Laker’s THT!!

Kobeskillz · Post #61 » by **Kobeskillz** » Sun Dec 13, 2020 9:20 pm

As a second round pick then a good bench guy or even starter is great great value.

Is how I feel about Kuz. Everyone hates on him but miss the context of his draft position. A contributor to a championship team is a home run for both the team drafting him that low and the player. I say.

Hello Brooklyn · Post #62 » by **Hello Brooklyn** » Sun Dec 13, 2020 9:33 pm

Any player on the Lakers or Knicks with a pulse under 23 gets insanely overhyped.

I remember when Lonzo Ball was supposed to be the next Magic Johnson and Kuzma was going to be an All Star.

levon · Post #63 » by **levon** » Sun Dec 13, 2020 9:51 pm

that reverse layup around Zubac was so sick. his finishes are fun to watch. hopefully he can get more lift and balance when going up as he hones his body

lautreamont · Post #64 » by **lautreamont** » Sun Dec 13, 2020 11:14 pm

Goudelock wrote:Trust me, I want THT to turn into a very good player/starter. Don't get me wrong about that. But as someone who used to hype up Xavier Henry, Kendall Marshall, Andrew Goudelock (my beloved namesake), Darrius Morris, and basically every other young Lakers guy with some potential, I've learned to temper expectations.

It's legit. THT has already surpassed all those players with what he has shown on the court.

lautreamont · Post #65 » by **lautreamont** » Sun Dec 13, 2020 11:21 pm

Barnzy wrote:
LakersSoul wrote:Lakers fans are super excited about THT, more than Caruso.

Nope. Speak for yourself.

Caruso started a game in the finals and locked down premier guards throughout the playoffs.

THT has a long way to go. He looks promising and was getting to his spots in the preseason game but couldn't finish.

He's not taking rotation mins off Caruso, KCP, Schroder, Matthews etc. He's only likely to play very marginal minutes unless there's injuries.

Caruso is a better player than THT right now but THT's ceiling is definitely higher. He will pass him. Just a matter of time.

LakersSoul · Post #66 » by **LakersSoul** » Mon Dec 14, 2020 12:04 am

Hello Brooklyn wrote:Any player on the Lakers or Knicks with a pulse under 23 gets insanely overhyped.

I remember when Lonzo Ball was supposed to be the next Magic Johnson and Kuzma was going to be an All Star.

No. We get pretty hyped about players over 23 too.

AD will be generational talent.
LeBron will be multi-generational talent.
Schroder will be top 2 6MOY,
and Trez will be 6MOY.

In fact, Vogel should be COY and
Pelinka should be EOY.
Jeannie should be OwnerOY.

Did I leave anyone else out?

KingFox · Post #67 » by **KingFox** » Mon Dec 14, 2020 1:31 am

He got game! You can see it.

Btw, the Laker announcers are God awful omg

Sedale Threatt · Post #68 » by **Sedale Threatt** » Mon Dec 14, 2020 1:53 am

I'll say this much, he's got an extremely weird body. Short, heavy set, freaky long arms.

Patsfan1081 · Post #69 » by **Patsfan1081** » Mon Dec 14, 2020 2:02 am

I had no clue what this thread was about until I clicked on it. Should have known it was another preaseason hype.

LakersSoul · Post #70 » by **LakersSoul** » Mon Dec 14, 2020 2:37 am

Few more highlights for THT tonight. Tons of moves and composure.

Read on Twitter

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Pharmcat · Post #71 » by **Pharmcat** » Mon Dec 14, 2020 2:39 am

He’s earned to be part of bench rotation .

Camping Fan · Post #72 » by **Camping Fan** » Mon Dec 14, 2020 3:02 am

I think the praise being given is in reference to being a rookie and being compared to other rookies in the league. No one in their right mind could possibly think he will impact a game this year.

Pelly24 · Post #73 » by **Pelly24** » Mon Dec 14, 2020 3:03 am

It's not a fluke. This guy is very good. Has nuance to his game and can defend and finish and playmake. This kid will be very good this year, and I'm not ready to put a ceiling on what he'll be capable of in the coming years. His physical dimensions and functional athleticism make him very intriguing on offense and defense.

Pelly24 · Post #74 » by **Pelly24** » Mon Dec 14, 2020 3:04 am

Camping Fan wrote:I think the praise being given is in reference to being a rookie and being compared to other rookies in the league. No one in their right mind could possibly think he will impact a game this year.

I think he will surprise you.

Camping Fan · Post #75 » by **Camping Fan** » Mon Dec 14, 2020 3:08 am

Pelly24 wrote:
Camping Fan wrote:I think the praise being given is in reference to being a rookie and being compared to other rookies in the league. No one in their right mind could possibly think he will impact a game this year.

I think he will surprise you.

O wish both of them the bust, a competitive league is great for the NBA

LakersSoul · Post #76 » by **LakersSoul** » Mon Dec 14, 2020 3:09 am

Pelly24 wrote:It's not a fluke. This guy is very good. Has nuance to his game and can defend and finish and playmake. This kid will be very good this year, and I'm not ready to put a ceiling on what he'll be capable of in the coming years. His physical dimensions and functional athleticism make him very intriguing on offense and defense.

Agree. He is an exciting player.

Ever time he touches the ball, I expect something good or explosive to happen.

Post #77 » by **Kilroy** » Mon Dec 14, 2020 3:11 am

First... He's not a rookie...
Oh, he's clearly going to get minutes off the bench, and he's clearly going to be a factor in some big games... What he's doing isn't just shooting or something that can go away... He's really fundamentally sound and he's in control. And right now he doesn't have the benefit of LeBron and AD playing. There are times when he's the focus of the offense and thus the focus of the defense, and he's going right at PG, Kawhi, Ibaka and Beverley... I know they're in preseason mode, but still... It's impressive.

LakersSoul · Post #78 » by **LakersSoul** » Mon Dec 14, 2020 3:14 am

Kilroy wrote:First... He's not a rookie...
Oh, he's clearly going to get minutes off the bench, and he's clearly going to be a factor in some big games... What he's doing isn't just shooting or something that can go away... He's really fundamentally sound and he's in control. And right now he doesn't have the benefit of LeBron and AD playing. There are times when he's the focus of the offense and thus the focus of the defense, and he's going right at PG, Kawhi, Ibaka and Beverley... I know they're in preseason mode, but still... It's impressive.

THT on Kawhi then on offense!!

Read on Twitter

?s=21

Who says he can’t play D.

hoosierdaddy34 · Post #79 » by **hoosierdaddy34** » Mon Dec 14, 2020 3:16 am

LakersSoul wrote:
Hello Brooklyn wrote:Any player on the Lakers or Knicks with a pulse under 23 gets insanely overhyped.

I remember when Lonzo Ball was supposed to be the next Magic Johnson and Kuzma was going to be an All Star.

No. We get pretty hyped about players over 23 too.

AD will be generational talent.
LeBron will be multi-generational talent.
Schroder will be top 2 6MOY,
and Trez will be 6MOY.

In fact, Vogel should be COY and
Pelinka should be EOY.
Jeannie should be OwnerOY.

Did I leave anyone else out?

Question, PG for THT...who says no?

LakersSoul · Post #80 » by **LakersSoul** » Mon Dec 14, 2020 3:17 am

THT schooling the Clippers in this game.

What is THTs future?