Do you think Dwight Howard should start?

BigBallerBrand · Star Player Joined: 23 Dec 2008 Posts: 5790 Location: LA

Will Vogel make adjustments again?
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governator · Retired Number Joined: 28 Jan 2006 Posts: 25075

Don't matter if he starts, he'll get the bulk of D-ing up Joker with AD then McGee/Morris at time. Joker will get tons of foul calls after the soft complaints from Nuggs so Dwight gotta be focus 100, no cheap fouls

TooMuchMajicBuss · Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2020 6:57 am Post subject:

Let McGee get the early fouls when Joker's fresh, and bring Dwight in for the bulk of the minutes, Morris whenever a tired Joker sits.

StoicChalice392 · Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2020 7:00 am Post subject:

Well, it mattered enough for the coaches in Game 1 so I won't be surprised if he does. Maybe we start McGee to prevent DH from getting into early foul trouble.

loslakersss · Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2020 8:04 am Post subject:

He deserves to if he keeps playing with that game 1 energy. But as others have stated, as long as he gets the majority of the C minutes it doesn’t matter too much.

defense · Retired Number Joined: 12 Jan 2010 Posts: 39445

No need to change things. Bring him in when he is needed. You guys love to change things up win or lose. I think you get bored.

AFireInside619 · Franchise Player Joined: 11 Dec 2015 Posts: 11447

No, we need McGee as a “fluffer” per se. Then the real star comes in to finish the job.
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Jesusdelonla · Franchise Player Joined: 24 Jan 2018 Posts: 15430

1st 5mins are feel out anyways. McGee can start and then Dwight comes in

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unleasHell · Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2020 8:53 am Post subject:

Yes, because it would not allow Joker to get off early start, and get him in early foul trouble...
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LakerMindLA · Star Player Joined: 26 Dec 2008 Posts: 5344

No. Refs will call the game right on the Lakers to start and Dwight will pick up 2 fouls in the first 3 minutes if he starts.

Baron Von Humongous · Retired Number Joined: 02 Jul 2015 Posts: 32979

Yes, obviously he should start and get most of his minutes against Jokic.
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pio2u · Retired Number Joined: 26 Dec 2012 Posts: 54570

Beware of early foul trouble.

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LakersRGolden · Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2020 10:20 am Post subject:

Yes. All of McGee's minutes should be against Plumlee

LakerDYnasty72 · Star Player Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Posts: 4568

No, we want to give McGee rhythm minutes at the start to keep him fresh and mentally engaged. It also allows Dwight to play his ultra aggressive style because of minimal concern of foul trouble.

Then wear out, beat up physically, and beat down the court Jokic til we've won game No.2.

jodeke · Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2020 10:51 am Post subject:

Dwight is a foul magnet. We need him for the end game. Start JaVale, let him get in Jokic's head. Nikola has shown he's easily frustrated. If we can get him in foul trouble Malone will have to go to Mason Plumlee early.
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kikanga · Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2020 12:08 pm Post subject:

J.C. Smith · Franchise Player Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 12668

I've felt like Dwight should have been starting for most of the season. That having been said, I think there is something to say for letting McGee start and then just limiting his minutes. It will keep him engaged and give him a chance to come out and play with some energy. If he doesn't bring it, go to Dwight for the majority of the minutes.

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epic_ · Franchise Player Joined: 23 Jan 2020 Posts: 11310

Whatever Vogel decides is good with me
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