They could’ve just done his usual sub out at the 6 minute mark for a 2 minute break and still be at 30 min for the game.
Life_Ad_9518
there will be games where he plays 32-33. I think the general rule will be under 32. From Bron’s quote I took that this 28 mins was some first night stuff.
Physical-Lie-345
Baffling, it’s the start of the season, it’s not like we’re talking about playing 4 games in five nights. Bron averaged 35 mins last season and played 55 games. However, wouldn’t have mattered given everyone struggled. As we already know… it’s not how you start the season 😁 better effort is needed from everyone including HAM 💡.
Tall_Succotash
Am I the only one who doesn’t mind the minutes being managed? ( we need a healthy bron by April!)The issue is everyone has to step up when bron sits.
flowermoon24
Benching C Wood too imo was dumb. He was getting his momentum multiple easy dunk. Putting him with AD was a smart move. Jokic looking lost out there, didnt know who to guard
kongqueeftadore
Also reddish over max is preposterous
MiopTop
We’re not trying to win in October guys …
If Ham followed you geniuses’ advice he’d play Bron and AD 48 minutes per game and they’d die by December
juicewar01
D Ham being an absolute idiot.
Flynnsanity23
This pissed me off too but everybody else should’ve stepped up. It pisses me off to see Lebron get criticized the most for the whole teams fuck ups
Vexationss
I’m fine with LeBron minutes managing, he’s 38 and shouldn’t have to carry the full offensive load (AD). But come on man you have the momentum down 4 and you bench your best player, not the time for that at all.
UD_Hunter
Yeah no issue with this .
If we’re gonna rely on 39 year old Lebron again this season to bail out us out every game , then just throw in the towel already. Team is going nowhere , those other bums need to step up
RemoveHuman
I liked it. No need to overreact over 1 game. Guys need to step up with Lebron out. If Lebron has to carry us to wins we won’t win.
La2philly
I was happy to see it. Disciplined process
YesterShill
The plus/minus when LeBron was playing versus when he was on the bench was insane.
jackylegssss
He’s old, and it’s game 1. After what happened to Kobe in 2013, and Lebron last year, this was a good move. The Lakers can take an L out of 82, they can’t take an injured Lebron.
Forkmealready
Ham is not a good coach
_its_a_SWEATER_
Winning the first game of the season is nice, but it’s not the whole damn season. Stop crying, people.
niknokseyer
Yup. You don’t ruin your own team’s momentum.
Rokarion14
He was tired and didn’t put his hand up on d for two consecutive possessions. Both were nuggets scores.
redundantPOINT
Ah yes, game 1 of 82 and we’re already here
GrapefruitMedical529
People. We absolutely crushed it last year with Bron out. We can do fine without him-this loss hurts but Bron can’t be spammed like he’s 25 anymore.
ValuableAssociate8
This game was too important, coach has to access when and when not to pull Bron. Can’t pull him when we are closest when been all game. Just not smart.
The chance to beat the defending champs game 1 would have been momentous for us moving forward. Little decision like that matter.
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They could’ve just done his usual sub out at the 6 minute mark for a 2 minute break and still be at 30 min for the game.
there will be games where he plays 32-33. I think the general rule will be under 32. From Bron’s quote I took that this 28 mins was some first night stuff.
Baffling, it’s the start of the season, it’s not like we’re talking about playing 4 games in five nights. Bron averaged 35 mins last season and played 55 games. However, wouldn’t have mattered given everyone struggled. As we already know… it’s not how you start the season 😁 better effort is needed from everyone including HAM 💡.
Am I the only one who doesn’t mind the minutes being managed? ( we need a healthy bron by April!)The issue is everyone has to step up when bron sits.
Benching C Wood too imo was dumb. He was getting his momentum multiple easy dunk. Putting him with AD was a smart move. Jokic looking lost out there, didnt know who to guard
Also reddish over max is preposterous
We’re not trying to win in October guys …
If Ham followed you geniuses’ advice he’d play Bron and AD 48 minutes per game and they’d die by December
D Ham being an absolute idiot.
This pissed me off too but everybody else should’ve stepped up. It pisses me off to see Lebron get criticized the most for the whole teams fuck ups
I’m fine with LeBron minutes managing, he’s 38 and shouldn’t have to carry the full offensive load (AD). But come on man you have the momentum down 4 and you bench your best player, not the time for that at all.
Yeah no issue with this .
If we’re gonna rely on 39 year old Lebron again this season to bail out us out every game , then just throw in the towel already. Team is going nowhere , those other bums need to step up
I liked it. No need to overreact over 1 game. Guys need to step up with Lebron out. If Lebron has to carry us to wins we won’t win.
I was happy to see it. Disciplined process
The plus/minus when LeBron was playing versus when he was on the bench was insane.
He’s old, and it’s game 1. After what happened to Kobe in 2013, and Lebron last year, this was a good move. The Lakers can take an L out of 82, they can’t take an injured Lebron.
Ham is not a good coach
Winning the first game of the season is nice, but it’s not the whole damn season. Stop crying, people.
Yup. You don’t ruin your own team’s momentum.
He was tired and didn’t put his hand up on d for two consecutive possessions. Both were nuggets scores.
Ah yes, game 1 of 82 and we’re already here
People. We absolutely crushed it last year with Bron out. We can do fine without him-this loss hurts but Bron can’t be spammed like he’s 25 anymore.
This game was too important, coach has to access when and when not to pull Bron. Can’t pull him when we are closest when been all game. Just not smart.
The chance to beat the defending champs game 1 would have been momentous for us moving forward. Little decision like that matter.