OFFICIAL Devontae Cacok THREAD
Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3, 4, 5  Next
 
Post new topic    LakersGround.net Forum Index -> LA Lakers Lounge Reply to topic
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
Laker_Jocker
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 13 Jul 2004
Posts: 2799

PostPosted: Thu Jul 11, 2019 6:17 pm    Post subject:

Like this dude, need to hold him to at least the G League roster...Like Norvell too....
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
JamaalWilkes
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 25 Oct 2006
Posts: 1175

PostPosted: Sat Oct 05, 2019 9:11 pm    Post subject: Cacock is no stiff

He shows a lot of toughness, finishes well at the rim, and is pretty efficient in the game and on the stat sheet.

Even as undrafted guy, he might be a keeper. We haven't had a lot of blue-collar, hard-hat guys in a while, and he might be one.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
LakerSD
Franchise Player
Franchise Player


Joined: 10 Nov 2016
Posts: 23731

PostPosted: Sat Oct 05, 2019 9:13 pm    Post subject:

Keeper imo. He can hang in this league.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
TooMuchMajicBuss
Franchise Player
Franchise Player


Joined: 17 Sep 2008
Posts: 21064
Location: In a white room, with black curtains near the station

PostPosted: Sat Oct 05, 2019 9:14 pm    Post subject:

He was able to penetrate the defense repeatedly.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
unleasHell
Franchise Player
Franchise Player


Joined: 16 Apr 2001
Posts: 11591
Location: Stay Thirsty my Friends

PostPosted: Sat Oct 05, 2019 9:16 pm    Post subject:

In before lock...

(not sure about that title...lol)
_________________
“Always remember... Rumors are carried by haters, spread by fools, and accepted by idiots.”
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
LandsbergerRules
Franchise Player
Franchise Player


Joined: 29 Aug 2004
Posts: 11197
Location: The Other Perspective

PostPosted: Sat Oct 05, 2019 9:16 pm    Post subject:

He's hard to stop. Relentless. Just keeps coming.
_________________
"Chick lived and breathed Lakers basketball…but he was also fair and objective and called every game the way it was played."
-from Chick: His Unpublished Memoirs and the Memories of Those Who Knew Him
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Inspector Gadget
Retired Number
Retired Number


Joined: 18 Apr 2016
Posts: 46490

PostPosted: Sat Oct 05, 2019 9:20 pm    Post subject:

He reminds me of David Nwaba in a sense that he could be a hidden GEM.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Dr. Laker
Franchise Player
Franchise Player


Joined: 12 Apr 2002
Posts: 17065

PostPosted: Sat Oct 05, 2019 9:29 pm    Post subject:

Yes, yes he is a stiff.
_________________
On Lakersground, a concern troll is someone who is a fan of another team, but pretends to be a Lakers fan with "concerns".
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
hype
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 19 Nov 2007
Posts: 4369
Location: Lake Nacimiento

PostPosted: Sat Oct 05, 2019 10:03 pm    Post subject:

He was able to penetrate the hole repeatedly causing quite an explosive presence that GS will not be forgetting for quite some time imo. Nice to see Dwight clearly rubbing off on him.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
leor_77
Franchise Player
Franchise Player


Joined: 23 Mar 2012
Posts: 21920

PostPosted: Sat Oct 05, 2019 10:46 pm    Post subject:

It won't be hard to fit him in.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
ocho
Retired Number
Retired Number


Joined: 24 May 2005
Posts: 53712

PostPosted: Sat Oct 05, 2019 11:08 pm    Post subject:

leor_77 wrote:
It won't be hard to fit him in.


Sure but the thing he has to work on the most is not shooting too early in the clock.
_________________
14-5-3-12
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
RhodyRay
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 13 Apr 2001
Posts: 5470
Location: A room with a view!

PostPosted: Sat Oct 05, 2019 11:09 pm    Post subject:

When excited, easily aroused.
_________________
Let them HATE so long as they FEAR!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
AD23
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 15 Jul 2019
Posts: 3069

PostPosted: Sat Oct 05, 2019 11:12 pm    Post subject:

Maybe slightly limp
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
lounger
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 27 Jul 2009
Posts: 4291

PostPosted: Sat Oct 05, 2019 11:28 pm    Post subject:

I hope he is able to keep it "up".
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
JamaalWilkes
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 25 Oct 2006
Posts: 1175

PostPosted: Sat Oct 05, 2019 11:55 pm    Post subject:

Not sure why many people can’t grasp Cacock’s upside.

I guess because he was undrafted, people assume Cacock must suck. And face it, we all know Cacock won’t be inserted into the starting line-up. Our team is pretty deep, so it will be hard to make his presence felt. But the guy plays hard, so maybe be he will eventually come off the bench and contribute in spurts. Sure, for veteran players, especially former stars who are on the back end of their careers, getting limited minutes can be somewhat hard to swallow, but lots of young role players see it as their best chance to showcase their skills.

In the meantime, who knows, maybe Cacock focuses on a G-league spot, works on his shooting stroke, and then gets pulled up to the big league. Pretty sure an assignment to South Bay would not be in vain.

The fact is the dude can ball, especially in transition. He takes it strong to the hole, attacks the rim and drains every shot near the hoop. If Talen and others don’t step up, Cacock could be in position to slide in bottom of the rotation.

Time will tell.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Huey Lewis & The News
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 18 Dec 2015
Posts: 5234
Location: So what's the uh...topic of discussion?

PostPosted: Sun Oct 06, 2019 12:44 am    Post subject:

caught some footage of him from his last year at UNC Wilmington...can't find the clip right now but he served up one of the nastiest facials on some 17 year old freshman. I'm talking nasty. Had to watch it over and over again. Should've been illegal. It's concerning that he only averaged 59% freethrow shooting; I refuse to watch anyone fudge the stripe like that; it's just not my thing, I just can't bring myself to pull off a guy jacking up that many stinkers when it comes to freebies. His form is gross and there's wayyy too much arc on release, he needs to get that fixed. He's also a bit thick for his height at 6'7, 240. If he could shed some of that girth he'll be nubile enough to consistently handle double, even triple teams. I also heard he's taken Giannis' little brother under his wing. Nice little greek fellowship they got goin' on. Fun fact: he actually applied to a few Ivy League schools but took a different path since they all rejected him; it was his lifelong dream to get into Brown.

Nice looking kid, though. Anyone know where i can get the dude's jersey, preferably one of them hardwood classics?

edit - pull for a guy*
_________________
"All wars are civil wars, because all men are brothers."
http://forums.lakersground.net/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=13018


Last edited by Huey Lewis & The News on Sun Oct 06, 2019 1:25 am; edited 11 times in total
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
twisted
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 09 Jun 2012
Posts: 1265

PostPosted: Sun Oct 06, 2019 12:52 am    Post subject:

hype wrote:
He was able to penetrate the hole repeatedly causing quite an explosive presence that GS will not be forgetting for quite some time imo. Nice to see Dwight clearly rubbing off on him.


Took a lot of pounding but aim was on point tonight
_________________
“God knew they couldn’t be on this Earth without each other. He had to bring them home to have them together.” – Vanessa Bryant


Last edited by twisted on Sun Oct 06, 2019 4:43 am; edited 1 time in total
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
DancingBarry
Editor-in-Chief
Editor-in-Chief


Joined: 07 Sep 2001
Posts: 40188
Location: O.C.

PostPosted: Sun Oct 06, 2019 1:59 am    Post subject:

Wasn't expecting to see such a big Cacok thread after this game.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
lounger
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 27 Jul 2009
Posts: 4291

PostPosted: Sun Oct 06, 2019 4:36 am    Post subject:

DancingBarry wrote:
Wasn't expecting to see such a big Cacok thread after this game.


Very subtle DB... but you got it in there
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
pio2u
Retired Number
Retired Number


Joined: 26 Dec 2012
Posts: 54519

PostPosted: Sun Oct 06, 2019 5:01 am    Post subject:

Rookie Devontae Cacok was very impressive in the Summer League & he played well last night.
The kid is aggressive and he has a motor. He'll end up in the G-League but he has a lot of raw talent & potential.

5-9 FG'S; 11 pts, 4 rebs.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
markjay
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 12 Feb 2006
Posts: 3911
Location: O.C.

PostPosted: Sun Oct 06, 2019 5:08 am    Post subject:

epak wrote:
I'm sure his last name will get some giggles.
We'll see if he can be the next JJ


Who is JJ?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
markjay
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 12 Feb 2006
Posts: 3911
Location: O.C.

PostPosted: Sun Oct 06, 2019 5:11 am    Post subject:

JamaalWilkes wrote:
Not sure why many people can’t grasp Cacock’s upside.

I guess because he was undrafted, people assume Cacock must suck. And face it, we all know Cacock won’t be inserted into the starting line-up. Our team is pretty deep, so it will be hard to make his presence felt. But the guy plays hard, so maybe be he will eventually come off the bench and contribute in spurts. Sure, for veteran players, especially former stars who are on the back end of their careers, getting limited minutes can be somewhat hard to swallow, but lots of young role players see it as their best chance to showcase their skills.

In the meantime, who knows, maybe Cacock focuses on a G-league spot, works on his shooting stroke, and then gets pulled up to the big league. Pretty sure an assignment to South Bay would not be in vain.

The fact is the dude can ball, especially in transition. He takes it strong to the hole, attacks the rim and drains every shot near the hoop. If Talen and others don’t step up, Cacock could be in position to slide in bottom of the rotation.

Time will tell.

Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
pio2u
Retired Number
Retired Number


Joined: 26 Dec 2012
Posts: 54519

PostPosted: Sun Oct 06, 2019 5:12 am    Post subject:

Quotes from Dancing Barry:
Quote:
Cacok -- -- Filled in some backup big minutes with the Lakers going light on AD’s minutes and no Kuzma. He seemed a little uncertain early on, but then got into a rhythm as the game went along.
The Stats: He scored 11 points on 5-9 shooting (1-2 from the line) to go with 4 boards (3 offensive), 1 assist and 3 fouls in 15 minutes. He was a +3. The Action: He did not play in the first half.
Second Half: He couldn’t finish in transition. Weak finish attempt off the two-man game. He hit a floater as the D helped on McGee. He took the bounce pass, spun and scored at the rim.
His man went around him for a layup. He was blocked on a jumphook, got it back and scored. Layup when Caruso spotted him going to the hoop on the secondary break action.
Caruso found him again on the break for FTs, he made one. He battled for an offensive board and kicked it out. He hit a jumphook on the right block. DB
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
pjiddy
Retired Number
Retired Number


Joined: 12 Dec 2005
Posts: 29016

PostPosted: Sun Oct 06, 2019 5:18 am    Post subject:

Am i the only one who's noticed his name kinda sounds like "(bleep)"??
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
RI Laker
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 27 Jun 2005
Posts: 7134

PostPosted: Sun Oct 06, 2019 6:46 am    Post subject:

This kid will be in the rotation by next season at the latest. Impressed with him and Norvell as well.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic    LakersGround.net Forum Index -> LA Lakers Lounge All times are GMT - 8 Hours
Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3, 4, 5  Next
Page 2 of 5
Jump to:  

 
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum






Graphics by uberzev
© 1995-2018 LakersGround.net. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Use.
LakersGround is an unofficial news source serving the fan community since 1995.
We are in no way associated with the Los Angeles Lakers or the National Basketball Association.


Powered by phpBB