Yi Jianlian

spikeslovechild · Post #161 » by **spikeslovechild** » Fri Sep 9, 2016 12:46 am

cpower wrote:Yi has a bad agent...that's for sure

Maybe. Or maybe he wasn't getting any other offers from teams other then the vet min or 2-3 million.

This contract besides besides being trade friendly also has the potential to pay huge dividends if he plays well. Both the team and player gets something out of it.

I think it was a smart move for both sides

anthoang · Post #162 » by **anthoang** » Fri Sep 9, 2016 10:46 pm

Crooked-I wrote:Yi's going to be top 5 in jersey sales lol.

If Yi kneels during the USA anthem, his jersey sales would hit #1 easily. Imagine all the new black fans he'll get in addition to the Chinese fans who'll want another Lakers jersey.

I think this is a good deal for the Lakers. Lakers are basically paying Yi based on the number of games he'll play. If he gets injured or sucks, Lakers could waive him and not have to pay him. Mozgov is going to get $16million next year even if he only plays 1 game for the Lakers. If Yi plays in all 82 games, Yi will get $8million. $8 mil for an NBA player these days is like minimum wage.

Post #163 » by **crazyeights** » Sat Sep 17, 2016 3:15 pm

Watch on YouTube

Post #164 » by **Slava** » Sat Sep 17, 2016 3:25 pm

Cringed at all those jumpers he's practising with a foot on the 3 point line.

Post #165 » by **TyCobb** » Sat Sep 17, 2016 4:15 pm

So slow

Marionettetc · Post #166 » by **Marionettetc** » Sat Sep 17, 2016 6:44 pm

cringed in general. He sucked his way out of the league the first time, let's hope he is passable this time

lake_show · Post #167 » by **lake_show** » Sat Sep 17, 2016 10:03 pm

Shot looks good.

iamworthy · Post #168 » by **iamworthy** » Sun Sep 18, 2016 4:59 am

TyCobb wrote:So slow

True, but if the defense respects his jumper it opens it up for others. If they dont it gives him all the time in the world to shoot his slow jumper.

anthoang · Post #169 » by **anthoang** » Sun Sep 18, 2016 9:11 am

He made those same 3's against the NBA All-stars in the Olympics. I would think he can do the same against NBA backups.

Post #170 » by **Slava** » Sun Sep 18, 2016 11:52 am

anthoang wrote:He made those same 3's against the NBA All-stars in the Olympics. I would think he can do the same against NBA backups.

The olympic 3 point line is shorter.

lake_show · Post #171 » by **lake_show** » Sun Sep 18, 2016 4:21 pm

I doubt he'll be taking a ton of threes. He'll probably be getting mostly pick and pop opportunities Taking pressure off guys like JC and Russ. With the occasional three here and there.

Plus, how many big men have super quick releases?... Also, how quickly do you think the centers that are going to be guarding him are going to be able to switch and recover? Lol

If our young guys play well he should be getting some open shots. From what I see his stroke looks good... He'll be fine out there.

Mirjalovic · Post #172 » by **Mirjalovic** » Sun Sep 18, 2016 4:38 pm

if you look clearly at his body language, he just coasting. We will see him in full speed in NBA games. That's when we can start to properly judge him.

Jody Smokz · Post #173 » by **Jody Smokz** » Mon Sep 19, 2016 4:25 am

Im pretty optimistic about the guy. A player like Whiteside got his ish together after his first stint in the NBA why can't Yi? Im not saying he's going to come out and go crazy like Whiteside did but I think in 2016 more teams are equipped to use his better skills and he's probably a better player than he was then.

Wavy Q · Post #174 » by **Wavy Q** » Mon Sep 19, 2016 7:54 am

I'm honestly more stunned that a thread about Yi **** Jianlian has 9 pages than i am about the Lakers signing Yi **** Jianlian.

Post #175 » by **crazyeights** » Mon Sep 19, 2016 2:59 pm

Wavy Q wrote:I'm honestly more stunned that a thread about Yi **** Jianlian has 9 pages than i am about the Lakers signing Yi **** Jianlian.

Probably because it's mostly filled with dudes complaining about the signing.

See: Mozgov thread for further details.

stan francisco · Post #176 » by **stan francisco** » Tue Sep 20, 2016 2:04 pm

http://www.nba.com/lakers/news/160902popcornmachine-franfraschilla

Interesting stuff about Yi, Zubac, Randle etc. YI could turn out to be a great signing — perhaps under the radar stealth offseason brilliance.

Apparently, he's a 250 pound beast these days, was top 10 in the Olympics in scoring, rebounding, blocks and steals, shot well over 40% from three.

Can he set a tough screen? If so, Moz might have to fight to get to start. I'm excited about the potential this roster has.

WVlakerfan · Post #177 » by **WVlakerfan** » Tue Sep 20, 2016 4:42 pm

If Yi starts at the 4 but we are winning will people still complain that he shouldn't start over Randle and Nance?

Personally i think the players on the floor that produce the best product should start regardless of age or draft status. I know that's not the common feeling for a team that's not good enough to win it all and needs their young core to develop. I would rather see nance and randle loose minutes and we be in the 30-40 window than have them get 30+ mins and we be in the 15-30 win range. Also Yi's trade value would be much higher if he can compete in starting lineups.

Jody Smokz · Post #178 » by **Jody Smokz** » Tue Sep 20, 2016 6:11 pm

I dont think Yi is starting at the 4 at all let alone playing there. Randle, Nance and factor in that Deng at this point is probably most effective at the 4. There is a logjam there. Zubac mostly will be on the D Fenders this year so the backup 5 min will go to Yi and Black

WVlakerfan wrote:If Yi starts at the 4 but we are winning will people still complain that he shouldn't start over Randle and Nance?

Personally i think the players on the floor that produce the best product should start regardless of age or draft status. I know that's not the common feeling for a team that's not good enough to win it all and needs their young core to develop. I would rather see nance and randle loose minutes and we be in the 30-40 window than have them get 30+ mins and we be in the 15-30 win range. Also Yi's trade value would be much higher if he can compete in starting lineups.

stan francisco · Post #179 » by **stan francisco** » Tue Sep 20, 2016 6:25 pm

Luke has said he won't decide on starting lineup until it's time, that whoever plays the best at that time will start.

anthoang · Post #180 » by **anthoang** » Tue Sep 20, 2016 7:03 pm

Wavy Q wrote:I'm honestly more stunned that a thread about Yi **** Jianlian has 9 pages than i am about the Lakers signing Yi **** Jianlian.

This should not be a surprise. This is on par with the few other Asian NBA players. Jeremy Lin gets 10+ pages on the Charlotte Hornets realgm forum as well as the Lakers forum a couple years ago.