Marcus Smart Discussion: Welcome To LA

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  1. Pioneer10

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    his defensive metrics are bonkers - lakers would have the #2 rated defense based on his minutes. On the non-smart minutes they are bottom 8 or something.
    Way too dependen on a 32 yo with injury concerns.

    They need another defender who can make 3's desperately
     
    Pioneer10, Dec 1, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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    Adou needs minutes with the starters
     
    OmarE, Dec 1, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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    some of us have been beating this drum for months. just need one to shake loose somewhere.
     
    abeer3, Dec 2, 2025 at 4:41 AM
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    We are currently rated 18th in Defense.
     
    FrontOfJersey22, Dec 2, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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    Based on his athleticism and size, I agree.
    Try him out in Rui’s role for three games or so and see what happens.
     
    FrontOfJersey22, Dec 2, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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    Speaking of Adou .... in Marcus's thread (OK cause it's about D) .... does anyone remember and was impressed in the game before when he got like 3 or 4 minutes, with the steal he made on the opposite side of the court from the camera .... streaking out of nowhere from camera right going left to the hoop when he stole the ball at high speed and went on in for the dunk?

    :ShaqOh2:

    6'8" 235 or whatever!


    :Crazyartest:
     
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    Yes.
     
    FrontOfJersey22, Dec 2, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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    Bit hyperbolic of a description in the tweet but still impressive
     
    JSM, Dec 2, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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    Oooops he didn’t take it to the rim. :giggle: :clap:
     
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    Jesus another athletic team without Smart.
    Wish you could just duplicate him. Need two of him so if one is hurt the body double could play
     
    Pioneer10, Dec 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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    He may play, you never know. But we're going to be without Luka, right? So, this is LeBron's chance to shine.

    :LLLLLebronlaughing:
     
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    That man should never play 30 minutes again in his career. You are just playing with fire if you do so.
     
    sirronstuff, Dec 3, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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    Sigh. He’s good for 15-20 all out
     
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