Is LaVar right? Or will Wall show 'no mercy?': Official Wizards @ Lakers Thread (ESPN)

[Malta]

yes. he was able to stay in front of boogie an force difficult shots with his agility and strength like he did with wall and beal tonight. he its a pnr leaue, and julius ability to switch is better than anything lopez offering. as far as the rebounding against NO, most of the boards were going to the other forwards on the squad. wasnt like boogie and AD were killing him on the boards, others were just in better position. Julius is an excellent rebounder so thats not even a concern really.

He's not a C, I get that you're in too deep and don't want to cash out on him now, but it's a wrap for him on the Lakers if you think starting him at C is the answer. It's a PNR league yeah, but you also have to guard the rim on the drive and he offers little resistance at the rim, he was giving up 60% last year and the only way that would improve is if his arms grew longer. Nope, Lopez floor spacing trumps Randles supposed defense, you put him at the 5 and teams are going to go under the pick, especially since Lonzo is struggling with his shot. How effective do you think a PnR between a 6'9" C who can't shoot is going to go when his PG is having trouble with his jumper?


Time to let it go breh, he's in his correct role, which is being a backup. He hasn't learned to shoot, it's over.

 

[Dilltastic VolWon(derful)]

That and it forces Lonzo to play hard every single time he has a matchup his dad calls out. I’m convinced it too is just a way for him to make sure his son doesn’t get complacent. He will do anything to make his dad happy and proud of him.
I can’t lie. This new generation coming up got me interested in the regular season again.

 

[Brian O'Conner]

 

[Kinguno]

Dude has one bad game, and then ya'll start saying dumb sh*t like this.

No Breh I have evidence dare I say he's no Derozen level

I'm not saying he's a mental midget or fragile

No disrespect to that man

 

[Jordan>>LeFrozen]

All this hype over Wall vs Lonzo just for both of them to shoot like shyt

 

[ceezy]

 

[Dwight Howard]

He's not a C, I get that you're in too deep and don't want to cash out on him now, but it's a wrap for him on the Lakers if you think starting him at C is the answer. It's a PNR league yeah, but you also have to guard the rim on the drive and he offers little resistance at the rim, he was giving up 60% last year and the only way that would improve is if his arms grew longer. Nope, Lopez floor spacing trumps Randles supposed defense, you put him at the 5 and teams are going to go under the pick, especially since Lonzo is struggling with his shot. How effective do you think a PnR between a 6'9" C who can't shoot is going to go when his PG is having trouble with his jumper?


Time to let it go breh, he's in his correct role, which is being a backup. He hasn't learned to shoot, it's over.

your whole logic doesnt make sense. he played the majority of his 19 minutes in 4th and in overtime against the opposing teams starters, and made a huge impact yet he should be a backup wasting his talent against backups?

you dont have to be a good shooter to be a starting pf or c. he shooting 64% from the field

our best lineup this year includes randle at the 5 so no Lopez as a floor spacers isnt more valuable. youre saying he is in the correct role as a backup, but the role he has played most successfully this year is center against other teams starters so what are you saying

Brooke is shooting 43% from the field, Randle shooting 63%. having Brook as a spacer is irrelevant if he not hitting shots and if kuzma at the 4 like he was tonight with randle.

as far as him being to small to guard the C. 1) he did it tonight 2) was helpful in containing in boogie playing the C 3) very few dominant offensive centers. Gortat 7' and posed no threat at all to julius in the post. size not that important these days. 4) PNR league. most teams rely on mismatches but Julius poses no type of issue with that.

 

[Mr. Jack Napier]

No Breh I have evidence dare I say he's no Derozen level

I'm not saying he's a mental midget or fragile

No disrespect to that man

Bron, Giannis, Kyrie, Derozan, who's the 5th?

 

[Malta]

your whole logic doesnt make sense. he played the majority of the 4th and overtime against the opposing teams starters, and made a huge impact yet he should be a backup wasting his talent against backups?

you dont have to be a good shooter to be a starting pf or c. he shooting 64% from the field

our best lineup this year includes randle at the 5 so no Lopez as a floor spacers isnt more valuable. youre saying he is in the correct role as a backup, but the role he has played most successfully this year is center so youre agreeing with me. Brooke is shooting 43% from the field, Randle shooting 63%. having Brook as a spacer is irrelevant if he not hitting shots and if kuzma at the 4 like he was tonight with randle.

According to who?

How am I agreeing with you, I'm saying he should come off the bench, you're saying he should start.

 

[Gotright]

Did see the game. Look at the boxscorce. Ball with 6 8 10 with the biggest plus minus for his time

 

[Dwight Howard]

According to who?

How am I agreeing with you, I'm saying he should come off the bench, you're saying he should start.

according to eye test/common sense. its no coincidence the Lakers closed in on Was tonight and NO tonight when Randle was in and making consistent defensive stops. you said Julius randle would be a poor defender, now that the world is seeing he done stepped up...youre moving goal post in favor of brook lopez

that stat is too broad, Im specifically referring to the lineup of lonzo, kcp, ingram, kuz, randle. its clearly the best lineup. the stat you posted doesnt say much cause it consider the various lineups in which Randle has been in.

and youre saying he should come off the bench, when he has shown he can hold his own against starters...it makes no sense. he held his own against boogie...shutdown two all-stars in wall and beal in the clutch and he should be on the bench? makes no sense. when you say a player should be on the bench that means there are better options as starter. how is that the case when you saw tonight how the team immediately begin to close in once he was on the floor against starters...same thing with NO

 

[O.T.I.S.]

Did see the game. Look at the boxscorce. Ball with 6 8 10 with the biggest plus minus for his time

Despite his shot he played VERY well.

10 assists with 1 turnover. If he had just hit 2 more 3's and just got some easy layups he would've had a brilliant game for a rookie.

 

[Drip Bayless]

Last time I disregard Lavar Ball
He really be speaking shyt into existence fr
Wall is still playing like a bum in crunch time, thought he might have fixed that this offseason. Don't know how you can be a top pg in the league and become a non factor as soon as your shot stops falling

 

[Hersh]

I'd try randle at the 5... worse case... it's a showcase

 

[Big Boss]

Even the DC paper clowning the wizards