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Who is our X factor? |
Boogie |
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Kuzma |
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31% |
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Danny Green |
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Javale |
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Caruso |
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9% |
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Other |
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LAPauer Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2019 7:45 pm Post subject: Who is the X factor? |
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One benefit of Kawahi going to the Clippers is that the teams will matter as much as their stars. We've almost completed our roster, though I'm hopeful we get Iggy at some point. Which player do you expect or, rather, do we need to be the X factor on the team. I think it's between Boogie and Kuzma. If one of those two outperforms, I think we have a pretty good shot, but there are technically a lot of guys with this potential. Who will be our most important ancillary piece? My order:
1. Boogie
2. Kuzma
3. Danny Green
4. Caruso
5. Javale
What do you think? |
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moonriver24 Franchise Player
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DLaker Star Player
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Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2019 7:55 pm Post subject: |
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If Boogie gets back to his all star self. The league better watch out AD/DC would be a load for team to stop by themselves. Add LBJ and deadeye shooter like Green and Cook |
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LAPauer Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2019 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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DLaker wrote: | If Boogie gets back to his all star self. The league better watch out AD/DC would be a load for team to stop by themselves. Add LBJ and deadeye shooter like Green and Cook |
Yeah, one thing I kind of dig about this team is that they are unpredictable and dangerous as hell. I don't think we stack up to the Clippers in terms of consistency, but we are the wildest wild card in the league, bar none. On any given night, we have a player that can kill you. We might not be a defensive juggernaut, but we will hang points on teams that are, which would be demoralizing as hell for clubs like the Clippers. |
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adkindo Retired Number
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Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2019 8:25 pm Post subject: |
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other.....the X factor will be the health of Lebron and AD. |
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joeblow Star Player
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Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2019 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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Other... Lebron's commitment to rest on *the bench* instead of resting on defense. |
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Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2019 9:03 pm Post subject: |
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Danny Green's defense and TS% |
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Palin Star Player
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Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2019 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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1.Boogie
2.Kuzma
3.Caruso
4.Green
If Boogie can be like 2 years ago thats game over.
If Kuzma improve his shooting we can outscore any team.
If Caruso can play d and hit 3pts that would solve our PG position which is the only weaknesses of this roster. |
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unleasHell Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2019 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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I see most people are voting for Kuz, but heading into his third year, I think you can expect about the same or perhaps a little higher output from him.
But the obvious answer is Boogie, this guy was averaging just under 26ppg and 13rpg BEFORE his injury - if he returns to that output, EVERYONE here will be saying "Kawhi Who?"
And THAT is what makes him the X-Factor.. _________________ “Always remember... Rumors are carried by haters, spread by fools, and accepted by idiots.” |
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socalsp3 Star Player
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Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2019 9:39 pm Post subject: |
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Clips have great defenders except at center. Boogie needs to dominate to have a chance |
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unleasHell Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2019 9:40 pm Post subject: |
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socalsp3 wrote: | Clips have great defenders except at center. Boogie needs to dominate to have a chance |
one of the many clips shown on Boogie from last year is him going by Zubac, who is now a Clipper! lol _________________ “Always remember... Rumors are carried by haters, spread by fools, and accepted by idiots.” |
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a2j1m Star Player
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Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2019 9:42 pm Post subject: |
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Who ever plays the most at PG. if we can have a PG shoot well, play defense, and a solid AST/TO ratio could be the X factor. We already know Green will shoot well and play D he is what he is. I’m curious to see Cook and Caruso if they can improve to starting caliber PG and if Rondo can an offense with actual talent around him like he did in Boston |
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greenfrog Retired Number
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Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2019 9:47 pm Post subject: |
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I voted Caruso because of how badly we need competent bodies at that position, and he's the biggest unknown. Does he finally shine under the spotlight or become another Kike Hernandez?
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Bol Star Player
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Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2019 9:48 pm Post subject: |
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Caruso can make this a championship team just like he did the summer league team if he continues on the trajectory he was showing at the end of last season. |
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AFireInside619 Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2019 10:00 pm Post subject: |
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Easy Kuz.
Then Caruso.
Then Boogie. |
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€H£M£$TR¥ Star Player
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Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2019 10:14 pm Post subject: |
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Vogel is the XFactor
Vogel’s sets/coaching of the bench/2nd unit. Kuz, Cook, McGee, THT, Caruso.
Can he possibly keep Rondo, Green, Bron, Boogie, and AD healthy?
Can he work in tandem with Kidd sans drama?
Can he call substitutions on time?
Can he relinquish the proper amount of control with the vets - how well is his read of the strong personalities?
Can he establish the right mindset in the playoffs?
Is is filmstudy and personnel understanding prepared for the season?
Can he establish the ethic, and have everyone buy into the team identity from the start of camp. _________________ DEAR BASKETBALL |
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CalisFinest Star Player
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Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2019 10:28 pm Post subject: |
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Kuzma. We're gonna need him to be able to get buckets like Lou Will and contribute on the defensive end. It's a tall task, but we want to be a title team. _________________ Certified Zomosexual |
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oldschool32 Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2019 5:29 am Post subject: |
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Kuzma by far. It's up to him to show he can be more than just a spark plug scorer when he's hot. Can he be part of a big 3, or is his future a scoring 6th man? _________________ "It's just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up."-The Greatest |
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LandsbergerRules Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2019 5:39 am Post subject: |
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It's between Boogie and Kuz. Either one is potentially a third All-Star caliber player. Kuz if he can improve his defense and regain his 3 ball to match the rest of his offensive game. Boogie if he can get healthy and back to where he was at on that Pels team with AD. If they both accomplish these goals, we are going to be absolutely scary for any team in the league in a seven game series. _________________ "Chick lived and breathed Lakers basketball…but he was also fair and objective and called every game the way it was played."
-from Chick: His Unpublished Memoirs and the Memories of Those Who Knew Him |
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Kobe_Is_King13 Starting Rotation
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2019 5:53 am Post subject: |
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If Kuz is doing 17-19 points a night the Lakers will be REALLY good.
The key will be can the Lakers get 70 pts out of Bron, AD and Kuz consistently. If the answer is yes, then expect the Lakers to be top 3 seed out and in the WCF at the very least with a good shot at the Championship
Green, Rondo, KCP, Boogie, Cook and McGee are going to be good for anywhere from 28-40 pts on any given nights
That plus the scoring form our main guys should make us one of the higher scoring teams in the league. With good health I really like our chances |
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ElginBaylor Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2019 6:03 am Post subject: |
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Boogie could come back strong, which would give us the 3 headed monster we were expecting before KL screwed us. _________________ Not a legend |
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j-dawg Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2019 6:05 am Post subject: |
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Although the team will be need heavy contributions from guys like Kuz, I feel like the X-Factor really is LeBron.
Can LeBron get back to pre-Laker LeBron levels of play, particularly in his last year in Cleveland? He’s had some good “rest” now, away from those long consecutive deep playoff runs. This team will go as far as LeBron goes. If we don’t make the playoffs, it will have something to do with LeBron. If we win the championship next year, it will have to do LeBron as well |
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lakersfan8 Star Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2019 7:03 am Post subject: |
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All.
We need Green and McGee to meet our expectation, Caruso and Kuzma to be able to take a larger role and Cousins continue to recover from his injury. |
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Number 7 Starting Rotation
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2019 7:45 am Post subject: |
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Definitely Boogie. If he plays up to his standards and puts up 19/11/4 then this team is a favourite. |
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LakerSD Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2019 11:28 am Post subject: |
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Biggest X factor still think it’s Boogie.
But biggest surprise: Kuzma actually shows some things defending on wing. |
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