17876

Yea but Tarik is good off the bench. Starting him maximizes the tank.

MJST · Retired Number Joined: 06 Jul 2014 Posts: 26314

It's time to run this lineup

Starters:
D'Angelo Russell
Nick Young
Brandon Ingram
Julius Randle
Ivica Zubac

Bench:
Tyler Ennis
Jordan Clarkson
Corey Brewer / Luol Deng
Larry Nance Jr. / Tarik Black
Thomas Robinson / Timofey Mozgov

deal · Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2017 7:13 pm Post subject:

He gets minutes, no big deal...
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venturalakersfan · Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2017 7:30 pm Post subject:

Do it and then all the hot takers here will start ripping into him.
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fansincemagic · Franchise Player Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 11052

He's a 19 year old center of the future that's still raw in many ways but skilled and driven. Magic wants more minutes, but Luke knows best what the threshold is and what unit he should run with. I'd like to see him in condition to start and run at least 26mpg next year, whatever gets you there.

adkindo · Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2017 9:59 pm Post subject:

Dr. Funkbot · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 11:19 am Post subject:

I don't think it matters as long as he is getting PT, which he is.
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Dilla_ · Star Player Joined: 25 Oct 2015 Posts: 1274

Start Zubac and put Black back in to the second-unit, he plays well with Nance Jr anyway.
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nash · Star Player Joined: 23 Oct 2001 Posts: 8194

Without Lou if Clarkson don't start to look for others I don't think we have guards to make better use of Zubac skills. That is just not Dlo game and Nick Young was never a creator for others.

Megaton · Retired Number Joined: 18 Feb 2015 Posts: 25636

Yes, no question.
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