Russell/Clarkson

RKL · Post #1 » by **RKL** » Sat Sep 12, 2015 12:08 am

Do Lakers start Russell at the 1 or Clarkson? The Tony Parker/Manu Ginobili comparison does seem similiar.

moonpie · Post #2 » by **moonpie** » Sat Sep 12, 2015 12:40 am

I say Russell will be slotted as PG, but it won't matter too much IMO since both of them will start and they'll both play interchangeable roles.

Michael Lucky · Post #3 » by **Michael Lucky** » Sat Sep 12, 2015 12:43 am

Not sure. At the moment i would expect them to start Russell at the 1 and Clarkson at the 2 but it would not be surprising for those roles to change while on the floor. Either way, the Lakers can try any type of offense they want but with the players on the floor this is going to be primarily an ISO team.

FrozenIceCubes · Post #4 » by **FrozenIceCubes** » Sat Sep 12, 2015 2:22 am

Players who have the superstar potential should be starting... Russell is the best passing PG coming out of college since Magic. his passes I have seen look amazingly smooth and crisp I don't think you can mess with a great talent coming off the bench he needs every confidence to become the next franchise player.

iamworthy · Post #5 » by **iamworthy** » Sat Sep 12, 2015 2:45 am

There are two different train of thought. The first is to play DLo at SG to let him ease into the NBA. Let Clarkson, the more seasoned of the two carry the load at PG. The second thought is to play DLo at PG and throw him into the fire. IMO the kid has enough fire to play him at PG. From everything Ive read, nothing can shake this kids confidence. Its not like the lakers are making a serious run so let him run the PG and let him make all his mistakes over the next couple of years.

ArC_man · Post #6 » by **ArC_man** » Sat Sep 12, 2015 4:02 am

Does it really matter? They're both just gonna bring the ball up the court and pass it to Kobe anyways.

dAdo dA dEvil · Post #7 » by **dAdo dA dEvil** » Sat Sep 12, 2015 4:04 am

Start them together to make sure Kobe plays at 3.

It seems that DLo is the better passer so let him handle the point. If it doesn't work out well Clarkson can take over the point guard duties anytime.

EArl · Post #8 » by **EArl** » Sat Sep 12, 2015 6:34 am

Clarkson will play the second guard slot.

rzzzzz · Post #9 » by **rzzzzz** » Sat Sep 12, 2015 4:15 pm

very curious to see how Russell does against NBA pace and athleticism. (there's no question about his quick release and range.)

Hank7 · Post #10 » by **Hank7** » Sat Sep 12, 2015 6:06 pm

Russell is not ready.

Westbreezy · Post #11 » by **Westbreezy** » Sun Sep 13, 2015 5:12 am

Hank7 wrote:Russell is not ready.

Lets hope the Summer league for Russell works like when teachers would give you a practice test before the real one and everyone would fail cause they weren't prepared but then studied really hard after that

Based Mike · Post #12 » by **Based Mike** » Sun Sep 13, 2015 11:22 pm

Russell might be a better fit with the scorers on your team. I hope Clarkson doesn't get lost in the shuffle with all the volume scorers on the team, because that kid can go.

Tee212 · Post #13 » by **Tee212** » Mon Sep 14, 2015 3:52 am

FrozenIceCubes wrote:Players who have the superstar potential should be starting... Russell is the best passing PG coming out of college since Magic. his passes I have seen look amazingly smooth and crisp I don't think you can mess with a great talent coming off the bench he needs every confidence to become the next franchise player.

lol since magic? ive seen better passes from kendall marshall.

FrozenIceCubes · Post #14 » by **FrozenIceCubes** » Mon Sep 14, 2015 3:30 pm

Tee212 wrote:
FrozenIceCubes wrote:Players who have the superstar potential should be starting... Russell is the best passing PG coming out of college since Magic. his passes I have seen look amazingly smooth and crisp I don't think you can mess with a great talent coming off the bench he needs every confidence to become the next franchise player.

lol since magic? ive seen better passes from kendall marshall.

Read Rick Pitinos article abou D'Angelo Russell... And don't even make me laugh.. Marshall? He was always turning the ball over... You seem to have a agenda against Russell...

Tee212 · Post #15 » by **Tee212** » Mon Sep 14, 2015 7:13 pm

FrozenIceCubes wrote:
Tee212 wrote:
FrozenIceCubes wrote:Players who have the superstar potential should be starting... Russell is the best passing PG coming out of college since Magic. his passes I have seen look amazingly smooth and crisp I don't think you can mess with a great talent coming off the bench he needs every confidence to become the next franchise player.

lol since magic? ive seen better passes from kendall marshall.

Read Rick Pitinos article abou D'Angelo Russell... And don't even make me laugh.. Marshall? He was always turning the ball over... You seem to have a agenda against Russell...

youre soo cute

Westbreezy · Post #16 » by **Westbreezy** » Mon Sep 14, 2015 10:06 pm

I don't think Russell is tall enough to play SG. He's listed as 6"3.25 without shoes so I think he's more of a 6"4.

A 6"4 SG is fine if you're an athletic freak like Dwyane Wade. But hey what do I know

iamworthy · Post #17 » by **iamworthy** » Mon Sep 14, 2015 10:24 pm

Westbreezy wrote:I don't think Russell is tall enough to play SG. He's listed as 6"3.25 without shoes so I think he's more of a 6"4.

A 6"4 SG is fine if you're an athletic freak like Dwyane Wade. But hey what do I know

Isnt Steph curry 6'3?

DrazenPetrovic3 · Post #18 » by **DrazenPetrovic3** » Tue Sep 15, 2015 11:01 am

iamworthy wrote:
Westbreezy wrote:I don't think Russell is tall enough to play SG. He's listed as 6"3.25 without shoes so I think he's more of a 6"4.

A 6"4 SG is fine if you're an athletic freak like Dwyane Wade. But hey what do I know

Isnt Steph curry 6'3?

Isn't Klay SG?

iamworthy · Post #19 » by **iamworthy** » Tue Sep 15, 2015 1:43 pm

DrazenPetrovic3 wrote:
iamworthy wrote:
Westbreezy wrote:I don't think Russell is tall enough to play SG. He's listed as 6"3.25 without shoes so I think he's more of a 6"4.

A 6"4 SG is fine if you're an athletic freak like Dwyane Wade. But hey what do I know

Isnt Steph curry 6'3?

Isn't Klay SG?

True, but do the warriors really have positions slot 1-3 :dontknow:

DrazenPetrovic3 · Post #20 » by **DrazenPetrovic3** » Tue Sep 15, 2015 2:25 pm

iamworthy wrote:
DrazenPetrovic3 wrote:
iamworthy wrote:
Isnt Steph curry 6'3?

Isn't Klay SG?

True, but do the warriors really have positions slot 1-3

True. I, myself, don't believe in positions anymore. I accepted the position-less basketball.

Who will start at PG?