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PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 4:16 pm    Post subject:

I think we see him as possibly forming into a player in the Lamar Odom mold.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 4:21 pm    Post subject:

ShowtimeDynasty_24/7 wrote:
I think we see him as possibly forming into a player in the Lamar Odom mold.


if so, he is miles and miles behind where Odom was at this age.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 4:22 pm    Post subject:

adkindo wrote:
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he hit a 3!
really curious what we will see after a season of d-league


is there any chance he was trying to bank that 3 he missed? I know it sounds crazy, but the way it hit the board at that angle, it did almost look like he was trying to bank in a 3! If not, he missed by a mile.


he is supposed to need reworking his shot.

at 6'9" and possibly still growing, he is really interesting with his pg skills.
much less skinny than bi at the same age so that he could be a bigger stronger bi even if he does not shot as well as bi.

i first thought he should first focus on 3p%, but may be a pull-up is even more important as it is more likely to be successful.
after another 15lbs, he would be much better driving to the basket.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 4:29 pm    Post subject:

I'm at the point where I don't question Ryan West and Jesse Buss, if they think someone is going to be great, then I STFU
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 4:34 pm    Post subject:

1. The Lakers have done a good job with ready to play guys in the draft. Perhaps they felt our roster was set enough to get a project... explains the Mitchell Robinson rumors as well.
2. Isaac's agent is also Clint Capela and AD's agent. Just keeping touch?
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 4:40 pm    Post subject:

epak wrote:

2. Isaac's agent is also Clint Capela and AD's agent. Just keeping touch?




Interesting
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 5:10 pm    Post subject:

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Isaac's agent is also Clint Capela and AD's agent. Just keeping touch?


If the "trade" is a 3-year deal for Bonga now instead of stashing him overseas in exchange for an Anthony Davis trade later, then everyone should be all in on that one.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 5:11 pm    Post subject:

LAkers 4 Life wrote:
epak wrote:
Isaac's agent is also Clint Capela and AD's agent. Just keeping touch?


If the "trade" is a 3-year deal for Bonga now instead of stashing him overseas in exchange for an Anthony Davis trade later, then everyone should be all in on that one.


Heh. Not saying it'll happen. Just a fun connection to look at.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 5:48 pm    Post subject:

He needs to play in South Beach all year to work on his game. I would not bring him up for a single game baring injuries that force people out. Lots of potential but needs lots of work.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 6:49 pm    Post subject:

I'm struggling to come up with a comp for Bonga, but I think a young Boris Diaw possibly.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 6:51 pm    Post subject:

Laker7 wrote:
He needs to play in South Beach all year to work on his game. I would not bring him up for a single game baring injuries that force people out. Lots of potential but needs lots of work.


sending him to Miami?
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 7:09 pm    Post subject:

Laker7 wrote:
He needs to play in South Bay all year to work on his game. I would not bring him up for a single game baring injuries that force people out. Lots of potential but needs lots of work.


The Lakers already have five second and first year players that will get game minutes this next season (hopefully): Ball, Kuzma, Hart, Wagner and Svi. Zubac should also get a significant amount of time this next year. With the way that the Summer League is going, even Caruso may get called up. That is more than enough development for young players. There really shouldn't be much time available for Boonga.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 7:13 pm    Post subject:

Laker7 wrote:
He needs to play in South Beach all year to work on his game. I would not bring him up for a single game baring injuries that force people out. Lots of potential but needs lots of work.


we have 14 players including deng, so really 13.
so we dress 12 - which means the young players can rotate to get experience in garbage time for blow-outs.
that would initially be mostly mo, but i could see bonga getting some experience after some time in the d-league
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 7:16 pm    Post subject:

adkindo wrote:
Laker7 wrote:
He needs to play in South Beach all year to work on his game. I would not bring him up for a single game baring injuries that force people out. Lots of potential but needs lots of work.


sending him to Miami?


Haha
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 8:42 pm    Post subject:

Purp 32 wrote:
I'm struggling to come up with a comp for Bonga, but I think a young Boris Diaw possibly.


I see him as the old but very fit African guy at the gym who plays in aerobic shoes and way-too-loose running shorts that reveal way too much. But he's a rich man's version of this.

Am I the only one who played against guys like this?
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 16, 2018 3:35 am    Post subject:

StillSWOL wrote:
epak wrote:

2. Isaac's agent is also Clint Capela and AD's agent. Just keeping touch?




Interesting


I thin that's the first positive I see/hear about him. He is really bad as a player. Reminds me of Bruno Caboclo.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/basketball/raptors-run-out-of-patience-with-the-bruno-caboclo-experiment/article37916687/
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 16, 2018 4:03 am    Post subject:

Purp 32 wrote:
I'm struggling to come up with a comp for Bonga, but I think a young Boris Diaw possibly.



What about Batum?
Can he ever be what Batum was when he earned his big contract in Portland? PG skills are there. Comparable size and athleticism.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 16, 2018 4:44 am    Post subject:

lewis wrote:
StillSWOL wrote:
epak wrote:

2. Isaac's agent is also Clint Capela and AD's agent. Just keeping touch?




Interesting


I thin that's the first positive I see/hear about him. He is really bad as a player. Reminds me of Bruno Caboclo.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/basketball/raptors-run-out-of-patience-with-the-bruno-caboclo-experiment/article37916687/


Good post that is an apt comparison. Both are somewhat mystery guys drafted off their measurables, age, and hypothetical ceiling. However both guys also look like they can't play basketball at least at the NBA level.

At least with Bongo we didn't waste a 1st round pick on him. We've also got about 10 wings/PGs ahead of him so I will just view treat him as a stashed lottery ticket, if he somehow puts it together then his length, vision and shooting touch makes a very good player.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 16, 2018 5:04 am    Post subject:

He's looked pretty awful. He does have upside though.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 16, 2018 5:18 am    Post subject:

matigol wrote:
Purp 32 wrote:
I'm struggling to come up with a comp for Bonga, but I think a young Boris Diaw possibly.



What about Batum?
Can he ever be what Batum was when he earned his big contract in Portland? PG skills are there. Comparable size and athleticism.


Batum a much better shooter and better athlete at the rim. Bonga seems to not have great finishing abilities yet.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 16, 2018 5:25 am    Post subject:

Laker7 wrote:
He needs to play in South Beach all year to work on his game. I would not bring him up for a single game baring injuries that force people out. Lots of potential but needs lots of work.


Yes, South Bay is likely where he'll be, although I don't think anyone expected an 18 year old 2nd round pick to make a rotation that will feature Lebron James. They drafted him as a 2-3 year project.

I do think he's capable of more than what he's showing. The nerves and inexperience appear to be taking away his confidence.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:44 am    Post subject:

KindCrippler2000 wrote:
Laker7 wrote:
He needs to play in South Beach all year to work on his game. I would not bring him up for a single game baring injuries that force people out. Lots of potential but needs lots of work.


Yes, South Bay is likely where he'll be, although I don't think anyone expected an 18 year old 2nd round pick to make a rotation that will feature Lebron James. They drafted him as a 2-3 year project.

I do think he's capable of more than what he's showing. The nerves and inexperience appear to be taking away his confidence.


yea he looks so much smoother in the european videos than in the summer games.
and i dont think it is the level of competition but he is too nervous right now.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:48 am    Post subject:

They drafted him to take over for Lebron without missing a beat in 4 years.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 16, 2018 8:17 am    Post subject:

StillSWOL wrote:
epak wrote:

2. Isaac's agent is also Clint Capela and AD's agent. Just keeping touch?




Interesting




Okay no we're getting somewhere....
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 16, 2018 8:30 am    Post subject:

LBJ23 wrote:
They drafted him to take over for Lebron without missing a beat in 4 years.


Exactly.

He's Lebron on a tricycle.

Brandon Ingram on a bike.
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