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Ted Star Player
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2018 11:33 pm Post subject: Luka Doncic |
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This kid is the real deal, and he's only 19!
He's currently averaging 19 ppg, 6.6 rbp, 4.3 apg, fg 45%, 3p near 40%
A 19 year old 6'7 point guard who plays like a veteran. Imagine how good he can be with a few years under his belt. Somehow I hope we steal him in a few years Too bad we didn't have the #2 pick in this years draft and not last years. |
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jonnybravo Retired Number
Joined: 21 Sep 2007 Posts: 30806
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Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 2:56 am Post subject: |
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He's pretty damn amazing. Not missing a beat...AT ALL. Some of the shotmaking he put up tonight was filthy. _________________ KOBE |
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Bol Star Player
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Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 3:45 am Post subject: |
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Unfortunately he seems to be one of those players who put up great numbers and yet for some reason whenever I'm watching him he does nothing of note. Jokic is the same way. But I'm impressed by the stats and even more by the Mavs' success. Seems like he's really got it, and I agree, we did not have good luck in which years we had high picks. Seems like this draft was the best in a while. |
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Nobody Star Player
Joined: 13 Sep 2008 Posts: 5743 Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 1:52 pm Post subject: |
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Bol wrote: | Unfortunately he seems to be one of those players who put up great numbers and yet for some reason whenever I'm watching him he does nothing of note. Jokic is the same way. But I'm impressed by the stats and even more by the Mavs' success. Seems like he's really got it, and I agree, we did not have good luck in which years we had high picks. Seems like this draft was the best in a while. |
You must not have been watching closely then.
He is the best player on a team that was projected to be bad and is now positioned for a playoff spot in the loaded west*. And he just turned 19.
*okay, okay, their bench hugely contributes, but still |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 1:57 pm Post subject: |
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This guy is going to be a real problem down the road. Such a talented player.
He was tearing up the 2nd best league in the world as a teenager. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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SGV-Laker fan Star Player
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Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 2:12 pm Post subject: |
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Sucks to be ATL Hawks front office right now. They had him, and yet traded him away for some undersized one dimensional Steph Curry wanna-be. |
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danzag Franchise Player
Joined: 28 Apr 2013 Posts: 22430 Location: Brazil
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Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 2:23 pm Post subject: |
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He is a veteran, in a way.
Dude's been playing pro basketball for years. |
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chrisca91 Star Player
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Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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Love his game |
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Ted Star Player
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Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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SGV-Laker fan wrote: | Sucks to be ATL Hawks front office right now. They had him, and yet traded him away for some undersized one dimensional Steph Curry wanna-be. |
Trae is good, but Luka is going to be great. Only time will tell, but I'd take Luka's skills over TY's any day. |
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jonnybravo Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 8:49 pm Post subject: |
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yinoma2001 wrote: | This guy is going to be a real problem down the road. Such a talented player.
He was tearing up the 2nd best league in the world as a teenager. |
Dude was hitiing Kobe/Steph degree of diffuculty shots all last night. So smooth. _________________ KOBE |
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Vancouver Fan Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 8:49 pm Post subject: |
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My favorite player in the draft from jump. _________________ Music is my medicine |
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PauPau Starting Rotation
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2018 7:14 am Post subject: |
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This kid is amazing. His feel for it is special and then comes the execution..superb player. |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2018 7:20 am Post subject: |
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When we talk about our young core, bear in mind this kid is much younger than them and is already showing amazing signs of stardom. When the inevitable "but wait 2-3 years" defense is used for our guys, imagine him in 2-3 years. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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Mike@LG Moderator
Joined: 10 Apr 2001 Posts: 65135 Location: Orange County, CA
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2018 8:52 am Post subject: |
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yinoma2001 wrote: | When we talk about our young core, bear in mind this kid is much younger than them and is already showing amazing signs of stardom. When the inevitable "but wait 2-3 years" defense is used for our guys, imagine him in 2-3 years. |
We usually say wait 2-3 years because there's NBA physical maturity that's involved or some specific skills, usually both.
Luka was there from age 17. _________________ Resident Car Nut.
https://lakersdraft.substack.com/
I am not an economic advisor nor do I advise economic strategies or plans. |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2018 8:55 am Post subject: |
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Mike@LG wrote: | yinoma2001 wrote: | When we talk about our young core, bear in mind this kid is much younger than them and is already showing amazing signs of stardom. When the inevitable "but wait 2-3 years" defense is used for our guys, imagine him in 2-3 years. |
We usually say wait 2-3 years because there's NBA physical maturity that's involved or some specific skills, usually both.
Luka was there from age 17. |
my point is imagine Luka in 2-3 years...his floor is ridiculous. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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Mike@LG Moderator
Joined: 10 Apr 2001 Posts: 65135 Location: Orange County, CA
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2018 9:01 am Post subject: |
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yinoma2001 wrote: | Mike@LG wrote: | yinoma2001 wrote: | When we talk about our young core, bear in mind this kid is much younger than them and is already showing amazing signs of stardom. When the inevitable "but wait 2-3 years" defense is used for our guys, imagine him in 2-3 years. |
We usually say wait 2-3 years because there's NBA physical maturity that's involved or some specific skills, usually both.
Luka was there from age 17. |
my point is imagine Luka in 2-3 years...his floor is ridiculous. |
I kind of already think he's near peak because there isn't a lot of athleticism to unravel. He already does a lot of advanced stuff on the floor.
The upside really changes if he shoots astronomically from distance. _________________ Resident Car Nut.
https://lakersdraft.substack.com/
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Daphanabe Star Player
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Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2018 2:35 am Post subject: |
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If Luka were a Laker, LG would be screaming for him to be traded after the game he just had against us. |
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Bol Star Player
Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 4045
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Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2018 5:44 am Post subject: |
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Like I said, he never does much when I'm watching. Lucky for him I'm not a Mavs fan. Also, is it me, or does he look kind of chubby? |
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BigGameHames Star Player
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Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2018 6:35 am Post subject: |
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Didn’t have a good shooting game against us but he’s got superstar written all over him. Incredible talent and feel for the game. He’s the best prospect of the last few drafts IMO and that’s coming from a big Simmons fan. |
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PayasoLoco Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2018 8:27 am Post subject: |
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BigGameHames wrote: | Didn’t have a good shooting game against us but he’s got superstar written all over him. Incredible talent and feel for the game. He’s the best prospect of the last few drafts IMO and that’s coming from a big Simmons fan. |
hes a star in the making but dont be shocked if JJJ best player out of the last couple drafts |
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Baron Von Humongous Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2018 10:10 am Post subject: |
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Mike@LG wrote: | yinoma2001 wrote: | Mike@LG wrote: | yinoma2001 wrote: | When we talk about our young core, bear in mind this kid is much younger than them and is already showing amazing signs of stardom. When the inevitable "but wait 2-3 years" defense is used for our guys, imagine him in 2-3 years. |
We usually say wait 2-3 years because there's NBA physical maturity that's involved or some specific skills, usually both.
Luka was there from age 17. |
my point is imagine Luka in 2-3 years...his floor is ridiculous. |
I kind of already think he's near peak because there isn't a lot of athleticism to unravel. He already does a lot of advanced stuff on the floor.
The upside really changes if he shoots astronomically from distance. |
Disagree. If he's committed, he has a lot of room to transform his body and take at least a half-step up athletically. And skilled players often become more skilled at rates comparable to less skilled players of the same age. _________________ Under New Management |
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VicXLakers Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2018 10:29 am Post subject: |
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BigGameHames wrote: | Didn’t have a good shooting game against us but he’s got superstar written all over him. Incredible talent and feel for the game. He’s the best prospect of the last few drafts IMO and that’s coming from a big Simmons fan. |
he's nothing with Brandon guarding him |
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Andre2K Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2018 12:45 pm Post subject: |
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He’s gonna be scary good, dude’s special already at age 19. _________________ My Dream Starting 5 next Season
Pg Lonzo
Sg Kawhi
Sf Ingram
Pf Lebron
C Dedmon
Bench: Caruso, Hart, Bullock, Kuzma, McGee etc |
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PauPau Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2018 8:54 pm Post subject: |
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Daphanabe wrote: | If Luka were a Laker, LG would be screaming for him to be traded after the game he just had against us. |
I doubt that. |
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Ted Star Player
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Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2018 10:54 pm Post subject: |
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Luka GOAT. That step back J is a beauty. |
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