waly01 wrote:In the game or just on the bench? Hahn said he wouldn't be in summer league.

On the bench as an observer.

Childs2Dudley wrote:

waly01 wrote:In the game or just on the bench? Hahn said he wouldn't be in summer league.

On the bench as an observer.

Based on what you've just seen of him - could you please forcast whether you think he'll finish 1st or 2nd in Rookie of the Year voting?

His game could use a lot of improving.

I still question whether or not Rautins was not only a draftable guy-but I think its a stretch that he makes the big team's roster--I just don't see it. He is not Steve Kerr. Look at the talent differential when you see a Character or a Fields--he's a skill player who wont have enough to justify a spot or salary. This is Roberson 2.0 and that will play out--he wasnt a great shooter at Syracuse for his career--why would that change in the pros? I think we can find better use for his roster spot--I would guess he wont make it and they cant afford to carry him.

Fields was a quality pick--again a lot of good things--very opportunistic player--has some flaws but he's an NBA player. We got a good pick there at 39.

Today you see why a 7-1 athletic 245 guy would should get drafted. He will need 2 years to develop 1 in the D league and needs a great deal of base strength but you got a glimpse of what is there--he should be able to become a decent player after two full years of development and strength training--probably spend the year in the D league to play--thats what needs most right now strength and reps. It takes big guys like this two years--if we're lucky he develops half way into his rookie season and can come back from the D league to give is some help. Once he learns how to play and gets stronger--71 and long arms will still be there.

BRIGGS wrote:

VDesai wrote:Jerome looked a lot better. I hope we sign Ewing Jr. Dude can play some ball. Jumper looked decent. His energy level is better than most of the league. Jerome Williams type.

PEJ can contribute--I have my doubts about Rautins

Yeah I wouldn't surprise if Rautins got cut in training camp. Dude needs to come in shooting the lights out otherwise he has no place. They are better off using his roster spot to find a pure backup PG. Doesn't have to be a great player just some emergency depth.

Fields has some players to leap over (Walker, Azubuike, Chandler) but he could crack the rotation at some point.

I think Ewing Jr. is a player you have to give a chance too. His level of energy raises the level of your practices at the very least.

Pharzeone wrote:I watched the two games so far and I'm not terribly impressed. Fields looked good in the last game but it wasn't anything to knock me out with. I already seen guys like Chandler, Lee, Nate and Balkman have more impact games. Gallo's one half performance was more impressive to tell you the truth. That Lakers SL was a bit of a joke. I'm surprise that Walker and Douglas aren't dominating these games. All these guys look like 2nd round picks. I can see Fields making the team but Rautins reminds me of Anthony Roberson from a couple of years ago. PEjr has improved his game but I would expect with his experience. With Randolph in the mix not sure if it makes sense.

Not sure why Douglas or Walker would dominate these games, unless they were told to play for themselves by the coaching staff.

Fields has things he has to work on (very limited handle so far/spotty foul shooting, and his man/man D needs improvement), but he does all the little things that can earn him a shot in the rotation at some point. A very good complimentary player who does not force things. A good finisher, help defender, and a guy who can keep the ball moving. Folks are having orgasms over Lance Stephenson- this guy has shown a much better all around NBA ready game. He also did a lot better than Ewbanks today- a guy who had shown some some ability in the Lakers first 2 games. He will only get better as he becomes more confident.

The play of Fields also means that baby Ewing is probably not going to make the team.

Rautins has been a disappointment so far- can't do much scoring on his own- he will depend on PGs who can see him at the 3 pt line. Claimed the Knicks worked him out as a PG, but I can't see any PG ability in him at this point. He puts in the effort on D, but if he can't play PG, I can't see him guarding NBA quality SGs.

Jordan needs work, muscles, and confidence. Looked much more active today. Where is his hook shot.

Wanted to see Charles Garcia play, and more time given to Ryan Whitman, but perhaps the coaches have decided that certain players have not earned the playing time.

Not much to write home about in terms of players we have never seen, except for Fields.

fishmike wrote:

BRIGGS wrote:Dam Lakers got the the steal of this draft at 58

he grew up and played in my town. He's the laziest me first player you will ever encounter. He's had an NBA body since he was 15 and has been waiting to make his millions since then. Only problem is he hasnt worked on his basketball game.

He's the baseball eqiv to a kid who throws 99mph, but only wants to get a porsche, bang chicks and sleep late.

Unless he took a magic grow up pill he's never amounting to anything

admit it, your jealous

fishmike wrote:

BRIGGS wrote:Dam Lakers got the the steal of this draft at 58

he grew up and played in my town. He's the laziest me first player you will ever encounter. He's had an NBA body since he was 15 and has been waiting to make his millions since then. Only problem is he hasnt worked on his basketball game.

He's the baseball eqiv to a kid who throws 99mph, but only wants to get a porsche, bang chicks and sleep late.

Unless he took a magic grow up pill he's never amounting to anything

So does every 21 yo in the world. In terms of skills--I thought he was impressive. I like how he would wait for the double team to move out--he took his time and got good shots was active rebounding big athletic body--hes an nBA rotation player right now for a championship team--he's better than what they have off the bench past Odom for a big. He's going to help them and he's going to be able to play with a &= guy most of the time which will also help. Two good picks for the Lakers