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PostPosted: Fri Nov 26, 2021 12:56 pm    Post subject:

pjiddy wrote:
“AD sucks because he’s not Giannis” is some hilarious Laker fan entitlement. Of our “big 3” he’s been by far the most consistent with his effort and production. Not to mention the only one playing defense for more than 5 seconds.


I’ll say this. Once upon a time (when AD joined the Lakeshow), he was better than Giannis.

AD had a versatile skill set, while Giannis was just a bull rushing game who was neutralized in playoff series.

Giannis has worked on his game and now his shot has to be respected. AD can still dominate but he looks like he has plateaued and settled for what he is, while Giannis seems to want to be the most dominant and best player in the game. If he isn’t yet, he will be soon enough…especially if he gets the better of Durant in another series.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 26, 2021 1:41 pm    Post subject:

LakerSD wrote:
pjiddy wrote:
“AD sucks because he’s not Giannis” is some hilarious Laker fan entitlement. Of our “big 3” he’s been by far the most consistent with his effort and production. Not to mention the only one playing defense for more than 5 seconds.


I’ll say this. Once upon a time (when AD joined the Lakeshow), he was better than Giannis.

AD had a versatile skill set, while Giannis was just a bull rushing game who was neutralized in playoff series.

Giannis has worked on his game and now his shot has to be respected. AD can still dominate but he looks like he has plateaued and settled for what he is, while Giannis seems to want to be the most dominant and best player in the game. If he isn’t yet, he will be soon enough…especially if he gets the better of Durant in another series.

On Giannis worst day you still feel his impact. AD will end games with great numbers but you don't remember "That play" that pushed us over. Not saying we should be undefeated without bron but if AD is top 5 we should certainly have a winning record with the squad we have.

Russ has done nothing but fit around AD nicely. If AD came of halftime with the urgency needed the 3rd QT wouldn't be our demise.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 26, 2021 8:36 pm    Post subject:

The decline in his FT shooting and mid range is mind boggling.

On defense he’s lackadaisical on too many possessions.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 26, 2021 9:52 pm    Post subject:

This guy isn’t even a top 20 player in terms of impact.

Stealing money.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 26, 2021 10:47 pm    Post subject:

LakerSD wrote:
The decline in his FT shooting and mid range is mind boggling.

On defense he’s lackadaisical on too many possessions.


19% from 3pt love baby... Stretch 4

Right now he is just another Rashad Lewis without the 3
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 26, 2021 10:50 pm    Post subject:

F this guy.

Lazy ass biznich.

Got your bag and chip and stopped playing.

FOH.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 26, 2021 10:54 pm    Post subject:

AD is not that guy.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 26, 2021 11:12 pm    Post subject:

Top 5 talent playing like top 20 player.
7 feet playing like 6 foot.

Granted vogel and the team don’t do him any favors with the scheme, but AD needs to be the guy but cannot be.

We’re screwed when Bron is gone. Building around AD doesn’t look promising.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 27, 2021 3:06 am    Post subject:

Got worked by Alex Len on the offensive rebounds. 8 rebounds only in 3 OT?
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 27, 2021 3:17 am    Post subject:

Laker_Town wrote:
AD is not that guy.


Problem is... Sometimes he is..

If he played like the AD we envisioned when he was traded for.. He'd be a top 5 player. He'd be carrying Bron and this team. I guess he's just not that guy.

I can acknowlege I was off in my analysis of him. Wasn't expecting this much inconsistency from him.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 27, 2021 3:29 am    Post subject:

AD gave it his 100% on defense tonight, can't complain about that.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 27, 2021 3:33 am    Post subject:

AD oozes skill and talent... the problem is he isn't consistent. On top of that, he's fragile.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 27, 2021 5:59 am    Post subject:

AD's regression from the perimeter is astonishing. His misses are so wide as well.

How long until defenses give Giannis' jumper more respect that AD? Stretch five my ass.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 27, 2021 6:17 am    Post subject:

I think Lebron has taught AD to "coast", "pace yourself" and the maddening "trust the process". In other words, Lebron has enabled AD to play half assed and then believe he can magically turn it on come playoffs.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 27, 2021 8:36 am    Post subject:

MJST wrote:
AD gave it his 100% on defense tonight, can't complain about that.


Do you know who was guarding him? Me neither. It was a nobody and still this dude went 9/22

He was suppose to carry the load while the old guy coasts. Not the other way around
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 27, 2021 8:38 am    Post subject:

AD is part of the reason our spacing sucks. I remember he was pretty much automatic in 2019 when given the one mid range shots. That has gone now.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 27, 2021 9:50 am    Post subject:

Exploit his real strengths as a MF’n defensive beast. An offensive stretch 5 he is not and it’s absolutely neutering his defensive ability.

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Anthony Davis made 1 of his 12 jumpers last night as Lakers lost to Kings.

Out of 56 players who have attempted at least 150 jumpers this season, he ranks last in efficiency, averaging just 0.71 points per shot.

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PostPosted: Sat Nov 27, 2021 9:57 am    Post subject:

I haven't seen a Laker max player who doesn't care and doesn't give his absolute best.

I was so wrong about Pau gasoline. AD makes him look like a beast
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 27, 2021 10:46 am    Post subject:

SocalDevin wrote:
Laker_Town wrote:
AD is not that guy.


Problem is... Sometimes he is..

If he played like the AD we envisioned when he was traded for.. He'd be a top 5 player. He'd be carrying Bron and this team. I guess he's just not that guy.

I can acknowlege I was off in my analysis of him. Wasn't expecting this much inconsistency from him.


He wasn’t that player in NO, I’m not sure why people thought he would be here. Million dollar talent with a dime store head. It is always someone else’s fault.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 27, 2021 10:52 am    Post subject:

KAT + future 1st for AD.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 27, 2021 11:09 am    Post subject:

venturalakersfan wrote:
SocalDevin wrote:
Laker_Town wrote:
AD is not that guy.


Problem is... Sometimes he is..

If he played like the AD we envisioned when he was traded for.. He'd be a top 5 player. He'd be carrying Bron and this team. I guess he's just not that guy.

I can acknowlege I was off in my analysis of him. Wasn't expecting this much inconsistency from him.


He wasn’t that player in NO, I’m not sure why people thought he would be here. Million dollar talent with a dime store head. It is always someone else’s fault.


Exactly. Non impactful stats, are just stats with no weight; empty. For the most part, that's AD in a nutshell, especially in NO. With AD at the helms, the team is most likely a lottery team.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 27, 2021 11:10 am    Post subject:

LakerMindLA wrote:
KAT + future 1st for AD.


our future 1st is like in 2050.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 27, 2021 12:22 pm    Post subject:

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Anthony Davis this season:

16.7% on threes — worst in NBA history by any player with 2+ attempts per game and 20+ games played.

38.3% on midrange — worst in the NBA by any player with 100+ attempts.

33.1% on jumpshots — worst in the NBA by any player with 150+ attempts


And even with the flashy blocks, he’s lazy on defense too.

He plays hard in stretches, just like the other old vets. Doesn’t sustain, big dips in his game.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 27, 2021 12:27 pm    Post subject:

LakerSD wrote:
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Anthony Davis this season:

16.7% on threes — worst in NBA history by any player with 2+ attempts per game and 20+ games played.

38.3% on midrange — worst in the NBA by any player with 100+ attempts.

33.1% on jumpshots — worst in the NBA by any player with 150+ attempts


And even with the flashy blocks, he’s lazy on defense too.

He plays hard in stretches, just like the other old vets. Doesn’t sustain, big dips in his game.


At 28 this fool is suppose to be in absolute prime and yet plays like
19yr old vet

Anthony Davis impact metrics are in the (bleep).


538 ORAPTOR: +0.3

538 DRAPTOR: -0.7

Net negative
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 27, 2021 12:39 pm    Post subject:

Anthony 'post-game interview' Davis actually said the team is well put together, and they can string together 10+ wins as long as they want it?

So yea if him and Lebron are the GMs, then we are toast
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