Forget trying to set up other players early, Kobe needs to attack from the start!

[uberzev]

He needs to start the game by sending a message that he's in attack mode. By the time he turned it on it was too late!

Oh and (bleep) Francis' gay lover. He should have fouled out in the first half.
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[FBP Si 2000]

But...but...but...what about his teammates?

[Zhengi]

Nope, that's the worst idea ever. Kobe's role is fine the way it is right now.
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[PurpleHayz]

Zev in a way I agree with what you are saying but when Kobe does this the other players just zone out. This game against the Clippers tonight is a perfect example. Kobe came out gunning trying to battle Cat Mobley and the other players went into spectator mode. Once they go there in a game it's almost impossible to get them back.
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[JerryWest_44]

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[PurpleHayz]

[CrimsonLaker]

I posted this in the game thread, but its dead so I'll post it here too. here is my $.02:


First, I think Phil should've gotten Kobe some rest at the 5:30 mark of the 3rd and instead put another big in. Switch the defensive assignments. I saw what was going to happen. A fresher guy on Mobley (tired Kobe got abused) and another big would've prevented that run. Bring Kobe back at the 2:30 mark and let him finish the game.

Second, start Sasha. I'm serious. Smush is just the worst when it comes to moving his feet. Sasha at least has sense enough to stay in front of his man. Also, Sasha isn't brain dead. No concentration on Smush's part. 8 second violation is unacceptable. Down by 3, and we get a steal and he decides to run a 1-5 break and shoot a corner 18 footer. And a stand still travel. So Smush should sit until he starts playing fundamentally.

Third, never start the game by going into Mihm until he is 100%. We can't afford to get off the ground sluggish. Kobe, Lamar, and George need to start using their athleticism to get to the basket. Lamar needs to concentrate and hit the layups. Also, Lamar needs to use his speed to isolate. I don't understand why he is so passive. It hurts the team.

Fourth, forget about Kobe talking. If you have the open shot, shoot it. Stop hesitating. Just shoot it up. Stopping messes up the Rhythm. Happened like 6 or 7 times tonight.

Fifth, stop trying to make Kwame an offensive threat by posting him up. Let him get his points by hustling and getting Orebs. Throw him a lob every once and a while cause those are the only passes he catches. A entry pass to Kwame is a guaranteed turnover or missed shot.

I can't really think of anything else right now. I'm not trying to preach, but I would also like to see effort. And if you're tired, get a conditioning regimen. There's no excuse for guys like kwame, smush, mihm to look fatigued.

[hoopschick29]

One of the major problems I see is the fact that the Lakers are a Kobe high wire act with no net at the bottom. Kobe is superman for this team almost every night, win or lose. But when Kobe has a kryptonite moment like in the 3rd quarter, there is no one to step in and have his back.

This is why I am so through with Lamar. More than the numbers, more than the inconsistency, he is unable to step in and help Kobe when he needs help. In those dire moments, Lamar shrinks faster than everyone, and he's the one that needs to step in and pick up some slack.

[kells1220]

Lamar Sucks. Bye.
I cringed when Odum hesitated and took that three pointer towards the end, He knew it wasn't going in and so did.

[tgf5]

Forget the other players completely.