Signed By Indiana - The Jeremy Lamb Thread

[MasterIchiro]

We need to take a bazooka to the MKG love dome.

[CatgutStitches]

I don't think most of the people who have advocated a Lamb trade dislike him, much less are repulsed by him. The issue is that he's one of our few tradable assets. A proven, solid, player entering his prime on a reasonable contract that we will have to be making a decision on very soon. It's either trade him for something or risk losing him for nothing, very similar to the Kemba situation (just on a smaller scale). I don't think any of the people who have wanted to trade Kemba are repulsed by him?

[Benjamin Linus]

https://cleaningtheglass.com/a-look-at-lamb/

Anyone have a Cleaning the Glass subscription that can post (or at least summarize) the article?

[catch20two]

No kudos for Lamb averaging 20 points on 47% shooting and 7 rebounds over the last 4 games?

[bravor]

No kudos for Lamb averaging 20 points on 47% shooting and 7 rebounds over the last 4 games?

Just as silent as you were in the beginning of the season when he was nowhere to be found and the very same liability defensively

[catch20two]

No kudos for Lamb averaging 20 points on 47% shooting and 7 rebounds over the last 4 games?

Just as silent as you were in the beginning of the season when he was nowhere to be found and the very same liability defensively

If you look back I wasn’t silent. Might’ve got lost in you trying to defend Batum but I stated more than a few times a couple weeks ago that I was disappointed in Lamb not taking more advantage of the opportunity but I fully expected him to pick it up because he’s usually productive when given the minutes.

[bravor]

Some things never change, i look at defense awereness first, then i look at offense. And that's the same for every player of the team i am watching, i don't have any bias (never been a fan of anyone). Batum has been developed in my hometown, that's the only reason why i m here. I dont remember praising him recently though (you might have missed all the posts where i was pissed at his wnba type of games), just bouncing back when i see unnecessary bashing.

I wish to see real upgrades over both of them anyway, and that's been the case since last season (and all the excuses for both of them, injury stuff for Batum and the role from the bench for Lamb). Both are liabilities, each on one side.

[catch20two]

Some things never change, i look at defense awereness first, then i look at offense. And that's the same for every player of the team i am watching, i don't have any bias (never been a fan of anyone). Batum has been developed in my hometown, that's the only reason why i m here. I dont remember praising him recently though (you might have missed all the posts where i was pissed at his wnba type of games), just bouncing back when i see unnecessary bashing.

I wish to see real upgrades over both of them anyway, and that's been the case since last season (and all the excuses for both of them, injury stuff for Batum and the role from the bench for Lamb). Both are liabilities, each on one side.

Just give credit where it’s due and move along. No need for adversity when one of our players other than Kemba is playing well.

[tondi123]

I don't hate the guy but I can't see any scenario where he's still going to be here beyond this season, so if we can flip him for something better then we've got to do it.

[SeanBobcats]

Lamb has the tendency to go on stretches where he looks to be capable of being a second or third option. Then he just loses it. He's a solid player offensively, but it's hard for me to trust him to keep this up. He's generally been an inconsistent shooter and his lack of explosiveness makes it hard for him to get to the rim when his jumper isn't falling. I have noticed though that his 3 pointer is MUCH better in the corners. Maybe he just needs to stick there more often

[MasterIchiro]

You don't wait for Lamb to become Bradley Beal because it won't happen. Lamb is capable of averaging 20 PPG for stretches but Bradley Beal is guaranteed to consistently be a #2 scorer. Lamb has that potential but he's older than Beal. And Lamb might never get there. He certainly won't establish himself on the perimeter the way Beal has. I don't think Lamb is good enough to punish teams for blitzing Kemba. Neither is Otto Porter. They're nice complimentary pieces but we need a bold move here, to match the Sixers upgrade from Covington to Butler. In crunch time, we already saw how having a legit closer matters. Butler drained a 3 with Bacon in his face. Covington wasn't gonna do that. So crap, our competition isn't settling for second best and they're not shy about an upgrade, even though they were getting good production. Stop sucking off Lamb. This is coming from a die-hard Huskies fan.

[Hornet Mania]

Lamb is an ideal 3rd/4th option starter or 6th man, but he's not consistent enough to depend on as the 2nd option for 82 games. I've actually been pretty happy with his development since arriving in Charlotte, he's come into his own as a solid wing and he's a valuable part of the team. I would obviously throw him in for a Beal trade, but ideally I'd rather keep him and trade Monk at this point.

[yosemiteben]

No need for adversity when one of our players other than Kemba is playing well.

Says the guy calling people out for not saying enough good things about a player he likes.

[catch20two]

No need for adversity when one of our players other than Kemba is playing well.

Says the guy calling people out for not saying enough good things about a player he likes.

Stop your negativity. Your sarcasm isn’t welcomed in this format.

[yosemiteben]

No need for adversity when one of our players other than Kemba is playing well.

Says the guy calling people out for not saying enough good things about a player he likes.

Stop your negativity. Your sarcasm isn’t welcomed in this format.

I wasn't being sarcastic. Don't call out people, then complain about "adversity".

[catch20two]

Says the guy calling people out for not saying enough good things about a player he likes.

Stop your negativity. Your sarcasm isn’t welcomed in this format.

I wasn't being sarcastic. Don't call out people, then complain about "adversity".

Who I called out? Don’t be sensitive. I was just shedding light on the fact that Lamb has averaged 20 points over the last 4 games since nobody else mentioned it. Nobody was called out.

[yosemiteben]

Not being sensitive, just saying you were the one that posted pointing out no one gave kudos to Lamb. Just thought it was funny to have you then complain about negativity.

[Eoghan]

He's been playing as a near-legitimate no 2 option on offense lately. I wonder how long he can keep this up? If he wasn't just so airheaded on defense so often he'd be squarely in my "keep" list b/c I love his rebounding at his position.

[catch20two]

He's been playing as a near-legitimate no 2 option on offense lately. I wonder how long he can keep this up? If he wasn't just so airheaded on defense so often he'd be squarely in my "keep" list b/c I love his rebounding at his position.

He’s getting the minutes now. Earlier in the season he was only playing about 25 minutes while JB tried to integrate Monk around the same minutes split.

Lately JB has been letting Lamb play about 30 minutes-plus and it’s given him more rhythm within the game.

[fatlever]

He's been playing as a near-legitimate no 2 option on offense lately. I wonder how long he can keep this up? If he wasn't just so airheaded on defense so often he'd be squarely in my "keep" list b/c I love his rebounding at his position.

next step... 4th Q production
9th in 4thQ scoring at 1.8ppg (matches his minutes... so gotta get coach to give him more mins and shots?)
34% FG, 16% on 3s (1 for 6, small sample)
-10.6 net rtg (2nd worst)