The LeBron James - 21-22 Regular Season Thread - New Thread Soon Part 2

[nzahir]

they'll blow out the grizzlies. They are crazy talented they only lost games because the team balance was lopsided. Stanley Johnson isn't a world beater by any means but just having one big wing slides everyone back to their most comfortable role with sufficient help on the other end to compensate the weaker guys. Would be truly OP with another 3 and D wing.

Who are some 3 and d wings you like that are somewhat reasonable to attain and could maybe shift the needle though

If we are moving Nunn with THT, Barnes is 1

If we aren't, Kenrich is the only other one

[Colbinii]

they'll blow out the grizzlies. They are crazy talented they only lost games because the team balance was lopsided. Stanley Johnson isn't a world beater by any means but just having one big wing slides everyone back to their most comfortable role with sufficient help on the other end to compensate the weaker guys. Would be truly OP with another 3 and D wing.

Who are some 3 and d wings you like that are somewhat reasonable to attain and could maybe shift the needle though

If we are moving Nunn with THT, Barnes is 1

If we aren't, Kenrich is the only other one

I think there is a good chance Gary Harris gets bought out.

[nzahir]

they'll blow out the grizzlies. They are crazy talented they only lost games because the team balance was lopsided. Stanley Johnson isn't a world beater by any means but just having one big wing slides everyone back to their most comfortable role with sufficient help on the other end to compensate the weaker guys. Would be truly OP with another 3 and D wing.

Who are some 3 and d wings you like that are somewhat reasonable to attain and could maybe shift the needle though

If we are moving Nunn with THT, Barnes is 1

If we aren't, Kenrich is the only other one

I think there is a good chance Gary Harris gets bought out.

He isn't good lol

[Colbinii]

Who are some 3 and d wings you like that are somewhat reasonable to attain and could maybe shift the needle though

If we are moving Nunn with THT, Barnes is 1

If we aren't, Kenrich is the only other one

I think there is a good chance Gary Harris gets bought out.

He isn't good lol

He isn't Paul George.

He is a career 36% 3P who has tremendous defensive instincts. The Bar isn't high to be a great 3+D wing next to LeBron James.

[Heej]

I think there is a good chance Gary Harris gets bought out.

He isn't good lol

He isn't Paul George.

He is a career 36% 3P who has tremendous defensive instincts. The Bar isn't high to be a great 3+D wing next to LeBron James.

I feel like he's gonna pan out like George Hill in Cleveland. Juuuust good enough to where he consistently underperforms but you keep thinking that he'll play better

Also is Malik Monk breaking out or something? Wtf is happening lol

[zimpy27]

I feel like I've been preaching the value of Westbrook recently and im not even a Westbrook fan. It's not that he's amazing but he's far better than people think on here. His fit with LeBron has been very encouraging and he's not as bad as he first looked this season. Offseason was not as disastrous as people thought (besides paying THT over Caruso).

I think this team will be better than last year's by playoffs. Not as good as 2020 though

[nzahir]

I feel like I've been preaching the value of Westbrook recently and im not even a Westbrook fan. It's not that he's amazing but he's far better than people think on here. His fit with LeBron has been very encouraging and he's not as bad as he first looked this season. Offseason was not as disastrous as people thought (besides paying THT over Caruso).

I think this team will be better than last year's by playoffs. Not as good as 2020 though

Probably right

The ceiling should be higher with this team though

Russ does help us get easier transition buckets, hope that can happen in the playoffs still

He just can't turn it over a ton of times and should limit the dumb 3s and even some of those mid range shots

[McBubbles]

I feel like I've been preaching the value of Westbrook recently and im not even a Westbrook fan. It's not that he's amazing but he's far better than people think on here. His fit with LeBron has been very encouraging and he's not as bad as he first looked this season. Offseason was not as disastrous as people thought (besides paying THT over Caruso).

I think this team will be better than last year's by playoffs. Not as good as 2020 though

Playoff Worstbrook is a ticking time bomb, I'm tellin ya. As soon as things get hairy, like all players do, he'll go back to what's comfortable / use his instincts.

[trickshot]

I feel like I've been preaching the value of Westbrook recently and im not even a Westbrook fan. It's not that he's amazing but he's far better than people think on here. His fit with LeBron has been very encouraging and he's not as bad as he first looked this season. Offseason was not as disastrous as people thought (besides paying THT over Caruso).

I think this team will be better than last year's by playoffs. Not as good as 2020 though

This performance impressed, He ddn't quite match the 0 turnovers from the last game but he was under control, he started out scoring poorly and visibly frustrated but didn't lose the plot. Even with low efficiency, and1s and low volume styed under control. He still needs to eliminate the one man possessions but there will be no shaqtin compilations tomorrow. If he plays like this he can average 30% in the playoffs and it wouldn't matter cos he'd still be a net positive.

No one is going to want to hear it but the criticism is making him better. That's the point of a feedback loop and why it isn't always ideal for his fans to label them as hate. I wish he got this earlier in his career. Many of us are disillusioned Westbrook ex-fans. This isn't actually the first time he has answered criticism, the next step is to stick with it and not regress once everyone gets off his back.

they'll blow out the grizzlies. They are crazy talented they only lost games because the team balance was lopsided. Stanley Johnson isn't a world beater by any means but just having one big wing slides everyone back to their most comfortable role with sufficient help on the other end to compensate the weaker guys. Would be truly OP with another 3 and D wing.

Who are some 3 and d wings you like that are somewhat reasonable to attain and could maybe shift the needle though

If we are moving Nunn with THT, Barnes is 1

If we aren't, Kenrich is the only other one

Pick a name, any one, it's very easy to fit in with your roster. You don't have to create or make decisions. Any two way player with size will do. Barnes to the lakers will be unfair for the rest of the league.

[zimpy27]

I feel like I've been preaching the value of Westbrook recently and im not even a Westbrook fan. It's not that he's amazing but he's far better than people think on here. His fit with LeBron has been very encouraging and he's not as bad as he first looked this season. Offseason was not as disastrous as people thought (besides paying THT over Caruso).

I think this team will be better than last year's by playoffs. Not as good as 2020 though

Probably right

The ceiling should be higher with this team though

Russ does help us get easier transition buckets, hope that can happen in the playoffs still

He just can't turn it over a ton of times and should limit the dumb 3s and even some of those mid range shots

Yeah the non-stoppage turnovers were the killer with him but I've noticed that they've told him to go for scoring and not look to dish behind or kick out on those drives anymore. He gets good looks on layups but his finishing is awful, I think he will improve over the season on this. I think he can get to 3 TOs a game but most being from offensive fouls and causing a stoppage rather than a dangerous turnover.

Lakers will be able to have 2 of Westbrook, Davis, LeBron on the floor at all times. Main thing now is seeing Davis and Westbrook form chemistry.

[zimpy27]

I feel like I've been preaching the value of Westbrook recently and im not even a Westbrook fan. It's not that he's amazing but he's far better than people think on here. His fit with LeBron has been very encouraging and he's not as bad as he first looked this season. Offseason was not as disastrous as people thought (besides paying THT over Caruso).

I think this team will be better than last year's by playoffs. Not as good as 2020 though

This performance impressed, He ddn't quite match the 0 turnovers from the last game but he was under control, he started out scoring poorly and visibly frustrated but didn't lose the plot. Even with low efficiency, and1s and low volume styed under control. He still needs to eliminate the one man possessions but there will be no shaqtin compilations tomorrow. If he plays like this he can average 30% in the playoffs and it wouldn't matter cos he'd still be a net positive.

No one is going to want to hear it but the criticism is making him better. That's the point of a feedback loop and why it isn't always ideal for his fans to label them as hate. I wish he got this earlier in his career. Many of us are disillusioned Westbrook ex-fans. This isn't actually the first time he has answered criticism, the next step is to stick with it and not regress once everyone gets off his back.

they'll blow out the grizzlies. They are crazy talented they only lost games because the team balance was lopsided. Stanley Johnson isn't a world beater by any means but just having one big wing slides everyone back to their most comfortable role with sufficient help on the other end to compensate the weaker guys. Would be truly OP with another 3 and D wing.

Who are some 3 and d wings you like that are somewhat reasonable to attain and could maybe shift the needle though

If we are moving Nunn with THT, Barnes is 1

If we aren't, Kenrich is the only other one

Pick a name, any one, it's very easy to fit in with your roster. You don't have to create or make decisions. Any two way player with size will do. Barnes to the lakers will be unfair for the rest of the league.

Yeah I think he's learning that missed shots are better than those terrible turnovers where he passes frantically from drives and the opponents run up the other end for free points. Tohse plays hurt momentum.

Criticism is making him better, I think LeBron is also someone he'd listen to, which is good. And yeah, he needs to stick with it, he does learn and revert often. Hoping that doesn't happen here.

Kenrich is the guy many of us want. Probably a two-way SG/SF would be great. I'd be happy with Green tbh.

[zimpy27]

I feel like I've been preaching the value of Westbrook recently and im not even a Westbrook fan. It's not that he's amazing but he's far better than people think on here. His fit with LeBron has been very encouraging and he's not as bad as he first looked this season. Offseason was not as disastrous as people thought (besides paying THT over Caruso).

I think this team will be better than last year's by playoffs. Not as good as 2020 though

Playoff Worstbrook is a ticking time bomb, I'm tellin ya. As soon as things get hairy, like all players do, he'll go back to what's comfortable / use his instincts.

Hope not but it's possible

[dcstanley]

I think there is a good chance Gary Harris gets bought out.

He isn't good lol

He isn't Paul George.

He is a career 36% 3P who has tremendous defensive instincts. The Bar isn't high to be a great 3+D wing next to LeBron James.

Harris would certainly help this team. Still holding out hope for Thad Young, though he doesn't fit the best offensively.

[Mos_Heat]

Still bargaining stage itt, very interesting. For whatever reason Westbrook has hypnotic effect on many people

Another reason why they should dump Westbrook to OKC is Monk and his free agency. He might take full MLE from LAL

[Slava]

It is inconceivable how Westbrook for his strength and athleticism misses so many easy shots at the basket. He cannot finish over length at this point in his career.

Great game by Bradley and Monk though, and THT kept the game away in the 3rd.

Side plot: Melo comfortably out producing Gallinari for the season on a minimum deal is a nice surprise.

[Slava]

Bron's jumper has taken a dive. Wonder if playing the 5 is hitting his legs and affecting the jumper

He definitely played with a stiff back, you can see it for the first three quarters until adrenaline kicked in the 4th to take it home.

[C0bR]

LeCenter defense is kinda funny. If go with some above the rim plays youre good but any PnR pocket pass or weakass post move gets turned into a fastbreak by the quickest hands in the West.

[Slava]

This has gone to 150, so I created a new one: viewtopic.php?f=64&t=2154390