When asked which guys out of the Lakers new faces have stood out through the first two days of training camp so far, LeBron James credited Kendrick Nunn, Kent Bazemore and DeAndre Jordan as "playing really good ball for us." Adding: "We’re just learning our system pretty fast"
The best thing about Nunn, based on his numbers, age, contract need, he could easily argue that he is a starter in the league or at least a starter on this team, vs Bazemore/Monk/Ellington/THT (other candidates to start next to Westbrook). Unlike Dennis, Nunn is willing to come off the bench and willing to earn his starting spot. If Dennis had this attitude last year, our chemistry would have been significantly different. Just refreshing to see talented players like Nunn not focused on his starting role, just doing what the team needs.
The best thing about Nunn, based on his numbers, age, contract need, he could easily argue that he is a starter in the league or at least a starter on this team, vs Bazemore/Monk/Ellington/THT (other candidates to start next to Westbrook). Unlike Dennis, Nunn is willing to come off the bench and willing to earn his starting spot. If Dennis had this attitude last year, our chemistry would have been significantly different. Just refreshing to see talented players like Nunn not focused on his starting role, just doing what the team needs.
DS only looks out for DS and his recent comments showed no remorse for how he handled his time here. _________________ Coach Vogel, Kidd, Hollins
Max slot : Kawhi
who y'all think outside of the big 4 (THT) is better than last year DS (offense and defense)? I mean outside of the $, he was our 3rd best player
We have a Big 4 I love THT potential but he’s not our 4 best player until proven otherwise. Even then he’s not close to the level as the other 3. I don’t think anyone is gonna become a star level player playing with our Big 3. There’s just no room to showcase that on this team. _________________ Coach Vogel, Kidd, Hollins
Max slot : Kawhi
recorded it and watching it over multiple days, but really enjoyed the hearing from MUNK...! _________________ “Always remember... Rumors are carried by haters, spread by fools, and accepted by idiots.”
who y'all think outside of the big 4 (THT) is better than last year DS (offense and defense)? I mean outside of the $, he was our 3rd best player
Dennis for sure individually was last year's 3rd best player. Good news is that this team has had some practice with a guard like that, because they got Westbrook, who is a much more talented player, but also comes with some of the same issues as Dennis (Not a reliable 3 point shooter in the playoffs).
I am hoping the experience allows the Lakers to have a heads up on how to install a more ball dominant guard with AD+LBJ. Only this higher usage guard actually is a floor general.
Carmelo Anthony: “Our pace in practice has been great. You see a different level of focus and intensity.”
Added: “When you have the caliber of players (we have), there are no plays off. It’s a great feeling. It’s a great thing.”
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‘Melo on Frank Vogel: “The biggest thing I take from these first couple of days is clarity on both ends.”
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‘Melo said he looks at this team like he did when he played for Team USA. With the level of talent, he can’t get wrapped up in role, starter/bench/rotation, etc.:
“Whatever it is, let’s go, I’m ready.”
_________________ Nobody in the NBA can touch the Laker brand, which, like the uniform color, is pure gold.
Frank Vogel: “I’m excited about how much pressure we can put on the rim.”
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Frank Vogel on the defense thus far:
“Not good enough, but plenty of positives. The effort has been really off the charts. As long as we have that, we can clean up all the details.”
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Westbrook, LeBron, Ariza and Carmelo won’t play in the preseason opener, said Vogel. Outside of Ariza’s sore ankle, no injuries there, just managing the preseason schedule.
Davis will likely play in the first quarter only.
_________________ Nobody in the NBA can touch the Laker brand, which, like the uniform color, is pure gold.
Ariza has what they are describing as a sore foot. He has not been able to practice yet. Hopefully, it's nothing serious. _________________ Nobody in the NBA can touch the Laker brand, which, like the uniform color, is pure gold.
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Kobetan wrote:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZmsIGQOIUA
Little things like this just makes me excited for this season. Such a big difference.
We missed you Do and Dwight
Game changer having them back. It already feels like a cohesive team.
Funny, not hearing anyone complaining about the current roster anymore. How can you? I mean, duh. Look at this team. Even if the guys are mainly in their 30’s, do the young guys in the league really want to play against the Avengers? It’s hilarious how damn stacked this team is….and we got a ton of shooters along with crazy rim protection.
No Laker fan can complain. This literally could be the best team of talent ever assembled, let alone best Lakers roster.
Stay healthy…
Stay rested…
Load manage…
Pound the league!!!
Vogel on the 4 practice days: "I feel good that we have a lot of our system in. We’ve been able to be very efficient in the short time we’ve had."
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DeAndre Jordan said he’s spent time in practice playing with multiple different units, including as the center alongside AD when Davis is at the 4, plus other lineups without AD.
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Vogel on Trevor Ariza: “Right now he’s still out with the sore ankle. We’re in the process of evaluating that day-to-day.”
Vogel noted that Ariza came into camp with the sore ankle; it wasn’t something that occurred in practice.
_________________ Nobody in the NBA can touch the Laker brand, which, like the uniform color, is pure gold.
Little things like this just makes me excited for this season. Such a big difference.
We missed you Do and Dwight
Game changer having them back. It already feels like a cohesive team.
Funny, not hearing anyone complaining about the current roster anymore. How can you? I mean, duh. Look at this team. Even if the guys are mainly in their 30’s, do the young guys in the league really want to play against the Avengers? It’s hilarious how damn stacked this team is….and we got a ton of shooters along with crazy rim protection.
No Laker fan can complain. This literally could be the best team of talent ever assembled, let alone best Lakers roster.
Stay healthy…
Stay rested…
Load manage…
Pound the league!!!
It really is. These two guys' presence provides a sense of a security blanket. To have them riding along side LeBron, AD, and now Westbrook & even an aged Carmelo is beyond exciting IF, as the first item on your list specifies, we can stay healthy,
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