Jordan Clarkson And Xavier Henry Sent To D-league

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  1. thkthebest

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    thkthebest, Nov 15, 2014
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    Seen this yesterday; also, from the tweet I read, it stated that Jordan Clarkson will be activated for the GS game...
     
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    I can confirm this tweet as well.
     
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    Xavier? I thought the rule was that only players in their first two seasons could be sent to the D-League. Is this a voluntary thing for Xavier?
     
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    Battle Tested20, Nov 15, 2014
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    Not sure what to make of this news. Was kinda hoping Xavier would bump Wes at some point. But if he needs the time in D-league then I guess we gotta do what we gotta do.
     
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    Clarkson is too good for the D-League.
     
    karacha, Nov 15, 2014
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    the rule changed a couple years ago and any player past 2 seasons can go to the d-league as long as the player and player's union agree to it
     
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    I seen a little of the game. Clarkson had 28 point on 8-19, 5 rebounds 4 assists, 4 TO's, Xavier had 32 points on 11-16 I believe; don't know the rest of his statline.
     
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    Roster move as young comes back and perhaps while they decide on a big man.
     
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    - Henry highlights
    - Clarkson highlights
     
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    Thats a blow for Henry. He shouldn't be fighting for a spot.
     
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    Those moves don't have any impact on the roster; I'm sure it's to get them both some PT. Henry needs to knock the rust off, and Clarkson has been mothballed for most of the season.
     
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    Henry looked good in those clips - was able to get to the paint regularly (same damn shot every time though; won't get that in the NBA) and had his jumper working. Good workout for him.

    Clarkson's shot looks good, and he's really fearless. Bernard James was covering him - he was an excellent defender at FSU.
     
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    If anyone was wondering where they can watch our D-League games.....

    https://www.youtube.com/user/nbadleague

    I watched the game last night.....

    Henry - He scored a lot of points and definitely isn't D-League material, but man he doesn't look himself. He's taken a few steps back in the athleticism department. I hope it's just rust, but I just can't see him making a significant contribution to the Lakers without his quickness and strength coming back.

    Clarksonn - He got to the rim anytime he wanted and he either made the layup or got fouled. He's definitely better than the D-League and should be used a 3 and D player on the Lakers, as both seem to be two areas that he can help us.

    Defenders defense - Oh my is it worse than the Lakers. So many wide open 3's and dunks, it was awful.
     
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    @Doc Brown , how did Manny look?

    Henry clearly looked leaner last year. I take it he hasn't had the opportunity to get back into his ideal playing shape.
     
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    Manny had a real bad shooting night, but he was still active defensively. He's shot 47% the last two seasons in the D-League and 65% in his first game this season, so I'm guessing just an off night. He still looks like a guy that would make a nice call up and someone we could get more out of now compared to Henry.

    I don't know if everyone was just deferring to Clarkson/X last night or that was the call from the coach or Mitch, but X/Clarkson dominated almost every possession they were out there. No real ball movement. In other words, they are running our offense.
     
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    Let's hope clarkson doesn't end up being another farmar
     
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    What's "another Farmar"? I didn't mind Farmar in the least, and I don't mind Clarkson at all. In fact, I rooted for Farmar, and I'm happy to root for Clarkson.
     
    trodgers, Nov 17, 2014
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    I'm with Doc.

    Henry is better than the D-League talent, but he looks really slow out there. I thought he looked slow in the NBA, but he even looked slow against the D-League guys. To be fair, I'm sure he's really out of shape. Still though, he looked like a shell. Hopefully working in the D-League will get his conditioning back and that explosion might come back a little bit.

    The more I see of Clarkson, the more I like. The kid is ready to play right now. I'd rather see him out there then Price or Wesley Johnson right now.
     
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