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Runway8
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| LandsbergerRules wrote: |
Yup, I read he did that on a couple of his previous teams. Let's see if he regresses to that kinda selfish (bleep) here. |
Sometimes I don't get these guys. Like where along Dwight's career did he start to feel he's Hakeem in the post? Funny how a guy who can't shoot want the ball so bad. Then you got Ben Simmons... man if I was given his height and skill, I'd shoot the heck out of the rock. As kids, we all love to shoot. Where along his development did he decide he didn't like to shoot long range shots? So strange. |
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Luminous8
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| Runway8 wrote: | | LandsbergerRules wrote: |
Yup, I read he did that on a couple of his previous teams. Let's see if he regresses to that kinda selfish (bleep) here. |
Sometimes I don't get these guys. Like where along Dwight's career did he start to feel he's Hakeem in the post? Funny how a guy who can't shoot want the ball so bad. Then you got Ben Simmons... man if I was given his height and skill, I'd shoot the heck out of the rock. As kids, we all love to shoot. Where along his development did he decide he didn't like to shoot long range shots? So strange. |
I was always much more of a slasher. When I focused on getting better as a shooter I usually did,.. but I had to continue working hard on it every day. The moment I wouldn’t,.. I’d go back to shooting for (bleep). Bank shot from midrange was my weapon of choice. And as long as I can remember I always wanted to be able to shoot. No idea how Ben never got this. |
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wolfpaclaker
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Dwight played his best stint so far there
Really looked like a big man and impact
Could just be one Q
Or perhaps he is gaining some confidence and game rhythm |
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| Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2019 7:12 pm Post subject: |
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| Got nothing to complaint about Dwight so far. Good attitude on court/bench, play hard, board n D, don’t ask for ball, screens, 9/9/1.5... at min salary |
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slavavov
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| Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2019 7:43 pm Post subject: |
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12 boards, 8 points, 6-8 on FTs in the first half, looking good.
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matrixskillz
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Great half for Dwight. Almost a double double and even making free throws. If he keeps this up, he’ll be the best bargain in the league.
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| Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2019 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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| Dwight has no explosion anymore, but he's been decent. Let's see if he can keep it up and keep quiet. |
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2019
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| Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2019 8:15 pm Post subject: |
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| mhan00 wrote: | | Dwight has no explosion anymore, but he's been decent. Let's see if he can keep it up and keep quiet. |
One of the most explosive players ever (at that size) and he's out there looking like 10% of that. However, he is making a positive impact overall.
Part of me feels bad for Dwight... bad back really changed his career and then his immaturity almost killed it but I truly see a guy who's changed. He's a 16 year vet, 3x DOPY, beat LeBron in the ECF, and is out there playing with and against a bunch of d-leauge guys on a totally non-guaranteed deal. That says a lot about where his mind is at and how he's checked his ego.
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anth2000
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| Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2019 8:17 pm Post subject: |
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| I still think Dwight has some explosiveness. He is still working himself into game shape. |
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Hopefully he can be this productive against the other teams bench throughout the year. |
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24Legend007
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| Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2019 8:28 pm Post subject: |
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| I like what were seeing from him right now. |
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lar9149
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I also like that he was passing the ball and that one play where he posted up and through a pass into Cacok was awesome.
Dwight has never been a good passer and if we start to see that from him, that will help the team |
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| Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2019 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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| The Howard we saw today was an all star, hopefully he can keep it up. |
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818fan
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| Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2019 9:10 pm Post subject: |
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| lar9149 wrote: | I also like that he was passing the ball and that one play where he posted up and through a pass into Cacok was awesome.
Dwight has never been a good passer and if we start to see that from him, that will help the team |
If Luke were still coaching us he would've thrown up a flat jump hook. I like that Vogel clearly told Javale and Dwight to not force dumb shots. |
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DancingBarry
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| Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2019 9:53 pm Post subject: |
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| Strong, all-around effort. A couple of great feeds to Cacok tonight. Said Vogel calls him the "designated hitter" on the screen setting. I like it. |
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ksmgf
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| Didn’t watch the game. How was the reaction from staples center crowd when he checked in the game? |
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lj12
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| ksmgf wrote: | | Didn’t watch the game. How was the reaction from staples center crowd when he checked in the game? |
I thought i heard some boos when he was shooting free throws but im not 100% sure.. was just watcning on my phone. |
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RI Laker
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| anth2000 wrote: | | I still think Dwight has some explosiveness. He is still working himself into game shape. |
I agree. It will take some time having sat out for a year. |
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governator
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| Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2019 4:37 am Post subject: |
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How many back up centers (not small ball) is better than Dwight?
Boban?
Plumlee?
WCS?
Baynes?
Zubac?
Robin Lopez? |
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| Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2019 5:16 am Post subject: |
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I was a strong critic of signing him. But so far good. Happy for Dwight.
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| Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2019 5:26 am Post subject: |
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| SOLID all-around game by DH. Happy to see him embrace his role & his teammates. So far, so good. |
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| Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2019 7:33 am Post subject: |
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| Inspector Gadget wrote: | | The Howard we saw today was an all star, hopefully he can keep it up. |
A G League all star considering who played tonight.
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| Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2019 7:39 am Post subject: |
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| venturalakersfan wrote: | | Inspector Gadget wrote: | | The Howard we saw today was an all star, hopefully he can keep it up. |
A G League all star considering who played tonight. |
he’s coming off a long year lay off and is finally finding some comfort, it doesn’t matter who he’s going up against, because we know Howard can play with any 1. |
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King Randle
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| Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2019 9:56 am Post subject: |
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| Inspector Gadget wrote: | | venturalakersfan wrote: | | Inspector Gadget wrote: | | The Howard we saw today was an all star, hopefully he can keep it up. |
A G League all star considering who played tonight. |
he’s coming off a long year lay off and is finally finding some comfort, it doesn’t matter who he’s going up against, because we know Howard can play with any 1. |
Remember IG the people who don't like him will keep that opinion no matter what. The truth is he's been doing everything asked of him, screens, defense, rebounding....Now he's obviously not the same Dwight we've seen in the past lacking some explosiveness...but he definitely has enough to do what we need. I hope he keeps this up and maybe get's back some of his explosiveness..but he's 33 and 2 back surgeries so who knows...but so far he's done everything everyone here wanted him to do. |
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