Lakers 2016 NBA draft #2 pick discussion

ak7 · Post #1001 » by **ak7** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 2:55 am

I'll behave.

It's not the Celtics or Suns so honestly, it doesn't even matter - and truthfully those two fan bases are the only ones I'd eat the multi-day (I think that's what I'm at now) suspension for. I never beefed with the lesser-gifted children on the playground, no reason to start now.

The 76ers winning is a good thing for the league, however, I don't think we are going to have a Oden/KD situation here as I believe Simmons will end up being at the least an all-star when the dust settles.

Post #1002 » by **Danny Darko** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 3:35 am

This has got to be my favorite Ingram highlights... the first I've seen where the D and O are both emphasized with a nice flow.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXGf2eF3fZA[/youtube]

oldschooled · Post #1003 » by **oldschooled** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 4:49 am

Danny Darko wrote:This has got to be my favorite Ingram highlights... the first I've seen where the D and O are both emphasized with a nice flow.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXGf2eF3fZA[/youtube]

SOLD. Leggo Ingram!

Post #1004 » by **TyCobb** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 4:54 am

Finesse + shot = Russell
Power + speed = Randle
Length + shot = Ingram
Aggressiveness + speed = Clarkson
Defense + intangibles = Nance

I really think we go rim protector at 32.

Post #1005 » by **Slava** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 5:06 am

TyCobb wrote:Finesse + shot = Russell
Power + speed = Randle
Length + shot = Ingram
Aggressiveness + speed = Clarkson
Defense + intangibles = Nance

I really think we go rim protector at 32.

Caris Levert reminds me a ton of Shaun Livingston, that's actually the perfect back court mate for Russell and even Ingram if you want to get your scorers free off the ball. If he is at #32, that's a pretty simple choice for me. I won't even mind using Lou to move up a few spots in the draft before one of the contenders grab him up in the late 20s.

Showtime:Part2 · Post #1006 » by **Showtime:Part2** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 5:35 am

i was pretty high on ingram initially but the more i watch him, the more he looks like a rashard lewis clone. certainly not a bust or bad player, just not a superstar.

Post #1007 » by **Danny Darko** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 6:45 am

Showtime:Part2 wrote:i was pretty high on ingram initially but the more i watch him, the more he looks like a rashard lewis clone. certainly not a bust or bad player, just not a superstar.

Dude no....
Rashard never shot from distance this clean
Rashard was in the physical defensive hands on era that does not live in todays nba
Rashard was not known for his character or work ethic
Rashard never had Ingram's handles or played his D

Rashard was pick 32 for a good reason

Ingram is longer, shoots better, has better character, plays better D, passes better... there is literally no comparison... explain that awful totally heinous comparison beyond 6'10" small forward.

Post #1008 » by **Slava** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 6:53 am

Rashard is not a bad career at all. Prime Rashard was a beast in his Seattle days putting up 22/7 at 60% ts before he reinvented himself as a stretch 4 in Orlando.

76ciology · Post #1009 » by **76ciology** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 7:15 am

You need to look at Ingram as a blank canvass that it will depend on his player development + motor on what art will be drawn into it. He has the tools to be a star in the league, it's the motor + skillset that needs to improve. It's just that maybe he's younger/rawer than most freshman that lead him to inconsistencies and inefficiencies during his freshman season.

Spens1 · Post #1010 » by **Spens1** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 10:16 am

So Simmons is going 1, Ingram at 2 is good, better fit at least thats for sure and we've been working with him the most. Not disappointed at all

MrWaffles · Post #1011 » by **MrWaffles** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 11:20 am

One more day!

tugs · Post #1012 » by **tugs** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 11:38 am

How sure are we that Sixers will select Simmons? What if this is just a smokescreen of some sort but they're really after Ingram?

Mirjalovic · Post #1013 » by **Mirjalovic** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 12:10 pm

They don't need smokescreen.

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Post #1014 » by **crazyeights** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 3:40 pm

The thing that excites me about Simmons is the dude sounds like he is possessed about ball. He came from a rough town but knew this was his ticket out. His dad ran a rec gym and he'd play in there until midnight. In one of these videos in this thread it was said he even missed his senior prom just to get reps in at the gym.

Get him on a team with a matured and motivated D'Angelo, plus we know the work ethic of Clarkson and Randle, and the character of Nance, mixed with Luke's positivity and this kid is gonna flourish.

jay51024 · Post #1015 » by **jay51024** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 3:51 pm

[tweet]https://twitter.com/chadfordinsider/status/745646343511805952[/tweet]

ak7 · Post #1016 » by **ak7** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 4:03 pm

Not going to lie, I'm kind of scared to hinge our future on a Duke "superstar." They don't have the best track record in the NBA.

Jon Snow · Post #1017 » by **Jon Snow** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 4:05 pm

Ingram's a lock then? I'm happy.

Post #1018 » by **TyCobb** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 4:05 pm

One just won a ring.

Lakerglory1 · Post #1019 » by **Lakerglory1** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 4:16 pm

jay51024 wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/chadfordinsider/status/745646343511805952[/tweet]

Boom!! yes and yes :rockon:

TylersLakers · Post #1020 » by **TylersLakers** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 4:16 pm

Brandon Ingram. I won't say "Welcome to the Lakers" yet, but I will get the mat ready.

A poster on LakersGround made a very detailed and well done video of Brandon Ingram and his fit with the Lakers as it pertains to Luke's system offensively and also how promising he is defensively. Check it out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iffn2bZVFJU

Who will the Lakers pick?