Lakers OFF-SEASON IS A WRAP

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[BIG LEEMELONE]

Good lord, they may actually be going after Love if this is the case. 

That crossed my mind but they say it's not something they're gonna try anytime soon so hopefully not

 

[pmatic]

Lakers org seems determined to halt the development of whatever young talent they have not named Clarkson.

 

[essential1]

Perhaps.. But at the same time.

@EricPincus Apr 17
The Lakers are developing Julius Randle as a PF - if/when he proves he's ready, they may try him at SF - but not currently on the menu

I think down the line, they will eventually try him at the 3. Not primarily, but to run a big lineup.

 

[ValarMorghulis]

Which goes to my initial point when he was drafted that he wants to be on the perimeter ala LO and not on the block like ZBo. He'll have to develop 3pt range in order for that to be effective.

Hell Cal had to practically beg him to get his butt down low right Ska?

 

[essential1]

Which goes to my initial point when he was drafted that he wants to be on the perimeter ala LO and not on the block like ZBo. He'll have to develop 3pt range in order for that to be effective.

Hell Cal had to practically beg him to get his butt down low right Ska?

I don't think he really cares where he plays on the court..

I don't think he is necessarily comfortable shooting 3s. But at the same time he knows that in this NBA, he has to be able to.

 

[ValarMorghulis]

Hopefully not along the lines of what Josh Smith has become

WORST. NIGHTMARE.

 

[ValarMorghulis]

FYI Playoff Rondo killing the Rockets

 

[jab step]

I see Randle as a guy who does what Millsap does. Not many people watch the Hawks, but I can see him playing very similar to Millsap. 

And I don't think Cal had to beg him to go on the block. They just centered the offense around him on the block from my recollection. 

Also welcome Rondo to the Lakers if he's going to keep playing like this

. Playoff Rondo back?

The guy lost a lot of his quickness. 

 

[comptonprince]

 
I see Randle as a guy who does what Millsap does. Not many people watch the Hawks, but I can see him playing very similar to Millsap. 

And I don't think Cal had to beg him to go on the block. They just centered the offense around him on the block from my recollection. 

Also welcome Rondo to the Lakers if he's going to keep playing like this

. Playoff Rondo back?

The guy lost a lot of his quickness. 

Major knee injury will do that too ya...

 

[CP1708]

Lookin forward to Clarkson workin out at Center.

 

[jab step]

Rondo cannot finish at all. Don't remember him like this. If he is a Laker........

I really doubt it though. 

And Pincus specifically said the Lakers have no plans at Randle developing at SF. So everyone chill. 

 

[pmatic]

I see Randle as a guy who does what Millsap does. Not many people watch the Hawks, but I can see him playing very similar to Millsap. 

And I don't think Cal had to beg him to go on the block. They just centered the offense around him on the block from my recollection. 

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Randle reminds me of these two.

Cal defintiely made him focus on the block.

 

[pmatic]

Rondo cannot finish at all. Don't remember him like this. If he is a Laker........

I really doubt it though. 

Rondo is so scared of going to the line, he's throwing up these soft floaters to avoid any contact.

 

[jab step]

 

I see Randle as a guy who does what Millsap does. Not many people watch the Hawks, but I can see him playing very similar to Millsap. 

And I don't think Cal had to beg him to go on the block. They just centered the offense around him on the block from my recollection. 

Randle reminds me of these two.

Cal defintiely made him focus on the block.

I see Blake, I see Lee, I see Millsap. Millsap has a longer wingspan than Randle (which makes Sap a great stealer/a good blocker), while Lee and Blake have similar wingspans. I think Randle is quicker than all three of those guys off the dribble. I see a really good player if he can stay healthy (obviously). 

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

blake comparisons

 

[pmatic]

 

I see Randle as a guy who does what Millsap does. Not many people watch the Hawks, but I can see him playing very similar to Millsap. 


And I don't think Cal had to beg him to go on the block. They just centered the offense around him on the block from my recollection. 

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Randle reminds me of these two.


Cal defintiely made him focus on the block.

I see Blake, I see Lee, I see Millsap. Millsap has a longer wingspan than Randle (which makes Sap a great stealer/a good blocker), while Lee and Blake have similar wingspans. I think Randle is quicker than all three of those guys off the dribble. I see a really good player if he can stay healthy (obviously). 

I feel pretty good that he'll at least be a productive starter. Maybe a fringe All-Star level player with some hard work and luck.

 

[jab step]

No lemon. He's not as athletic as Blake causing that crazy meme in the other thread 

 but there are definitely similarities. I'll definitely agree with that. Definitely can see him developing that passing instinct as well. 

And I see him more than a productive starter. I definitely see a prime 20/10 player, but I wonder how his rebounding is going to be impacted with him possibly being perimeter oriented like Blake? We'll see. I hope he doesn't go away from the inside though, but is able to mix and match. 

Hopefully Love doesn't come here, Monroe doesn't come here, Rondo doesn't come here. I don't like Tobias either. 

All depends on the draft, but I wouldn't mind going after Carroll, Danny Green, Robin Lopez. Those sorts of guys. Probably missing a few too.

Also wouldn't be surprised if some asset gets traded i.e this pick, Randle, or Clarkson. They need to get good enough to attract free agents in 2016.  

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

Athleticism is more than just jumping up and down but whatever . More fluid and quicker feet than bg, possibly more skilled/better shooter. Looking forward to watching him develop

 

[darthska]

[quote name="cleansneaksonly21"]Which goes to my initial point when he was drafted that he wants to be on the perimeter ala LO and not on the block like ZBo. He'll have to develop 3pt range in order for that to be effective.

Hell Cal had to practically beg him to get his butt down low right Ska?[/quote]Not at all. He was allowed to roam around the pinch post for most of the game, but when it was crunch time, he knew where he was eating.

 

[Lizakers]

Deandre and Tobias Deandre and Tobias
Deandre and Tobias Deandre and Tobias
Deandre and Tobias Deandre and Tobias
Deandre and Tobias Deandre and Tobias

Bring back Ed, Wayne, Jabari, Wes

Draft WCS and sign a backup PG

and trade Wacky P


That's my dream offseason

 

[comptonprince]

Deandre and Tobias Deandre and Tobias
Deandre and Tobias Deandre and Tobias
Deandre and Tobias Deandre and Tobias
Deandre and Tobias Deandre and Tobias

Bring back Ed, Wayne, Jabari, Wes

Draft WCS and sign a backup PG

and trade Wacky P


That's my dream offseason

NO DJ!!!!

 

[Johnny_Cakes]

Hi guys.

 

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Hi guys.

Sup.
Feeling any better bro?

 

[Johnny_Cakes]

Never