The miscellaneous, leading up to Opening Night Thread!!

iamworthy · Post #1 » by **iamworthy** » Sat Oct 24, 2015 11:15 pm

We needed a place to post up to date info on the team until opening night:

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iamworthy · Post #2 » by **iamworthy** » Sat Oct 24, 2015 11:17 pm

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ArC_man · Post #3 » by **ArC_man** » Sat Oct 24, 2015 11:36 pm

Russell's shot is much better when he takes time.

moonpie · Post #4 » by **moonpie** » Sat Oct 24, 2015 11:46 pm

Curious to see how we cross-match with the Wolves starting Wiggins at the 2 and Prince at the 3

iamworthy · Post #5 » by **iamworthy** » Sun Oct 25, 2015 1:15 am

Would like to see Randle get 30+ minutes and D.Russ play below the 3pt line. Get into the key and make things happen.

ArC_man · Post #6 » by **ArC_man** » Sun Oct 25, 2015 1:16 am

moonpie wrote:Curious to see how we cross-match with the Wolves starting Wiggins at the 2 and Prince at the 3

I don't mind Kobe guarding Prince, Prince isn't an offensive threat at all. I thought the TWolves were starting Lavine at 2 though?

moonpie · Post #7 » by **moonpie** » Sun Oct 25, 2015 2:48 am

ArC_man wrote:
moonpie wrote:Curious to see how we cross-match with the Wolves starting Wiggins at the 2 and Prince at the 3

I don't mind Kobe guarding Prince, Prince isn't an offensive threat at all. I thought the TWolves were starting Lavine at 2 though?

They have him as the backup PG I think

Post #8 » by **crazyeights** » Sun Oct 25, 2015 9:49 am

ArC_man wrote:Russell's shot is much better when he takes time.

I'm not worried about his shot at all. It's obviously there. He just needs confidence and time.

Post #9 » by **Klomp** » Sun Oct 25, 2015 11:35 am

ArC_man wrote:
moonpie wrote:Curious to see how we cross-match with the Wolves starting Wiggins at the 2 and Prince at the 3

I don't mind Kobe guarding Prince, Prince isn't an offensive threat at all. I thought the TWolves were starting Lavine at 2 though?

Mitchell said that was only written in pencil (most people left that part out), and after a few games it was obvious that we were overmatched with that lineup.

Last couple games of preseason, the starting five was Rubio/Wiggins/Prince/Garnett/Towns with LaVine/Martin/Muhammad/Bjelica/Dieng off the bench. Prince and Garnett don't play starter's minutes though, and will probably be capped at about 20 mpg, at most. In the last preseason game vs. Milwaukee, the crunch-time lineup had Muhammad in for Prince and Dieng replacing Garnett.

ROballer · Post #10 » by **ROballer** » Sun Oct 25, 2015 1:00 pm

Klomp wrote:
ArC_man wrote:
moonpie wrote:Curious to see how we cross-match with the Wolves starting Wiggins at the 2 and Prince at the 3

I don't mind Kobe guarding Prince, Prince isn't an offensive threat at all. I thought the TWolves were starting Lavine at 2 though?

Mitchell said that was only written in pencil (most people left that part out), and after a few games it was obvious that we were overmatched with that lineup.

Last couple games of preseason, the starting five was Rubio/Wiggins/Prince/Garnett/Towns with LaVine/Martin/Muhammad/Bjelica/Dieng off the bench. Prince and Garnett don't play starter's minutes though, and will probably be capped at about 20 mpg, at most. In the last preseason game vs. Milwaukee, the crunch-time lineup had Muhammad in for Prince and Dieng replacing Garnett.

Do you think Bjelica will see anywhere near 25 mpg or more this season? Humor me on this one, having an argument in the Dynasty League

Post #11 » by **Klomp** » Sun Oct 25, 2015 4:44 pm

ROballer wrote:Do you think Bjelica will see anywhere near 25 mpg or more this season? Humor me on this one, having an argument in the Dynasty League

I think it's possible, but probably closer to 20.

FrozenIceCubes · Post #12 » by **FrozenIceCubes** » Sun Oct 25, 2015 4:54 pm

Hey Klomp, I wouldn't be surprised at all if the Wolves play really well in the season opener and get the win against the Lakers... The Wolves young talent seems to be building a lot of chemistry the last game it looked like Towns and Wiggins finally found there niche... I wouldn't be shocked if the Wolves win in the season opener.

Post #13 » by **Danny Darko** » Sun Oct 25, 2015 6:11 pm

Kobe's injury is starting to smelly fishy to me... contusion that is going to likely hold him out for 2+ weeks including a real game? Starting to feel like a fracture 6 week timeline.

iamworthy · Post #14 » by **iamworthy** » Sun Oct 25, 2015 6:20 pm

Danny Darko wrote:Kobe's injury is starting to smelly fishy to me... contusion that is going to likely hold him out for 2+ weeks including a real game? Starting to feel like a fracture 6 week timeline.

If he doesn't practice in the next couple of days I'm with you. Although Byron said he's playing in the opener.

ROballer · Post #15 » by **ROballer** » Sun Oct 25, 2015 6:24 pm

Klomp wrote:
ROballer wrote:Do you think Bjelica will see anywhere near 25 mpg or more this season? Humor me on this one, having an argument in the Dynasty League

I think it's possible, but probably closer to 20.

Whatever Ty's bribing you, I'll double it to say he's the 5th big when Pek returns and will warm the bench
I own Dieng, he owns Bjelica.....I will have my victory

Post #16 » by **Klomp** » Sun Oct 25, 2015 6:40 pm

ROballer wrote:Whatever Ty's bribing you, I'll double it to say he's the 5th big when Pek returns and will warm the bench
I own Dieng, he owns Bjelica.....I will have my victory

Pek and Garnett will both be on minutes caps, so there's room for the 5th big to get solid PT, not to mention the games when either/both are out.

gts1 · Post #17 » by **gts1** » Sun Oct 25, 2015 8:00 pm

Mike Trudell ‏@LakersReporter 5m5 minutes ago
Kobe Bryant was a full participant in practice today and he was able to do everything physically. That obviously bodes well for the opener.

Mark Medina ‏@MarkG_Medina 3m3 minutes ago
Byron said he was impressed with Kobe's conditioning and ability to make hard cuts

Mike Trudell ‏@LakersReporter 6m6 minutes ago
Jordan Clarkson (shoulder) also participated fully in practice. Expect him to start the opener.

FrozenIceCubes · Post #18 » by **FrozenIceCubes** » Sun Oct 25, 2015 8:13 pm

Keeping my fingers crossed that the Lakers stay healthy for most of the season.. Luck needs to be on our side.

iamworthy · Post #19 » by **iamworthy** » Sun Oct 25, 2015 8:39 pm

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gts1 · Post #20 » by **gts1** » Sun Oct 25, 2015 8:43 pm

Los Angeles Lakers ‏@Lakers 34m34 minutes ago
Metta World Peace: "The white team was winning and then someone talked trash to Kobe. That was the wrong move."

Mike Trudell ‏@LakersReporter 35m35 minutes ago
Jordan Clarkson told me he's definitely playing in the opener. Shoulder is maybe 90/95% but he's good to go, nothing to worry about.

Mike Trudell ‏@LakersReporter 38m38 minutes ago
MWP on how Kobe in practice: "He looked good today. He did a windmill dunk. He was shooting in people's faces."

Post practice with Byron talking Kobe, Roster cuts

http://www.nba.com/lakers/video/teams/lakers/2015/10/25/1445806575866-151025PracticeScott.mov-76452