Post by history2b on Jan 27, 2024 13:07:33 GMT -8
After evaluating the team through this last month of ups and downs that have threatened to derail the whole season, I’m sharing the lineup that I think the team should start with and who should come off the bench.
My starters are:
AD
Lebron
Vanderbilt
Prince
DLo
It is clear as day that D’Angelo plays better as a starter than as a bench player. He’s played outstanding for 2 straight weeks and showed us not only what he’s capable of but how much fire he still has within himself. It’s impossible to ask him to stay at this level every game but as long as he’s fairly consistent he’s money.
Taurean Prince is not my favorite Laker, but he seems to be Darvin Ham’s in many ways. I do like that he’s a willing shooter and with a quick release. He’s a good type of player to have out on the perimeter when playing with AD and Lebron because he plays ready. Moving him from the 3 to the 2 I think will do him well defensively too. I’d like to see him minutes reduce from 30+ mins a night to many about 25 but that’s just me.
But Jarred Vanderbilt is a must to get more minutes on the floor, period. His defense and hustle changes everything for this team. He’s more important than most people realize, even the coach imo. Our star players do not have that motor to grind and hustle like him and that’s why it’s so important to have. With DLo and Prince out there the pressure to be the shooter lessens and he’ll have free rein to roam with all the attention our 2 bigs get.
From there I’d move Austin back to the bench where he was thriving as the 6th who kept our attack moving once we start giving Lebron a rest.
Rui also has to carve out a similar role subbing for Lebron. He’s a strong player with lots of skill to tap and I think he needs the trust and direction.
After those 2 subs, Cam, Max and Christian can come in as needed.
My starters are:
AD
Lebron
Vanderbilt
Prince
DLo
It is clear as day that D’Angelo plays better as a starter than as a bench player. He’s played outstanding for 2 straight weeks and showed us not only what he’s capable of but how much fire he still has within himself. It’s impossible to ask him to stay at this level every game but as long as he’s fairly consistent he’s money.
Taurean Prince is not my favorite Laker, but he seems to be Darvin Ham’s in many ways. I do like that he’s a willing shooter and with a quick release. He’s a good type of player to have out on the perimeter when playing with AD and Lebron because he plays ready. Moving him from the 3 to the 2 I think will do him well defensively too. I’d like to see him minutes reduce from 30+ mins a night to many about 25 but that’s just me.
But Jarred Vanderbilt is a must to get more minutes on the floor, period. His defense and hustle changes everything for this team. He’s more important than most people realize, even the coach imo. Our star players do not have that motor to grind and hustle like him and that’s why it’s so important to have. With DLo and Prince out there the pressure to be the shooter lessens and he’ll have free rein to roam with all the attention our 2 bigs get.
From there I’d move Austin back to the bench where he was thriving as the 6th who kept our attack moving once we start giving Lebron a rest.
Rui also has to carve out a similar role subbing for Lebron. He’s a strong player with lots of skill to tap and I think he needs the trust and direction.
After those 2 subs, Cam, Max and Christian can come in as needed.
