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  1. lakerjones

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    I’ve got to say I’m liking what I see from Hayes. He’s a pretty good fit.
     
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    But man... screwed a possible play of the year candidate.
     
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    No kidding! :D :swear:
     
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    Yep. Looks better than I expected. Good energy, good vibes. Flashbacks to a non vet version of McGee
     
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    Hayes with a couple of nice blocks so far

    10:37 to go in the 2nd period
     
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    he looks like someone that i'm not upset to have playing 15mpg against backups. and that's great for a vet min pickup. he's surprised me with his quick, purposeful movements on offense. he cuts, screens, moves the ball efficiently when he catches out of his scoring zone. very good.
     
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    He must've really hated playing in NO.
     
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    He's surprisingly good on the Lakers and a great fit.
     
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    Its nice to have a capable big behind AD. We've either had old guys or unathletic guys or short guys to back up AD and now we have Hayes (and Wood).
     
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    And Castleton at some point as needed. Seriously.
     
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    Looks more and more like Anderson Varejao to me - lanky, big, with quick feet and a good floor game
     
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    I actually like him very much. He also seems like a very likeable guy, based on interactions with his teammates we can observe on the floor.

    Imagine Phil doing his thing with this dude. His passing alone should give us a reason. He did it several times the previous game too. Passing out of the double or hard switch...

    I can absolutely live with AD + Colin + Hayes going forward. And if Wood ever decides to not be a moron on D... him too.
     
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    In lineups with Bron and DLO, he's going to get so many easy buckets via lobs and p&r.
     
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    Yeah. He showed me a lot honestly. Like his energy and he fits well.
     
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    he's won the backup c minutes, imo. wood's going to have to get himself in shape, prove it in practice, and be ready when AD or hayes gets hurt.
     
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    Hayes really surprised me this preseason and he's definitely won the back up center mins imo.
     
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    Yep Jaxson most definitely gets UP as a lob threat such as this beauty from DLO.

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    :Magicwow4:
     
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    More high flying from Jaxson on this block attempt even though he drew the foul. Great effort and way the hell up there.

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    .... and more egregious ref f*** up no calls tonight. This was brutal ... he got clobbered not some light hit in the face as he was shooting and they didn't see it.

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    I don’t necessarily think he needs more minutes, but I love the energy he brings while he’s out there. He has the versatility to guard 3-5, presents a real lob threat on offense, and never really tries to force anything. Seems to know his role
     
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    Play hard and be a star in your role..even if it's a small role.
     
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