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leor_77 Franchise Player
Joined: 23 Mar 2012 Posts: 21920
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Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 5:22 pm Post subject: |
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He played good defense, but was insanely streaky during the regular season...some stretches, he looked amazing. Others, he looked really bad, and couldn't throw a pea in the ocean. |
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LakerDYnasty72 Star Player
Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Posts: 4579
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Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 5:30 pm Post subject: |
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leor_77 wrote: | He played good defense, but was insanely streaky during the regular season...some stretches, he looked amazing. Others, he looked really bad, and couldn't throw a pea in the ocean. |
Wow, do we have different recollections of AB's play. I remember him ballin' like heck. My last memory of him is the steal vs. the clips beverly, taking it to the hoop for a layup, and getting a T for talking smack to beverly
Streaky? I thought he had a nice lonnnnnnggg streak. |
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deal Franchise Player
Joined: 17 Aug 2008 Posts: 14921 Location: Earth
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Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 5:32 pm Post subject: |
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LakerDYnasty72 wrote: | leor_77 wrote: | He played good defense, but was insanely streaky during the regular season...some stretches, he looked amazing. Others, he looked really bad, and couldn't throw a pea in the ocean. |
Wow, do we have different recollections of AB's play. I remember him ballin' like heck. My last memory of him is the steal vs. the clips beverly, taking it to the hoop for a layup, and getting a T for talking smack to beverly
Streaky? I thought he had a nice lonnnnnnggg streak. |
This. _________________ Lakers need to build a freaking team ! |
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2019 Franchise Player
Joined: 03 Dec 2014 Posts: 10860
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Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 5:32 pm Post subject: |
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leor_77 wrote: | He played good defense, but was insanely streaky during the regular season...some stretches, he looked amazing. Others, he looked really bad, and couldn't throw a pea in the ocean. |
Overall though he shot 36.4% which is pretty solid. His defense is elite. IMO, if he starts, and Dennis is his backup with Caruso getting the back 2 guard mins, we have a really nice guard rotation along with THT and hopefully someone like Matthews for some size. |
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Halflife Franchise Player
Joined: 15 Aug 2015 Posts: 16881
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Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 5:58 pm Post subject: |
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deal wrote: | LakerDYnasty72 wrote: | leor_77 wrote: | He played good defense, but was insanely streaky during the regular season...some stretches, he looked amazing. Others, he looked really bad, and couldn't throw a pea in the ocean. |
Wow, do we have different recollections of AB's play. I remember him ballin' like heck. My last memory of him is the steal vs. the clips beverly, taking it to the hoop for a layup, and getting a T for talking smack to beverly
Streaky? I thought he had a nice lonnnnnnggg streak. |
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I have no problems with how AB played. After the first couple weeks he settled in and was a dog . I would love to run it back with him. |
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Nash Vegas Star Player
Joined: 01 Sep 2012 Posts: 7239
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Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 5:59 pm Post subject: |
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Hate AB all you want for missing the bubble, but he’s the type of PG that fits the Laker's MO: a guard who defends and can shoot. _________________ |
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LakerLanny Retired Number
Joined: 24 Oct 2001 Posts: 47598
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Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 6:05 pm Post subject: |
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leor_77 wrote: | He played good defense, but was insanely streaky during the regular season...some stretches, he looked amazing. Others, he looked really bad, and couldn't throw a pea in the ocean. |
I agree. Plus, we could very easily be looking at another bubble situation for the next playoffs and we need all hands on deck. _________________ Love, Laker Lanny |
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Dr. Laker Franchise Player
Joined: 12 Apr 2002 Posts: 17119
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Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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Halflife wrote: | deal wrote: | LakerDYnasty72 wrote: | leor_77 wrote: | He played good defense, but was insanely streaky during the regular season...some stretches, he looked amazing. Others, he looked really bad, and couldn't throw a pea in the ocean. |
Wow, do we have different recollections of AB's play. I remember him ballin' like heck. My last memory of him is the steal vs. the clips beverly, taking it to the hoop for a layup, and getting a T for talking smack to beverly
Streaky? I thought he had a nice lonnnnnnggg streak. |
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I have no problems with how AB played. After the first couple weeks he settled in and was a dog . I would love to run it back with him. |
He was awful early.
Her started to improve - and then he got hurt.
When he returned from injury he was streaky, but started pulling it together and was peaking when the season was suspended.
AB brings a lot to the table, but there's a reason he's been on 4 teams in the past 3 seasons. Avery misses a lot of games and goes through terrible slumps.
I'd like to have him on the team, but he is replaceable. _________________ On Lakersground, a concern troll is someone who is a fan of another team, but pretends to be a Lakers fan with "concerns". |
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32 Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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I guess there's still a chance that he could re-sign. _________________ Nobody in the NBA can touch the Laker brand, which, like the uniform color, is pure gold. |
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Killer_Z Star Player
Joined: 25 Apr 2011 Posts: 5048
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Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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Some of you are in denial. This is a massive loss. Our 3rd best player in the regular season, and so damn important to our defensive presence. |
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adkindo Retired Number
Joined: 16 Jun 2005 Posts: 40345 Location: Dirty South
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Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 9:20 pm Post subject: |
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Replace him with Jevon Carter. |
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markjay Star Player
Joined: 12 Feb 2006 Posts: 3926 Location: O.C.
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Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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Killer_Z wrote: | Some of you are in denial. This is a massive loss. Our 3rd best player in the regular season, and so damn important to our defensive presence. |
We did fine in the playoffs without him and just signed a guard who is much better |
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LakerSanity Moderator
Joined: 30 Nov 2006 Posts: 33474 Location: Long Beach, California
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Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 9:35 pm Post subject: |
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We don't "need" AB. Lakers already proved that, but if he leaves, its still a huge loss regardless especially when one considers that the other teams are going to come back stronger next season too. Best defender on the team and depth matters. Hope he comes back. If not, he won't be likely replaced by anyone as impactful. _________________ LakersGround's Terms of Service
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slavavov Star Player
Joined: 03 Oct 2003 Posts: 8415 Location: Santa Monica
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Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:22 pm Post subject: |
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LakerSanity wrote: | We don't "need" AB. Lakers already proved that, but if he leaves, its still a huge loss regardless especially when one considers that the other teams are going to come back stronger next season too. Best defender on the team and depth matters. Hope he comes back. If not, he won't be likely replaced by anyone as impactful. |
Maybe we don't "need" him, but we do need depth, especially since it's almost inevitable that at least one of our guys will get the coronavirus and not be able to play for a few weeks.
If Bradley actually wants to be a Laker and is willing to take the risk of playing before a vaccine comes out, I'd love to have him back. _________________ Lakers 49ers Chargers Dodgers |
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Wukong8 Rookie
Joined: 26 Aug 2020 Posts: 13
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Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:32 pm Post subject: |
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Isn't Bradley going to be sitting out the season? He didn't want to play in the bubble. |
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unleasHell Franchise Player
Joined: 16 Apr 2001 Posts: 11591 Location: Stay Thirsty my Friends
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Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:36 pm Post subject: |
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Lakers could lose their four main Guards from last year:
Green, Rondo, KCP and AB
And while Schroder may be better than all of them, there is no way in heck, that Caruso and THT make up the slack.
I do have faith in Rob, getting the right pieces back in place, but as it sits today-right now, it's worrisome to say the least...! _________________ “Always remember... Rumors are carried by haters, spread by fools, and accepted by idiots.” |
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LakerLand247 Star Player
Joined: 26 Sep 2009 Posts: 4809
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Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:48 pm Post subject: |
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Killer_Z wrote: | Some of you are in denial. This is a massive loss. Our 3rd best player in the regular season, and so damn important to our defensive presence. |
A massive loss for the regular season because we didn't need him Post Season. Also, AB was fragile. It almost seemed like he was hurt every other week. |
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PlantedTanks Star Player
Joined: 01 Jul 2017 Posts: 3156
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Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 11:16 pm Post subject: |
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adkindo wrote: | Replace him with Jevon Carter. |
Got his qualifying offer. RFA.
He fits the AB role. |
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socalsp3 Star Player
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Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 11:35 pm Post subject: |
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If AB won't play in the bubble he ain't playing outside it during the pandemic |
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Wukong8 Rookie
Joined: 26 Aug 2020 Posts: 13
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Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 11:37 pm Post subject: |
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socalsp3 wrote: | If AB won't play in the bubble he ain't playing outside it during the pandemic |
Yeah, that's what I figured since he said it was due to his kid's health. But now he's looking for a long term deal? What changed? |
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non-player zealot Franchise Player
Joined: 05 Nov 2007 Posts: 21365
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Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 12:33 am Post subject: |
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Jesusdelonla wrote: | enjoy your free ring, avery |
I don't think he freebied a ring. Life just happened. Don't blame him for worrying about his kid visavis the rona. Under normal circumstances, he would've played out the season. Plethora of lugs in the past have won titles while doing less than AB did in just a partial RS. Celestand won a ring eg, which he sold. Mbenga, same. Did a bit more than JC. _________________ GOAT MAGIC REEL
SEDALE TRIBUTE
EDDIE DONX! |
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panamaniac Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 1:14 am Post subject: |
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Wukong8 wrote: | socalsp3 wrote: | If AB won't play in the bubble he ain't playing outside it during the pandemic |
Yeah, that's what I figured since he said it was due to his kid's health. But now he's looking for a long term deal? What changed? |
$$$ |
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ducasse Star Player
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Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 1:34 am Post subject: |
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Should have made the second year a team option. |
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Koalita Starting Rotation
Joined: 17 Dec 2010 Posts: 902
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Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 2:06 am Post subject: |
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panamaniac wrote: | Wukong8 wrote: | socalsp3 wrote: | If AB won't play in the bubble he ain't playing outside it during the pandemic |
Yeah, that's what I figured since he said it was due to his kid's health. But now he's looking for a long term deal? What changed? |
$$$ |
Vaccine is almost ready and we know athletes will be some of the first to have it, more information is available, bubble was a success... in hindsight he'd probably would have went to the bubble but it is easy to say this now.
I wish him luck, I will miss him but I'd rather have the money he wants elsewhere. |
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LeBronsPregameChalk Sixth Man
Joined: 08 Nov 2020 Posts: 71
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Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 8:10 am Post subject: |
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ducasse wrote: | Should have made the second year a team option. |
I mean, there's a reason these guys sign the 1+1 deals. It gives them the freedom to explore FA if they think there will be a market, and it gives them security in the event that something bad happens (e.g. they get hurt). It's not as simple as saying 'we should have made it a team option' because a player and his agent probably aren't agreeing to that in a situation like this. |
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