2017-18 Lakers Season Watch Thread (27-34, 10th Slot on 3/2)

[MVPPierceNoJoke]

Not expecting pick to convey. [dang] you Lopez.. if he stays healthy, it is between 9-14. There are too many teams worse I fear. If somehow he breaks down, we have a chance.

They will come back down to earth. The league gave them a pretty favorable schedule so far. The Celtocs need to set the tone for their upcoming road trip

[tazzmaniac]

Grizz cut into that lead. Can they keep cutting into it these final 2 minutes 44 seconds . They’re only down 10 now

I called it.

Lakers thought they already won and started getting sloppy. No defense and turnovers

Lakers still won.  Not unusual for a young team to have difficulty closing out games.  The Heat aren't young and they nearly blew their huge lead.  Ingram starting to look like a #2 pick.  Lonzo still missing a lot of shots. 

[Tr1boy]

Stinks

looks like the Lakers will not 2-5 range unless injuries occurs

even with Ball inconsistencies , they have some decent talent in the lineup.

Kuzma is playing well.  Lopez, KCP etc


i just hope if we can't snag a 2-5 pick , the Cavs can't either. 

[Rondo9]

Still early guys.

[CelticSooner]

They look like a 30-35 win team

[Big333223]

Early returns are not good.

[jambr380]

Stinks

looks like the Lakers will not 2-5 range unless injuries occurs

even with Ball inconsistencies , they have some decent talent in the lineup.

Kuzma is playing well.  Lopez, KCP etc


i just hope if we can't snag a 2-5 pick , the Cavs can't either.

It's like they specifically brought in Lopez and signed KCP to ensure that the pick they give away this year (to Philly or us) is as low as possible. With so many young players on the roster, they still have a lot of minutes for them, but they clearly aren't tanking.

Let's just hope Sacramento also sucks next year.

[ChillyWilly]

Do we think Lonzo's shot is going to start coming around or is he going to struggle with this in the NBA until he makes a change?

I'm sort of surprised he's off to this type of shooting start. I didn't expect him to be a knock down shooter but I didn't expect him to build his new mansion with so many bricks.

[moiso]

Do we think Lonzo's shot is going to start coming around or is he going to struggle with this in the NBA until he makes a change?

I'm sort of surprised he's off to this type of shooting start. I didn't expect him to be a knock down shooter but I didn't expect him to build his new mansion with so many bricks.

I think shooting will be a weakness early in his career but I think he'll improve.  Shooting and defense aside, you can really see how he's changed the culture on that team already.  The team doesn't really seem like a bunch of parts that don't fit anymore.

[Big333223]

Do we think Lonzo's shot is going to start coming around or is he going to struggle with this in the NBA until he makes a change?

I'm sort of surprised he's off to this type of shooting start. I didn't expect him to be a knock down shooter but I didn't expect him to build his new mansion with so many bricks.

I think shooting will be a weakness early in his career but I think he'll improve.  Shooting and defense aside, you can really see how he's changed the culture on that team already.  The team doesn't really seem like a bunch of parts that don't fit anymore.

I'm not convinced he'll ever improve as a shooter unless he totally overhauls his shot. He'll have nights where he goes 4-9 and 3-6 from 3 but his shot requires too much space and too much time to get off so you'll see just as many 1-8 and 0-5 nights. .

[CelticsElite]

Do we think Lonzo's shot is going to start coming around or is he going to struggle with this in the NBA until he makes a change?

I'm sort of surprised he's off to this type of shooting start. I didn't expect him to be a knock down shooter but I didn't expect him to build his new mansion with so many bricks.

I think shooting will be a weakness early in his career but I think he'll improve.  Shooting and defense aside, you can really see how he's changed the culture on that team already.  The team doesn't really seem like a bunch of parts that don't fit anymore.

I'm not convinced he'll ever improve as a shooter unless he totally overhauls his shot. He'll have nights where he goes 4-9 and 3-6 from 3 but his shot requires too much space and too much time to get off so you'll see just as many 1-8 and 0-5 nights. .

I agree. The shot goes  away  from the hoop when he misses.  I can't see it being fixed. You don't learn career shooting form during your nba career

[SHAQATTACK]

Lakers pretty much go as Lopez goes .....same as before ....when he sucks they generally loose.

70 more games for Lopez to play.

[Androslav]

Just a friendly reminder.
Lakers are currently possessing just the leagues 13th worst record, but don't be discouraged, as they were 5-5 last year and ended up with the 2nd pick.

[Big333223]

Just a friendly reminder.
Lakers are currently possessing just the leagues 13th worst record, but don't be discouraged, as they were 5-5 last year and ended up with the 2nd pick.

TP

[smokeablount]

Do we think Lonzo's shot is going to start coming around or is he going to struggle with this in the NBA until he makes a change?

I'm sort of surprised he's off to this type of shooting start. I didn't expect him to be a knock down shooter but I didn't expect him to build his new mansion with so many bricks.

I think shooting will be a weakness early in his career but I think he'll improve.  Shooting and defense aside, you can really see how he's changed the culture on that team already.  The team doesn't really seem like a bunch of parts that don't fit anymore.

I'm not convinced he'll ever improve as a shooter unless he totally overhauls his shot. He'll have nights where he goes 4-9 and 3-6 from 3 but his shot requires too much space and too much time to get off so you'll see just as many 1-8 and 0-5 nights. .

I agree. The shot goes  away  from the hoop when he misses.  I can't see it being fixed. You don't learn career shooting form during your nba career

You can with great coaching and/or you have the necessary tools and need to put in more reps to master them.  Kawhi couldn't shoot a lick when he entered the league, nor Magic Johnson or Lebron.  I wouldn't bet money on Ball evolving into a 40% 3 point shooter but I also wouldn't say that his shooting can't be fixed.