Aloha
I watched game with no delusions of us actually winning. I watched primarily to see how the young guys responded. I thought they did a great job. It’s a pleasure to watch guys playing with that kind of energy. It reminded me of the years we were developing all those young players. Playing hard, giving it their all. Sure they made mistakes but they were mistakes of aggression that you can live with from young guys. They attacked all game long. Just a couple of thoughts.
THT showed what he can do when he is used properly. He needs the ball in his hands. He needs to work on his 3 point shooting and his shot selection but he does have a lot of upside.
Malik’s game continues to grow. Not only is a 3 level scorer but he has evolved into a quality playmaker and his defense continues to improve. I’m just hoping we can keep him.
Reeves got off to a good scoring start. He stopped really looking for offense. He does so many little things. He needs to working on his catch and shoot 3’s but he will be an important piece moving forward.
I think Dwight was under utilized all year. From DJ starting at the beginning of the year to all the games he sat when we could have used his size. Plus he will finish the year as our best 3 point shooting percentage 😂
I don’t think the Warriors can win another ring until the address their center position. They don’t have a shot blocker and we attacked the paint all game. I would be surprised if they don’t take a look at Turner if he does go on the market. They have the picks and players to land him.
We can have a few young guys with upside that can help us next year. Nunn will likely opt in and he will be a quality role player as well.
I have not commented for a while. I was in a period of mourning ever since the Lakers wrapped a nice gift and give the 10th play-in seed as a present to the Spurs and get eliminated from the postseason. The Spurs didn’t have to do much. All they have to do is sit back and watch the Lakers implode. Only four wins since the all-star break? That will do it. Who knows, even the Kings might catch us if the season is extended. If I have to grade the Laker’s season I would grade it as “Incomplete” even though the season was a failure. Having your top three stars play only a combined 21 games out of 82 is cruel to me as a fan.
However, I like the way the youngsters played tonight. That kind of energy and youthful bravado is what has been missing for most of the season.
This is going to be a long offseason as I will really miss the game-day rituals that my wife and I have become accustomed to. She always makes sure she cooks and invite our neighbors to come to join us and watch the game with us. We will still watch the remaining games even though it’s a lost season. Sadly, not the ending I was hoping for.
Was long past due just sitting Brick and seeing what you got. Why they kept playing him past the break is anyone’s guess. If they just run it back with him on the squad, I won’t subject myself to that horror show.