This is an important signing for us. He ate up some C minutes and was key to the five-out lineups that we used with AD at the C. He opens lanes for LeBron, gives space for AD, and now Schroder can feast in a five-out lineup. He'll give us some much needed continuity with all the new players added. Also, we don't have to give Gasol heavy minutes in the playoffs or regular season. There will be match-ups where our small ball lineups can play extended minutes and guys like Gasol can take a night off. And, conversely, if AD needs a night off, you run Gasol at C and Kieff at PF for good stretches.
Kieff was huge for us in the playoffs to dial up the right lineups when Howard/McGee were issues. Assume the same with Trez.
This makes everyone better at what they do and fewer stretches where weaknesses are exposed in the playoffs.
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Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 2:05 pm Post subject:
DancingBarry wrote:
This is an important signing for us. He ate up some C minutes and was key to the five-out lineups that we used with AD at the C. He opens lanes for LeBron, gives space for AD, and now Schroder can feast in a five-out lineup. He'll give us some much needed continuity with all the new players added. Also, we don't have to give Gasol heavy minutes in the playoffs or regular season. There will be match-ups where our small ball lineups can play extended minutes and guys like Gasol can take a night off. And, conversely, if AD needs a night off, you run Gasol at C and Kieff at PF for good stretches.
Kieff was huge for us in the playoffs to dial up the right lineups when Howard/McGee were issues. Assume the same with Trez.
This makes everyone better at what they do and fewer stretches where weaknesses are exposed in the playoffs.
Basically, with this addition, there isn't a style of defense or offense the Lakers can't play. The only exception is we've lost some shot blocking, but even Gasol can still provide some of that and, of course, AD will.
I don't think this team will even lose anything defensively. It might be a little different defensively, but it should be relatively on par (if not better in some ways given that Mathews and Shroder are better on ball defenders than their predecessors).
Kieff is like the final nail in the coffin for the rest of the league to me. This team should be insanely good... like '17 Warriors good. _________________ LakersGround's Terms of Service
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Basically, with this addition, there isn't a style of defense or offense the Lakers can't play. The only exception is we've lost some shot blocking, but even Gasol can still provide some of that and, of course, AD will.
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There are still 2-3 spots left.
Plus there are boat-loads of trade-able contracts for later in the season (or the longer term).
Really, I can't imagine a better execution.
Basically, with this addition, there isn't a style of defense or offense the Lakers can't play. The only exception is we've lost some shot blocking, but even Gasol can still provide some of that and, of course, AD will.
I don't think this team will even lose anything defensively. It might be a little different defensively, but it should be relatively on par (if not better in some ways given that Mathews and Shroder are better on ball defenders than their predecessors).
Kieff is like the final nail in the coffin for the rest of the league to me. This team should be insanely good... like '17 Warriors good.
When your foundation is AD/LeBron, that is amazingly flexible on both ends of the floor. The highest level of impact. Now, you find players with various strengths and weaknesses to their games, but can all do something a little different. That gives you even more flexibility. Add to that a coach that rolls out a deep rotation during the regular season and is willing to mix and match as needed in the playoffs. Flexibility allows you to morph into what you need to be in any given playoff series. As a result, what you get is a higher percentage of two-way impact minutes in the post season and that's what it's all about. Assuming health, this team is very, very tough to beat with all that in their favor.
This is an important signing for us. He ate up some C minutes and was key to the five-out lineups that we used with AD at the C. He opens lanes for LeBron, gives space for AD, and now Schroder can feast in a five-out lineup. He'll give us some much needed continuity with all the new players added. Also, we don't have to give Gasol heavy minutes in the playoffs or regular season. There will be match-ups where our small ball lineups can play extended minutes and guys like Gasol can take a night off. And, conversely, if AD needs a night off, you run Gasol at C and Kieff at PF for good stretches.
Kieff was huge for us in the playoffs to dial up the right lineups when Howard/McGee were issues. Assume the same with Trez.
This makes everyone better at what they do and fewer stretches where weaknesses are exposed in the playoffs.
Yup. Even Gasol can play 5 out. We have so many dimensions to this team now. _________________ Previously LBJ23
Kuz gonna have to practice hard to get playing time, I guess it’s just a matter of time for Kuz, will he make it to deadline?
Kuz can hopefully slide into the backup SF position, how about this as a second unit:
PG: Caruso
SG: THT
SF: Kuz
PF: Morris
C: Harrell
Assuming Matthews and KCP are starters
Denis
AC
Kuz
Kief
Trez
I'm thinking that for the most part of the season, unless the game is in the bag, Vogle leaves Bron or AD in at all times. _________________ Go DODGERS !!!!
Damn, surprised he signed back for cheap. We were willing to pay him more, too. Gotta give him respect for making that sacrifice to help the team. He was really great for us, and will look nice in virtually any lineup. This team is super deep
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Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2020 3:17 am Post subject:
You know, if you leave the hyphen out of re-sign, the word has an entirely different meaning. I looked at this thread title and thought, "how can an NBA player resign from a team?" It's very confusing. _________________ Not a legend
With such a short turnaround to the next season, the more impact players on the roster the better. 6 through 10 are going to get more minutes than you'd normally see.
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