Tue. 7/15 - Lakers vs 76ers - Predictions/Comments

Dunston locking down Jason Smith on that J.

Why does Karl take those 30' shots?

Dunston takes it from the 3 point lane, runs right at Jason and dunks the ball.

Dunston to the rim...very nice.

trodgers wrote:Why does Karl take those 30' shots?

Because Phil won't let him. Figures this is the only chance he'll get.

About time you made on Coby.

Karl's just a gunner, which kind of pisses me off. Shouldn't he be trying to work on the areas of his game where he struggles a bit more? Or is he just trying to show he can fill Sasha's role?

Pretty dumb play by Karl and then beaten on the defensive end b/c he can't stop the break.

trodgers wrote:Karl's just a gunner, which kind of pisses me off. Shouldn't he be trying to work on the areas of his game where he struggles a bit more? Or is he just trying to show he can fill Sasha's role?

His dad said he was going to work on his defense since that's what the Lakers asked of him for next season. I guess after getting worked over by Mayo, he gave up on that.

Who broke up that oop?

trodgers wrote:Who broke up that oop?

I think it was Ford.

JSM wrote:

trodgers wrote:Karl's just a gunner, which kind of pisses me off. Shouldn't he be trying to work on the areas of his game where he struggles a bit more? Or is he just trying to show he can fill Sasha's role?

His dad said he was going to work on his defense since that's what the Lakers asked of him for next season. I guess after getting worked over by Mayo, he gave up on that.

Great play by Ford then. That was nice.

I would have laughed if they called that goaltending. And was I the only one who knew Coby was getting the ball and jacking it up?

I don't know why Coby is getting so much PT unless they know some of the others aren't going to be invited to camp. I would like to see them put Crawford in Coby's role in 3rd Q without Coby on floor and see how he would do.

SignPippenNow wrote:I don't know why Coby is getting so much PT unless they know some of the others aren't going to be invited to camp. I would like to see them put Crawford in Coby's role in 3rd Q without Coby on floor and see how he would do.

I think they are really giving Karl every opportunity to show that he deserves a spot in the rotation...which is scary because he doesn't deserve it so I hope he doesn't convince them.

Did anyone get in besides
Nik Caner-Medley
Marcelus Kemp
James White
Taj Gray and the five starters in first half? That is all I saw. No Brian Roberts, Pat Calathes and Dwayne Mitchell that I saw.

Coby and Crawford are virtually guaranteed camp invites. They should give the other guys some pt to see what they can do.

SignPippenNow wrote:Did anyone get in besides
Nik Caner-Medley
Marcelus Kemp
James White
Taj Gray and the five starters in first half? That is all I saw. No Brian Roberts, Pat Calathes and Dwayne Mitchell that I saw.

Nope. That was it for the first half.

I agree trodgers. He can't play D and he sure can't fill Sasha role if he walks. I hope to God that isn't what Mitch is trying to see. Crawford is better than Karl.

i know its kinda sad if i say this,

but our invites have been better than coby karl.
i EXTREMELY DISLIKE coby karl's game. its all about chucking a long 3. he has no other strengths at all. did you see him try to dribble? his behind the back dribble? i think his opponent chuckled at his attempt.

on the other hand, crawford is decent but definitely not as good as others.

of them all, i have been most impressed by dunston and bozeman. bozeman will be a decent rotation player, he can handle the ball and distribute.
a 6-6 point guard? welcome.

i also like dunston's combination of heart, hustle, and athleticism. i think he has earned a training camp spot with his rebounding and that CRAZY PLAY OF THE DAY DRIVING DUNK WHICH ROCKED THE WHOLE FREAKING GYM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hmm.. i would also like to see james white play more. he really has lots of potential and can definitely develop into a GOOD ( not just decent ) player. phil and kobe are who he needs now.

lastly, can someone explain to me why davon jefferson hasn't played a single minute? i start to feel bad for him

anyone agrees with me?

dunston > bozeman > karl > white > crawford

SignPippenNow wrote:Crawford is better than Karl.

& that sure isn't saying much.

Coby-9 points, 8 shots, 3 TOs
Crawford-7 points, 6 FGAs
Dunston-6 points, 5 rebounds
Bozeman-4 points, 5 rebounds, 3 TOs
White-4 points
Gray-2 points, 4 rebounds
Caner-Medley, Ford, and Kemp-each with a deuce

Coby got shocked by that 2nd man there.

Dunston with an up and under.

yong wrote:hmm.. i would also like to see james white play more. he really has lots of potential and can definitely develop into a GOOD ( not just decent ) player. phil and kobe are who he needs now.

lastly, can someone explain to me why davon jefferson hasn't played a single minute? i start to feel bad for him

anyone agrees with me?

dunston > bozeman > karl > white > crawford

White is awful. He's athletic, but has zero skills.

No clue where Jefferson is.

I agree about Dunston. He's really impressed me. Hardest working guy on the team. But I would put Crawford above White and Coby. Coby is scoring by jacking up shots. Crawford is creating for himself and attacking the rim.