with bron out, do we start melo for spacing around WB? or we might tire Melo out? theoretically we should have enough firepower off the bench with monk and wayne?
with bron out, do we start melo for spacing around WB? or we might tire Melo out? theoretically we should have enough firepower off the bench with monk and wayne?
100% don't start him. Melo is doing so well because he has zero pressure on him. Pressure from a different role will mess up his rhythm. All he's asked to do is come off the bench and make shots. He doesn't have to worry about nothing else. Not much more is expected of him. He's the epitome of a gunslinger. Lakers should not disrupt anything regarding when/how he's used.
he should start but dumb politics started by Rob will have trash DJ in the lineup
starting 5 does NOT necessary = your best 5 players. this is why Bulls won all those chips with Cartwright and Lonely in the starting 5. have a good 6th man who embraces his role is very important too.
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Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 1:13 pm Post subject:
scout_0 wrote:
should be starting 4.
I like the firepower off the bench. He plays better up tempo. In an ideal world Russ would come off the bench and tag team with Melo. Man, that's one why to turn a corner for us. _________________ “You can't be held captive by the fear of failure or the fear of what people may say.” - Kobe Bryant
I like the firepower off the bench. He plays better up tempo. In an ideal world Russ would come off the bench and tag team with Melo. Man, that's one why to turn a corner for us.
Why does it matter if Russ starts or not. The guy will still be playing 35mpg?… He’s in there with Melo a lot when Vogel staggers him and Lebron.
Our biggest issue so far this season are 3rd quarters and closing out games.
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Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 1:31 pm Post subject:
miggz23 wrote:
Mamba Mentality wrote:
scout_0 wrote:
should be starting 4.
I like the firepower off the bench. He plays better up tempo. In an ideal world Russ would come off the bench and tag team with Melo. Man, that's one why to turn a corner for us.
Why does it matter if Russ starts or not. The guy will still be playing 35mpg?… He’s in there with Melo a lot when Vogel staggers him and Lebron.
Our biggest issue so far this season are 3rd quarters and closing out games.
Doesn't really "matter" if Russ starts, but most of his minutes should be with the second unit. LeBron is better at running an offense and Russ can't play off ball. _________________ “You can't be held captive by the fear of failure or the fear of what people may say.” - Kobe Bryant
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Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 2:00 pm Post subject:
scout_0 wrote:
should be starting 4.
Nah, but our closing unit should currently be RW, Reaves, James, Melo, Davis. Swap reaves with whatever bench player is hottest. Alternatively, scrap RW, put the ball in James' hand, and surround him with Melo, Davis, Reaves + one of Monk or Ellington.
Staples center will prolong his career. His shooting there is just unbelievable.
He is balling, there is no question about it. I admit to being wrong.
Same. With injuries and what not, he's been a nice anchor. He had that one terrible game but the whole team was bad that night. He's been simply amazing outside of that. _________________ KOBE
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