Marc Stein on Coby Karl

The Kobe Era 2K5 · Joined: 07 Aug 2004 Posts: 6172

It's still Summer League... Smush also thrived in Summer League and later made team, so Karl will have to prove himself in pre-season too... It's too early to tell how good he is.

KB24@CL · Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 12:52 am Post subject:

Unless he proves he can defend on NBA level no thanks.
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ladam24 · Joined: 17 Oct 2004 Posts: 11001 Location: Gold Coast, AUS

^^ Hell, we started Smush, why not?

How tall is he anyway?
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kray28 · Joined: 09 May 2007 Posts: 3792 Location: Pittsburgh, PA

If we replaced Sasha with Coby, what do you think would happen?

Really, this is a legitimate question. Coby is already showing me some great things, and making me forget who his dad is:

1. Very good shooting mechanics. Good spot up shot. Quick release
2. Good IQ picking up an offense he basically learned last week.
3. Decent anticipation and passing skills.
4. Good to decent handles
5. Some Luke like finishing ability
6. Willing to step up, take and make shots.
7. Good effort on defense.

Which one of the above do you see from Sasha?

JSM · Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 9:04 am Post subject:

I think he has a good shot at making the team because...

1) He draws non stop comparisons to Luke (meaning he's a Phil type player)
2) As pathetic as this is....Mitch has been watching this kid for 3 years
3) He seems to have finally developed a solid work ethic. George said his son has cut his body fat practically in half. And that the Nuggets coaching staff ran the triangle with him for a few days so he would have a clue of what he's doing out there with the Lakers.
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Lakers8899 · Joined: 23 Jun 2007 Posts: 895

Another reminder for the Luke signing mistake. Note to Mitch: you can find a role player just about anywhere, no need to waste 30 million on one.

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Satan · Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 12:44 pm Post subject:

I hadn't seen him play until yesterday and he looked decent but IMO he doesn't bring anything to this team that we don't already have. I have a gut feeling he ends up on our roster and spends the year in the D league.
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Mitch kupchak · Joined: 27 Jun 2007 Posts: 18

I saw this guy play he has a good game. He reminds me of Luke alot like Luke, BUT he is a way better shooter than walton and he also plays better defs.

revgen · Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 11:20 pm Post subject:

Coby is shorter than Luke at 6-5, so he's a little quicker defensively. However, Luke is taller and his body is stronger. Coby could be a smaller SF with more speed and less strength than Luke.
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KB24@CL · Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 11:36 pm Post subject:

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KB24@CL · Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 11:49 pm Post subject:

ya I wouldn´t mind him in the Sasha role....but still its just the SPL and I want to see him against NBA caliber talent before I judje...he will probably get a camp invitation and then play in the pre-season and we will see how he does...

alltho in perspective..Tierre Brown shot 60% in pre-season and had a 5/1 assist-to-ratio...so even pre-camp doesn´t say much about real competition.
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Shrek · Joined: 24 Apr 2007 Posts: 145 Location: Idaho

I just hope he can continue to shoot in game situations, not just practice, cause he can be an assassin when he wants to be. Plus he can create his own shot. He won't be called on to start, so hopefully he can develop into Kobe's perfect backup, someone who can at least hold the dogs at bay with his scoring till the real Kobe is rested.

Are there anymore former white players/coaches sons coming up?? They are perfect for the triangle. Does Phil have a son? He'd probably name him "Messiah"
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Mike Dunleavy would be good. man12

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wOlF · Joined: 09 Oct 2006 Posts: 468

he looks like someone who can REALLy contribute
he'll probably put up luke walton numbers with less assist if he's got the chance
definitely someone i'd rather have over sasha
and im' sure the coaching stuff really likes him also
this laker summer league team really shows the potential of karl (also farmar and j-critt)

harrise007 · Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 79 Location: Frisco Tx

I have watched the games he played in, he's not bad, good shooter not the best Athelete. The NBA has changed a lot. I mean I don't think Luke is worth 30 million either. But does anyone believe Rashard Lewis is worth 110mil? Or Micahel Redd getting 93 etc? I mean the money has gotten way out of hand!

Klewfish · Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 11:43 am Post subject:

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KB24@CL · Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 11:52 am Post subject:

^^ those guys play 40 minutes a night...

it doesn´t matter when Coby comes in, he will not be able to defend.

also with Radman and Walton and Evans we have more than enaugh for the SF spot...
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SignPippenNow · Joined: 10 Mar 2007 Posts: 1610

I would like to see Coby get a chance at shooting guard and see if they can move Vujacic for a small forward. If they are convince Fisher and Crittendon can get it done at PG then I wouldn't care if they moved Farmar (if not included in bigger deal for KG or JON) for an athletic small forward. Get cheap backup in Karl and an athletic forward to help Luke and Radman.

methodnredd · Joined: 28 Oct 2005 Posts: 1002 Location: san diego

Please guys, one Luke Walton is enough. We don't need another.

BadNewsBear · Joined: 19 Apr 2004 Posts: 2917

I don't know if we'll have a spot for him. Fisher, Farmar, Crittenton, Mo Evans, Kobe, Sasha. Unless a trade is made to free up a spot in the back court, I don't see him making it out of training camp.
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BryantOdom24/7 · Joined: 11 Jun 2007 Posts: 123 Location: Southern Cal

By looking at Coby, it appears that George Karl's weight is not hereditary and that George is just too lazy to get on a treadmill. and the fact that coby is a cancer survivor will give him an excellent connection with ronny turiaf if he makes the team as ronnie had open heart surgery and they have both beat the odds to have an opportunity at an NBA career

ADT · Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 8:06 am Post subject:

I think he will get an invite to Camp...
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