If you could keep only one of these players who would it be?

LKA · Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2018 1:03 am Post subject:

Lmao no one likes Ingram I’m dead

LKA · Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2018 1:13 am Post subject:

I voted Lonzo fwiw .. Even tho his poor shooting pisses me off he still shows some promise to grow into an elite playmaker/defender

And because in 2K MyCareer they have him as an allstar 2 seasons from now

AFireInside619 · Franchise Player Joined: 11 Dec 2015 Posts: 11447

Not too long ago it would have been Ingram for me, but today I’d have to go with Zo. His BBIQ, his defense, his speed, his passing, he rarely shoots 2’s, doesn’t pound the rock, consistent from 3, unlimited potential.

Kuz is a star, Ingram will flourish somewhere else, but if Zo can figure things out he has all-time great potential.

LKA · Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2018 4:16 am Post subject:

Yellow · Starting Rotation Joined: 31 Oct 2018 Posts: 265

Zo without hesitation. He's the only one with remarkable talent.

That said, the team would be fantastic with a star in place of Ingram. The other guys fit well around star players.

Zo
George
Bron
Kuz
McGee

Zo
Hart
Bron
Kuz
Davis

KeepItRealOrElse · Retired Number Joined: 11 Oct 2012 Posts: 32767

If Lonzo changes his form and that goes well, he has a top 15 player ceiling. By far the highest on the team. Hope this happens. Current form is limiting all shots but C&S

Still holding out hope for BI, but the important aspects of his game are a mess

Kuz also needs a big tweak in his jumper... and defense

Voted Zo

venturalakersfan · Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2018 11:12 am Post subject:

Startrout · Star Player Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Posts: 2144

It was a tough call between Kuzma and Lonzo.

- Kuzma is keeping us in games with his play, putting up near all star numbers with improved defense. He’s a very talented player already and he’s still improving. His shooting seems to have declined a little, but I believe that is because he’s working so hard at other aspects of his game. His 3-point shooting will be better in time. He’s also the best fit with LeBron.

- Lonzo is a very smart player that can be elite on defense at times. However, his inconsistency on offense with poor shooting, terrible free throws, and inability to finish at the rim really hurts the team. He may develop a floater, more consistant shooting, and finishing, but he really should be much better than he is currently so I wouldn’t count on those things improving enough. I’m still hoping he can turn into what we all see in him and I’d hate to loose him.

- Ingram has all the tools to be great and should be great. But, he’s not great, something just hasn’t clicked and it’s really hard for me to put my finger on why. Maybe he’s just not being used right. ISO is not way to go with him. I still have my hopes for him. I wish I was as confident he will figure it out as I used to be. I’d trade him at this point if a player that is a better fit became available. He’s gone from the least tradeable to the most tradeable over the last year or so in my mind.

I chose to keep Kuz, which surprises me. Lonzo would of been my pick previously.

adkindo · Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2018 11:59 am Post subject:

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lakersfever714 · Franchise Player Joined: 05 Jan 2016 Posts: 11829

BI is 'untouchable'. That's why no one wants to vote for him. Where's the none of the above option?
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Mike@LG · Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2018 12:51 pm Post subject:

Fortysixn2 · Star Player Joined: 22 Jun 2016 Posts: 2849

Not BI for sure, guy really can’t do much more than he’s doing now IMO...he has no elite qualities.

I like Kuzma, could potentially be a top 10 scorer in the league year in and out and his defense is improving. His 3 pt shooting is not though and at best he can be a slightly above average NBA defender. He’s also older than Ball.

Ball what we all wanted offensively and although he has improved slightly, it’s highly likely his offensive ceiling is just being a league average shooter. His defense has been a revelation though and him still being so young I think he could potentially be an MVP type guy in the Kidd, Payton, Rondo mold. None of those guys are good enough to be the #1 guy on a championship team, but #2 or #3 in their prime? For sure.

I’d keep ball if I had to choose.

RichD · Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2018 5:49 pm Post subject:

KeepItRealOrElse · Retired Number Joined: 11 Oct 2012 Posts: 32767

818fan · Star Player Joined: 08 Jan 2011 Posts: 4702

Ziggy · Franchise Player Joined: 10 Feb 2005 Posts: 12714

1. Lonzo
2. Kuz
3. BI

That's who I would keep in that order. Sadly I've lowered the bar on BI and I don't expect much from him. Lonzo has the highest ceiling and Kuz provides the best immediate production. Haven't given up on BI but I no longer dream about his "potential". He is not good.

818fan · Star Player Joined: 08 Jan 2011 Posts: 4702

If we redo this poll after tonight, BI would be taking some votes away from Kuz and Zo.

SocalDevin · Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2018 9:14 pm Post subject:

I don't fault anyone for the poll results..

It's not easy to assess our talent when they're playing in roles they aren't suited for.

If Kuz was still playing center I doubt he'd get a single vote.

Startrout · Star Player Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Posts: 2144

I just think Kuz is our most consistant player. The others show flashes of what they could be. Kuz just brings it every night.

YSong · Star Player Joined: 16 Sep 2016 Posts: 2329

Hart!

tkLAKERS · Starting Rotation Joined: 03 Nov 2010 Posts: 300

As long as They don’t trade Fox, it’s all good.