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AFireInside619
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Still think it’s funny he left his hometown of Milwaukee to play for the Lakers. Maybe he wasn’t given much of a choice.
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dcarter4kobe
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I have yet to see him make a 3 pointer 
Hoping he comes around soon.
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J.C. Smith
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| Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2020 12:23 am Post subject: |
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| He seems to be just taking what is there. Not getting a whole lot done but I haven't minded what we've gotten from him so far. His impact days are behind him though. |
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ThePageDude
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| Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2020 7:37 am Post subject: |
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| J.C. Smith wrote: | | He seems to be just taking what is there. Not getting a whole lot done but I haven't minded what we've gotten from him so far. His impact days are behind him though. |
His value should show once the team gels, the rotations and lineups stabilize. That is when an experienced vet like him provides the nuanced play (especially on defense), as opposed to the "energy/talent" play. At least that's the hope, we will just have to wait and see. |
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joeblow
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Wes had a decent second half in the blowout of the TWolves tonight. In general, he shows a lot of effort as well as some solid defense.
I'm not as discouraged having him on the team as some are since he is slightly less effective so far than the inconsistent Danny Green he replaced at 1/5th of the price tag. I expect Wes to improve as his comfort level improves. Besides, THT will happily eat up Wes' minutes if things get rough for the veteran. |
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alleyoop
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| Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2020 5:07 am Post subject: |
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| joeblow wrote: | Wes had a decent second half in the blowout of the TWolves tonight. In general, he shows a lot of effort as well as some solid defense.
I'm not as discouraged having him on the team as some are since he is slightly less effective so far than the inconsistent Danny Green he replaced at 1/5th of the price tag. I expect Wes to improve as his comfort level improves. Besides, THT will happily eat up Wes' minutes if things get rough for the veteran. |
This is my school of thought. He’s not a guy who should be starting, but he’s certainly a guy that can act as a real solid man defender and outside shooter in limited minutes, or more if he’s having a good game. Seems to finish well around the basket, too
He’s basically a cheaper DG
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| Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2020 6:18 am Post subject: |
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He’s been so so but for a 10th man... he good lol
(Bron-AD-Schroeder-Harrell-Kuzma-KCP-Gasol-AC-THT) |
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cannga11
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Third game with the Lakers. He's a seasoned vet and I expect him to get better. Plus with the pandemic every veteran/"body" counts in case of player quarantine.
Still think it's a GREAT signing.
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audioaxes
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| Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2020 8:06 am Post subject: |
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| joeblow wrote: | Wes had a decent second half in the blowout of the TWolves tonight. In general, he shows a lot of effort as well as some solid defense.
I'm not as discouraged having him on the team as some are since he is slightly less effective so far than the inconsistent Danny Green he replaced at 1/5th of the price tag. I expect Wes to improve as his comfort level improves. Besides, THT will happily eat up Wes' minutes if things get rough for the veteran. |
Also I think when comparing him to Danny Green you HAVE to factor in how Danny Green got the most ideal minutes for any role player on the team by being able to play in lineups that typically had both Lebron and AD in it. Wes on the other hand has been in much less optimum lineups for his similar skillset.
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Black20Ice
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| Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2020 8:12 am Post subject: |
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| Give him more time to get acclimated with the team. |
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epic_
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| Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2020 10:38 am Post subject: |
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First points with the Lakers and the bench cheers.
Loving the love
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governator
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| Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2020 12:16 pm Post subject: |
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| epic_ wrote: | First points with the Lakers and the bench cheers.
Loving the love |
All we’ve heard from all the players been how it’s like family with the Lakers, I love it too |
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SPO200
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| governator wrote: | | epic_ wrote: | First points with the Lakers and the bench cheers.
Loving the love |
All we’ve heard from all the players been how it’s like family with the Lakers, I love it too |
That's the key of our success. |
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CRoost
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| Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2020 1:25 pm Post subject: |
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| cannga11 wrote: | Third game with the Lakers. He's a seasoned vet and I expect him to get better. Plus with the pandemic every veteran/"body" counts in case of player quarantine.
Still think it's a GREAT signing. |
He will comes through when it matters. He has to take a back seat for now but his experience will be favorable comes playoff time. |
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joeblow
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| audioaxes wrote: | | joeblow wrote: | Wes had a decent second half in the blowout of the TWolves tonight. In general, he shows a lot of effort as well as some solid defense.
I'm not as discouraged having him on the team as some are since he is slightly less effective so far than the inconsistent Danny Green he replaced at 1/5th of the price tag. I expect Wes to improve as his comfort level improves. Besides, THT will happily eat up Wes' minutes if things get rough for the veteran. |
Also I think when comparing him to Danny Green you HAVE to factor in how Danny Green got the most ideal minutes for any role player on the team by being able to play in lineups that typically had both Lebron and AD in it. Wes on the other hand has been in much less optimum lineups for his similar skillset. |
The lineup decisions took into consideration the strengths and weaknesses of the two shooting guards, IMHO.
DG is a poor playmaker, so he needed to be on the floor with two stars so that he'd be in position offensively to feast on their leftovers when the ball rotated to him beyond the arc. His solid team defense made his shortcomings on offense easier to bear.
Wes on the other hand is a bit smaller than DG, so he is unlikely to be quite as effective defensively against bigger opponents (though he is sturdy and smart enough to hold his ground while being pesky).
On offense however, he has the ability to create his own shot somewhat (much better than DG), and can definitely find an open team mate if a pass needs to he made. That allows him to be effective with the second unit by just going with the flow. |
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Lucky_Shot
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| Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 7:49 pm Post subject: |
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6-6 from 3.
Guy went nuclear tonight |
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wolfpaclaker
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| Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 7:50 pm Post subject: |
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| Was huge, carried our bench, tonight. Really nice to see him hit those outside shots, because we need a reliable player like that in the playoffs. Think he and Kieff will be major weapons in the playoffs. |
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drae
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| SCORCHING *claps* |
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RestEasyBlackMamba
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| Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 8:01 pm Post subject: |
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| Hope this carries over for big Wes |
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AFireInside619
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| Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 8:09 pm Post subject: |
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| dcarter4kobe wrote: | I have yet to see him make a 3 pointer
Hoping he comes around soon. |
Happy New Year! Your wish came true!
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| Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 11:01 pm Post subject: |
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I see you Wes!
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wolfpaclaker
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| Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 5:46 am Post subject: |
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| Really trust a closing up lineup of AD/Kieff/Matthews/KCP/Bron. Balance on both ends. Physical. Experienced and good decision making. Hope by playoffs, we trust this lineup alot, and it will be require Kieff and Wes to shoot the 3 well like they are capable of. |
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danzag
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governator
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| Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 5:56 am Post subject: |
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| Lucky_Shot wrote: | 6-6 from 3.
Guy went nuclear tonight |
Another weapon that can get hot in the playoff |
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RashardA
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| Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 6:26 am Post subject: |
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Nice to see Wes finally find his stroke.
Morey would probably love to get his hands on a shooter like Wes to put around Embiid and Simmons.
Especially with Danny Green playing like trash.
If im Rob, im on the phone as soon as Wes is eligible to trade and offering him for Dwight straight up.
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