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Fadeaway_J wrote:Looking like these moves will be too late for this season. Far too many winnable games thrown away.
)lessthanjake wrote:Kyrie was extremely impactful without LeBron, and basically had zero impact whatsoever if LeBron was on the court.
lessthanjake wrote: By playing in a way that prevents Kyrie from getting much impact, LeBron ensures that controlling for Kyrie has limited effect…
homecourtloss wrote:As of February 11th, 2023
30/8/7 on 50% TS
RPM: 3rd (was 2nd yesterday
RAPM: 21st (12th luck adjusted)
RAPTOR WAR: 8th
RAPTOR On/OFF: 6th
EPM: Tied for 6th
Doesn’t make top 15 seasons of his career.
Absolutely wild .
nzahir wrote:Fadeaway_J wrote:Looking like these moves will be too late for this season. Far too many winnable games thrown away.
Lets see how today goes and if Bron is back next time
But regardless, these moves set us up better for FA and for next season
Sadly no Bamba either tonight, suspension, should be back next game iirc
Tonight I want to see:
Dlo, Reaves, TBJ, Rui, AD
Dennis, Beasley, Lonnie/Christie, Vando, Gabriel
I really hope it isn't Dennis and Dlo starting together....but I wouldn't be shocked
zimpy27 wrote:nzahir wrote:Fadeaway_J wrote:Looking like these moves will be too late for this season. Far too many winnable games thrown away.
Lets see how today goes and if Bron is back next time
But regardless, these moves set us up better for FA and for next season
Sadly no Bamba either tonight, suspension, should be back next game iirc
Tonight I want to see:
Dlo, Reaves, TBJ, Rui, AD
Dennis, Beasley, Lonnie/Christie, Vando, Gabriel
I really hope it isn't Dennis and Dlo starting together....but I wouldn't be shocked
These trades have set up for Lakers to trade LeBron and Davis actually.
DLo (26), Beasley (26), Reaves (24), Vando (23), Bamba (24)
Lonnie (24), Christie (20), TBJ (23), Rui (25), Gabriel (25)
They have a 10-man squad they can keep that are under 27. Looks like a rebuild roster to me.
Rui, Vando, Bamba were the main pieces from each of their trades and they effectively play the position of LeBron and Davis.
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Greyhound wrote:With Ham having both Russell and Schroder in the starting unit, who exactly runs the second unit?
lessthanjake wrote:Kyrie was extremely impactful without LeBron, and basically had zero impact whatsoever if LeBron was on the court.
lessthanjake wrote: By playing in a way that prevents Kyrie from getting much impact, LeBron ensures that controlling for Kyrie has limited effect…
homecourtloss wrote:Greyhound wrote:With Ham having both Russell and Schroder in the starting unit, who exactly runs the second unit?
I was just thinking about that – they really don’t have anyone. Also, James in Westborough created all of their office and you can see how ugly it is right now though of course it’s the first game. I really hope when James comes back Vanderbilt has made his way into the starting lineup as has Reeves.
AD/James/Vandy/Reaves/DLo
Greyhound wrote:homecourtloss wrote:Greyhound wrote:With Ham having both Russell and Schroder in the starting unit, who exactly runs the second unit?
I was just thinking about that – they really don’t have anyone. Also, James in Westborough created all of their office and you can see how ugly it is right now though of course it’s the first game. I really hope when James comes back Vanderbilt has made his way into the starting lineup as has Reeves.
AD/James/Vandy/Reaves/DLo
That lineup makes a lot of sense but I feel like someone will have to get hurt in order for Ham to “stumble” upon it.
lessthanjake wrote:Kyrie was extremely impactful without LeBron, and basically had zero impact whatsoever if LeBron was on the court.
lessthanjake wrote: By playing in a way that prevents Kyrie from getting much impact, LeBron ensures that controlling for Kyrie has limited effect…
nzahir wrote:AD becoming an all time loser. 0/4. Remember Bron was droping 40-50 on Peak Draymond and Iggy, AD cant even do 1/2 with a way out of prime Draymond
Ham is an F coach honestly, the (Please Use More Appropriate Word) starts both point guards together and then benches both (with AD out and no Lebron playing)....
Rui continues to miss shots....
Loving what I am seeing from Vando though
I am unsure if he can/should start though with AD and Bron
Spacing would be a bit poor, probably fits better with Bamba, but I am open to it b/c the defense would at least be solid
zimpy27 wrote:DLo is an SG defensively, he's like Westbrook which is why Bradley started so many games last season. Lakers had to start Schroeder because they traded the other PG defender (Bev).
This is the problem I have been alluding too.
Technically Reaves could be a PG defender but Ham hasn't seemed to realise that or doesn't seem to trust him as a starter.
I'm hoping Bev comes back after a buyout
MisterHibachi wrote:Vando's energy really pops off the screen. He needs to start, or at minimum see big minutes next to LeBron and AD.
I have a feeling LeBron + this bench lineup would be a killer
lessthanjake wrote:Kyrie was extremely impactful without LeBron, and basically had zero impact whatsoever if LeBron was on the court.
lessthanjake wrote: By playing in a way that prevents Kyrie from getting much impact, LeBron ensures that controlling for Kyrie has limited effect…
homecourtloss wrote:MisterHibachi wrote:Vando's energy really pops off the screen. He needs to start, or at minimum see big minutes next to LeBron and AD.
I have a feeling LeBron + this bench lineup would be a killer
I have a feeling if LeBron is healthy then a Vandy/LeBron pairing is going to be one of those monster ones he’s had throughout his career.
Meanwhile I’m not sure if Davis is healthy or not because he should be playing like the best player on the court but he’s not even one of the five best players in this game so far.
I also thought we would see a lot more screen roll actions with Davis and Russell seeing as hell Russell is probably one of the best pull up three point shooters of the triple in the NBA who would have to be respected in that action.
MisterHibachi wrote:homecourtloss wrote:MisterHibachi wrote:Vando's energy really pops off the screen. He needs to start, or at minimum see big minutes next to LeBron and AD.
I have a feeling LeBron + this bench lineup would be a killer
I have a feeling if LeBron is healthy then a Vandy/LeBron pairing is going to be one of those monster ones he’s had throughout his career.
Meanwhile I’m not sure if Davis is healthy or not because he should be playing like the best player on the court but he’s not even one of the five best players in this game so far.
I also thought we would see a lot more screen roll actions with Davis and Russell seeing as hell Russell is probably one of the best pull up three point shooters of the triple in the NBA who would have to be respected in that action.
AD low-key isn't a good screener. He doesn't create that space for the ball handler.
Idk what's up with AD, he just looks so lifeless out there. Night and day difference compared to how he was in November and December. Biggest disappointment has been his inactivity/laziness on defense.
Vanderbilt only getting one shift per half is disappointing