Almost A Laker… Williams Trade Rescinded!

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  1. 432J

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    defense is still a big concern with this team

    hopefully williams becomes a better defender here, because he was the opposite of that in charlotte
     
    432J, Feb 5, 2025
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    JJ is ready to coach him. We’re cooking my friends.
     
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    We got our Walker Kessler type without giving up the two firsts. Great addition!
    :Pwf:
     
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    About time we signed a center

    AD (probably)

    :ADeyeshift:
     
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    That’s interesting, Luka asked for it, definitely want to make him want to sign an extension and stay.

     
    Weezy, Feb 5, 2025
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    ElginTheGreat, Feb 5, 2025
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    He saw the roster and was like, yo six G- league centers aren't going to do it for me Rob.

    Careful Luka, last guy that asked for center help got traded.
     
    JSM, Feb 5, 2025
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    Last 3 games.

    IMG_6222.jpeg

    season averages

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    Only 23 years old. Biggest issue has been staying healthy but I’m not mad at the trade
     
    jbiggs, Feb 5, 2025
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    Defensive enforcer? I’ve seen a bunch of people mention his defense isn’t strong so which is it?
     
    JDLakersFan2019, Feb 5, 2025
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    Maybe they are saying his defense is suspect cuz of the horrible team he played on…..
     
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    AD did light him up for 40 & 20, but it’s also AD.
     
    JDLakersFan2019, Feb 5, 2025
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    From the little Ive seen him play, hes a good team defender around the rim, not so good 1v1.
     
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    At least I saw a clip of him rejecting Jokic at the rim. lol
     
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    Parts of his defense are strong, and the others can be fixed with JJ's defensive schemes. Man, we are building a dynasty...lol. I like it. Not only are we going to destroy other teams, but it will also be fun to watch. Williams and Vando, we got some crazy energy and the personnel to play with anyone.
     
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    So...

    Luka
    AR
    Vando
    Bron
    Marc

    ?

    Cause...

    Luka
    AR
    Rui
    Bron
    Marc

    is super suspect defensively and

    Gabe
    Luka
    Vando
    Bron
    Marc

    with

    AR
    Rui
    DFS

    is OK I guess?

    As long as AR plays 32 minutes per game :)
     
    ZenMaster, Feb 5, 2025
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    I’ve seen him play in person and he looked solid to me. Not sure what his advanced stats are though.
     
    ElginTheGreat, Feb 5, 2025
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    Luka
    Reaves
    DFS
    Bron
    Williams

    Gabe
    Vando
    Rui
    Hayes

    just not all at the same time, staggered in different combos. We also still have a roster spot and a 2nd round pick to find a backup SG
     
    Weezy, Feb 5, 2025
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    We now have 5 centers. Rob's overcompensation :)
     
    ZenMaster, Feb 5, 2025
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