We already know how much better a defender he is. But, [Prince’s offensive impact](https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/lakers-players-offense-rating-this-year) while he is on the court, is not that much different than Vando’s, to justify starting over him. We would be better off bringing Prince off the bench. The bench needs the offense & defense he provides much more than the starting unit does. Especially games like today.
Mr628
He completely balances out the downs of starting D Lo and Reaves, who absolutely should be the starting backcourt.
Trillman04
Surprised we pulled it out with Prince starting ngl
lolxddavid
It’s crazy how much he’s able to cover for AR and DLo
Ok_Astronomer3957
If Vando could be knocking down just a few more of the shots he takes, he’d be really good. Idk why but I feel he was far more effective and impactful to the team last year. Injury time aside of course
Js_On_My_Yeet
Literally just needs to work on his 3s and he’ll be an elite 3nD guy.
LakerDoc
It will take another 20 games for Hamas to start Vando and circle back to the original starting 5. By then Lakers will be in the same position as last year, another play in spot assuming AD can be relatively healthy.
tRuth_But_oNly
Nah man. Vando is our defense specialist. Its good to have him come off the bench because then we can see where to put vando in and break their offense. You mfs who hate prince don’t know anything about the game of basketball.
Gaeulsae
“Wait till Cam Reddish comes back” -Ham
CabbageStockExchange
Prince ain’t a horrible player and should still get mins but absolutely Vando should start
Lionsault83
If Cam comes back 100% hell be in the starting lineup again lol Ham won’t let his shower buddies down.
lionking25
No. Prince is a better 2 way player I am okay with him starting. Vando can sub in earlier for Prince and stay in the close out squad.
Neither-Addendum-368
I convince myself that prince creates spacing for bron and ad to feast in the paint, while vando the opposition would live and die by his threes
broken_hyphen
We know.
hungrywantmooshoo
Please use your brain and remember last year when Vando was quickly played off the floor in the playoffs almost immediately. Don’t let two games fool you. He’s an asset for this team definitely. But this team needs spacing, badly. We need offense. If anything, it highlights our dire need to get an elite 3&d player. For example, imagine someone like DFS or even Royce o Neal closing for us instead of Prince and Vando.
Latarjet3
I think the starting lineup doesn’t matter. It’s just used to get shots up early for players. How we finish is much more important
TorontoRaptors34
Im still iffy on Vando cuz of how fast he got outed in the playoffs
PorQ201
He def is in season mode, just creates Chaos. Like how can one player do so much, Vando is nuts. He’s getting good on transition baskets.
Stunning_Jeweler3258
This roster is so midly great that I don’t think ham knows what to do
Public-Product-1503
This can be done if we get lavine – vando can screen for him . But nobody cares much if vsndi screens for reaves n even Dlo isn’t a laser
KobeBall
is this darvin? if so dont start coming up with dumb ideas lile this. prince ia needed for spacing. vando is bad for spacing. keep it simple stupid. dont start tinkering with lineups. chemiatry is important. leave prince, russelll and reaves as starting 5. ty
ValuableAssociate8
Prince should start. We need Vando as a spark off the bench.
gar862
Isn’t it a little crazy to want to start a player who you know will be ignored and played off the court when it matters
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We already know how much better a defender he is. But, [Prince’s offensive impact](https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/lakers-players-offense-rating-this-year) while he is on the court, is not that much different than Vando’s, to justify starting over him. We would be better off bringing Prince off the bench. The bench needs the offense & defense he provides much more than the starting unit does. Especially games like today.
He completely balances out the downs of starting D Lo and Reaves, who absolutely should be the starting backcourt.
Surprised we pulled it out with Prince starting ngl
It’s crazy how much he’s able to cover for AR and DLo
If Vando could be knocking down just a few more of the shots he takes, he’d be really good. Idk why but I feel he was far more effective and impactful to the team last year. Injury time aside of course
Literally just needs to work on his 3s and he’ll be an elite 3nD guy.
It will take another 20 games for Hamas to start Vando and circle back to the original starting 5. By then Lakers will be in the same position as last year, another play in spot assuming AD can be relatively healthy.
Nah man. Vando is our defense specialist. Its good to have him come off the bench because then we can see where to put vando in and break their offense. You mfs who hate prince don’t know anything about the game of basketball.
“Wait till Cam Reddish comes back” -Ham
Prince ain’t a horrible player and should still get mins but absolutely Vando should start
If Cam comes back 100% hell be in the starting lineup again lol Ham won’t let his shower buddies down.
No. Prince is a better 2 way player I am okay with him starting. Vando can sub in earlier for Prince and stay in the close out squad.
I convince myself that prince creates spacing for bron and ad to feast in the paint, while vando the opposition would live and die by his threes
We know.
Please use your brain and remember last year when Vando was quickly played off the floor in the playoffs almost immediately. Don’t let two games fool you. He’s an asset for this team definitely. But this team needs spacing, badly. We need offense. If anything, it highlights our dire need to get an elite 3&d player. For example, imagine someone like DFS or even Royce o Neal closing for us instead of Prince and Vando.
I think the starting lineup doesn’t matter. It’s just used to get shots up early for players. How we finish is much more important
Im still iffy on Vando cuz of how fast he got outed in the playoffs
He def is in season mode, just creates Chaos. Like how can one player do so much, Vando is nuts. He’s getting good on transition baskets.
This roster is so midly great that I don’t think ham knows what to do
This can be done if we get lavine – vando can screen for him . But nobody cares much if vsndi screens for reaves n even Dlo isn’t a laser
is this darvin? if so dont start coming up with dumb ideas lile this. prince ia needed for spacing. vando is bad for spacing. keep it simple stupid. dont start tinkering with lineups. chemiatry is important. leave prince, russelll and reaves as starting 5. ty
Prince should start. We need Vando as a spark off the bench.
Isn’t it a little crazy to want to start a player who you know will be ignored and played off the court when it matters