ANDRE DRUMMOND - Thanks for 21 games (signs with Philly)
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 3:29 pm    Post subject:

Theseus wrote:
Dude is nailing free throws, guarding guys on the perimeter, forcing people into ugly shots, an outlet for easy scores all down the stretch in close games.

Better than advertised for me. Is his free throw shooting an aberration or did he tweak something? I haven't really watched him before he came here.


Even in his low-scoring games, he is still so effective. But today he was putting the ball in the hoop!

He was on fire but he will cool off, if he can keep shooting above 60%, I'll be happy


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PostPosted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 3:31 pm    Post subject:

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Monster game by Drumm/Big Penguin!

    27 points (10-15 / 7-8 FT's), 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block.


You know Dwight Howard put up those games for us... oh wait LOL
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 3:37 pm    Post subject:

Great game by Dre!!

He need to be careful though, I saw 2 instances when Jazz player undercut him when he is in air.
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 3:38 pm    Post subject:

Lucky_Shot wrote:
Theseus wrote:
Dude is nailing free throws, guarding guys on the perimeter, forcing people into ugly shots, an outlet for easy scores all down the stretch in close games.

Better than advertised for me. Is his free throw shooting an aberration or did he tweak something? I haven't really watched him before he came here.


Even in his low-scoring games, he is still so effective. But today he was putting the ball in the hoop!

He was on fire but he will cool off, if he can keep shooting above 60%, I'll be happy


His jumphook is money wheen he shot it properly.
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 3:54 pm    Post subject:

leking006 wrote:
Great game by Dre!!

He need to be careful though, I saw 2 instances when Jazz player undercut him when he is in air.

Yup. Jazz have always been cheap shot artists.
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 4:21 pm    Post subject:

What is most surprising about Drummond is his quick hands. I see why he gets so many steals, for a big guy he is really good at getting deflections even on guards off switches.
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 4:26 pm    Post subject:

AD23 wrote:
pio2u wrote:
Monster game by Drumm/Big Penguin!

    27 points (10-15 / 7-8 FT's), 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block.


You know Dwight Howard put up those games for us... oh wait LOL


Yep...as in almost years ago!
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 4:38 pm    Post subject:

Fellas, this dude covers three point shooters
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 6:18 pm    Post subject:

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Could always get Howard for $2.5M. Not gutting the team for a non-superstar. Howard was doing basically the same thing as Dre.


27 points too ???
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 6:28 pm    Post subject:

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Could always get Howard for $2.5M. Not gutting the team for a non-superstar. Howard was doing basically the same thing as Dre.


27 points too ???

Once in a while, yes. Let’s face it, unless Drummond takes a significant pay cut, lakers can’t keep him. Us as fans would love to, but if you are a 27 year old NBA player in your prime, would you take a significant pay cut?
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:17 pm    Post subject:

mad55557777 wrote:
HermosaJoe wrote:
lakersfever714 wrote:
Could always get Howard for $2.5M. Not gutting the team for a non-superstar. Howard was doing basically the same thing as Dre.


27 points too ???

Once in a while, yes. Let’s face it, unless Drummond takes a significant pay cut, lakers can’t keep him. Us as fans would love to, but if you are a 27 year old NBA player in your prime, would you take a significant pay cut?


I don't know if we can sign him in the summer but I'm focused on this year. With LBJ turning 37 in December, his game might fall off a cliff. Let get this ring and worry about the future when it's here
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:24 pm    Post subject:

Drummond dropped 27/8/3/2/1 and some of ya'll still be like "I'd rather have a 36 year old Dwight Howard tho" .... seriously??!
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 9:42 pm    Post subject:

MJST wrote:
Drummond dropped 27/8/3/2/1 and some of ya'll still be like "I'd rather have a 36 year old Dwight Howard tho" .... seriously??!


Exactly! lol

I didn't watch the game, so I just finished watching the Drummond highlights. WHOA!
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 10:37 pm    Post subject:

MJST wrote:
Drummond dropped 27/8/3/2/1 and some of ya'll still be like "I'd rather have a 36 year old Dwight Howard tho" .... seriously??!


LOL! Boom!

I didnt think someone could match Killer_z's quote but this is close enough..you are joining killer in my sig!

[UPDATE: I tried...sig too long with it...but you get a glass raised in your honor!]
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 3:47 am    Post subject:

governator wrote:
Fellas, this dude covers three point shooters


This is huge. His mobility allows him to be left on the court (reasonably) even if the opposing team goes small. Gives us a big advantage if utilised correctly
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 3:48 am    Post subject:

governator wrote:
Fellas, this dude covers three point shooters


This is the part that impresses me most. Meaning he can swing to both “small” or “big” ball.

Against smaller guys still quick enough to guard perimeter bigs, yet could still bully the bigger guys in the paint. Amazing stuffs.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 5:59 am    Post subject:

I hope he can play at this level when our two stars return...
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 7:54 am    Post subject:

AD23 wrote:
pio2u wrote:
Monster game by Drumm/Big Penguin!

    27 points (10-15 / 7-8 FT's), 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block.


You know Dwight Howard put up those games for us... oh wait LOL


I can laugh only because Drummond's addition has brought me closure from Dwight's subtraction.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 7:57 am    Post subject:

unleasHell wrote:
I hope he can play at this level when our two stars return...


If he can consistently give us 10/10 when they come back, that's all we'll need. Then Trez can pitch 15 in off of the bench getting assists from Gasol and we'll be set.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 8:20 am    Post subject:

BlueNGold wrote:
unleasHell wrote:
I hope he can play at this level when our two stars return...


If he can consistently give us 10/10 when they come back, that's all we'll need. Then Trez can pitch 15 in off of the bench getting assists from Gasol and we'll be set.


I don’t trust Trez’s 15. He will be a net 0 or -2 from all the points scored on the Lakers on his defensive breakdowns.

I would rather go small with Kieff at the 5 or have Gasol out there who actually helps LBJ facilitate the offense and while he isn’t the greatest defender anymore is still smart enough to get by and be serviceable in playoff situations.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 9:48 am    Post subject:

LakerSD wrote:
BlueNGold wrote:
unleasHell wrote:
I hope he can play at this level when our two stars return...


If he can consistently give us 10/10 when they come back, that's all we'll need. Then Trez can pitch 15 in off of the bench getting assists from Gasol and we'll be set.


I don’t trust Trez’s 15. He will be a net 0 or -2 from all the points scored on the Lakers on his defensive breakdowns.

I would rather go small with Kieff at the 5 or have Gasol out there who actually helps LBJ facilitate the offense and while he isn’t the greatest defender anymore is still smart enough to get by and be serviceable in playoff situations.


He’s net 0 because he’s guarding fives. We knew this when we signed him and we also knew that would be a non issue with AD.

For second units - unless they go big we should be playing him. There’s only a handful of 2nd unit bigs who we should worry about him guarding.

We’re not asking him to guard Ayton when the team is healthy - we’re asking him to guard Saric/Kaminsky.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 9:54 am    Post subject:

Kobetan wrote:
governator wrote:
Fellas, this dude covers three point shooters


This is huge. His mobility allows him to be left on the court (reasonably) even if the opposing team goes small. Gives us a big advantage if utilised correctly


How is he able to play while missing a toenail? Is it not a big deal?
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 10:08 am    Post subject:

ahaider wrote:
LakerSD wrote:
BlueNGold wrote:
unleasHell wrote:
I hope he can play at this level when our two stars return...


If he can consistently give us 10/10 when they come back, that's all we'll need. Then Trez can pitch 15 in off of the bench getting assists from Gasol and we'll be set.


I don’t trust Trez’s 15. He will be a net 0 or -2 from all the points scored on the Lakers on his defensive breakdowns.

I would rather go small with Kieff at the 5 or have Gasol out there who actually helps LBJ facilitate the offense and while he isn’t the greatest defender anymore is still smart enough to get by and be serviceable in playoff situations.


He’s net 0 because he’s guarding fives. We knew this when we signed him and we also knew that would be a non issue with AD.

For second units - unless they go big we should be playing him. There’s only a handful of 2nd unit bigs who we should worry about him guarding.

We’re not asking him to guard Ayton when the team is healthy - we’re asking him to guard Saric/Kaminsky.


It’s not only guarding 5s. He’s a poor interior defense player...he is very slow to react. I was hoping his technique would improve as he worked with top defensive coaches, but it has not...

He is also a horrible defensive rebounder, which is crazy considering he is above average to pretty good on offensive rebounds.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 10:36 am    Post subject:

Can Drummond do a S&T to the lakers? Sign with knicks for example, and we train shroeder (with an extension) or trez for Ad2
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 11:06 am    Post subject:

Crazy seeing this guy going coast to coast after a steal.
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