Metta World Peace is back...

Straight off the top of my head I'm thinking they want him in training camp to help get the youngsters ready. He worked with them last year. He's a guy who will defend them hard in practice, provide valuable mentoring and advice, and he doesn't take himself too seriously. That's my first thought.

But if this is an actual contract to be on the team for the season all I can say is... Wow lol. I'd like him as a specialty coach during the season tho. I thinks he's come a long way and has earned it.

Post #8 » by **crazyeights** » Wed Sep 21, 2016 6:54 pm

We have so much youth on the roster as it is I'm all in favor of bringing in a great teammate and hard worker like Meta whether it's a camp deal or ultimately for the 15th spot at the end of the bench. Worst case scenario he finishes off a 4th team in drills. Best case scenario he earns a spot, spends the year mentoring, and is a serviceable defender for small stretches off the bench.

What happened to just being a fan and rooting for guys who love to compete? You guys act like you're embarrassed of what the Twitter's gonna say.

Ckay · Post #9 » by **Ckay** » Wed Sep 21, 2016 6:59 pm

MOAR

Read on Twitter

lake_show · Post #10 » by **lake_show** » Wed Sep 21, 2016 7:05 pm

crazyeights wrote:We have so much youth on the roster as it is I'm all in favor of bringing in a great teammate and hard worker like Meta whether it's a camp deal or ultimately for the 15th spot at the end of the bench. Worst case scenario he finishes off a 4th team in drills. Best case scenario he earns a spot, spends the year mentoring, and is a serviceable defender for small stretches off the bench.

What happened to just being a fan and rooting for guys who love to compete? You guys act like you're embarrassed of what the Twitter's gonna say.

Honestly Crazyeights, if he beats out the other youngsters in training camp to make 15th man on the roster then awesome. Personally, I love this guy regardless. I think for me I just figured we were moving forward and giving some other (read younger) players a shot. But if they can't beat out an old Metta in training camp (especially with how stacked the 4 spot is) then he deserves it.

I feel like he'd be better utilized as a specialty coach. Working with the youngsters. But I agree with you in that if he makes the roster I'll be rooting for the guy. Love Metta man.

lake_show · Post #11 » by **lake_show** » Wed Sep 21, 2016 7:08 pm

Ckay wrote:MOAR

Read on Twitter

What's going on?!?!?! lol... What world am I living in?!?!?! lol

Ckay · Post #12 » by **Ckay** » Wed Sep 21, 2016 7:22 pm

lake_show wrote:
What's going on?!?!?! lol... What world am I living in?!?!?! lol

All we need now is Josh Smith lol

Levity · Post #13 » by **Levity** » Wed Sep 21, 2016 7:34 pm

Ckay wrote:MOAR

Read on Twitter

thats dope. we could use another PF/undersized C

lulz

lake_show · Post #14 » by **lake_show** » Wed Sep 21, 2016 7:38 pm

Anyone get the sense there's a trade in the works?... That's my guess.

gts1 · Post #15 » by **gts1** » Wed Sep 21, 2016 8:27 pm

Just a training camp signing.... Maybe move him into an assistant job like Worthy after camp

Post #16 » by **crazyeights** » Wed Sep 21, 2016 8:38 pm

You carry 20 players. Ideally for practicing purposes you'd want 4 teams of 5.

I can imagine something like:

D'Angelo/Calderon/Huertas/Jacobs
Clarkson/Lou/Brown/Nick Young
Deng/Ingram/Wear/Metta
Randle/Nance/Auguste/Robertson
Mozgov/Yi/Black/Zubac

And this is including Nick Young who we keep hearing is likely to be cut.

I also placed Brown as a SG as he was playing there in the summer league.

Deng looks like he'll be starting at SF over Ingram.

SlimShady83 · Post #17 » by **SlimShady83** » Wed Sep 21, 2016 9:17 pm

Siiiiiick Brah! Me likey

stan francisco · Post #18 » by **stan francisco** » Thu Sep 22, 2016 1:10 am

crazyeights wrote:You carry 20 players. Ideally for practicing purposes you'd want 4 teams of 5.

I can imagine something like:

D'Angelo/Calderon/Huertas/Jacobs
Clarkson/Lou/Brown/Nick Young
Deng/Ingram/Wear/Metta
Randle/Nance/Auguste/Robertson
Mozgov/Yi/Black/Zubac

And this is including Nick Young who we keep hearing is likely to be cut.

I also placed Brown as a SG as he was playing there in the summer league.

Deng looks like he'll be starting at SF over Ingram.

This.

TKainZero · Post #19 » by **TKainZero** » Thu Sep 22, 2016 1:45 am

Ckay wrote:
lake_show wrote:
What's going on?!?!?! lol... What world am I living in?!?!?! lol

All we need now is Josh Smith lol

I actually said we should sign josh smith

A small ball 5 who can run the floor play defense and shoot 3 pointers.

I say yes to josh smith

TKainZero · Post #20 » by **TKainZero** » Thu Sep 22, 2016 1:48 am

crazyeights wrote:You carry 20 players. Ideally for practicing purposes you'd want 4 teams of 5.

I can imagine something like:

D'Angelo/Calderon/Huertas/Jacobs
Clarkson/Lou/Brown/Nick Young
Deng/Ingram/Wear/Metta
Randle/Nance/Auguste/Robertson
Mozgov/Yi/Black/Zubac

And this is including Nick Young who we keep hearing is likely to be cut.

I also placed Brown as a SG as he was playing there in the summer league.

Deng looks like he'll be starting at SF over Ingram.

If brown is going to be an impact player for the lakers he will have to be. Defensive SG who takes the best wing in defense 1-3. He is good in defense. He gave Durant a battle. He has a chance to get meaningful mins at SG.

Now. Can he make a shot