Did Lamar have an epiphany last night?

asherisaac · Rookie Joined: 04 Nov 2005 Posts: 24

Before the game Phil was on TV saying how his biggest point of emphasis after the last game was to prevent the players from taking so many 3's. He said he wanted aggressive dribble drive ('bout time!!) rather than perimeter shooting. LO seemed to take this to heart. Rather than chucking up 3's and passing the ball around the perimeter, he took every opportunity to drive. It was very encouraging, and I'm hoping we see more of that from LO. He is 10 times more effective when he attacks, because he has the length to finish well around the basket and the passing ability to create opps for the others.

Let's wait and see.

gsrbruin · Starting Rotation Joined: 08 Aug 2003 Posts: 893

The problem is that odom can only go left.

NOODLESTYLE · Star Player Joined: 24 Apr 2005 Posts: 2977

and will get a charge called on him when the game is on the line.

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Philostrator · Starting Rotation Joined: 07 Feb 2006 Posts: 171

The Lakers team are finally getting the ball inside the paint and it's a sign of improvement. Now, we still have a problem, they still love taking 3 point shots...kobe and george to be specific

mike_kb · Starting Rotation Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 384

Odom, this year at least, plays well against Jazz for some reason.

Zaius · Starting Rotation Joined: 18 Aug 2005 Posts: 297

Odom is not the only one throwing up 3's. The last two games the Lakers have had the opponent in early foul trouble and continued to jack up 3's when they easily could have taken it to the hole for an easy shot or a pair of free throws. Less perimeter, more points in the paint!

msb212 · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 7:54 pm Post subject:

nah - he just changed dealers...

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AmoebaD · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 8:09 pm Post subject:

>549<

Driving + going left = NASCAR

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RedSnapper · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 8:12 pm Post subject: No kidding...

... I'd like to see a change in focus by the players reflected by no step-back three attempts - except under the most extenuating of circumstances. They need to just shoot the ball with the highest percentage opportunity possible - and forget about the three-point line altogether. Treat it as a spacing marker, but not a free-throw line they'll be penalized if they cross.

If they can break the habit of stepping back into threes, it will mean they are concentrating on their shot and/or the floor situation. As a result, drives, step-in 15-footers, and other more productive moves will naturally flow from the new focus.

Inappropraite step-back three attempts should be penalized by Phil with a $50 fine, whether the shot is made or not.
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numero-ocho · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 8:14 pm Post subject:

I didn't notice him doing anything different. He was just matched up against the slower Okur which allowed him to penetrate and either get to the rim or dish. This is when Lamar is at his best, when he can get in the lane and force the defense to collapse on him.

To his credit, he didn't over-penetrate and get himself trapped or run anyone over. He played very much under control last night and did a good job drawing the defense in and finding the open teammate. His teammates we're converting a few more passes into baskets which helped his assist total. He probably would have reached double-digits in assists if Kwame had converted some of those passes.

I also thought he, as well as all the Lakers, did a pretty good job staying active on the defensive end.

We'll know when LO has an epiphany when we see him go to his right more than once a game and start developing a mid-range arsenal.

dinlabreak · Starting Rotation Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 414

lets hope odom can keep putting up these numbers

B_Rabbit1212 · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 8:38 pm Post subject:

I've gotta say, Odom really deserves accolades for what hes done the last few games while hurt. And I must say his defense has been from average to not to shabby. Look at the number he did against T-Mac and Kirelenko last night. While he hasn't been an all-defense player caliber, the last 3 games has done a solid job on D. Hopefully he can keep it up.
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Epiphany- 1) an appearance or manifestation esp. of a divine being 2), a sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature of something 3)an intuitive grasp of reality through something 4)an illuminating discovery 5) a revealing scene or moment
Did Lamar have any of these last night? Ummm---maybe at least one of the above. But since it is Lamar,- probably all of the above.

asherisaac · Rookie Joined: 04 Nov 2005 Posts: 24

you will all eat your words...Lamar will start attacking the basket aggressively from now on and will be a much more effective player. the combination of trade rumors + slump + phil jackson pushing the dribble drive has finally gotten to Lamar....at least I hope.

mbloves L.A. · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 10:27 pm Post subject:

Isn't she in high school?
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insidepresence · Star Player Joined: 17 Jul 2005 Posts: 3901 Location: Ca

Every thread this guy is yelling at someone, he was being sarcastic...I think we all know Odom can go right

LA4Life · Star Player Joined: 19 May 2004 Posts: 1349

Yes, he had a great game, but the sad thing is they come by maybe every 8 games if we're lucky.

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