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Lakers Fast Break- NBA Playoff Ideas To Make Your Eyes Roll…with LakerTom!
LakerTom from lakerholics.net returns with more insight and opinions as he always does as he and Gerald ponder the NBA’s season and playoff format when the league returns to play on July 31. They break down all the questions being asked about the format, the challenges, and the proposed ideas being bandied a…Read More
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Excellent fiver, Jamie.
1. I still believe we have lots of room to improve offensively, especially when it comes to taking and making more threes. We’re just starting to see how important volume 3-point shooting could be with players like Dalton Knecht imo.
Our trade priority has to be to trade for a starting center to free up Anthony Davis to roam on offense and defense. I think Koloko has been great as our backup center for when AD goes to the bench.
I’d like to see us trade for a POA point guard like Smart and great rim protector and perimeter defensive center like Williams. They would not only dramatically upgrade defense but also our offense.
2. The switch of Reddish for Russell has worked great for the bench but not as good as thought for the starting lineup. Be interesting to see how these numbers change as sample size increases.
In fact, season to date, here are the stats for DLO/Reaves starting lineup. This fivesome played a total of 96 minutes this season, posting a 110.4 Offensive, 105.7 Defensive, and +4.7 Net rating.
The Cam/Reaves starting lineup played just a total of 40 minutes and posted a 116.7 Offensive, 116.5 Defensive, and +0.2 Net rating. Reddish also posted a team worst 11.3 net rating last 6 games.I think Knecht will end up being a shooting guard rather than a small forward because it will give him a size, height, and athleticism advantage over most opposing shooting guards.
3. The Knecht Effect. For me, there’s no way Redick does NOT start Knecht. I suspect the initial substitution will be for Rui rather than for Reddish, although I do believe Cam will give way to a new starting center as we opt to go with a two-bigs lineups. Dalton will become the third best player on this team. He will start from now on. He will become our version of Steph or Klay.
4. Injuries and trade are the Lakers two opportunities to upgrade their starting lineup and rotation. Personally, I think all we need is to trade for Smart and Williams and open up roster spots for Koloko and Olivari, whom I think can become a second Dalton Knecht.
We are now #4 seed in West and 5th best record but we lack size and struggle every time we face a team that plays two bigs. I do not think the return of Wood and Vando will solve that problem as neither is a center. So I do expect the Lakers to trade DLO and Rui for a point guard and center. Need to go all-in for the last two years of LeBron.
5. The NBA Cup? Lakers will win it again.
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Lakers 0.5 games from being #1 seed in the West.
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Here's 6+ minutes of LeBron being clutch
(Via @bronhistory) https://t.co/9Ffze59lML pic.twitter.com/cmxJNDKYGC
— Shane 🌹 (@Shane00) September 8, 2024
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LeBron James is the FIRST player in NBA history to hit 𝟮𝟬𝟬 𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀 🔥
Most clutch threes made in the regular season:
1️⃣ LeBron James: 200
2️⃣ Ray Allen: 196
3️⃣ Stephen Curry: 172
4️⃣ Damian Lillard: 150
5️⃣ Kevin Durant: 145
5️⃣ Paul Pierce: 145(via… pic.twitter.com/9mK8AnaNQR
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 18, 2024
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LakerTom wrote a new post
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📽️ LAKERS HIGHLIGHTS THREAD 🧵
👀 “DLO don’t play no defense” 👋
D’Angelo Russell’s block led to an assist
to Dalton Knecht for the slam dunk❕💪#EmiratesNBACup #LakeShow
pic.twitter.com/r28kynZpuo https://t.co/3PRiL0NCcJ— LAVE (@TheLakersAvenue) November 20, 2024
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This was an excellent defensive game by DLO. That block on Collins was extraordinary. DLO also was instrumental in getting Dalton to go off. Russell personally made sure Knecht went off.
I’m loving what DLO brings to the bench offense. Moving him to the bench has been a difference maker. While Cam’s done a good job at two guard, he’s still a negative plus/minus on the starting lineup. What’s working is DLO on the bench and LeBron and AR starting playmakers.
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Dalton Knecht is the first rookie teammate that LeBron James has ever had to record consecutive 20-point games. pic.twitter.com/cTqI3Ydf7f
— StatMamba (@StatMamba) November 20, 2024
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Dalton Knecht should just continue starting for the Lakers, even as they get healthy
He’s pretty clearly one of their most important players. Glues together so many actions
And IS ON FIRE AS IM POSTING THIS.
— Esfandiar Baraheni (@JustEsBaraheni) November 20, 2024
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I hope JJ stays with Knecht in the starting lineup when Rui returns. Rui can help the bench unit. I wouldn’t mess with Knecht rhythm now. He’s clearly is your 4th best player. He’s completely changed how the team is viewed now imo
— Matt (@SportsMatt12) November 20, 2024
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Dalton Knecht might never come off the bench for the Lakers again.
— Daniel Starkand (@DStarkand) November 20, 2024
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So it feels like Dalton Knecht is swiping Rui Hachimura's job right before our eyes.
I think they have to improve on the Cam Reddish spot if they want to make playoff noise, but Knecht's shooting has really unlocked some stuff offensively for the other starters.
— Sam Quinn (@SamQuinnCBS) November 20, 2024
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When speaking about Dalton Knecht's 37-point performance, JJ Redick mentioned D'Angelo Russell's contributions to getting Knecht going, saying D-Lo was great tonight.
— Khobi Price (@khobi_price) November 20, 2024
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Knecht stars with nine 3s, 37 points, Jordan shrug https://t.co/1n38AYoPBf
— LakerTom (@LakerTom) November 20, 2024
And the Jazz couldn’t find any effective defense to stall Knecht, who exploded for 21 points in the final 3:29 of the third quarter to double the Lakers’ lead from 11 to 22 heading into the fourth.
Knecht hit four straight 3s — the first three coming off assists from D’Angelo Russell — and with each make, the Crypto.com Arena crowd got louder and louder.
With seemingly everyone in the building anticipating his next attempt, Knecht got Utah’s Cody Williams to bite on a move and foul him beyond the 3-point line, earning three free throws. He made all three.
To cap the flurry, he hit another 3 — again off a pass from Russell — with 26.3 seconds left in the third, to finish 6-for-6 for the quarter.
He finished going 12-for-16 from the field, including 9-for-12 from 3, with five rebounds and a steal.
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Knecht stars with nine 3s, 37 points, Jordan shrug https://t.co/1n38AYoPBf
— LakerTom (@LakerTom) November 20, 2024
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Dalton Knecht explodes for career high as Lakers down Jazz in NBA Cup duel https://t.co/l0yzMSHEnK
— LakerTom (@LakerTom) November 20, 2024
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Dalton Knecht is better than advertised https://t.co/pcb5xDvAdF
— LakerTom (@LakerTom) November 19, 2024
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Dalton Knecht tied the NBA rookie record for most 3PM in a single quarter without a miss.
6/6 🎯 pic.twitter.com/Ya2WWkMpt9
— StatMamba (@StatMamba) November 20, 2024
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Lakers players to make 9+ 3’s in a game all time:
Kobe Bryant
Lebron James
D’Angelo Russell… Dalton Knecht pic.twitter.com/lS7xS2gAE4
— Icey (@IceyDLO) November 20, 2024
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And he can't be traded until December 15th
— LakerTom (@LakerTom) November 20, 2024
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Dalton Knecht was viewed as one of the biggest steals in this year’s draft, falling to the Los Angeles Lakers with the 17th overall pick. And recently, he has begun to find his stride after a bit of a slow start, giving the Lakers the offensive boost off the bench the team needs.
He has also endeared himself to his teammates and the coaches, all of whom have spoken highly of him since the offseason. But perhaps his closest relationship is with guard Austin Reaves.
In fact, this stretches back to Knecht’s time in college at the University of Tennessee as Reaves revealed that he noticed his play there and began texting him after games.
“I just randomly one day saw him going crazy doing what he did in college and obviously I was very impressed with the way he scores the ball,” Reaves said after practice on Monday. “The way he willed his Tennessee team to a lot of wins was special and I like to show my respects when I really like guys that have a lot of talent, and he’s one of those guys. I would text him after games that I saw and congratulate him on the accolades that he was putting up. That’s really it.”
Reaves and many others were impressed by Knecht’s season in Tennessee, where he would win SEC Player of the Year. Most expected Knecht to be drafted in the top 10, but as he continued to drop and eventually the Lakers were on the board, Reaves felt the choice was obvious.
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LakerTom wrote a new post
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https://x.com/LakerTom/status/1858944430960767198
The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to make a push to bring another championship to LA while Lebron is still playing at as high a level as he is. Anthony Davis isn’t getting any younger and after Austin Reeves, the Lakers don’t have anyone else that should be trusted to score consistently. Adding another high level player that is still only 24 that they can also build around for the future would be a home run.
For the Chicago Bulls, they are in need of a true rebuild and while it might make the most sense to most for that to start with Lavine and Vucevic being traded, White will be the easiest to trade and get the most return. It would be hard on the Bulls and Bulls fans to move him, but there are multiple reasons it could be a great move for the franchise moving forward.
Potential Trade:
Los Angeles Lakers:
-Coby White
-Torrey CraigChicago Bulls:
-Jarred Vanderbilt
-Jalen Hood-Schifino
-Maxwell Lewis
-2029 1st Round Pick
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Interesting trade for Lakers. They get a young, talented, volume 3-point shooting starting point guard replacement for D'Angelo Russell. Cost is high as they give up both picks. Options at point guard may be increasing for Lakers. https://t.co/m9dSsN3jXi pic.twitter.com/dngzJwi4N3
— LakerTom (@LakerTom) November 19, 2024
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BREAKING: The Lakers are now actively searching for a center to acquire via trade, per @ShamsCharania
Nick Richards, Robert Williams, Brook Lopez, Jonas Valanciunas, Myles Turner, Nikola Vucevic, and Andre Drummond are some names to watch. pic.twitter.com/pM8TDrMlYU
— SMJ (@SixthManJake) November 19, 2024
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1. Robert Williams
2. Walker Kessler
3. Myles Turner
4. Brook Lopez
5. Nick Richards
6. Jonas Valanciunas
7. Nikola Vucevic
8. Andre Drummond https://t.co/JD3qhqgZ2L— LakerTom (@LakerTom) November 19, 2024
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1. Robert Williams
2. Walker Kessler
3. Myles Turner
4. Brook Lopez
5. Nick Richards
6. Jonas Valanciunas
7. Nikola Vucevic
8. Andre Drummond https://t.co/JD3qhqgZ2L— LakerTom (@LakerTom) November 19, 2024
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Myles is still only 28 years old & is averaging 1.8 blocks & 0.9 steals per game while shooting 42% from deep on over 5 attempted threes per game.
He was always perfect modern center to pair with Anthony Davis. For right price, I might make him the Lakers top center trade target.— LakerTom (@LakerTom) November 19, 2024
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I get annoyed by these click bait guys that don’t pay attention. The Pacers 2nd and 3rd string centers both are out for the season. They just signed Moses Brown off the scrap heap to back up Turner. I doubt they will trade him. And Drummond starts more than Embid. Probably not going anywhere either.
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Very nice post, Gerald. Like the embedded audio. I’m surprised you got the read more to work. I’ve had problems with it. Also, don’t know how you created a post without a title, since I’ve tried to make titles required.