the good and bad about sasha vujacic

[Kirk Moon]

I like Sasha, the guy is truly a hustler, and he's not scared of anyone, at least so it seems.
there is also the hair.

[snaquille oatmeal]

THE GOOD:

1. he is a hussle player.
2. constant attack mode.
3. defensive spark.
4. pushes the ball.
5. pesty defender.

THE BAD:
1. premature fouls
2. too hyper offensively and defensively
3. subpar basketball IQ
4. he is a ball chucker.

ON THE SIDE: he said he strives to be the best shooter in the league, ala ray allen...but i dont see it anywhere in the past, present, or future.

OVERALL: hes not worth 3 years 15 million...i would either look to trade him for a jason kapono type true 3 point threat, or re-sign him after 3 years for less money, depending on how the team fares.

wat ya think bout the machine?

Jason Kapono really????

THE GOOD:
he shot 42+ % from the 3 point line this year

THE BAD:

1. he is not hussle player.
2. not in constant attack mode.
3. not a defensive spark.
4. does not pushes the ball.
5. not a pesty defender.

THE UGLY:
1. premature fouls
2. too slow offensively and defensively
3. subpar basketball IQ
4. he is a ball chucker.

[slifersd]

He is a one hit wonder, that is all. We shouldn't really expect too much out of him considering the fact that last year was his only good season in his entire NBA career. He is an irritating defender, but by no mean a lock down defender who will actually slow down his opponent. In the meantime, he never was a good shooter until last year. The only reason he is here is because Kupchak drafted him, Kobe is his friend and Phil has a man crush on him. I would trade him for a pure shooter in a heartbeat, but it doesn't seem likely.

[kobeaki]

He is a one hit wonder, that is all. We shouldn't really expect too much out of him considering the fact that last year was his only good season in his entire NBA career. He is an irritating defender, but by no mean a lock down defender who will actually slow down his opponent. In the meantime, he never was a good shooter until last year. The only reason he is here is because Kupchak drafted him, Kobe is his friend and Phil has a man crush on him. I would trade him for a pure shooter in a heartbeat, but it doesn't seem likely.

that is selling way too short...according to his teammates and coacking staff...during practice the guy NEVER misses, now i wont argue that it hasnt translated into games...but he is a shooter primarily...

[milesfides]

He's in a rut - a lot of shooters go through that. He'll get out of it as long as he gets opportunities. He certainly isn't costing us games, we've got problems that go beyond Sasha Vujacic.

He's a passionate player that is willing to play defense and play a role. He's shown the capability to do both, so considering his effort, I expect him to eventually come through.

[crazyeights]

The only thing that really bothers me about Vujacic are his stupid fouls. He insists on crowding guys in the back-court. I'm all for pressure D, but there's a smarter way about it. Move your feet.

[Slava]

He needs to spend some hours with someone like Brian Shaw in the off season to learn to play defense the conventional way. Right now he's just too hyper active and physical with his man which sometimes feels like fake hustle.

Other than that he's a player with great passion for the game and the team. Can't hate on someone like that.

[milesfides]

The problem with Vujacic is that he is 6'6" trying to guard quick guys. That's tough, especially because he was never that quick to begin with, and on top of that, he responded to criticisms of his slight build by putting on a lot of weight (remember when he was a skinny-ass kid?).

He tries to move his feet, but he's just not fast enough to stay in front of quick guards. That's probably why he needs to reach and grab - and foul. Like Derek Fisher.

But the effort is there. I really think he needs to play small forward now, like Rick Fox, and try to mix it up with guys his own size. In that sense, he'd become a much more conventional swingman.

But I don't have a problem with people who give it their all.

[TruSkool]

dont get me wrong...im a big fan o sasha's hussle plays, and i like how he pushes the tempo. but what i trade him for a player like jason kapono? absolutely.
kapono isnt a big name, and yes sasha is a better defender...but like people are saying, his 1 true responsibility is making a jumper. and jason kapono is one of the leagues best at it.(but i dono dude maybe im stretching) i just want a true shooter on this team thats all...and im dissapointed that sasha isnt showing the laker fans what he is trule capable of...cuz i know damn sure he didnt get the name "machine" for no reason..

but then again--sasha's contract>kapono's contract...

btw, i dont know about you all, but i really miss vlad rad's corner 3's. he was automatic, and we truly miss that weapon, which is part of the reason we dont jump on early leads as well as we did last year...if you noticed, the majority of vlad's points would come in the 1st quarter...(like pretty much the bulk of his average came from the 1st quarter) and i also remember a couple of 1st quarter games in which he had 7,8,9 points.
so yes, i do miss vlad...i would stick with sasha over vlad....but i do think vlad's jumper was much more pure than sasha's.

[TruSkool]

...now if sasha can start hitting his jumpers, then obviously sasha>kapono>vlad rad

[microfib4thewin]

Kapono is going to be another Radmanovic. The only difference is he will shoot slightly better but will also attempt more pathetic layups like Fisher.

[The Skyhook]

I like Sasha, the guy is truly a hustler, and he's not scared of anyone, at least so it seems.
there is also the hair.

Someone needs to talk to Sasha and tell him to cut his hair. Its getting in his eyes and hes missing shots!

[Slava]

Kapono makes Vlad Rad look like Ron Artest.

[Slava]

I like Sasha, the guy is truly a hustler, and he's not scared of anyone, at least so it seems.
there is also the hair.

Someone needs to talk to Sasha and tell him to cut his hair. Its getting in his eyes and hes missing shots!

He said he won't get a haircut until we win the NBA chip.

[YiYaoYue]

I like Sasha, the guy is truly a hustler, and he's not scared of anyone, at least so it seems.
there is also the hair.

Someone needs to talk to Sasha and tell him to cut his hair. Its getting in his eyes and hes missing shots!

He said he won't get a haircut until we win the NBA chip.

Well his hair is costing the laker's the chip