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32 Retired Number

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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 4:56 pm Post subject: Official ALFONZO MCKINNIE Thread |
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Quote: | #Cavs are including Alfonzo McKinnie and Jordan Bell in the JaVale McGee deal, a source tells @clevelanddotcom |
https://mobile.twitter.com/ChrisFedor/status/1330673318828105734 _________________ Nobody in the NBA can touch the Laker brand, which, like the uniform color, is pure gold.
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SGV-Laker fan Star Player

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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 5:06 pm Post subject: |
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I’d rather have Jordan bell |
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slavavov Star Player

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After looking him up on basketball reference, looks like McKinnie may be our backup 3. Hopefully he learns how to hit 3-pointers while he's with us. _________________ The Lakers and Dodgers are the reigning world champs.
As the Dead Kennedys once said, California Uber Alles. |
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lakersfan32 Star Player

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alleyoop Star Player

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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 6:30 pm Post subject: |
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I'm keeping this bloke (probably cutting Bell). He's a nice third string wing defender to have, means we don't have to go out and try to sign someone like an RHJ _________________ We did it for Kobe Bean!!!! #17
PG: Schroder - Caruso
SG: KCP - THT - Matthews
SF: LeBron - Kuzma - McKinnie
PF: Davis - Morris - Dudley
C: Drummond - Harrell - Gasol
#18 next... |
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TDRock Retired Number

Joined: 27 May 2010 Posts: 28564 Location: LA to the Bay
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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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another GSW cast-away lol. He had definite moments with GSW so that's cool  |
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32 Retired Number

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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | McKinnie's contract has been fully guaranteed and he will begin the season on the Lakers' roster, according to Marks. |
LINK _________________ Nobody in the NBA can touch the Laker brand, which, like the uniform color, is pure gold. |
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Megaton Franchise Player

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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 7:41 pm Post subject: |
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Looks we’re keeping him. Welcome aboard! _________________ Talen Horton-Tucker/Dennis Schroder
KCP/Alex Caruso/Ben McLemore
Lebron James/Kyle Kuzma/Wes Matthews
Anthony Davis/Markieff Morris
Andre Drummond/Montrez Harrell/Marc Gasol
Time to repeat! |
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AFireInside619 Franchise Player


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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 7:42 pm Post subject: |
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Glad to finally have “Zo” back on the Lakers! _________________ “You have to dance beautifully in the box that you are comfortable dancing in.” - Kobe Bryant |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number


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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 7:44 pm Post subject: |
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So he seems like a decent defender? And hit 35% ish from 3 while on the Warriors? Ok. _________________ Mission accomplished for Kobe. |
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saetarubia Star Player

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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 7:50 pm Post subject: |
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He shot 35.6% from 3P with Warriors and regressed to a startling 21.5% with Cavs. Hopefully, his shot will return with the gravity Bron, AD and co provides giving wide open looks to others. _________________ Showtime 2.0 |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number


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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 8:10 pm Post subject: |
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Cavs will do that to you. I wouldn't rely on that. Warriors more likely comparison. If so, nice to have for depth. _________________ Mission accomplished for Kobe. |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number


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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 8:10 pm Post subject: |
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Cavs will do that to you. I wouldn't rely on that. Warriors more likely comparison. If so, nice to have for depth. _________________ Mission accomplished for Kobe. |
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LakersForever123 Star Player

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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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I see a little bit of George Lynch in him. Works hard. |
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chantruong Star Player

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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 8:30 pm Post subject: |
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Break in case of emergency Wing Defender  |
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BILBJH Starting Rotation

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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 8:30 pm Post subject: |
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He's a career 62% FT shooter... not sure at 28 I'd expect his shot to come true.
I'd rather use his spot on someone like Boogie that might have a chance to develop into something or go out and get Batum who can actually hit his FTs
The only bummer so far of an otherwise excellent free agency... unless someone can tell me some secret power he possesses that doesn't show up in the box score |
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GreekTrojan Starting Rotation

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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 8:40 pm Post subject: |
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He's likely going to be a 12-15th depth player and not a regular rotation one but depth is depth. |
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deal Franchise Player


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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 8:42 pm Post subject: |
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GreekTrojan wrote: | He's likely going to be a 12-15th depth player and not a regular rotation one but depth is depth. |
Lakers may use him defensively depending on matchups, injuries or garbage time. _________________ Lakers ! |
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activeverb Retired Number

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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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BILBJH wrote: | He's a career 62% FT shooter... not sure at 28 I'd expect his shot to come true.
I'd rather use his spot on someone like Boogie that might have a chance to develop into something or go out and get Batum who can actually hit his FTs
The only bummer so far of an otherwise excellent free agency... unless someone can tell me some secret power he possesses that doesn't show up in the box score |
It's a money thing. He has a low salary that allows us to skirt the apron.
And that's cool. We're talking about the "break only for emergency" slots in the roster.
Some roster spots go to the Cooks and Dudleys of the NBA. |
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BILBJH Starting Rotation

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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 8:50 pm Post subject: |
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activeverb wrote: | BILBJH wrote: | He's a career 62% FT shooter... not sure at 28 I'd expect his shot to come true.
I'd rather use his spot on someone like Boogie that might have a chance to develop into something or go out and get Batum who can actually hit his FTs
The only bummer so far of an otherwise excellent free agency... unless someone can tell me some secret power he possesses that doesn't show up in the box score |
It's a money thing. He has a low salary that allows us to skirt the apron.
And that's cool. We're talking about the "break only for emergency" slots in the roster.
Some roster spots go to the Cooks and Dudleys of the NBA. |
I don't know... I'd rather tie up a minimum slot with some random European that could actually become something. Hopefully, the reason will become clearer with time as our other moves have been excellent. |
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unleasHell Franchise Player

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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 10:01 pm Post subject: |
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Hope he doesn't mind a jersey with a "?" instead of a number... _________________ “Always remember... Rumors are carried by haters, spread by fools, and accepted by idiots.” |
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Four Decade Bandwagon Star Player

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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 10:48 pm Post subject: |
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I remember him when with GS to play defense and was active overall. Even played playoff mins iirc.
Not a bad end of the bench vet min type IMO. He regains his 3pt % and he might surprise. |
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dfchang813 Star Player

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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:02 pm Post subject: |
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Hasn’t he had 2 knee surgeries already? He has no meniscus in one of them. Just saying ... |
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Four Decade Bandwagon Star Player

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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:10 pm Post subject: |
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dfchang813 wrote: | Hasn’t he had 2 knee surgeries already? He has no meniscus in one of them. Just saying ... |
Quick search just showed he did have knee surgery in college. Did he have another since becoming a pro in the past 3 yrs?
Something to be worried about or a case of most vet mins are going to have flaws? |
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dfchang813 Star Player

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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:26 pm Post subject: |
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Four Decade Bandwagon wrote: | dfchang813 wrote: | Hasn’t he had 2 knee surgeries already? He has no meniscus in one of them. Just saying ... |
Quick search just showed he did have knee surgery in college. Did he have another since becoming a pro in the past 3 yrs?
Something to be worried about or a case of most vet mins are going to have flaws? |
He tore his meniscus twice. Second time he had a menisectomy. But he’s an end of bench guy. Unless we are routinely blowing out teams by the 3rd quarter he won’t see too much playing time. But in a condensed schedule he may play more to conserve our starters |
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