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matigol Starting Rotation
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Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 11:15 pm Post subject: |
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Hope he's gonna see some minutes during the rondo injury.
It's unbelievable how fast hes's getting better _________________ White guy to white guy alley oop |
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pjiddy Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 12:57 am Post subject: |
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Anyone have a link to his latest highlights?
EDIT: I do! |
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kasonuma Rookie
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 1:02 am Post subject: |
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thing about players that plays great in g league is that once coming to nba they play lot worse bc they get less playtime, different teammate, and completely different level demanded. i think you can only measure its real value if you give them starter mins and decent chance to show. tell them dont worry about try to play right just try to play how you did back in g league dont kill the confidence |
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oldlakerfan Star Player
Joined: 15 May 2001 Posts: 2146 Location: Tega Cay, South Carolina
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 4:16 am Post subject: |
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AllorNothing wrote: | PhiberOptik wrote: | This guy might be better that BI after all said and done. |
Right now only the ball handling part and. Vision |
He might be a better 3 point shooter too. Kid has been knocking them down. |
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Annihilator Star Player
Joined: 02 Jul 2001 Posts: 4035
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 5:11 am Post subject: |
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epak wrote: | pio2u wrote: | The South Bay Lakers fall to the Salt Lake City Stars, 113-104
*Isaac Bonga had 22 points, 5 steals, 4 rebounds and 4 assists |
Still raw.
Hope he can help next year. |
KeepItRealOrElse wrote: | 4-9 3s tonight | _________________ “When the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the loser.”
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matigol Starting Rotation
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 5:23 am Post subject: |
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kasonuma wrote: | thing about players that plays great in g league is that once coming to nba they play lot worse bc they get less playtime, different teammate, and completely different level demanded. i think you can only measure its real value if you give them starter mins and decent chance to show. tell them dont worry about try to play right just try to play how you did back in g league dont kill the confidence |
Can't agree! What about Nwaba? There were plenty of G-League studs that got little chances in the NBA and succeeded in those small amount of minutes.
Sure, there are worlds between G-League and NBA . So it is the right way to implement a kid like Bonga carefully . He's from oversea, didn't know the intensity of the NBA. He'll get burned if you throw this raw kid in the cold water. _________________ White guy to white guy alley oop |
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LakerSD Franchise Player
Joined: 10 Nov 2016 Posts: 23731
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 8:59 am Post subject: |
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KeepItRealOrElse wrote: | 4-9 3s tonight |
It’s really good to see him shoot this well. In summer league, it looked like he had flashes of brilliance reading the floor but his shot was an unknown. |
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RCS926 Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 9:18 am Post subject: |
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oldlakerfan wrote: | AllorNothing wrote: | PhiberOptik wrote: | This guy might be better that BI after all said and done. |
Right now only the ball handling part and. Vision |
He might be a better 3 point shooter too. Kid has been knocking them down. |
The willingness to take them at a high volume is a huge deal, which has always been a problem for BI. |
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Mike@LG Moderator
Joined: 10 Apr 2001 Posts: 65135 Location: Orange County, CA
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 9:22 am Post subject: |
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RCS926 wrote: | oldlakerfan wrote: | AllorNothing wrote: | PhiberOptik wrote: | This guy might be better that BI after all said and done. |
Right now only the ball handling part and. Vision |
He might be a better 3 point shooter too. Kid has been knocking them down. |
The willingness to take them at a high volume is a huge deal, which has always been a problem for BI. |
The volume is fine. Think he settled on a lot of these because he was playing 4/5 on defense.
Finished 6 of 16 trying to force the issue a bit on drives. Essentially, it was his best shot. _________________ Resident Car Nut.
https://lakersdraft.substack.com/
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LakerSD Franchise Player
Joined: 10 Nov 2016 Posts: 23731
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Jesusdelonla Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 10:21 am Post subject: |
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what if bonga got the same opportunities as Ingram? |
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RCS926 Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 10:24 am Post subject: |
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Jesusdelonla wrote: | what if bonga got the same opportunities as Ingram? |
Bonga still needs time to develop, but it's certainly looking like Bonga is on his way to approximating what we want to see from "role player" BI. |
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Mike@LG Moderator
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 10:34 am Post subject: |
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Jesusdelonla wrote: | what if bonga got the same opportunities as Ingram? |
I'd argue he'd get pushed around more. _________________ Resident Car Nut.
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markjay Star Player
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 10:45 am Post subject: |
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Mike@LG wrote: | Jesusdelonla wrote: | what if bonga got the same opportunities as Ingram? |
I'd argue he'd get pushed around more. |
Well, I assume Bonga would play point guard, not small forward. |
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RCS926 Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 10:50 am Post subject: |
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markjay wrote: | Mike@LG wrote: | Jesusdelonla wrote: | what if bonga got the same opportunities as Ingram? |
I'd argue he'd get pushed around more. |
Well, I assume Bonga would play point guard, not small forward. |
Seems like Bonga will be able to naturally put on more weight than BI. It will be interesting to see what Bonga's frame and game look like at age 21. |
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Mike@LG Moderator
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 10:57 am Post subject: |
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markjay wrote: | Mike@LG wrote: | Jesusdelonla wrote: | what if bonga got the same opportunities as Ingram? |
I'd argue he'd get pushed around more. |
Well, I assume Bonga would play point guard, not small forward. |
While that's what I'd prefer, I still think he'd get pushed around by point guards. _________________ Resident Car Nut.
https://lakersdraft.substack.com/
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Mike@LG Moderator
Joined: 10 Apr 2001 Posts: 65135 Location: Orange County, CA
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 10:57 am Post subject: |
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markjay wrote: | Mike@LG wrote: | Jesusdelonla wrote: | what if bonga got the same opportunities as Ingram? |
I'd argue he'd get pushed around more. |
Well, I assume Bonga would play point guard, not small forward. |
While that's what I'd prefer, I still think he'd get pushed around by point guards. _________________ Resident Car Nut.
https://lakersdraft.substack.com/
I am not an economic advisor nor do I advise economic strategies or plans. |
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AY2043 Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 1:48 pm Post subject: |
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I live in Santa Cruz, and am going to the SBL/Santa Cruz Warriors game tonight.
Stoked to see my man Bonga in person! |
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Staccatos Star Player
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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RCS926 wrote: | markjay wrote: | Mike@LG wrote: | Jesusdelonla wrote: | what if bonga got the same opportunities as Ingram? |
I'd argue he'd get pushed around more. |
Well, I assume Bonga would play point guard, not small forward. |
Seems like Bonga will be able to naturally put on more weight than BI. It will be interesting to see what Bonga's frame and game look like at age 21. |
Well Bonga is only 19 now and people say he looks 40. So in two years, he'll look, like what, 80? |
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MJST Retired Number
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MJST Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 11:59 pm Post subject: |
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markjay wrote: | Mike@LG wrote: | Jesusdelonla wrote: | what if bonga got the same opportunities as Ingram? |
I'd argue he'd get pushed around more. |
Well, I assume Bonga would play point guard, not small forward. |
Ingram's not playing small forward either. Unfortunately. _________________ How NBA 2K18 failed the All-Time Lakers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxMBYm3wwxk |
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Villain6Activated Star Player
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Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 12:43 am Post subject: |
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my god, this forum... _________________ “Life is too short. You have to keep it moving.” - Kobe |
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markjay Star Player
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Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 3:10 am Post subject: |
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You know how well Josh Hart is playing? Hart is 4 years 8 months older than Bonga. It's exciting to think about how good Bonga could be 4-5 years down the road. |
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pio2u Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 5:38 am Post subject: |
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Bonga had some nice flashes last night vs Santa Cruz, on offense and defensively, but he is very raw.
IMO he is at least 2-3 years of hard work away from being an asset. However his talent and potential are quite apparent. It's just going to take time.
Stat Line: Bonga 15 points on 6 - 18 FG, (1- 3 -3pfg), 5 reb, 2 assists |
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MJST Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 7:28 am Post subject: |
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I think Bonga would serve well as a combo guard, and a 2 next to Lonzo eventually if he reaches the potential he has.
Till then I'd say Josh Hart should be the starting 2 next to Lonzo, but imo Bonga should be being groomed for that combo role, as he has some very good natural instincts at the 1, but if his shot can continue to hold up, and his handle improve, he'll also be able to make some noise at the 2 as well, and that's a good fit next to Lonzo.
Right now though Hart should be starting at the 2 and Ingram at the 3 with Bron at the 4.
As it stands though, Bonga is still raw, but he is coming along very well for his age. _________________ How NBA 2K18 failed the All-Time Lakers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxMBYm3wwxk |
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