Buha – “D’Lo is the early favorite to start at PG, but Vincent could earn the spot if he outplays him in training camp. After investing heavily in Rui this summer, the Lakers expect him to pick up where he left off in the postseason and remain a starter despite being a bench player [previously].”
by daftmunt
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Most undrafted heat guys are dogs so DLO should expect some good competition. But then again Kendrick Nunn.
Imo Vando should go to the bench so we don’t play a 4on5. I like his defense a lot but if his handles or passing ability or finishing or 3p shooting was a tad bit better then maybe but we have more players now that are not too bad on defense to share that burden a bit more than last season.
Yeah we’re not paying Rui 14 per to come off the bench, meanwhile Vando’s what, 4-5 per?
From the article:
“L.A. is targeting another big man with its 14th roster spot, according to team sources. They are likely to carry 14 guaranteed contracts into the season, leaving one roster spot open. Mo Bamba and Tristan Thompson remain options to fill that 14th spot, according to league sources. The big man market has been dry so far during this free-agency period, so the Lakers could also wait to see if better options present themselves.”
Starting Rui is much more possible with the Prince signing. When Lebron goes out to rest now actually have a wing to come in.
Vando can be a spot starter when we play teams like Phoenix and New Orleans and need him to guard Durant and Ingram
Buha never says anything. It’s always ‘could be this or could be that idk’. Every single tweet is like this. Pointless.
Sounds like AD starting at C then. If we don’t bring Mo, I don’t see us bringing back any C then. Maybe Beasley comes back then
Vincent is an upgraded Dennis. DLo is fantastic in the regular season. If DLo is benched in favor of Vincent I will question Ham
The dlo v Vincent training camp battle will be fascinating
There’s a zero percent chance Buha has any actual insight on this.
This man does not know what he’s talking about.
I like Vincent but I think D’lo will be starting a majority of the season
I’d rather dlo start he has more chemistry with the starters already and just more size in general
I still like DLo at point. Him and reaves have good chemistry and I feel gabe is better in the Dennis shroder 6 man role. Ppl are forgetting that DLo is still a good player because of his wcf
Shut up, Buha
Has anybody heard anything from LeBron on what happened with the signings today. Awfully quiet from the man who will make or break this upcoming season. Don’t expect him to play 40 minutes a game, play in any back to back, and no word on his injury recovery.
Dlo Austin bron rui ad is the starting lineup.
I really like the Vincent signing, but recent bias is really clouding the media. Vincent’s season averages are nothing special. His finals showcase also was sorely lacking. Expecting a career 33% shooter to instantly be more is just neglectful.
We’re certainly a better team WITH Vincent than we were without, but to think he’s going to start is just wild.
DLo gotta start with Reaves, Lebron, Rui and AD. Close with whoever is hitting their shots beside Lebron and AD. Play the hot hand/best defender. Limit Lebron and AD to 32/gm in the regular season regardless of the outcome. This team has shown health matters far more than seeding/regular season records.
LeBron and Rui with Vando behind both?Excellent.
Could care less who starts. It’s a long season and we have a solid team to start camp and the season. DLo, Reaves, Bron…it doesn’t matter they all can bring it up and facilitate
Dlo was a no show in the Denver series … straight up cheeks… I don’t get it.. how does this make the lakers better than even Phoenix?