Where do the Lakers go from here...?

[DJ Fieri]

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Kemba his rookie year: 78.9%. Kemba will do what he always does, hit around 85%. You think Lonzo will make 50% this year? Last year he was 45.1%. The kid can play. But that FT% for a PG is troubling. Hopefully for all you Laker fans he'll show some improvement. But he won't fix his FT woes by the start of the season.

LOL

 

[shopson67]

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Kemba his rookie year: 78.9%. Kemba will do what he always does, hit around 85%. You think Lonzo will make 50% this year? Last year he was 45.1%. The kid can play. But that FT% for a PG is troubling. Hopefully for all you Laker fans he'll show some improvement. But he won't fix his FT woes by the start of the season.

Kemba attempted 213 his rookie year. Lonzo attempted 71. That's a MUCH smaller sample size, less than 2 per game. Anyone can step up an miss 1 or both of their first 2 from the line. Often, that's all Lonzo took in any given game.

 

[Wamu]

Kemba attempted 213 his rookie year. Lonzo attempted 71. That's a MUCH smaller sample size, less than 2 per game. Anyone can step up an miss 1 or both of their first 2 from the line. Often, that's all Lonzo took in any given game.

My only point is his FT% for a PG is lousy. I don't care how many FT attempts he had last year. You think he can improve from 45% to say 60% for this season? It's not a good thing when your starting PG is a liability on the floor late in close games.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

My only point is his FT% for a PG is lousy. I don't care how many FT attempts he had last year. You think he can improve from 45% to say 60% for this season? It's not a good thing when your starting PG is a liability on the floor late in close games.

Who is the Lakers' starting PG?

 

[Wamu]

Who is the Lakers' starting PG?

You really are a dumbass. This is more proof your reading comprehension sucks. Who do you think I'm talking about? Kemba's career FT% is .834. It wouldn't surprise me that you're so clueless you don't know who the Lakers starting PG is. And no it's not Kemba since you can't figure that out on your own.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

You really are a dumbass. This is more proof your reading comprehension sucks. Who do you think I'm talking about? Kemba's career FT% is .834. It wouldn't surprise me that you're so clueless you don't know who the Lakers starting PG is. And no it's not Kemba since you can't figure that out on your own.

I know paying attention is hard for you. I see you're still butthurt.

Rob Pelinka says Lakers have four open starting spots alongside LeBron James – Sports Out West

Lakers GM: Lonzo Ball, Rajon Rondo will compete for starting point guard spot

At least you try. As pathetic as it is.

 

[Wamu]

I know paying attention is hard for you. I see you're still butthurt.

Rob Pelinka says Lakers have four open starting spots alongside LeBron James – Sports Out West

Lakers GM: Lonzo Ball, Rajon Rondo will compete for starting point guard spot

At least you try. As pathetic as it is.

The comment you quoted I was talking about Lonzo. You should know that just by the mention of FT%. And do you think Rondo will start over Lonzo? If so you're crazier than I thought. No franchise is gonna take a healthy 2nd year player that was the # 2 pick & sit him for a player that's 12 years older.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

The comment you quoted I was talking about Lonzo. You should know that just by the mention of FT%. And do you think Rondo will start over Lonzo? If so you're crazier than I thought. No franchise is gonna take a healthy 2nd year player that was the # 2 pick & sit him for a player that's 12 years older.

So Pelinka says Rondo might start but the great and mighty Wamu says he won't.

Hmmm... I wonder who knows a little more about basketball.

Seriously, call it a day.

 

[Wamu]

So Pelinka says Rondo might start but the great and mighty Wamu says he won't.

Hmmm... I wonder who knows a little more about basketball.

Seriously, call it a day.

Don't believe everything you hear. The only way Rondo's the starter to start the season is if something's wrong w/ Lonzo. But continue doing what you do. Being foolish.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Don't believe everything you hear. The only way Rondo's the starter to start the season is if something's wrong w/ Lonzo. But continue doing what you do. Being foolish.

Lol, "Don't believe what the Lakers' GM has to say but instead take my word for it"

Pathetic.

 

[Wamu]

Lol, "Don't believe what the Lakers' GM has to say but instead take my word for it"

Pathetic.

This is how clueless you really are. Lonzo recently had knee surgery. What do you expect the GM to say? That Lonzo will be 100% for sure opening night? Of course there's a chance Rondo could very well be the starter once the season tips off.

The fact I had to explain it to you is hilarious. Keep trying though.

 

[shopson67]

My only point is his FT% for a PG is lousy. I don't care how many FT attempts he had last year. You think he can improve from 45% to say 60% for this season? It's not a good thing when your starting PG is a liability on the floor late in close games.

Yes I do. He shot better than 67% in college; no reason he can't match that or better.

 

[shopson67]

This is how clueless you really are. Lonzo recently had knee surgery. What do you expect the GM to say? That Lonzo will be 100% for sure opening night? Of course there's a chance Rondo could very well be the starter once the season tips off.

The fact I had to explain it to you is hilarious. Keep trying though.

arthroscopic surgery, recovery time measured in weeks, not months

 

[Wamu]

Yes I do. He shot better than 67% in college; no reason he can't match that or better.

I agree. If he's smart he spent some time this off season before the surgery working on his FT's though.

 

[Wamu]

arthroscopic surgery, recovery time measured in weeks, not months

That's good for all you Laker fans. Wasn't sure what he had done. Just remembered he had surgery.

 

[shopson67]

I know paying attention is hard for you. I see you're still butthurt.

Rob Pelinka says Lakers have four open starting spots alongside LeBron James – Sports Out West

Lakers GM: Lonzo Ball, Rajon Rondo will compete for starting point guard spot

At least you try. As pathetic as it is.

Of course they said the starting positions are open for competition. Some of the vets wouldn't have signed otherwise. In the end, those starting spots are the kids' to lose.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

And do you think Rondo will start over Lonzo? If so you're crazier than I thought.

Of course there's a chance Rondo could very well be the starter once the season tips off.

....

pathetic

 

[DJ Fieri]

Kemba attempted 213 his rookie year. Lonzo attempted 71. That's a MUCH smaller sample size, less than 2 per game. Anyone can step up an miss 1 or both of their first 2 from the line. Often, that's all Lonzo took in any given game.

FT shooting is all about rhythm. 1.4 a game is not a lot. FT shooting doesn't suddenly change from college.....same distance and all.

3 point shooting is farther in the pros.

 

[DJ Fieri]

I wouldn't be surprised at all if Ball makes 65-70% of his FTA's.

Still not great but a major improvement from 45%.

 

[tlance]

FT shooting is all about rhythm. 1.4 a game is not a lot. FT shooting doesn't suddenly change from college.....same distance and all.

3 point shooting is farther in the pros.

Eh.

You are right to a point.

No good shooter is going to shoot 46% from the FT line over a full season though. Not going to happen. Small sample size or not.

If it was a fluke and he is really a 65% FT shooter, well that sucks too.