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Collin Sexton Discussion

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  1. pika1708

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    Our wing defender is Grimes. Will start at the 3 and be the POA
     
    pika1708, Jul 1, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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    Grimes isn’t a POA defender… he hasn’t been that since his 2nd Knicks year. He grades out at a C there.

    Reaves might actually be the better POA defender and the best we have for that role until Carr, Adou and Bronny get a chance there.
     
    svtzr, Jul 1, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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    He has the best grade of the whole team.
    I'm not saying he is a specialist, but I'm pretty convinced it will be his role.
    He's quick, strong and a 2/3 wing that can guard up or down. He fits the mold.

    In any case, Kessler's presence will change completely Lakers' defensive approach. So let's see what JJ comes out with
     
    pika1708, Jul 1, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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    If Grimes commits to 3 & POA D, he could do it. It’s not all about foot speed, smart showed us that last year. But Grimes has been trending towards expanding his offensive game to get a big pay day in my opinion.

    Fingers crossed though.
     
    svtzr, Jul 1, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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    From a collective point of view; I like this squad better.
     
    Toklat, Jul 1, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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    IMO we are going to see players excel at things they might have been known for in the past. That is the way development works.
     
    Toklat, Jul 1, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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    This is the signing I don't get. I rather we tried to use the Room on Grimes, stretched Vando, and then tried to get Dort. Not sure if it was possible. We have zero POA defenders unless Carr or Thiero become a revelation.
     
    Savory Griddles, Jul 1, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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    switch one of grimes and sexton for ellis and i'm happier.

    but as slick keeps telling me, everyone is passing on my man ellis, so whatever.
     
    abeer3, Jul 1, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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    Totally understand being underwhelmed with this signing, but with Lebron gone - outside of Luka and AR, who can create off the dribble?

    Once LeBron was out, this officially became a need. We needed a 6th man with irrational confidence and endless motor. Not the biggest Sexton fan, but he’s also only been on bad teams. Will be interesting to see how he handles being on a team with some pressure. I’m actually think that irrational confidence might come in handy.
     
    wallangong, Jul 1, 2026 at 6:26 PM
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    i actually thought he'd go for more than 9 per. but to a bad team (yes, yes, i know...we're doomed and all).

    weird to me that folks love schroder but hate sexton. sexton's better, imo.
     
    abeer3, Jul 1, 2026 at 6:28 PM
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    Sexton’s a live wire off the bench. Guy gets buckets. In a vacuum it’s a good signing behind Reaves and Luka.
     
    svtzr, Jul 1, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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    it was a need. wing defender was also a need. we couldn't split the money and make it work, so we went with this one.

    i'm not sure if a wing defender i wanted went for this money. maybe dean wade, but that's not really the archetype i'd want in that role.

    tbh, z. williams and kuminga are still out there and could in theory provide something we need, imo.
     
    abeer3, Jul 1, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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  13. Savory Griddles

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    I can't imagine Kuminga going for the minimum. I'd consider stretching Vando for him if he wanted a few extra million.
     
    Savory Griddles, Jul 1, 2026 at 9:21 PM
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