Just another sign of the times we're unfortunately in, Rafael. I remember you telling Gerald and me just last week you never really left the house in fear of being singled out because you were a black man. Couldn't blame you if that's no longer true. Best to you, man, stay safe. https://t.co/jbawlYAQdM
— LakerTom (@LakerTom) September 3, 2020
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Lakers vs. Rockets Second Round Series Preview: The Math Problem
The Rockets are one of the most uniquely built playoff teams in NBA history. @HoniAhm previews the unique challenges they pose and the keys for the Lakers to advance past the second round. https://t.co/3S1yQXlH1W pic.twitter.com/2BjDkZYTQ7
— Lakers Outsiders (@LakersOutsiders) September 3, 2020
For the Lakers, the key will be to at least limit the Rockets’ attempts from the corners. P.J. Tucker, in particular, is deadly from those positions. Forcing him and other shooters to put the ball on the floor will be the Lakers’ defensive gameplan – even if it’s easier said than done. Meanwhile, the Lakers will have to gauge the advantages of going big to have an additional rim protector and someone who can crash the boards against the smaller Rockets (e.g. JaVale McGee or Dwight Howard) and the disadvantage of that player struggling to stick with shooters on the perimeter. A player like Markieff Morris could be a key here as he can play big on the glass while having the agility to guard wings.
Here is how Lakers can overcome the Rockets’ main tendencies
Aloha Tom
the article I read said we only have full vet minimums left. If thats the case I would like to see Boogie. As for the other slot, we probably will look at an insurance PG. with money drying up there are several out there. Or we could add Zavier Simpson and another promising G leaguer. we can only dress 12 guys for a game anyway.
I have Lakers in 5. What’s your prediction?
2021 NBA Championship Team!
PG: SCHRODER, Caruso
SG: Caldwell-Pope, MATTHEWS, Horton-Tucker
SF: James, Kuzma, MCKINNIE
PF: Davis, Morris
CE: GASOL, HARRELL
12 players 7 old, 5 new
3 openings since Morris re-signed for the minimum.
1. Boogie
2. Batum
3. Dudley (TBFMITL!)
Brooklyn Nets hire Steve Nash
The Steve Nash hiring will be the official “Humana-humana-humana-whaaaaaaaaaat/!” hiring of the off-season. Has he even been an assistant somewhere? I think he topped out at sorta-kinda-maybe consultant type guy?