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Just in case LBJ is out what starting lineup would you go with?

I’d go with:
Rondo – KCP/Hart – Ingram – Kuz – Zu

Rondo’s leadership is badly needed right now and he controls the game better than Zo
KCP and Hart are interchangeable but I’m leaning towards KCP as he is the better 2 way player
Ingram is back on his natural position and I wonder if he will be more comfortable and more productive
Kuz is consistently good so far
Zu had been amazing for three starts on both ends of the floor

Ball – KCP/Hart – Lance – Beasley – Chandler the second unit
MO and Svi when needed

Rondo, Ball, Ingram, Kuzma, McGee

Rondo KCP Ingram Kuzma Zubac.

You just can't sit Zubac, he is playing the best basketball of his young career, you simply can't. Let him continue playing as a starter and let's see if we have our center of the future.

Allowing Ingram and Kuz to play their natural positions should definitely help them.

Rondo & Zu are +35,1 (best in the league) when they play together.

Rondo, Kuzma, Zu, BI & Svi. Lance needs to come off the bench to give the veteran leadership.

honestly dont know who id personally go with but id like to see ingram back at the 3 spot to see if it changes anything in him for the better.

Spanish_Laker wrote:Rondo KCP Ingram Kuzma Zubac.

You just can't sit Zubac, he is playing the best basketball of his young career, you simply can't. Let him continue playing as a starter and let's see if we have our center of the future.

Agreed you don’t sit hot players . There’s no rush bring back Javal and Tyson will be used in playoffs

Simple guys:

Ball, Hart, Ingram, Kuzz & Zubac...

Ball will be on a short leash as Rondo is playing well & KCP & Lance will stay with the 2nd unit with Chandler... Let’s hope LBJ is fine...

Lakeshow Baby...

Rondo (24) Ball (24)
Hart (30) KCP (18)
Ingram (32) Lance (16)
Kuzma (34) Mo (14)
Zu (30) Tyson (18)

Rondo
Hart
Ingram
Kuz
Zu


we can't afford a slow start that we would be risking without Rondo in there, and Lonzo and Rondo shouldn't be together on the floor at the same time. If Luke is hell bent on not offending Zo by benching him, then we should go with a Lonzo/Rondo backcourt only to start the first/third while bringing in Hart for Zo very quickly in the quarter. Let Javale come off the bench for a game or two with the excuse of letting him ease his way back into it, but mainly just to increase the sample size for Zu before we commit to either one as the starter.

Rondo out also with a grade 3 finger sprain

Rondo now out.

As a fan base, Kobe Bryant spoiled us. The guy would tear ligaments in his finger, tape a splint around it, change his form on his jumpshot in two days and not miss a game.

Sigh.

welp. time for Lonzo to really show us what he’s got.

stan francisco wrote:Rondo, Ball, Ingram, Kuzma, McGee

10x

but only problem is - what if Rondo/Ball get into foul trouble

I really hope Ball picks up his game and even more that Rondo is teaching him I know sounds a little strange, but Rondo perfect fit to teach Lonzo - the headaches etc

Laker_Kid wrote:welp. time for Lonzo to really show us what he’s got.

he does everything already he just doesn't get 20+ points, or even 10 points, doesn't mean his a game changer - ok maybe not game changer but you get my drift

With Rondo out too I guess we have no choice but to start Zo.
Zo - KCP - BI - Kuz - Zu
Call Caruso from the G-League as we now don't have a true PG aside from Zo.

With Rondo and LBJ out:

Ball, Hart, Ingram, Kuzma, Zubac

The young guns get to shut all LBJ lovers up a bit. Can’t wait to see how well we will play without the vets. I had a feeling we’d make huge steps forward this year without LBJ etc. We’ll see tonight but I do expect a loss.

I think Hart will beast against the queens.

I'd insert Stephenson for Bron and let Kuz and Ingram play the forward slots. Lance can take some of the pressure off of Ball to score and create. KCP on the second unit is better IMHO.

Zo, Hart, Kuz, BI, Zu start.
KCP, Lance, Tyson, Svi off the bench