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Lakerpark
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Kostas is a pretty good shot blocker. Could he be the rim protector that everyone says the Lakers need? Did he learn anything at all in the G League?
I realize he is only on a 2 way contract and would only be able to play in about half the games. Could Vogel and his staff make Kostas into a contributing factor?
He could also be the alley oop guy. |
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| adkindo wrote: | | if we are being honest, even if Giannis signs a 5 year deal to stay with the Bucks, 60% of Lakers fans will believe we are on the verge of trading for him by next season. |
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On the subject of Kostas.
He's 6'10 with a 7'2 wingspan, has some jumping ability and finishing ability.
He lacks handles and strength, has okay shot blocking instincts but needs technique. Him adding strength + size is what will be important for him going forward. He could be a very deadly pick and roll center if he commits to it given the athletic gifts and size he has.
Up to him ultimately though.
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| Quote: | Official GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO to Lakers Speculation Thread 👀
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In that case:
https://twitter.com/harris_stavrou
| Quote: | Giannis @ Cosmos TV:
"If LeBron, KD, or AD want to join me in Milwaukee, I will be happy. I don't care about being number 1 or 2 or 3".
"Kobe old me to sacrifice if I want to win and be great. LeBron is the best in the worl. MVP is another story, I can tell he is the best and my idol, he is 17 years now in the NBA."
"I will never be mad if I lose an MVP award. Seven years ago I was playing in 2nd division. Come on man, how can I lose my mind if I am not getting an MVP?"
"Ask Kostas how happy I was for him. When he called me as an NBA Champion, it was 6 am and I was holding champagne for him. Imagine my mother's feelings."
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Time to cut him?  |
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| ramoer wrote: | | Time to cut him? |
They didn't let him play last game. There was no reason to hold on to him once we extended Lebron. Need a spot for Ariza or Pau Gasol. He's like the LiAngelo of the Ball Brothers. Not all bro's are meant for the NBA.
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He's a 2 way so it's not a normal roster spot. But buh bye. Nice to know you and best of luck.
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chantruong
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Reasons not to cut Kostas right now
1) Shares agent with Schroder, who I presume we will try to extend or re-sign this summer
2) Bad optics. Makes it obvious that he was only used as a conduit to recruit Giannis |
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| Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2020 2:57 pm Post subject: |
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| All right... so does he really deserve the spot? LOL! I agree it would be bad optics to let him go now. Need to ride him out for at least this season. |
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yinoma2001
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| chantruong wrote: | Reasons not to cut Kostas right now
1) Shares agent with Schroder, who I presume we will try to extend or re-sign this summer
2) Bad optics. Makes it obvious that he was only used as a conduit to recruit Giannis |
Understood. But this was the worst kept open secret. It's not like he is just a dude off the street.
Objectively, he is not an NBA player. Hips too stiff, can't move. If his name was John Smith he would not be on a roster (and an NBA champ) at all. Remember, AC was a 2 way player and look at him now. No need to keep him all season, especially with no G League.
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| Runway8 wrote: | | All right... so does he really deserve the spot? LOL! I agree it would be bad optics to let him go now. Need to ride him out for at least this season. |
Is there a better 2-way contract big we could sign? No reason to cut him without a bonified better center to slot in. |
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| Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2020 3:08 pm Post subject: |
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| yinoma2001 wrote: | | If his name was John Smith he would not be on a roster (and an NBA champ) at all. |
lol, u made him sound like LiAngelo |
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| LakersRGolden wrote: | | Runway8 wrote: | | All right... so does he really deserve the spot? LOL! I agree it would be bad optics to let him go now. Need to ride him out for at least this season. |
Is there a better 2-way contract big we could sign? No reason to cut him without a bonified better center to slot in. |
well, we just cut all our undrafted prospects yesterday |
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| LakersRGolden wrote: | | Runway8 wrote: | | All right... so does he really deserve the spot? LOL! I agree it would be bad optics to let him go now. Need to ride him out for at least this season. |
Is there a better 2-way contract big we could sign? No reason to cut him without a bonified better center to slot in. |
He's tall, but weighs like 195 pounds. With a 2 way deal, the hope is you find the next Caruso, not necessarily hoping that a 2 way player fills a critical need on your team now.
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| Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2020 4:06 pm Post subject: |
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| Hmmmm, looks like Kostas will be the only champion in the family. So be it. |
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Hell get another couple preseason games and then get cut. The real question is who we replace him with.
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| Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2020 4:29 pm Post subject: |
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Lakers wont cut Kostas. It would send wrong message to free agents and make Lakers look bad.
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I can't think of another two-way player to replace him with so just keep him.
Come next year, he might very well be 2x NBA Champion Antetokounmpo. |
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| Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2020 5:20 pm Post subject: |
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| Lakerpark wrote: | Kostas is a pretty good shot blocker. Could he be the rim protector that everyone says the Lakers need? Did he learn anything at all in the G League?
I realize he is only on a 2 way contract and would only be able to play in about half the games. Could Vogel and his staff make Kostas into a contributing factor?
He could also be the alley oop guy. |
Interesting. |
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Jesusdelonla
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| Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2020 5:27 pm Post subject: |
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we might get fine by nba for tampering if we let Kostas go 
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lakerican
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| Well, we already released our 3 exhibit 10 players, South Bay won't play in the G League bubble. So waived him just for the sake of it?? At least, he practices with the guys and for the pay of a two way player... |
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LakersRGolden
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| If SBL's aren't in the bubble, does that alter the "free" days when 2-way players can be with the Lakers? In a normal season there are pre and post season days that don't count to towards the 45 day total. |
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| Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2020 9:08 am Post subject: |
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Kostas will be a late bloomer, don't cut him yet 
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| Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2020 10:05 am Post subject: |
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| LakersRGolden wrote: | | If SBL's aren't in the bubble, does that alter the "free" days when 2-way players can be with the Lakers? In a normal season there are pre and post season days that don't count to towards the 45 day total. |
I thought the numbers were changed to 60 games this season for 2 ways. |
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