Head Coach Discussion: Canned Ham, Who Is Our New Coach?

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  1. lakerjones

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    It ain’t working Ham. Need to switch some things up. I’d begin with the starting lineup. No energy from them to start games. Insert a guy like Wood who has some hunger.
     
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    Make LBJ the point guard, removed Reaves from the starting line up
     
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    34-20 1st Q vs Denver
    30-18 vs Phoenix
    41-28 tonight vs Sacramento

    Ham might have to adjust the starting lineup
     
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    Stop playing a midget backcourt when you have size on the roster u stupid f***
     
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    Well, at least he sees the problem I guess.

    Wood should’ve played more. Gave should’ve played less. Max should play some period.

    Reaves off the bench maybe.

    Definitely need to rethink who is playing, how much they are playing and when.
     
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    Glad he sees the problem but I'm nervous about the changes. I'm expecting more midget ball and overplaying Lebron.
     
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    What type of defensive scheme are we running? Besides Ludabrow, our defensive is awful.
     
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    Not even surprised. We're an offensive oriented team.

    Lebron - Offense
    Reaves - Offense
    Dlo - Offense
    Prince - Looks to be Offense
    Rui - Offense
    Gabe - Defense
    Wood - Offense
    Cam - Defense
    Hayes - ?

    The guys that play the bulk of the minutes are offense first guys with poor to average D. With Vando out, AD has to carry the defense by himself pretty much.
     
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    Well, we have a kid who can guard three positions most nights, but he’s too tall for Hamster’s liking.
     
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    Yep. It works though if we are hitting shots.
     
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    Wood is actually proving to be a good defender especially alongside AD. Gives AD a little more leeway and some help.

    At this point I’d move Reaves back to the bench so he can recharge and get it together. I’d start Wood and move Prince down to the two. Go big or go home!
     
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    Took only seconds
     
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    One of those looked like Popeye Jones.
     
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    I'm not for moving Reaves out of the starting line up yet but I believe it is important CW start. He pairs with AD so well. I like his defense which includes rebounding. We need to develop a defensive identity. I want an aggressive attacking defense which just requires desire, discipline and learning rotations. CW and AD could really anchor that.
     
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    Went with 3 big lineup -- AD, Wood and Hayes... and it worked!

    That's insane.

    Props for keeping the players engaged. We've seen games that start like this end up being 30 point losses for us. But they kept fighting and chipping away all night.
     
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