Check Mike Trudell’s Twitter feed (or I read all this on Bleacher Report) but Dre is saying all the right things which is easy before you’ve even set foot in the practice facility. Like Vogel saying “we’ll need all 3”, certainly a lofty sentiment but the reality is the Lakers now have a serious front court log jam and the issues with three point shooting, heck scoring in general, are real going forward.
Who on this roster will replace playoff Rondo? PORondo was instrumental in executing the defensive and offensive plan of attack, downloaded what the coaches wanted instantly and transferred that knowledge like a Borg collective to the team (by that I mean instantly) and made timely baskets from all over the floor…including from three. I don’t see a player that can do all that. I see three players who can approximate that.
One roster spot left…maybe the Clippers will buy Rondo out, too…kidding but not really.
Great point, JAMIE. Playoff Rondo was a monster for the Lakers but I don’t see anybody in the buyout market who could replace him. The one possible exception would be Isaiah Thomas, but that’s not going to happen. We’re looking for a defensive wing.
Ultimately, we’re going to need a playoff version of Dennis Schroder to replace the mojo that Rondo gave us. That could be possible although the turnovers are killing us now. He’s the kind of 3-point shooter like Rondo and his energy is huge. Bottom line, he’s the closest we’re going to get to Playoff Rondo.
My name is Jamie 😉
LOL. Just not used to you making a straight text post. Thanks for the correction.