The Official Los Angeles Lakers Thread

[Brandon]

7 minutes ago, Dochalo said:

looks like the whole plan is to let LeBron chuck the ball into AD or take a guy on the dribble.  Once again, they someone besides LeBron to be the primary ball handler which will never frickin happen.  And if someone says it should be Rondo, I'll slap em'.  Hopefully they just need some time to come together or they're a guy short (hopefully Kuzma).  One game against a very good team in the Clips and I emphasize team because they really did look like everyone knew their role and they were all intent on executing a very specific plan.  Maybe Rivers is just a really good coach and Vogel is gonna sit back and let LeBron dictate what happens all year.  

I wasn't opposed to the idea because LeBron is generally a good passer, but in year 17 he just isn't quick enough.

If Vogel let's James dictate the offense we are screwed.

[Lou]

Howard definitely showed the most energy

[Brandon]

2 minutes ago, Tank said:

I thought Dwight Howard played well. Not sure why he was wearing red shoes, but I like how the lakers used him.

Leonard is such a good player. Gonna be a fun year for clips fans.

Sounded like he accepted a specific role on the team. I like his hustle on the defensive and offensive rebound end, from what I saw of him in the second half.

[Lou]

remember, it's only 1 game. LeBron will be fine 

[Catwhoshatinthehat]

9 hours ago, Brandon said:

Sounded like he accepted a specific role on the team. I like his hustle on the defensive and offensive rebound end, from what I saw of him in the second half.

There was an article when they signed him that said he and the team discussed his role beforehand and set the ground rules.  If he was any kind of distraction i.e. his previous tenure with the Lakers he'd be looking for a new job.  

[Brandon]

1 hour ago, Catwhoshatinthehat said:

There was an article when they signed him that said he and the team discussed his role beforehand and set the ground rules.  If he was any kind of distraction i.e. his previous tenure with the Lakers he'd be looking for a new job.  

Yeah, I think we saw the same article. I even saw something where he talked about it and realized he hit rock bottom in his NBA career and was willing to accept his role. The only thing I don't know is if his contract is guaranteed or what the parameters are for voiding it. I'm sure there are some things with the CBA or players association that protect him, but I got the same assessment that if he fucks up he is out with no guarantee. 

But I liked what I saw from him off the bench last night.

[Lou]

interesting ....

"The contract that Dwight Howard will sign in LAL is called a “summer contract” because it has $0 salary protection (comparable to Anthony Bennett in Houston). Howard will earn $14,490 for every day he is on the roster. The per day clock will start on Oct. 21."

[failos]

Lebron sucks. That was very unimpressive.

[Brandon]

38 minutes ago, Lou said:

interesting ....

"The contract that Dwight Howard will sign in LAL is called a “summer contract” because it has $0 salary protection (comparable to Anthony Bennett in Houston). Howard will earn $14,490 for every day he is on the roster. The per day clock will start on Oct. 21."

There it is. Thanks. I thought I saw this as well, but couldn't remember.

[Angel Oracle]

AD is a marvel.   There was one Clippers pass towards the corner in the first quarter, where AD seemed like Superman as he soared up to steal the pass and while airborne throw a nice pass. 

Not sure why he was scoreless in the 4th quarter, as I missed it.   Of course, teams that score 17 measly 4th quarter points will generally lose.

Edited October 23, 2019 by Angel Oracle

[AngelsLakersFan]

11 hours ago, Tank said:

I thought Dwight Howard played well. Not sure why he was wearing red shoes, but I like how the lakers used him.

 

1 hour ago, Lou said:

"The contract that Dwight Howard will sign in LAL is called a “summer contract” because it has $0 salary protection (comparable to Anthony Bennett in Houston). Howard will earn $14,490 for every day he is on the roster. The per day clock will start on Oct. 21."

You see Tank, the money isn't what it used to be, so he's gotta reuse the shoes from his Rockets days.

[Lou]

must be nice to wake up every day and have someone hand you $14k when you're at rock bottom.

[m0nkey]

Must be a lib

[Tank]

Thnx, Pocahontas.

[AngelsLakersFan]

I see LeBron is wearing his bright red shoes to stand in solidarity with the Chinese communist party.

[Lou]

I see nobody had a problem with LeBron's 32/7/10 game in the win vs Utah 

[Angel Oracle]

Howard has been solid defensively so far.   In just 20 minutes/game: 7.7 rebs and 2.3 blocks 

Edited October 28, 2019 by Angel Oracle

[Lou]

4 minutes left in the 3Q and AD has 30 pts & 15 rebs

[Lou]

holy crap. AD finished the 3Q with 40 & 20 (31 mins)

[m0nkey]

Is that good?

[Lou]

10 minutes ago, m0nkey said:

Is that good?

meh. the lazy ass didn't even play in the 4th quarter

[Angel Oracle]

AD = 26-27 from the FT line.     The NBA record for most FTs made in a game is 28 (Wilt and Adrian Dantley).    Wilt was 28-32.   Dantley was 28-29.

[HaloMilliVanilli]

Nice to have a guy who can go to the line and hit 90% of his free throws.  That will come in handy down the line and hopefully will be contagious.

[Angel Oracle]

There will definitely not be any Hack-A-AD going on.

[Lou]

Kuzma scheduled to return tomorrow