Steve Blake Discussion: Out Indefinitely (p. 102)

TIME wrote:Yeah Steve Blake sucks... he missed two shots tonight. If he was any good he would have made them all.

therealdeal wrote:There's dozens of threads every season that are have no point, no purpose, and contribute almost nothing to the site.

This man put up fantastic numbers today, the coaching staff is raving about him, and he's proven himself already to be a more capable leader off the bench than Farmar ever could.

Considering the biggest thread I can ever remember being in the Lakers Discussion area was the Ron Artest thread that was 500 pages before he even became a Laker, I say this thread is perfect.

gninerfan21 wrote:

TIME wrote:Yeah Steve Blake sucks... he missed two shots tonight. If he was any good he would have made them all.

Clearly his pre-season performance means we're set at PG.

(Disclaimer- Don't bump this post 8 months from now saying I'm wrong, I think he'll be great I just think its premature to appreciate pre-season performances.)

jonnyshevanel wrote:

gninerfan21 wrote:

jonnyshevanel wrote:Well I'm sure everyone is very sorry that it was made slightly early for your liking, I'm sure this will be rectified.

Thanks, just dont let it happen again.

I'll be sure to contact the ClubLakers authorities and see to it that mistakes like this are avoided in the future. You can fill out a formal complaint if you'd like.

jonnyshevanel wrote:

gninerfan21 wrote:

therealdeal wrote:There's dozens of threads every season that are have no point, no purpose, and contribute almost nothing to the site.

This man put up fantastic numbers today, the coaching staff is raving about him, and he's proven himself already to be a more capable leader off the bench than Farmar ever could.

Considering the biggest thread I can ever remember being in the Lakers Discussion area was the Ron Artest thread that was 500 pages before he even became a Laker, I say this thread is perfect.

That Ron Artest thread was not an appreciation thread it was a Trade thread.

gninerfan21 wrote:Pre-season performances win titles.

gninerfan21 wrote:

TIME wrote:Yeah Steve Blake sucks... he missed two shots tonight. If he was any good he would have made them all.

Clearly his pre-season performance means we're set at PG.

(Disclaimer- Don't bump this post 8 months from now saying I'm wrong, I think he'll be great I just think its premature to appreciate pre-season performances.)

therealdeal wrote:

gninerfan21 wrote:

therealdeal wrote:There's dozens of threads every season that are have no point, no purpose, and contribute almost nothing to the site.

This man put up fantastic numbers today, the coaching staff is raving about him, and he's proven himself already to be a more capable leader off the bench than Farmar ever could.

Considering the biggest thread I can ever remember being in the Lakers Discussion area was the Ron Artest thread that was 500 pages before he even became a Laker, I say this thread is perfect.

That Ron Artest thread was not an appreciation thread it was a Trade thread.

Besides the point.

Also, why does it take contribution to be appreciated? DJ Mbenga had an appreciation thread. Vujacic does. Farmar did. Why can't people appreciate him right now?

I find this completely unnecessary by the way. Why shouldn't people have an appreciation for a player that's so clearly doing well for the team? Ludicrous.

Center Court wrote:Im not going to lie, I was one of the people skeptical about signing Blake to the majority of the MLE.. BUT he is such a good fit it's crazy.

He plays with amazing control, knows where to be, can hit shots, is a willing defentder, still has some flash to his game, and best of all he knows his role. He is no Rose/Rondo/D Will/CP3 but hes def a very solid back up for a team with 5 all stars (or could/should be all stars).

karacha wrote:Blake is a perfect PG for the triangle. OK, I know... Deron would be better, right?

Still, I like what this skinny dude brings to the team. I like seeing him and Barnes on the court together. There's a lot of fire, defensive intensity etc... good stuff. Oh yes: for some reason Blake and Odom have great chemistry already. Why is that?

jackflag wrote:

karacha wrote:Blake is a perfect PG for the triangle. OK, I know... Deron would be better, right?

Still, I like what this skinny dude brings to the team. I like seeing him and Barnes on the court together. There's a lot of fire, defensive intensity etc... good stuff. Oh yes: for some reason Blake and Odom have great chemistry already. Why is that?

Odom has had good chemistry with every above average passer who's played for the Lakers (Kobe, Pau, Luke, Blake). He's a versatile target who puts himself in good position off the ball. A good creator will find him.

therealdeal wrote:^ Absolutely. It's going to be great knowing that if someone gets a shot on Blake, he's not going to come back down the court and make a brash decision to try to get back at him. He'll just run the offense as usual and find an open man.

That's a good point about Lamar being able to be more selfish. That made me think, maybe that's why he's been so much more comfortable looking in the offense? Sure, his confidence is also at an all-time high, but now that I think of it, maybe he just likes that he's able to have a little of the pressure taken off of him.