“That’s one of my goals that I had at the beginning of the year. … Everybody had a type of goal, and that was my goal. To see it come true and whatnot is pretty rewarding.”
Thanks for the video. Kuz wants to be great. Is there anything that can stop him? It's safe to say he's currently the face of the Lakers right now.
“That’s one of my goals that I had at the beginning of the year. … Everybody had a type of goal, and that was my goal. To see it come true and whatnot is pretty rewarding.”
Thanks for the video. Kuz wants to be great. Is there anything that can stop him? It's safe to say he's currently the face of the Lakers right now.
The sky is the limit. He has all the ingredients to be a great player. _________________ Nobody in the NBA can touch the Laker brand, which, like the uniform color, is pure gold.
Last five years of All Rookie teams. The 2015-16 year still stands out to me at this point as the strongest. You could say the top of this year's rookie class was right there or just under.
2017-18
First Team
Ben Simmons, Philadelphia 76ers (actually his second year in the league)
Donovan Mitchell, Utah Jazz
Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics
Kyle Kuzma, Los Angeles Lakers
Lauri Markkanen, Chicago Bulls
Second Team
Dennis Smith Jr, Dallas Mavericks
Lonzo Ball, Los Angeles Lakers
Bogdan Bogdanovic, Sacramento Kings
Josh Jackson, Phoenix Suns
John Collins, Atlanta Hawks
2016-17
First Team
Malcolm Brogdon, Milwaukee Bucks
Dario Saric, Philadelphia Sixers
Joel Embiid, Philadelphia Sixers (actually his third year in the league)
Buddy Hield, Sacramento Kings
Willy Hernangomez, New York Knicks
Second Team
Jamal Murray, Denver Nuggets
Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics
Marquese Chriss, Phoenix Suns
Brandon Ingram, L.A. Lakers
Yogi Ferrell, Dallas Mavericks
2015-16
First Team
Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves
Kristaps Porzingis, New York Knicks
Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns
Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets
Jahlil Okafor, Philadelphia Sixers
2014-15
First Team
Andrew Wiggins, Minnesota Timberwolves
Nikola Mirotic, Denver Nuggets
Nerlens Noel, Philadelphia Sixers
Elfrid Payton, Orlando Magic
Jordan Clarkson, L.A. Lakers
Second Team
Marcus Smart, Boston Celtics
Zach LaVine, Minnesota Timberwolves
Bojan Bogdanovic, Brooklyn Nets
Jusuf Nurkic, Denver Nuggets
Langston Galloway, New York Knicks
2013-14
First Team
Michael Carter-Williams, Philadelphia Sixers
Victor Oladipo, Orlando Magic
Trey Burke, Utah Jazz
Mason Plumlee, Brooklyn Nets
Tim Hardaway Jr., New York Knicks
Second Team
Kelly Olynyk, Boston Celtics,
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Gorgui Dieng, Minnesota Timberwolves
Cody Zeller, Charlotte Bobcats
Steven Adams, Oklahoma City Thunder
Disagree. I'm not rooting against him but Porzy is already damaged goods and the history of players over 7 foot 1 staying healthy is not very good for elite big men (except Kareem). Yao, Smits, Illgaukas have made me skeptical he will be healthy long-term. Outside of KAT, Booker is probably only other potential all-star. Mudiay/oak/Druss has already been traded and are erratic at best, bust at worst (Okafor). To early to properly judge but willing to bet this current class will be better overall than that one.
Last five years of All Rookie teams. The 2015-16 year still stands out to me at this point as the strongest. You could say the top of this year's rookie class was right there or just under.
2017-18
First Team
Ben Simmons, Philadelphia 76ers (actually his second year in the league)
Donovan Mitchell, Utah Jazz
Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics
Kyle Kuzma, Los Angeles Lakers
Lauri Markkanen, Chicago Bulls
Second Team
Dennis Smith Jr, Dallas Mavericks
Lonzo Ball, Los Angeles Lakers
Bogdan Bogdanovic, Sacramento Kings
Josh Jackson, Phoenix Suns
John Collins, Atlanta Hawks
2016-17
First Team
Malcolm Brogdon, Milwaukee Bucks
Dario Saric, Philadelphia Sixers
Joel Embiid, Philadelphia Sixers (actually his third year in the league)
Buddy Hield, Sacramento Kings
Willy Hernangomez, New York Knicks
Second Team
Jamal Murray, Denver Nuggets
Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics
Marquese Chriss, Phoenix Suns
Brandon Ingram, L.A. Lakers
Yogi Ferrell, Dallas Mavericks
2015-16
First Team
Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves
Kristaps Porzingis, New York Knicks
Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns
Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets
Jahlil Okafor, Philadelphia Sixers
2014-15
First Team
Andrew Wiggins, Minnesota Timberwolves
Nikola Mirotic, Denver Nuggets
Nerlens Noel, Philadelphia Sixers
Elfrid Payton, Orlando Magic
Jordan Clarkson, L.A. Lakers
Second Team
Marcus Smart, Boston Celtics
Zach LaVine, Minnesota Timberwolves
Bojan Bogdanovic, Brooklyn Nets
Jusuf Nurkic, Denver Nuggets
Langston Galloway, New York Knicks
2013-14
First Team
Michael Carter-Williams, Philadelphia Sixers
Victor Oladipo, Orlando Magic
Trey Burke, Utah Jazz
Mason Plumlee, Brooklyn Nets
Tim Hardaway Jr., New York Knicks
Second Team
Kelly Olynyk, Boston Celtics,
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Gorgui Dieng, Minnesota Timberwolves
Cody Zeller, Charlotte Bobcats
Steven Adams, Oklahoma City Thunder
Disagree. I'm not rooting against him but Porzy is already damaged goods and the history of players over 7 foot 1 staying healthy is not very good for elite big men (except Kareem). Yao, Smits, Illgaukas have made me skeptical he will be healthy long-term. Outside of KAT, Booker is probably only other potential all-star. Mudiay/oak/Druss has already been traded and are erratic at best, bust at worst (Okafor). To early to properly judge but willing to bet this current class will be better overall than that one.
Disagree. I'm not rooting against him but Porzy is already damaged goods and the history of players over 7 foot 1 staying healthy is not very good for elite big men (except Kareem). Yao, Smits, Illgaukas have made me skeptical he will be healthy long-term. Outside of KAT, Booker is probably only other potential all-star. Mudiay/oak/Druss has already been traded and are erratic at best, bust at worst (Okafor). To early to properly judge but willing to bet this current class will be better overall than that one.
***Team Cornerstones***
13-14: Giannis, Oladipo
14-15: None
15-16: KAT, KP, Booker, Jokic (and potentially Russell in BRK)
16-17: Embiid (though in his 3rd year)
17-18: Simmons (2nd year), Mitchell, Tatum, Ball (IMO) _________________ Austin Reaves keeps his game tight, like Kobe Bryant on game night.
Kuzma's public speaking skills are improving (obviously trying to copy Kobe's tone and pace) but he has to cut down on "you know" and say "execute" more.
Disagree. I'm not rooting against him but Porzy is already damaged goods and the history of players over 7 foot 1 staying healthy is not very good for elite big men (except Kareem). Yao, Smits, Illgaukas have made me skeptical he will be healthy long-term. Outside of KAT, Booker is probably only other potential all-star. Mudiay/oak/Druss has already been traded and are erratic at best, bust at worst (Okafor). To early to properly judge but willing to bet this current class will be better overall than that one.
***Team Cornerstones***
13-14: Giannis, Oladipo
14-15: None
15-16: KAT, KP, Booker, Jokic (and potentially Russell in BRK)
16-17: Embiid (though in his 3rd year)
17-18: Simmons (2nd year), Mitchell, Tatum, Ball (IMO)
The poor 2014 draft is being shortchanged an Embiid and a Jokic.
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adkindo wrote:
governator wrote:
THE NEXT KOBE!!!
or Jordan Clarkson? He has to stay hungry and improve.
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