Which Rookie/new Addition Will Make The Most Impact?

I'm hoping it's Randle.

 

Since watching Lins documentary when it released I've been a big fan of him as a person. Now that he is a Laker I'm excited to root for the guy.

 

just based on tonight, i have to say randle and davis have jumped to the top of my list. clarkson and lin had good moments tonight, but to me a few more rough edges to work out.

and if you count nash as a new addition, if he can stay healthy, the old man could still ball.

 

I would expect Lin to have the most impact due to playing time of course and I'm also hopeful he'll take another step forward this season. From the rookies, Randle for sure. I like Clarkson, but Randle is NBA ready. I'm not too sure about Clarkson being a major contributor this season.

 

Obviously, it's just one preseason game:

-Lin desperately needs a midrange game a la Westbrook. He can beat his man into no-man's-land effortlessly. There, he needs to stop and shoot.

-Holy chemistry batman between Lin and Davis!

-As much as I like Hill, I fear he may be outmatched by starting C's and give up a lot of and1's. I remember that a lot last year. Davis' length and nose for the ball on D might result in him starting to cover for kobe and Nash on the perimeter.

-No more jumpshots, Randle. Bull in a china shop should be your MO.

-Clarkson looking like a future Monta Ellis out there! Fearless!

-Ellington impressed me with his poise and understanding of the game. Can't wait to see Price.

 

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the addition of Byron.

I feel like if he were to continue to work on his handles and the mental part of the game, he could be as unstoppable on the drive as LeBron is. He has good control even as he receives/absorbs contact.

 

Ellington made his case for the team to keep him. Hitting that one pull up jumper on the break was unexpected. Thought of him more as a spot-up shooter, but maybe there's more to his game now.

 

i want more Ed Davis and less Sacre

 

Lin.

Last season we desperately needed a good PG that we can count on for long stretches.

Randle is talented, but he's 19 years old. We can't count on him to be consistent night in and night out.

 

Yeah, at this point it's hard to argue against Lin, who got 10 assists in his first real game.

 

I hope all the new guys impact the game in some form or fashion. The deeper of a team we are, the longer our vets can rest.

 

Most impact: Randle

But I like the fact that everyone contributed in different ways, rather than everyone focusing on being a scorer.

Lin looked to be a pass first distributor, but sacrificed his offense doing so. He was in control, ran the offense, exactly what we need. However, he's got to be more aggressive offensively so that he can draw the defense out more to get more open looks for other guys. Something Nash should be able to help him with. A floater would be nice for him with his ability to penetrate. Defensively, we hustles, exactly what we need.

Ellington was great in stretches too. A good shooter, in control, Meeks 2.0.

Davis is the perfect big off the bench. Great natural defensive instincts, quick jumper to block shots, and excellent finisher in the pick and roll. Great chemistry with Lin already.

Randle was a beast, and will continue to develop throughout his career. There's not much I need to say about him, his drive to become better and better is excellent.

Clarkson played out of position imo, but really, that is his position. Sounds weird yes, but like we all know, he was a PG. He is a scoring guard, but he lacks the ability to create his own shot unless he's driving to the basket. He kept driving and forcing up shots because he couldn't get all the way to the basket. He actually has a nice stroke, but he needs to learn as a SG, how to create his own shot.