derrick williams

[Doormatt]

half of the twolves team is dead and williams still cant get playing time/produce. he had literally the perfect opportunity to prove himself, or at least show he deserved being a top 2 pick. why are people even talking about him?

[Jajwanda]

I've seen a number of talented young players fail playing in the wrong role^. To me Williams is a Jamison like player that's not getting the right development in Minnesota. In L.A. I think he could flat out be a huge problem for opposing defenses with his outside shooting, his transition quickness, ability to clean up if his guy helps out on the P and R.

His skill set fits both Laker bigs.

[ROballer]

Don't know what to say.....I love Hill,but it's obvious D'Antoni doesn't like him because he prefers players with some sort of an offensive game

Jamison already has taken his spot as the 3rd big and I see that continuing ....Derrick Williams could be somewhat serviceable for D'Antoni,no necessarily this year but in the future,when Jamison retires

I can see him getting some burn this year too ,when Jamison is playing the 3 (or even him at the 3 )

[Stebo_SSK]

half of the twolves team is dead and williams still cant get playing time/produce. he had literally the perfect opportunity to prove himself, or at least show he deserved being a top 2 pick. why are people even talking about him?

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[laduane1]

D12 might walk next summer. If they trade Pau, wow, we would be in series trouble. I wait for a while. If they traded Pau, hope to get younger, get some #1 picks and get some money off the overall books.

[Stebo_SSK]

D12 might walk next summer. If they trade Pau, wow, we would be in series trouble. I wait for a while. If they traded Pau, hope to get younger, get some #1 picks and get some money off the overall books.

Walk to where? Where is there a better situation besides in LA? Stop overreacting. Even if LA loses in the 2nd round he isnt going to dip.

[Compton310]

nba league pass nfl ticket mlb lol when i get home my dvr is filled up wit sports an not just lakers games.. if you think a 32 year old gimpy knee gasol who is about as soft as these feather top pillow i sleep on. then a younger faster cheaper more athletic versatile forward to play along side kobe howard nash when healthy is a bad fit then im glad you guys aren't running this team.. is pau helping us win now?? NO. i gave up on dude when he let dirk schooled him in the playoffs. an phil got in his ass an punched him in the chest.. he played wit no heart passion are energy an from that moment i disliked him..

[Compton310]

i remembered folks said the same thing when west traded vlad. who at the time was an all star center.. an went on to have many great years wit SAC.for this17 year old kid fresh outta High school.. if west were u guys..an stuck wit vlad. how yall wanna hold on an stick wit pau. we wouldve never gotten that one dude who rep the purple an gold in about 15 all star games multiple MVPs 5time nba champion 2 time gold metal winner one of the top 5 SGs of all time.. damn what's his name?? not saying DWILL is that one dude i forget his name but if you have a chance to get younger faster you do it. play a couple seasons of nba2k an now your a GM

[Stebo_SSK]

i remembered folks said the same thing when west traded vlad. who at the time was an all star center.. an went on to have many great years wit SAC.for this17 year old kid fresh outta High school.. if west were u guys..an stuck wit vlad. how yall wanna hold on an stick wit pau. we wouldve never gotten that one dude who rep the purple an gold in about 15 all star games multiple MVPs 5time nba champion 2 time gold metal winner one of the top 5 SGs of all time.. damn what's his name?? not saying DWILL is that one dude i forget his name but if you have a chance to get younger faster you do it. play a couple seasons of nba2k an now your a GM

Vlade wasnt an all star until 2001 his only appearance and what did fans complain for 7 days? Shaq was signed a week after Vlade was traded. You are so adamant about getting rid of Pau for anybody who is young. Have you actually watched Derrick Williams play for multiple games? There is a reason dude started 9 games and then got the DNP for 2 straight games then the most recent only played 11 minutes. The dude just isnt very good. I can see why guys would want to try Josh Smith for Pau (even though ATL isnt going to do that) but why would you trade Pau for a guy that isnt even going to be worthy of starting on a team riddled with injuries that couldnt produce when Kevin Love was out? I dont get it.

[laduane1]

They said he was not leaving Orlando. Someone comes up with big money. LOL

[Doormatt]

They said he was not leaving Orlando. Someone comes up with big money. LOL

he was obviously leaving orlando, who said that? hes shown no signs that hes unhappy or unsatisfied with what hte lakers have done. theres absolutely no reason to think he will leave LA. even if we dont win it all, hes still in the best city to attract other talent, a franchise that has proven history of bringing in stars and winning titles. i have no worries about him re signing. not only would it hurt his image massively if he left LA after we traded for him, but it also doesnt make much sense. its not like he can still team up with paul, who i also highly doubt is leaving the clippers.

[Compton310]

yes i do watch him play imma sports fan not jus a laker fan.. he put up 22pts 12reb an 3ast against pau last year buddy.. and a spin off pau reverse ally one hand dunk over kobe.. wish i can pull up the youtube vid to show but im still new posting here. so this isn't jus some random dude off the street.. an get your facts straight bro they tryna make him a small forward in there system an his natural position since AZ has been PF.. so he fell out. you cant judge a man on how well he plays in someone system.. thats jus not being a smart GM.