IT is looking to get out of LA if he can't start over Ball, which doesn't seem like a stretch to me. It will be interesting to see if they buy him out, but I doubt they will.
These players had to create their own shots in LA. Now they get to play with LeBron. Big difference.
Old news. He's already happy after one game coming off the bench, as he said he "has his powers back" playing in this system. He will get PLENTY of minutes as he continues to get stronger, coming back from his injury. That will be potentially starting NEXT to Lonzo once he comes back, or being the first guy off the bench playing with Lonzo, then backing up Lonzo, etc. He doesn't exactly have much leverage in the short term here, as he needs these minutes to rebuild his chances at a solid contract this summer.
Old news. He's already happy after one game coming off the bench, as he said he "has his powers back" playing in this system. He will get PLENTY of minutes as he continues to get stronger, coming back from his injury. That will be potentially starting NEXT to Lonzo once he comes back, or being the first guy off the bench playing with Lonzo, then backing up Lonzo, etc. He doesn't exactly have much leverage in the short term here, as he needs these minutes to rebuild his chances at a solid contract this summer.
Old news. He's already happy after one game coming off the bench, as he said he "has his powers back" playing in this system. He will get PLENTY of minutes as he continues to get stronger, coming back from his injury. That will be potentially starting NEXT to Lonzo once he comes back, or being the first guy off the bench playing with Lonzo, then backing up Lonzo, etc. He doesn't exactly have much leverage in the short term here, as he needs these minutes to rebuild his chances at a solid contract this summer.
"his powers" ... in the Lakers first game with him, they gave up 130 points to one of the weakest teams in the league. (most points Lakers had given up in 6 weeks)
The Cavs held the Celtics to under 100 -- only the 2nd time they have done that in about 6 weeks.
IT's defense was horrible with the Cavs -- I don't know how Stevens hid that last year with the Celtics. Teams would go after him over and over. Clarkson is weak defensively -- but will be a big upgrade vs. IT at that end.
I agree. The game was extremely close in the 4th and it seemed like IT was pretty much useless on defense.
It ain't like we as Lakers fans want him gone anyhow...oh wait, we do...
Speak for yourself. He's going to be needed to fill Clarkson's role at least for the balance of the season. You'd prefer Ennis? IT will likely score and assist more than Clarkson, but allow more on defense. I'm hoping for a break-even point for the next few months.
The Lakers record for the balance of the season really isn't of any importance. We need to see continued development, but they aren't making the playoffs, and wins/losses aren't going to impact their draft position (both picks in the 2018 draft are from other teams via trade). IT will be entertaining on offense and keep the casual fans happy.
That'd be the point. My couch could defend better...
I get what you're saying, but at the end of the season let some other team pay for his services...
That'd be the point. My couch could defend better...
I get what you're saying, but at the end of the season let some other team pay for his services...
He had the worst defensive rating for any player, not just PG, in the last 25 years. His defensive rating on the Cavs was 117.5. It looks like it was around 112 last year on the Celtics.
I very MUCH doubt that. He wants to start. He's not going to be satisfied longterm coming off the bench behind an inferior player.
Don't be naive here because you're a fan.
"his powers" ... in the Lakers first game with him, they gave up 130 points to one of the weakest teams in the league. (most points Lakers had given up in 6 weeks)
I agree. The game was extremely close in the 4th and it seemed like IT was pretty much useless on defense.
It ain't like we as Lakers fans want him gone anyhow...oh wait, we do...
This is looking like the biggest steal in history
Cavs give up one semi-useful player, who is a one dimensional malcontent
And get a slew of useful players, and rid themselves of a bunch of guys destroying the team
Jesus