Jake LaRavia Discussion: Lah-Rave-E-Ya!

He outplayed his contract during the regular season ($6 million), but I could care less if he's gone.

Maybe him and his buddy AR can be traded to the same team.

 

Can Jake LaRavia Become a Real Lakers Rotation Piece?

 

^He sucks. Thanks Austin for recruiting him. Appreciate that.

 

I think Jake's hate is unreasonable.

I don't understand why players like him or AR are disliked. They're true pros, work hard, play hard, accept their roles. Never complain. It's what you want in your team and locker room.

Another thing is everyone expects a finished product like these guys don't evolve. I'm 100% sure Jake will be a better player next year than last year.

He played 82 games (only 11 out of >500 did it). First time in a contender with a clear role. Always competed. Can shoot. Can dribble. Can pass. Has some IQ. Plays and defends hard. He knows exactly what is needed from him and where to improve, having the whole summer to just work on it.

He is in a low salary. If he's good, we have a rotation guy that we can get long term at his salary (like 3/20). If he doesn't, it's an expiring to trade at the deadline for an upgrade + more minutes for Carr/Adou.

I think our mistake with him was extending his role because of the injuries. He was playing 35mpg, that's insane. He needs to be kept at the low 20s with the same role and he will deliver. If we need more minutes, gotta do it by committee and extend Carr and Adou

 

I’m one of the few that believe he can be a rotation player and even develop into a 5th starter.

The problem was he kind of lost his shot in February and never found it again. He isn’t a good dribbler or creator. And during the playoffs he got such a bad case of stage fright, it looked like the monsters from space jam stole his talent.

He needs to find his shot and become consistent from the corners. Add his ability in transition and defense and he can be a nice piece.

But I also wouldn’t be against trading him too.