Marcus Smart Discussion: Plus / Minus Leader

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  1. LakeShowAZ

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    We all miss you Marcus.

    Heal quickly but don't rush yourself back

    Make sure you're 100%

    We need you for the playoffs
     
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    I thought the analytics said that the team pretty much sucked, when Lebron, Luka and Austin played together? I guess Smart was the missing ingredient.
     
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    this is since the all star break.
     
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    Slick2021 - Lakers MVP -

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    Sometimes a small sample size produces misleading results.
     
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    yes, but also if these are pure on/offs, there's a bunch of other stuff (like with whom smart is playing, etc.).

    more than one thing can be true: the team could have been better without lebron for 60 games, and things could have changed when he got healthy and slotted into the pecking order properly.
     
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    If the body holds up, he's going to make an impact in the playoffs.
     
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    you mean smart? i believe it, for sure. if he was healthier/younger, we'd be among the title favorites. this part of why i'm so interested in getting another player who can do similar things. if you can't have one that can do it for 40 minutes in a playoff game, try to find two to split it up.
     
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    :This:

    I would love to get someone who can start and give us 15-20 while being a lockdown defender, but just getting another guy like Smart that could split the time with him, would probably be enough.
     
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    Keon Ellis at the right price is a good fit.Another below the radar player would be Cameron Payne.Last two years he is in the upper 90 percentile in deflections and upper 80’s in creating opponents turnovers.
     

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