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anpherknee Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 1:10 pm Post subject: |
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Young #feetwork jesus |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 1:16 pm Post subject: |
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That starting PF spot is his even if nance returns no? _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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kevin61 Star Player
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Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 1:19 pm Post subject: |
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yinoma2001 wrote: | That starting PF spot is his even if nance returns no? |
Id say so, he's a good guy off the bench and he can sub 4 and 5. We're a bit top heavy in the frontcourt with Lopez, Kuz, Randle, Ingram and Nance. I've always held out hope that Ingram could move to the 2 spot. It would make things easier. |
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SocalDevin Star Player
Joined: 26 May 2016 Posts: 7825 Location: Long Beach
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Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 1:51 pm Post subject: |
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kevin61 wrote: | yinoma2001 wrote: | That starting PF spot is his even if nance returns no? |
Id say so, he's a good guy off the bench and he can sub 4 and 5. We're a bit top heavy in the frontcourt with Lopez, Kuz, Randle, Ingram and Nance. I've always held out hope that Ingram could move to the 2 spot. It would make things easier. |
Agreed.. would love if Ingram got more run at the 2.. Kuz can eat anywhere from 2,3, or 4.
A core of Kuz, and Ingram means we'll have a great deal of versatility. Eventually Ingram might even be able to play some 4. |
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Vottomatic Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 1:56 pm Post subject: |
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I wasn’t a Kuz believer until recently! He just has “it” it’s amazing. Watching Ingram and Kuz play has been a joy this season, hopefully Lonzo could turn it around. |
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durden-tyler Star Player
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Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 1:59 pm Post subject: |
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Outside of his scoring abilities which are obviously for real, what's your take guys about other aspects of the game ? Passing abilities, team play, creating for others, individual defense, team defense... ? Will he just be a scoring threat from the bench are can he be a bigger part for a contender ? |
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trablos Star Player
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Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 2:14 pm Post subject: |
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Vottomatic wrote: | I wasn’t a Kuz believer until recently! He just has “it” it’s amazing. Watching Ingram and Kuz play has been a joy this season, hopefully Lonzo could turn it around. |
Yep. It's not even just his skills, he is freaking fearless. The kobe dinner comfirmed that for me. He doesn't give a damn what anybody thinks and is going out there with the goal of dominating his opponents and nothing else. We have heard tidbits about his work ethic, his hunger for learning etc.. All the signs are there. |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 2:20 pm Post subject: |
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He’s a guy I want in a game 7. Fearless. Doesn’t care about his image or rep. Just gets at it. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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LakerSD Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 2:28 pm Post subject: |
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anpherknee wrote: | Young #feetwork jesus |
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LakerLogic Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 6:53 pm Post subject: |
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Just another case in point that footwork is one of the most important skills to have in basketball.
Embiid can do what he does because he has ridiculous footwork for somebody that big.
Kuz just has natural feel because of that footwork. The touch doesn't hurt either. |
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Ziggy Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 7:01 pm Post subject: |
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yinoma2001 wrote: | He’s a guy I want in a game 7. Fearless. Doesn’t care about his image or rep. Just gets at it. |
He seems to hit big 3s in the clutch, even if hes not shooting well in the game. He really has no fear. |
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J.C. Smith Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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yinoma2001 wrote: | That starting PF spot is his even if nance returns no? |
Even though Kuzma/Randle has been a very good pairing off the bench, I just don't think you can pull Kuzma out of the starting lineup at this point. He's played too well. Him starting though does probably assure that either Nance or Randle is going to be playing very short minutes, and either Nance, Randle or Bogut will be completely out of the rotation most likely unless Luke finds Kuzma some minutes at small forward, which he has been reluctant to. |
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ringfinger Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 8:25 pm Post subject: |
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J.C. Smith wrote: | yinoma2001 wrote: | That starting PF spot is his even if nance returns no? |
Even though Kuzma/Randle has been a very good pairing off the bench, I just don't think you can pull Kuzma out of the starting lineup at this point. He's played too well. Him starting though does probably assure that either Nance or Randle is going to be playing very short minutes, and either Nance, Randle or Bogut will be completely out of the rotation most likely unless Luke finds Kuzma some minutes at small forward, which he has been reluctant to. |
I don't disagree with you guys but I'll believe it when I see it. You know how Luke is about his precious second unit. |
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Lonzo-Lite Star Player
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Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 8:49 pm Post subject: |
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If Nance hadn't gotten hurt and remained healthy all year, do you think Luke wouldn't never have started Kuzma at all? _________________ Tacos |
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WeDidItReddit Star Player
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Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 8:55 pm Post subject: |
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Nashlight wrote: | If Nance hadn't gotten hurt and remained healthy all year, do you think Luke wouldn't never have started Kuzma at all? |
You know, hard to say I think. I think that Kuzma playing well right now didn't come out of nowhere. He was probably playing well in practice behind the scenes and maybe eventually Luke would have seen the value of starting Kuzma instead of Nance. |
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TEEGUNN Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 9:16 pm Post subject: |
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Kuzma is playing as well as he showed starting from Summer league. The guy is a bonafide NBA starting level player. Right now. He's gonna have a really solid career, I don't think any of this is "flash in the pan", this is the player he is and will likely only improve upon his current level. _________________ "Why do you think bad things happen, anyway???" "So we have something good to look forward to."
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Luminous8 Star Player
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 8:21 am Post subject: |
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I think this just makes trading Julius much easier TBH. Nance is a favorite of the staff FO and Julius has been on an extremely short leash all year. I struggle to believe Julius is with the team past ASB. Cue MJST. |
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Rivershow Star Player
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 10:47 am Post subject: |
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Nashlight wrote: | If Nance hadn't gotten hurt and remained healthy all year, do you think Luke wouldn't never have started Kuzma at all? |
Not unless we were on a big losing streak. Luke can be really stubborn with his rotations. |
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LakersNewEra Star Player
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 2:26 pm Post subject: |
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He's got the Mamba mentality. You can tell just by how polished he is. His footwork for example, the variety of ways that he can score, his moves..and he"ll likely be adding moves as well.
Sure a lot of that is talent but a lot of is has to be work too. Great approach to the game. You dont get that skilled at that age without the Mamba mentality. |
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adkindo Retired Number
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 2:31 pm Post subject: |
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Kuzma is playing well, but has it improved the team? Our Offensive and Defensive Ratings are similar to when Nance was starting. I think maybe the only thing that has happened is Kuzma's offense has been moved from "bench production" to "starter production"....and I am not sure Nance will be as effective with the second unit when he returns. I think there is still a chance we are a better team with Nance starting and Kuzma coming off the bench and closing. |
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Baron Von Humongous Retired Number
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 3:34 pm Post subject: |
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adkindo wrote: | Kuzma is playing well, but has it improved the team? Our Offensive and Defensive Ratings are similar to when Nance was starting. I think maybe the only thing that has happened is Kuzma's offense has been moved from "bench production" to "starter production"....and I am not sure Nance will be as effective with the second unit when he returns. I think there is still a chance we are a better team with Nance starting and Kuzma coming off the bench and closing. |
Or having Nance is better than not having Nance on a talent deficient team. |
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socalsp3 Star Player
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 9:07 pm Post subject: |
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17 pts on 7-11. 3-4 on threes. Only 3 boards though. Zo took his boards. |
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ZenMaster4President Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 9:08 pm Post subject: |
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Baron Von Humongous wrote: | adkindo wrote: | Kuzma is playing well, but has it improved the team? Our Offensive and Defensive Ratings are similar to when Nance was starting. I think maybe the only thing that has happened is Kuzma's offense has been moved from "bench production" to "starter production"....and I am not sure Nance will be as effective with the second unit when he returns. I think there is still a chance we are a better team with Nance starting and Kuzma coming off the bench and closing. |
Or having Nance is better than not having Nance on a talent deficient team. |
Yeah, no kidding. |
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epak Retired Number
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 9:09 pm Post subject: |
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Best cutter on the team? |
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justsomelakerfan Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 9:11 pm Post subject: |
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I liked the idea behind his first quarter benching actually. Luke's talking about him being a great playmaker postgame too and I totally agree.
He scored 28 in a half after going 0-6 the first half last game. He's a scorer and he will naturally find his opportunities. _________________ Austin Reaves
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