Also when Reaves and Vando couldn’t inbound the ball. Also absurd. Too much of all that entitled, lackadaisical bullshit on this team. A lot of it from our vets.
I think there are a few more moves that can be made. Regardless, this one makes both the most sense on paper and has the lowest chance of happening. Reddick has neither the temperament, cajones, or desire to do this. Furthermore the Lakers themselves have no desire to do this. It’s akin to asking Kobe, Magic or Kareem to come off the bench. Just isn’t gonna happen no matter what numbers anyone wants to throw out there say. LeBron would have to want to do this and that’s not going to happen. Better to start them, play them for 5 minutes, move LeBron to the bench and keep that going until 3 minutes in the half and 5 minutes to end the 4th.
He’s not ‘the’ problem but the amount of resources his presence requires are outweighing what he brings to the floor. So, while he deserves every flower in the vase, this is a crossroads moment for all involved. Pretending we have the time or ability to fix this is a mistake.
Solid article and one I wish you didn’t have to write. As it stands I think we tread water into about the 5th seed, maybe climb or drop a spot. So either Denver or Houston on the road. If we can manage another 3rd place finish (same as last season when we finished 50-32) that would be something and, if JJ can at least replicate that feat, maybe we fare better with some home cooking.
Also when Reaves and Vando couldn’t inbound the ball. Also absurd. Too much of all that entitled, lackadaisical bullshit on this team. A lot of it from our vets.
I was visibly frustrated when he couldn’t get the ball across the timeline when nobody was guarding him. Absurd.
I think there are a few more moves that can be made. Regardless, this one makes both the most sense on paper and has the lowest chance of happening. Reddick has neither the temperament, cajones, or desire to do this. Furthermore the Lakers themselves have no desire to do this. It’s akin to asking Kobe, Magic or Kareem to come off the bench. Just isn’t gonna happen no matter what numbers anyone wants to throw out there say. LeBron would have to want to do this and that’s not going to happen. Better to start them, play them for 5 minutes, move LeBron to the bench and keep that going until 3 minutes in the half and 5 minutes to end the 4th.
He’s not ‘the’ problem but the amount of resources his presence requires are outweighing what he brings to the floor. So, while he deserves every flower in the vase, this is a crossroads moment for all involved. Pretending we have the time or ability to fix this is a mistake.
Solid article and one I wish you didn’t have to write. As it stands I think we tread water into about the 5th seed, maybe climb or drop a spot. So either Denver or Houston on the road. If we can manage another 3rd place finish (same as last season when we finished 50-32) that would be something and, if JJ can at least replicate that feat, maybe we fare better with some home cooking.