Danny Green says he has been dealing with a headache for the past 5 days which is why he isn’t playing to his ability. “When this headache goes away, the real me will be back”. pic.twitter.com/cj2G5IToCd
— Ball Town (@balltownglory) August 19, 2020
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Enough with the freakin’ thinking. Time’s come for some actual doing!
Vogel said he is constantly thinking about lineup changes both within games and in general, and that it’s “appropriate when needed” to switch things up for any team in any series.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) August 19, 2020
Problem is KCP is 21%, Green 25%, AD 24% and Javale just clogs the paint
LeBron is at 35% from three in the bubble… the problem is that KCP is at 21%, Green is at 25%, AD is at 24% and Javale just clogs the paint.
You can’t win if LeBron is your best shooter from three. https://t.co/HqEAWYx9W6
— Deandre Hayton (@YCSNOW23) August 19, 2020
Kyle Kuzma asked if he thought he could be more helpful as a starter
After @mcten asks Kyle Kuzma if he thought he could be more helpful as a starter, he said is here to star in his role, BUT: “If they call on me to start, then obviously you guys have seen what I’ve done, what I do. Just come in and try to be myself.” pic.twitter.com/qxPT4X4Ki2
— Kyle Goon (@kylegoon) August 19, 2020
It’s time for Frank Vogel to change the starting lineup
After another lethargic start for the Lakers, @RadRivas thinks it’s time for Frank Vogel to change the starting lineup. https://t.co/ZnGRrXIw9c pic.twitter.com/gDTB45oJ1i
— Silver Screen and Roll (@LakersSBN) August 19, 2020
The five-man unit of Caldwell-Pope, Danny Green, LeBron James, Anthony Davis and JaVale McGee posted a net rating of -30.1 in the seeding games, and a net rating of -39.4 on Tuesday.
One change Vogel should seriously consider is moving Anthony Davis to center full-time. It’s an idea that’s been floated around all season long, but it makes more sense to do it now than it ever has before.
Hassan Whiteside and Jusuf Nurkic can’t defend in space — at least not for long stretches — and the Lakers have one of the best ball-handling big men in the NBA on their roster in Davis. They also have a crafty shot-maker at the 4 in Kyle Kuzma. If the paint is where the Lakers are going to generate the bulk of their offense, which should be the case in light of their shooting struggles, Kuzma and Davis should be starting at the 4 and 5, respectively.