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Aussiesuede Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 7:46 pm Post subject: Kwame & Cook look good together... |
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Kwame and Cook look good playing together. I'd like to see more of this combination. Seems that Cooks play away from the basket, both drawing a big from the lane, as well as not clogging up the lane is giving Kwame a comfort zone to set up in. It's only one game, but this is what I thought would make Cook valuable to this team at the start of the season. When Cook is consistently hitting that outside shot, his big has to roll to him relieving all kinds of pressure from Kobe as well as freeing up things down on the block. _________________ I'm On point, On task, On message, and Off drugs. A Streetwise Smart Bomb, Out of rehab and In denial. Over the Top, On the edge, Under the Radar, and In Control. Behind the 8 ball, Ahead of the Curve and I've got a Love Child who sends me Hate mail. |
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KobeButler Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 7:47 pm Post subject: |
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1 game man _________________ Pain is temporary, at the end of pain is success... |
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Charles Star Player
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 7:48 pm Post subject: |
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The problem is that Cook is extremely streaky. Once he gets cold again, you can forget about that idea. |
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Aussiesuede Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 7:49 pm Post subject: |
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Kwame and Cook look good playing together. I'd like to see more of this combination. Seems that Cooks play away from the basket, both drawing a big from the lane, as well as not clogging up the lane is giving Kwame a comfort zone to set up in. It's only one game, but this is what I thought would make Cook valuable to this team at the start of the season. When Cook is consistently hitting that outside shot, his big has to roll to him relieving all kinds of pressure from Kobe as well as freeing up things down on the block.
KobeButler wrote: | 1 game man |
_________________ I'm On point, On task, On message, and Off drugs. A Streetwise Smart Bomb, Out of rehab and In denial. Over the Top, On the edge, Under the Radar, and In Control. Behind the 8 ball, Ahead of the Curve and I've got a Love Child who sends me Hate mail. |
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ThePunisher Star Player
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 8:02 pm Post subject: |
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Charles wrote: | The problem is that Cook is extremely streaky. Once he gets cold again, you can forget about that idea. |
Smush is streaky. Cook is consistent. |
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qreus-76 Starting Rotation
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 8:02 pm Post subject: |
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This is the second game in a row that Cook shot well. If he can continue, allot of the team can capitalize. He has quietly become the second option. Either that shows how well he's playing or it shows how poor this team is that even Cook can be the second option.
WOW. |
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thumpinghead Star Player
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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NO COOK PLAYS WELL WITH LAMAR ODOM.
It is Lamar who sets up cook for midrange shots, not Kwame. _________________ Kevin Love. 2015. |
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Aussiesuede Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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thumpinghead wrote: | NO COOK PLAYS WELL WITH LAMAR ODOM.
It is Lamar who sets up cook for midrange shots, not Kwame. |
Kewl! Props for Lamar! I like that! Actually I like it when any Laker get's his proper due for his contributions! _________________ I'm On point, On task, On message, and Off drugs. A Streetwise Smart Bomb, Out of rehab and In denial. Over the Top, On the edge, Under the Radar, and In Control. Behind the 8 ball, Ahead of the Curve and I've got a Love Child who sends me Hate mail. |
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Dorray Star Player
Joined: 06 Feb 2006 Posts: 3494 Location: San Francisco
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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Kwame usually plays bad, but for this game he actually got his act together and played pretty good D and got some nice putbacks. Cook played great again but we'll see how long they can both keep this up. The Lakers really need these two guys to keep playing solid in order to have any chance at winning without Mihm. |
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iml84myd8s Starting Rotation
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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ThePunisher wrote: | Smush is streaky. Cook is consistent. |
True... |
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ThePunisher Star Player
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 8:13 pm Post subject: |
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qreus-76 wrote: | This is the second game in a row that Cook shot well. . |
Cook is shooting 52% on the year from the field, and 50% from the 3pt line. He has been shooting well all year. |
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mitch&kwame Starting Rotation
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 6:51 am Post subject: |
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cook is good.
kwame = $8 mil. Give me a beer. |
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loyola66 Starting Rotation
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 7:44 am Post subject: |
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how the hell is cook streaky |
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ShadyG Star Player
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 8:17 am Post subject: |
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^^^
His first year he was cold. Then he's been hot the past year-and-a-half. Streaky. _________________ Nerd rock in progress.
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bounty Star Player
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 9:04 am Post subject: |
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thumpinghead wrote: | NO COOK PLAYS WELL WITH LAMAR ODOM.
It is Lamar who sets up cook for midrange shots, not Kwame. |
It is Kobe drawing triples that sets cook up. Cook can only hit open jumpers. _________________ Lakers Tickets |
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Philostrator Starting Rotation
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 10:23 am Post subject: |
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Mihm and Cook is also a good combination. |
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rebirth Star Player
Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Posts: 3970 Location: Garden Grove
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 10:26 am Post subject: |
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Philostrator wrote: | Mihm and Cook is also a good combination. |
I agree and mihm gives you more of an offensive threat. _________________ “What is 17,505”
“Rest at the end not at the middle” |
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Snipes Star Player
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 10:56 am Post subject: |
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bounty wrote: | thumpinghead wrote: | NO COOK PLAYS WELL WITH LAMAR ODOM.
It is Lamar who sets up cook for midrange shots, not Kwame. |
It is Kobe drawing triples that sets cook up. Cook can only hit open jumpers. |
Exactly. |
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PiPisKobesByatch Star Player
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 10:58 am Post subject: |
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i agree.. i think they should get hitched. |
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angel Franchise Player
Joined: 31 Jul 2004 Posts: 14226 Location: city of angels
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 11:12 am Post subject: |
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Philostrator wrote: | Mihm and Cook is also a good combination. |
I agree too. Cook draws his big man outside. He spreads the floor. He's a good compliment to a low post player. He also plays well with Lamar, who can get him the ball. What is improving Cook's percentage is his quick release shot with great accuracy has defenders diving at him. Cook goes right around them for shots in the paint. His game has progressed. The first season, he was known for his 15-17 foot jumper, which works well in the triangle. The second season, Cook brought a deadly three point shot. The third season, he has made his outside shot even more deadly by adding quick moves to the basket. The result is a very efficient scorer. As for consistency, he scored 28 points in a game followed by a 27 point and 10 rebound effort. Cook produces when he gets minutes. Mihm's absense has moved Kwame to center. Cook has played well at PF. _________________ "Darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can do that." ~~Martin Luther King Jr.~~ |
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angel Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 11:34 am Post subject: |
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Shooting over 50% has become rare for jump shooters. How many three point specialists are shooting 50% from that range? Now, consider the fact that Cook only gets 18.5mpg. Most shooters have a hard time keeping their rhythm if they don't play 30 minutes a night. Cook only had two games in November with over 30 minutes. He had 17 points and 7 rebounds in 39 minutes. He he 14 points and 7 rebounds in 34 minutes. In December Cook had only two games over 30 minutes. He had 19/8 and 11/7. In January, he had one game 19/3. Cook has two games over 30 minutes 28/3 and 27/10. Cook is fairly consistent when he gets minutes. _________________ "Darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can do that." ~~Martin Luther King Jr.~~ |
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