Stephane Lasme

[Roy H.]

Leon Powes stats;

Ht: 6' 8"  Wt: 240  Age: 26
Born: 1/22/1984, Oakland, California
College: California
Drafted: 2006 - Rd 2
(19th overall by the Nuggets)

So, isn't Lasme 6'8" also...? Yesssss he is.
Ht: 6' 8"  Wt: 220  Age: 27
Born: 12/17/1982, Port-Gentil, Gabon
College: Massachusetts
Drafted: 2007 - Rd 2
(16th overall by the Warriors)
looks like 20lbs diff.....so all we need is doc rivers to actually play him with some real players, mix him in with the first team...why not...see how that goes...heck it is only pre season...oh that will mix up the rotations...hahahha, okay, these guys aren't 12 years old anymore you know. The can adjust, they know the game, they know their team..best way to see what you got...besides, they put harangody with the 1st team, they put him with everyone...trying to MAKE him a player...what did BBD do his first year or two...not much. Lasme is way ahead of 1st year players......and who said they don't see him lasting a year...where is he going to go, back to planet Lasme..? "Heyyyy, where did that Lasme guy go, why he was here a minute ago, then WHOOOSH, gone..?"  Lasme biggest obstacle is docs lack of rotation and BBD favoritism, doc even was playing bbd over Powe until the deal got too big too hide..... "Hmmmm, lets see, dunk and rebounds, or blocked shots.......ya, blocked shots be better!" The first unit could use a guy who loves to rebound, instead of Rondo getting them all......!

Lasme is two years older than Powe, doesn't rebound as well, isn't as strong as Powe, and isn't as good at scoring inside.

I fail to see the comparison and I don't see the point of playing him with the starting unit.

okay you fail to see the comparison.....good thing lasme has only played ...what a total of maybe 20 minutes..if you don't see the similiar styles...that is okay with me....how long has he played this year..and playing with guys he barely knows...does that make any difference.......I think he looks very promising, but no one else has to agree....! Besides, we'll see in time.

They're probably similar in their makeup, and both prefer to play inside.  However, Powe is a much, much better rebounder, and he's physically stronger.

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Leon Powes stats;

Ht: 6' 8"  Wt: 240  Age: 26
Born: 1/22/1984, Oakland, California
College: California
Drafted: 2006 - Rd 2
(19th overall by the Nuggets)

So, isn't Lasme 6'8" also...? Yesssss he is.
Ht: 6' 8"  Wt: 220  Age: 27
Born: 12/17/1982, Port-Gentil, Gabon
College: Massachusetts
Drafted: 2007 - Rd 2
(16th overall by the Warriors)
looks like 20lbs diff.....so all we need is doc rivers to actually play him with some real players, mix him in with the first team...why not...see how that goes...heck it is only pre season...oh that will mix up the rotations...hahahha, okay, these guys aren't 12 years old anymore you know. The can adjust, they know the game, they know their team..best way to see what you got...besides, they put harangody with the 1st team, they put him with everyone...trying to MAKE him a player...what did BBD do his first year or two...not much. Lasme is way ahead of 1st year players......and who said they don't see him lasting a year...where is he going to go, back to planet Lasme..? "Heyyyy, where did that Lasme guy go, why he was here a minute ago, then WHOOOSH, gone..?"  Lasme biggest obstacle is docs lack of rotation and BBD favoritism, doc even was playing bbd over Powe until the deal got too big too hide..... "Hmmmm, lets see, dunk and rebounds, or blocked shots.......ya, blocked shots be better!" The first unit could use a guy who loves to rebound, instead of Rondo getting them all......!

Lasme is two years older than Powe, doesn't rebound as well, isn't as strong as Powe, and isn't as good at scoring inside.

I fail to see the comparison and I don't see the point of playing him with the starting unit.

okay you fail to see the comparison.....good thing lasme has only played ...what a total of maybe 20 minutes..if you don't see the similiar styles...that is okay with me....how long has he played this year..and playing with guys he barely knows...does that make any difference.......I think he looks very promising, but no one else has to agree....! Besides, we'll see in time.

They're probably similar in their makeup, and both prefer to play inside.  However, Powe is a much, much better rebounder, and he's physically stronger.

and lasme's ability to help defend is far superior.

let's kill this topic. it's not about powe. if the Cs need shooting (which for now they do), they'll keep wafer and see if he can catch on. hopefully lasme can stick with maine for now.

the topic that won't die.....

or should we sign the immortal mario west!

[guava_wrench]

There's no way Harangody is getting cut.  He's young, he's cheap, and he's the stretch 4 that Doc craves.  Doc has spent the entire off-season / pre-season talking about the need for shooting, and people are convinced that the team is going to cut its best (or only) outside shooting big?

It's not happening.  Luke is already on this team.

All the bottom guys are cheap, and young doesn't really add anything to the equation for a guy who may never play. Pruitt was young too. I don't see young being a benefit for a guy who many not be NBA material since there would likely be no return on the investment.

The shooting reason is more reasonable. though he would be behind a lot of bodies when Perk returns.

[Celtics18]

It was nice to see Lasme playing some significant minutes at the wing tonight.  He did a nice job against Andre Iquodala and also played some great help defense. 

Apologies for the hyperbole, but I see him being a guy who can come pretty close to guarding 5 positions out there.

In the press conference following tonight's game, the first words out of Doc's mouth were yet again in praise of Stephane Lasme.  I don't want to get to attached, but that 15th spot seems to be in reach for the 28 year old rookie.

[the_Bird]

It was nice to see Lasme playing some significant minutes at the wing tonight.  He did a nice job against Andre Iquodala and also played some great help defense. 

Apologies for the hyperbole, but I see him being a guy who can come pretty close to guarding 5 positions out there.

In the press conference following tonight's game, the first words out of Doc's mouth were yet again in praise of Stephane Lasme.  I don't want to get to attached, but that 15th spot seems to be in reach for the 28 year old rookie.

... and Doc specifically mentioned Lasme's ability to play the SF in the postgame.  Whether he's played at the 3 before now or not, sure looks to me like they view him as an interesting prospect to develop as a hybrid 3/4.  They put him on Iggy for a specific reason - Iggy's the kind of strong, athletic wing they need someone else to help defend.

[GreenEnvy]

It was nice to see Lasme playing some significant minutes at the wing tonight.  He did a nice job against Andre Iquodala and also played some great help defense. 

Apologies for the hyperbole, but I see him being a guy who can come pretty close to guarding 5 positions out there.

In the press conference following tonight's game, the first words out of Doc's mouth were yet again in praise of Stephane Lasme.  I don't want to get to attached, but that 15th spot seems to be in reach for the 28 year old rookie.

I only watched the first half of tonight's game thus far (will watch the rest after the ALDS), and I have to say I was very impressed with Lasme. Very.

Out of this one half that I saw thus far, he looks like he can definitely add depth at the 3 and the 4, like a poor man's Posey (minus the 3pt shot). His length and athleticism look incredible. He looks like he can finish nicely around the basket.

So what if he doesn't have much of an offensive game, he can score the same set up garbage points that TA did, and can probably defend 3's as well if not better. SG's will be defended by West, who is very good defensively.

I'm a fan. He reminds me of Powe in his demeanor, hunger and attitude.

Right now, I believe he can help the team more than Wafer or Harangody can.

[mgent]

I think tonight's game ended the Lasme can't play SF argument.  He played great D on Iguodala and he's one of the quicker SF/SGs.  On offense he doesn't need to anything other than maybe get a few hustle/garbage baskets.  On defense he can D up the guys that Marquis can't, and I think we need Marquis insurance anyway.  If we need a guy that can shoot we can just put in Harangody.

I'd give him the spot.  Put him out there with Shaq and JO and call it a block party.

[LooseCannon]

I'm going to make a prediction.

If, and I stress the "if" part, Lasme makes the roster, he will earn more than twice as many minutes as Bill Walker and JR Giddens combined played for the Celtics last season.

[gar]

They were entranced with Brandon Wallace, but Lasme seems more athletic and may have more offensively than he has been able to show. His time in Europe seems to have been well spent. He was certainly much loved in Belgrade!

[xmuscularghandix]

I'm going to make a prediction.

If, and I stress the "if" part, Lasme makes the roster, he will earn more than twice as many minutes as Bill Walker and JR Giddens combined played for the Celtics last season.

I think if JR could just slow down he’d be an effective player.

And Billy obviously has the offensive skills... but defensively he’d need to improve if still in Boston.

[clover]

I think tonight's game ended the Lasme can't play SF argument.  He played great D on Iguodala and he's one of the quicker SF/SGs.  On offense he doesn't need to anything other than maybe get a few hustle/garbage baskets.  On defense he can D up the guys that Marquis can't, and I think we need Marquis insurance anyway.  If we need a guy that can shoot we can just put in Harangody.

I'd give him the spot.  Put him out there with Shaq and JO and call it a block party.

Tommy says Lasme looks like a shooter when he's out warming up, so he may be a scorer as well.

[mgent]

I think tonight's game ended the Lasme can't play SF argument.  He played great D on Iguodala and he's one of the quicker SF/SGs.  On offense he doesn't need to anything other than maybe get a few hustle/garbage baskets.  On defense he can D up the guys that Marquis can't, and I think we need Marquis insurance anyway.  If we need a guy that can shoot we can just put in Harangody.

I'd give him the spot.  Put him out there with Shaq and JO and call it a block party.

Tommy says Lasme looks like a shooter when he's out warming up, so he may be a scorer as well.

Well I would never disagree with Tommy.  If that's true then that just disproves the notion that he can't play the 3 even more.  I don't think his shot is that big of a deal anyway seeing as Marquis can't really shoot and everyone else on the bench can.  If he can just hit from 15-18 that'd be great.

[Mencius]

I think tonight's game ended the Lasme can't play SF argument.  He played great D on Iguodala and he's one of the quicker SF/SGs.

Yep, put that notion right to bed.  He was impressive yet again, and Iggy is no slouch.

[clover]

I think tonight's game ended the Lasme can't play SF argument.  He played great D on Iguodala and he's one of the quicker SF/SGs.  On offense he doesn't need to anything other than maybe get a few hustle/garbage baskets.  On defense he can D up the guys that Marquis can't, and I think we need Marquis insurance anyway.  If we need a guy that can shoot we can just put in Harangody.

I'd give him the spot.  Put him out there with Shaq and JO and call it a block party.

Tommy says Lasme looks like a shooter when he's out warming up, so he may be a scorer as well.

Well I would never disagree with Tommy.  If that's true then that just disproves the notion that he can't play the 3 even more.  I don't think his shot is that big of a deal anyway seeing as Marquis can't really shoot and everyone else on the bench can.  If he can just hit from 15-18 that'd be great.

It fits within the 'plays within himself' description he's always had that he might have more range than he's been showing.

[Atzar]

I think tonight's game ended the Lasme can't play SF argument.  He played great D on Iguodala and he's one of the quicker SF/SGs.  On offense he doesn't need to anything other than maybe get a few hustle/garbage baskets.  On defense he can D up the guys that Marquis can't, and I think we need Marquis insurance anyway.  If we need a guy that can shoot we can just put in Harangody.

I'd give him the spot.  Put him out there with Shaq and JO and call it a block party.

Tommy says Lasme looks like a shooter when he's out warming up, so he may be a scorer as well.

Well I would never disagree with Tommy.  If that's true then that just disproves the notion that he can't play the 3 even more.  I don't think his shot is that big of a deal anyway seeing as Marquis can't really shoot and everyone else on the bench can.  If he can just hit from 15-18 that'd be great.

It fits within the 'plays within himself' description he's always had that he might have more range than he's been showing.

I've also heard Tommy raving about how well Perk and Rondo shoot in warmups too.  There's a big difference between shooting well in practice and shooting well during a game.  I'm not saying Lasme can't shoot, I'm just saying that taking this with a grain of salt would be a good idea.  When Stephane starts knocking down jumpers in games, I'll be the first to agree that he can shoot.