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KeepItRealOrElse Retired Number
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Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2019 10:17 pm Post subject: |
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I've actually seen a good amount of cutting from Kuz. |
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Laker's Fan Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2019 10:32 pm Post subject: |
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Kuz’s offense has been getting on track. He has been uninspiring on defense. At some point, he’s going to have to take a stand on that end. |
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LaLaLakeShow Star Player
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Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2019 11:07 pm Post subject: |
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Laker's Fan wrote: | Kuz’s offense has been getting on track. He has been uninspiring on defense. At some point, he’s going to have to take a stand on that end. |
He seems athletic enough and has good size |
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drae Franchise Player
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durden-tyler Star Player
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Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2019 3:57 am Post subject: |
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LeBron last year (6 games) and before Kobe in 2016 (6 games) |
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lakurluv Star Player
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Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2019 4:02 am Post subject: |
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I don't see Kuzma as a defender, or I should say I haven't seen anything from him yet that leads me to believe he's solid on that side of the ball.
Brandon Ingram was a far better defender than Kuzma, which was the one thing I frowned upon from the trade standpoint...
He'll pull it together, because he's already proven to get better every off-season. The injury slowed him to start, but it looks as though he's beginning to ramp up and will have a solid year! |
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durden-tyler Star Player
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Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2019 6:25 am Post subject: |
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3pt% up to 32.7%, almost 47% in the last 5 games... |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2019 6:26 am Post subject: |
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His 3s are certainly picking up. It was clear he had a lot of rust.
Defensively still disappointing, but if he can continue shooting like he has been, will be a really nice punch off the bench. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2019 12:26 pm Post subject: |
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Last 5 games:
Quote: | Brian
@RunTheJules
It looks like Kuz is really starting to come around. In his last 5 games (including tonight), he's averaging:
- 18 pts and 5 boards
- Shooting 50% from the field, 46.9% on 3s, and 91.7% on FTs
- Also has a 65.0 TS% overall
You love to see it! |
_________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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LaLaLakeShow Star Player
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Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2019 12:29 pm Post subject: |
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yinoma2001 wrote: | Last 5 games:
Quote: | Brian
@RunTheJules
It looks like Kuz is really starting to come around. In his last 5 games (including tonight), he's averaging:
- 18 pts and 5 boards
- Shooting 50% from the field, 46.9% on 3s, and 91.7% on FTs
- Also has a 65.0 TS% overall
You love to see it! |
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All he has to do is maintain that pace and we’re gravy |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2019 12:36 pm Post subject: |
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LaLaLakeShow wrote: | yinoma2001 wrote: | Last 5 games:
Quote: | Brian
@RunTheJules
It looks like Kuz is really starting to come around. In his last 5 games (including tonight), he's averaging:
- 18 pts and 5 boards
- Shooting 50% from the field, 46.9% on 3s, and 91.7% on FTs
- Also has a 65.0 TS% overall
You love to see it! |
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All he has to do is maintain that pace and we’re gravy |
Yeah. I'll take that. Even if he's not closing games b/c of poor defense, having that bridge scorer like him is important. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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LandsbergerRules Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2019 12:57 pm Post subject: |
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durden-tyler wrote: | 3pt% up to 32.7%, almost 47% in the last 5 games... |
He's up to about what he was shooting in college. Hope he can keep that % climbing and doesn't hit a dry spell now. _________________ "Chick lived and breathed Lakers basketball…but he was also fair and objective and called every game the way it was played."
-from Chick: His Unpublished Memoirs and the Memories of Those Who Knew Him |
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h2omike Star Player
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Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2019 1:22 pm Post subject: |
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35% or better is gonna make us so much more dangerous. |
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RetroNikes Star Player
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Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2019 1:27 pm Post subject: |
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And last week, some fans wanted to trade him for a player who doesn't even after more than 5 points per game. |
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epak Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2019 3:12 pm Post subject: |
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LandsbergerRules wrote: | durden-tyler wrote: | 3pt% up to 32.7%, almost 47% in the last 5 games... |
He's up to about what he was shooting in college. Hope he can keep that % climbing and doesn't hit a dry spell now. |
Quote: | TheLakersReview @TheLakersReview
Kyle Kuzma last five games from three:
3-for-7
3-for-6
3-for-6
3-for-7
3-for-6
- 47% from three during that stretch.
- 13% in the first four games. |
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lakersboy Star Player
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Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2019 3:16 pm Post subject: |
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durden-tyler wrote: | 3pt% up to 32.7%, almost 47% in the last 5 games... |
Yep. I'll repeat in case someone missed it who is part of the 'he can't shoot and last year was the best you can hope fo/I wanna be right' crowd.
He started shooting 3's at 3-23....13% (including multiple ?5? halfcourt heaves that most guys won't even attempt because they're worried about being judged harshly the way he has been as a result)...and since then he's 15-33...45%. His 32% has been on the rise and he's already above his so-called ceiling of 30% last year.
Where it stops, no one knows, but I'm going to enjoy listening to the crickets over you who said he's Clarkson, trash, 2nd rd trade bait, and much more. |
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Dr. Funkbot Star Player
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Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2019 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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lakersboy wrote: | durden-tyler wrote: | 3pt% up to 32.7%, almost 47% in the last 5 games... |
Yep. I'll repeat in case someone missed it who is part of the 'he can't shoot and last year was the best you can hope fo/I wanna be right' crowd.
He started shooting 3's at 3-23....13% (including multiple ?5? halfcourt heaves that most guys won't even attempt because they're worried about being judged harshly the way he has been as a result)...and since then he's 15-33...45%. His 32% has been on the rise and he's already above his so-called ceiling of 30% last year.
Where it stops, no one knows, but I'm going to enjoy listening to the crickets over you who said he's Clarkson, trash, 2nd rd trade bait, and much more. |
Oh but he reached his ceiling only 4 games into this season. Anything after that is impossible because he can never improve his shooting. _________________ R.I.P. Doc Buss |
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h2omike Star Player
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Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2019 4:09 pm Post subject: |
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Kuzma is not go8ng to be satisfied being an average player. He wants to 8 prove, to strive to mesh with this great squad, and become a great addition.
Personally, I think some of the other young players we have had, either couldn’t hack the pressure, or didn’t want to co-mingle with an established star. Some of them wanted their millions, their juice box after the game, and as long as they got their shots, they really didn’t care about winning. |
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SocalDevin Star Player
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Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2019 7:01 pm Post subject: |
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h2omike wrote: | Kuzma is not go8ng to be satisfied being an average player. He wants to 8 prove, to strive to mesh with this great squad, and become a great addition.
Personally, I think some of the other young players we have had, either couldn’t hack the pressure, or didn’t want to co-mingle with an established star. Some of them wanted their millions, their juice box after the game, and as long as they got their shots, they really didn’t care about winning. |
I'm curious as to who you think these players were.. |
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Judah Star Player
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Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2019 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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h2omike wrote: | Kuzma is not go8ng to be satisfied being an average player. He wants to 8 prove, to strive to mesh with this great squad, and become a great addition.
Personally, I think some of the other young players we have had, either couldn’t hack the pressure, or didn’t want to co-mingle with an established star. Some of them wanted their millions, their juice box after the game, and as long as they got their shots, they really didn’t care about winning. |
Who on earth are you talking about? Please name these players. _________________ “Christ did not die to forgive sinners who go on treasuring anything above seeing and savoring God. And people who would be happy in heaven if Christ were not there, will not be there."
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SuperboyReformed Star Player
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Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2019 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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Judah wrote: | h2omike wrote: | Kuzma is not go8ng to be satisfied being an average player. He wants to 8 prove, to strive to mesh with this great squad, and become a great addition.
Personally, I think some of the other young players we have had, either couldn’t hack the pressure, or didn’t want to co-mingle with an established star. Some of them wanted their millions, their juice box after the game, and as long as they got their shots, they really didn’t care about winning. |
Who on earth are you talking about? Please name these players. |
our fans hated on clarkson, nick young, lou, maybe others. for no reason. same with kcp. |
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SocalDevin Star Player
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Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2019 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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SuperboyReformed wrote: | Judah wrote: | h2omike wrote: | Kuzma is not go8ng to be satisfied being an average player. He wants to 8 prove, to strive to mesh with this great squad, and become a great addition.
Personally, I think some of the other young players we have had, either couldn’t hack the pressure, or didn’t want to co-mingle with an established star. Some of them wanted their millions, their juice box after the game, and as long as they got their shots, they really didn’t care about winning. |
Who on earth are you talking about? Please name these players. |
our fans hated on clarkson, nick young, lou, maybe others. for no reason. same with kcp. |
Clarkson, Young, and KCP for no reason??? |
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lakersboy Star Player
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Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2019 10:41 am Post subject: |
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If we charter a bus, we may be able to fit a portion of the many people who could regain some respect in the current 'I was wrong' thread. |
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ringfinger Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2019 11:49 am Post subject: |
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SuperboyReformed wrote: | Judah wrote: | h2omike wrote: | Kuzma is not go8ng to be satisfied being an average player. He wants to 8 prove, to strive to mesh with this great squad, and become a great addition.
Personally, I think some of the other young players we have had, either couldn’t hack the pressure, or didn’t want to co-mingle with an established star. Some of them wanted their millions, their juice box after the game, and as long as they got their shots, they really didn’t care about winning. |
Who on earth are you talking about? Please name these players. |
our fans hated on clarkson, nick young, lou, maybe others. for no reason. same with kcp. |
Some fans hated on Lebron too, as absurd and amazing as that is! |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2019 11:51 am Post subject: |
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ringfinger wrote: | SuperboyReformed wrote: | Judah wrote: | h2omike wrote: | Kuzma is not go8ng to be satisfied being an average player. He wants to 8 prove, to strive to mesh with this great squad, and become a great addition.
Personally, I think some of the other young players we have had, either couldn’t hack the pressure, or didn’t want to co-mingle with an established star. Some of them wanted their millions, their juice box after the game, and as long as they got their shots, they really didn’t care about winning. |
Who on earth are you talking about? Please name these players. |
our fans hated on clarkson, nick young, lou, maybe others. for no reason. same with kcp. |
Some fans hated on Lebron too, as absurd and amazing as that is! |
I wouldn't use the past tense on that. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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