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

[tazzmaniac]

I keep on thinking about a Rondo comparison to Ball because they are both elite passers and rebounders. Rondo was a good defender out of the gate though and Ball is not (nor would you expect most rookies to be).

However, I thought that Ball's shooting would be better. So far he's been brutal with a 41% TS% through 3 games (Rondo's career TS% is 50%). Not a reliable sample obviously, but Ball could easily end up as JAG. Probably will win ROY though given the Laker hype machine and a lot of empty triple doubles, but I'm glad we have Tatum given how he and Fultz have looked so far.

Ball's unusual shooting stroke and how it would translate was discussed a lot before the draft.  Kevin O'Conner had a good article on it and even mentioned UCLA's usage of Wilson branded balls may have boosted Ball's percentages. 
https://www.theringer.com/2017/3/17/16077266/lonzo-ball-ucla-shooting-mechanics-6eeda2ef3e41#.tr9hujo7z

[liam]

This Lakers start is about as good as I could have hoped for (absent an 0-3 start, of course). They gave up 130 points to freakin' Phoenix and almost managed to lose that game. If they have to score 132 to win every game this year, it's going to be a long season for them.

As that Dutch comedian said, "We totally understand it's going to be Phoenix at the bottom. But can we just say, "the Lakers at second-worst."

Mike

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I agree The Lakers look better with Lonzo off the court. He puts up a lot of empty numbers and stat chases. He also can't shoot so it shrinks the court. He can't defend his position. The Lakers look like they would have one that game last night against The Pelicans but then Lonzo came back and the score went the other way. Ball put up 8 rebounds and 13 assists but shot 3-13 and was a -24 for the game. Lonzo is like a twinkie is yellow and bright but it's empty calories thus far.

[TheSundanceKid]

Lakers lose and nets win. I imagine danny had a good day and celebrated with chipotle

One step closer to this

Except he wouldn't be wearing the 1 jersey that's for sure.

[GreenShooter]

The LAL play the Wizards at home. The line is Wiz -5. They should have a field day with open shots and that spells doom for a perimeter defense challenged team. Wiz by 12!
I'm still upset the Nets  blew last nights game by giving up like 38 points in final quarter and just completely blowing it in the last minuter. That 3 pointer by Gordon is going to haunt me for another day or so.
Back to the Fakers.....they got Toronto next and then a trip to Utah...both losses ....until they Detroit at home, which is a winnable game.

[smokeablount]

The LAL play the Wizards at home. The line is Wiz -5. They should have a field day with open shots and that spells doom for a perimeter defense challenged team. Wiz by 12!
I'm still upset the Nets  blew last nights game by giving up like 38 points in final quarter and just completely blowing it in the last minuter. That 3 pointer by Gordon is going to haunt me for another day or so.
Back to the Fakers.....they got Toronto next and then a trip to Utah...both losses ....until they Detroit at home, which is a winnable game.

Wiz on a 13-2 run, up 38 to 31 after a Beal flush. Rooting for Wall and Beal for the next two hours!

[mr. dee]

Wizards better not screw this otherwise, perfect day for us.

[libermaniac]

The LAL play the Wizards at home. The line is Wiz -5. They should have a field day with open shots and that spells doom for a perimeter defense challenged team. Wiz by 12!
I'm still upset the Nets  blew last nights game by giving up like 38 points in final quarter and just completely blowing it in the last minuter. That 3 pointer by Gordon is going to haunt me for another day or so.
Back to the Fakers.....they got Toronto next and then a trip to Utah...both losses ....until they Detroit at home, which is a winnable game.

The Nets didn't blow it tonight!

[mr. dee]

Ingram and Oubre looked like twins on the court

[CelticsElite]

Ingram and Oubre looked like twins on the court

I thought the same thing. They must have the same barber

[CelticsElite]

Wizards better not screw this otherwise, perfect day for us.

wiz messed up. Didn't foul in overtime they literally gave up with only 1 pt down

[Rondo9]

No wonder they lost to the Celtics!

[CELTICSofBOSTON]

So p---ed off about the Wiz blowing it! Scott Brooks should be fired he is awful

[CelticsElite]

The wizards talked a lot on twitter about how they were going to beat ball tonight. I think it was gortat and wall

[trickybilly]

Ball had a nice game, despite his shooting. His ability to open spaces, make crafty passes and just generally good decision-making is going to make LaVar unbearable for many years to come.

[CELTICSofBOSTON]

What are the chances the pick conveys this year? Like 20% ?

Ps. I’m sick and tired of rooting for other teams to lose