I miss the energy Dwight Howard bought to the team.
Pelinka is not an idiot, Howard hardly plays for the 76ers...hopefully they get him back after the February deadline.
Not sure if it's being a year older, or a change of team, but Howard's minutes points, blocks, and assists are down. His true shooting percentage is way down and his turnovers are way up. All his advanced states (win shares per 48, BPM, on/off, etc.) are also way down. Only thing that has gone up is his rebounding.
My hunch tells me that this is more due to change of team rather than slowing down, but who knows.
I agree that it would be good to get a more agile big man on the roster (bigger than Trez, more agile than Gasol). I expect the Lakers will pick up someone at the deadline.
It is amazing how people here saying Gasol is so bad, but the starting lineup is still has +16.7 net rating in 218 minutes. I mean they are winning with this starting lineup vs the opponents starting lineup.
Though honestly as I was saying in the other thread, maybe Vogel can try sometime starting AD at C spot with AC in favor of Gasol. Just like the starting lineup of NBA finals last season but instead of Dannu Green, it's DS.
It is amazing how people here saying Gasol is so bad, but the starting lineup is still has +16.7 net rating in 218 minutes. I mean they are winning with this starting lineup vs the opponents starting lineup.
Though honestly as I was saying in the other thread, maybe Vogel can try sometime starting AD at C spot with AC in favor of Gasol. Just like the starting lineup of NBA finals last season but instead of Dannu Green, it's DS.
It is amazing how people here saying Gasol is so bad, but the starting lineup is still has +16.7 net rating in 218 minutes. I mean they are winning with this starting lineup vs the opponents starting lineup.
Though honestly as I was saying in the other thread, maybe Vogel can try sometime starting AD at C spot with AC in favor of Gasol. Just like the starting lineup of NBA finals last season but instead of Dannu Green, it's DS.
Gasol is horrendous. There's no explaining that away.
Above the rim game and lobs, can be a feature for us, if we utilize more AD at the 5 and 4 ballhandlers around them who can space the floor as well.
Our starting lineup is not built that way, but our 2nd unit offense can be. Our closing core lineup, for sure can run some of these plays - with that AD-Bron-Caruso-Dennis+5th guy lineup.
Gasol is not horrendous. True students of the game, would understand the value he brings to the team, and how important that Defensive experience will mean even more so in the playoffs.
Saying that, I would hope and expect the Lakers to trade for a rim-protecting center before the Trade deadline as a backup.
We have too many guards, Wesley Matthews does not even make the rotation any more. Although I do wander now at his age, if there is any interest out there for him anymore.
Hopefully we can package a couple guys to get that Center we need.
Personally I would love to see Jarett Allen, underused age 22, hiding as a backup in Cleveland. Energetic rim protector, who does not care how many shots he gets per game. That is the Defensive mind set we need from the backup Center.
Would also love to get Dwight back as well for a playoff run, not sure Philly would be willing to part with him, they probably want him as insurance as well for their playoff run.
Gasol is not horrendous. True students of the game, would understand the value he brings to the team, and how important that Defensive experience will mean even more so in the playoffs.
Saying that, I would hope and expect the Lakers to trade for a rim-protecting center before the Trade deadline as a backup.
We have too many guards, Wesley Matthews does not even make the rotation any more. Although I do wander now at his age, if there is any interest out there for him anymore.
Hopefully we can package a couple guys to get that Center we need.
Personally I would love to see Jarett Allen, underused age 22, hiding as a backup in Cleveland. Energetic rim protector, who does not care how many shots he gets per game. That is the Defensive mind set we need from the backup Center.
Would also love to get Dwight back as well for a playoff run, not sure Philly would be willing to part with him, they probably want him as insurance as well for their playoff run.
Gasol is not horrendous. True students of the game, would understand the value he brings to the team, and how important that Defensive experience will mean even more so in the playoffs.
Saying that, I would hope and expect the Lakers to trade for a rim-protecting center before the Trade deadline as a backup.
We have too many guards, Wesley Matthews does not even make the rotation any more. Although I do wander now at his age, if there is any interest out there for him anymore.
Hopefully we can package a couple guys to get that Center we need.
Personally I would love to see Jarett Allen, underused age 22, hiding as a backup in Cleveland. Energetic rim protector, who does not care how many shots he gets per game. That is the Defensive mind set we need from the backup Center.
Would also love to get Dwight back as well for a playoff run, not sure Philly would be willing to part with him, they probably want him as insurance as well for their playoff run.
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