Devin Ebanks and Derrick Caracter

NOODLESTYLE · Post #1 » by **NOODLESTYLE** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 8:18 am

http://www.nba.com/rookieladder/?ls=iref:nbahpt1

Ranked #1

Look at this picture comparison:

and

Ranked #3

after 2 days.

Hunter103 · Post #2 » by **Hunter103** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 8:26 am

2nd rounders FTW!

I hadn't seen anything on the Summer League yet, so this is surprising. If they end up making the team (likely, at this point) let's hope they can bring it in whatever limited minutes they'd probably see.

Gek · Post #3 » by **Gek** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 9:16 am

They'll fall once the Vegas Summer-League ends I think, but I check that ranking daily to see how they're stacking up.

That Nicka · Post #4 » by **That Nicka** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 9:18 am

I know summer league means nothing.. but I'm low-key excited about both these guys... and damn Ebanks looks just like Ariza

kalia213 · Post #5 » by **kalia213** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 9:26 am

Uncanny resemblance.....lakers need to sign these two pronto! Amazing potential

IloveLA_24 · Post #6 » by **IloveLA_24** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 9:28 am

That Nicka wrote:I know summer league means nothing.. but I'm low-key excited about both these guys... and damn Ebanks looks just like Ariza

I know its just summer league but Ebanks plays alot like Ariza and Caracter has a really good inside game. I hope if we do any trades it doesn't include these guys. By the way if you want to watch the games you can watch them on NBATV or NBA.com

wilhelmthe1st · Post #7 » by **wilhelmthe1st** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 9:38 am

Great draft picks. Let's hope they can translate these couple successful games into contributions in the regular season.

That Nicka · Post #8 » by **That Nicka** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 9:39 am

definitely would not mind Caracter and Ebanks taking Powell and Morrison's spots... (although I did kinda like Powell)

brandonkb8 · Post #9 » by **brandonkb8** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 11:02 am

Couple damn good picks for the second round.

H00PDREAMS · Post #10 » by **H00PDREAMS** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 2:12 pm

Like I said on draft day Ebanks is Ariza 2.0 and I was sleeping on Caracter but some of you were not.

If anyone is interested I have video files of the Lakers vs Pistons. Just let me know if you all want it hosted somewhere.

Ebanks is raw talent should have been a higher 2nd rounder at the LEAST.

Caracter should've been a lottery pick in all honesty. Dude isnt playing like a rookie but plays like a savvy and confident 1st or 2nd year NBA big man.

It almost seems unreal we picked up these two Laker Scouts have overachieved this year.

popeye64821 · Post #11 » by **popeye64821** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 2:54 pm

hey hoops could you please send me a copy of your vids from the game?

popeye64821 · Post #12 » by **popeye64821** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 2:59 pm

i told you guys caracter has the best post game in this draft.....he's like a blair 2.0..... he's been profected to go lottery since h.s., but his run ins with his coaches and his constant transferring made him look bad...now he seems to have it together....he lost his weight, and is getting in better shape, his post game is very sharp and he can shoot and rebound very well for someone his size.....he's good and will be a good role player....his game reminds me of elton brand, of course i dont think he's as good, but he can be a very very servicable player.....i don't know too much about ebanks though....

So Gutta · Post #13 » by **So Gutta** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 4:20 pm

Both these dudes are sick. Mad props to Mitch, AND the rest of the league for being idiots and passing on both.

abtara · Post #14 » by **abtara** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 4:36 pm

I'm glad we got them, but i'm not sure if they'll make the roster.

monk302 · Post #15 » by **monk302** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 4:46 pm

Looks like they'll fill out the bench for us.

KingLakers · Post #16 » by **KingLakers** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 4:59 pm

Their first 2 games have been very impressive there is 4 days left in the summer league schedule lets see if they continue this.

laduane1 · Post #17 » by **laduane1** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 5:16 pm

They might make camp. Best bet for them is to go over seas to make some money. Lakers are not going to keep them for sitting on the bench.

Gek · Post #18 » by **Gek** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 5:22 pm

laduane1 wrote:They might make camp. Best bet for them is to go over seas to make some money. Lakers are not going to keep them for sitting on the bench.

Wow... seriously? The Lakers will keep at least one sitting on the bench, somebody has to keep Luke company anyways. It is there first year in the league, why not be part of a championship team and soak in all that Kobe, Phil, Ron (For Ebanks D) and Fish have to say? IMO it is worth them taking 800k to learn from the best in the league. That experience is invaluable for a young player.

I'm also not sure they would make anymore over seas... other than less taxes. If so, what, 500k? Is it worth moving your whole life for that?

popeye64821 · Post #19 » by **popeye64821** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 5:38 pm

listen if powell can make the roster, then i'm damn sure caracter can! caracter is a better scorer and rebounder than powell

ock · Post #20 » by **ock** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 5:42 pm

I'm pretty sure that the Lakers would keep one of them, if not both. These guys are youth and energy. Even if it is summer league, you can tell they have game, and they're showing efforts to work hard to plug Lakers needs.

If they were willing to sign Sun Yue and give him a chance, and given that these two seems to be some of the best value draft picks the Lakers have ever had (gotta give Kupchak and team their due props), I think they're going to be given a chance.

Plus, they would be cheap roster spots, especially important considering their penny pinching for DFish.