I have promise he will do well with his insane athleticism. With the Pelicans he had no PG to throw him lobs. Now he has LeBron, Dlo, Reaves all capable of getting him the ball in the air. But starting him? Hmm. Please sign a stretch big if that is the plan
yungs824
We “could” do a lot of things depending on the matchup, but I guarantee Hayes will not be a regular starter
SirScorbunny
Im down but ONLY IF we sign another big to come off the bench. Similar to the javale-dwight in 2020
nottherealstanlee
I’ll eat a big bag of doritos if this dude starts. It’s not high stakes, but I dont like doritos tho.
LAKESHOW03
Rui should start. Offense was flat when Vando started. Hayes should be backup C. AD should not be playing the whole 1st quarter like he did this past season. Start 2 centers when the matchup calls for it.
goddoc
Flash! It’s middle of summer so let’s make up some shit about the Lakers!
Spaghettibeach
It’s too early to say, let’s focus on getting another big man before we throw him in the role. I want this mf gone tho
suhar97
🧢🧢🧢🧢 no way we have rui and Vando and start a second big
KingNephew
Lol if he can be 2020 McGee, I guess so. Him actually running back on defense will help compared to last season no one running back.
Brilliant_Ebb_1787
Ya that was the same headline for Bamba 😂
Bahamut727
I’m really opening up to Hayes potential. But not starting him next to AD. He might start if/when AD misses time I guess.
He can’t be worse than Thomas Bryant at center although his offense is probably a little worse
dkong86
This is from Jovan Buha and everyone already knows he has no sources and just throws out speculation as reporting. Not to mention the same ‘sources’ helped him come up with his own projected rotation where Hayes was not only not starting but only given 10 minutes a night. I really wish I had a filter for all his garbage being posted on Reddit.
Jagasi
I’ll be surprised if Hayes plays meaningful minutes for any extended period of time. And I don’t see him playing beside AD much.
Maybe I’ll be proven wrong and the Lakers can turn the guy into something solid. I’d take it.
Electronic-Cloud8086
Buha is such a fucking clown
wowsocoolbro1
no thanks
EntertainmentOk4802
Not surprised because AD doesn’t want to play center but in closing time Rui or Vando will be in over Hayes
Dagenius1
Who knows if he starts but he’s got to play and continue to improve if they lakers are going to win it all
BowlStriking3407
I highly doubt this. Dude is signed for potential and potential alone. Super athletic but pretty raw else where. He was a third string center on the pelicans. There’s no way he starts for a contending team without showing some major development in his game. Rui or vando should get it over him.
strikedizzle
We need someone else to get some minutes and play defense. Maybe AD can teach him some stuff. AD won’t be as worn down during the regular season.
-Lights0ut-
He will start on nights AD is resting maybe.
victorioussecret7
Lol then we’ll be shit if we have no one else to start
HowSoonIsMeow-
I interpret this as Lakers communicating to Hayes that he has potential to take the position.
Darvin Ham builds up his players the same way at the start of the season.
That doesn’t mean he’s starting.
favorite_sardine
Can and will are very different.
counterfeit_jesus
There’s people who believe Kai Sotto is starting C for warriors this coming season. Can’t believe every article
Imaginary_Bicycle_14
Easily the worse signing of the off season. This dude is a reach and we are hoping someone can get through to him. We will get an occasional highlight dunk but the dude is who he is. Soon to be out of the league big.
paperbuddha
I just know this guy from when he released a video telling the NBA to “SUG HIS DIG”.
Aja2428
Play the mcgee role
Relevant-Support-899
I see this scenario play out only if JHayes embrace the role of a defensive anchor. If he can do that well enough like McGee did on the 2020 team, that frees up AD to roam and terrorize offense. Otherwise, he’ll be a backup.
Nightmare4545
Then whos our backup center? We better be signing someone.
angel2timez
LeCoach will make him look good but he shouldn’t start or play more than 10mins
Zodraz
The Lakers are just saying this to build up Hayes’ confidence.
If Buha really believed them, he wouldn’t have penciled in Hayes for only 10 backup minutes in his projected rotation.
TreeLankaPresidente
Honestly the only way it could work is if AD and Lebron 3pt shot gets a lot better than last season.
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I have promise he will do well with his insane athleticism. With the Pelicans he had no PG to throw him lobs. Now he has LeBron, Dlo, Reaves all capable of getting him the ball in the air. But starting him? Hmm. Please sign a stretch big if that is the plan
We “could” do a lot of things depending on the matchup, but I guarantee Hayes will not be a regular starter
Im down but ONLY IF we sign another big to come off the bench. Similar to the javale-dwight in 2020
I’ll eat a big bag of doritos if this dude starts. It’s not high stakes, but I dont like doritos tho.
Rui should start. Offense was flat when Vando started. Hayes should be backup C. AD should not be playing the whole 1st quarter like he did this past season. Start 2 centers when the matchup calls for it.
Flash! It’s middle of summer so let’s make up some shit about the Lakers!
It’s too early to say, let’s focus on getting another big man before we throw him in the role. I want this mf gone tho
🧢🧢🧢🧢 no way we have rui and Vando and start a second big
Lol if he can be 2020 McGee, I guess so. Him actually running back on defense will help compared to last season no one running back.
Ya that was the same headline for Bamba 😂
I’m really opening up to Hayes potential. But not starting him next to AD. He might start if/when AD misses time I guess.
He can’t be worse than Thomas Bryant at center although his offense is probably a little worse
This is from Jovan Buha and everyone already knows he has no sources and just throws out speculation as reporting. Not to mention the same ‘sources’ helped him come up with his own projected rotation where Hayes was not only not starting but only given 10 minutes a night. I really wish I had a filter for all his garbage being posted on Reddit.
I’ll be surprised if Hayes plays meaningful minutes for any extended period of time. And I don’t see him playing beside AD much.
Maybe I’ll be proven wrong and the Lakers can turn the guy into something solid. I’d take it.
Buha is such a fucking clown
no thanks
Not surprised because AD doesn’t want to play center but in closing time Rui or Vando will be in over Hayes
Who knows if he starts but he’s got to play and continue to improve if they lakers are going to win it all
I highly doubt this. Dude is signed for potential and potential alone. Super athletic but pretty raw else where. He was a third string center on the pelicans. There’s no way he starts for a contending team without showing some major development in his game. Rui or vando should get it over him.
We need someone else to get some minutes and play defense. Maybe AD can teach him some stuff. AD won’t be as worn down during the regular season.
He will start on nights AD is resting maybe.
Lol then we’ll be shit if we have no one else to start
I interpret this as Lakers communicating to Hayes that he has potential to take the position.
Darvin Ham builds up his players the same way at the start of the season.
That doesn’t mean he’s starting.
Can and will are very different.
There’s people who believe Kai Sotto is starting C for warriors this coming season. Can’t believe every article
Easily the worse signing of the off season. This dude is a reach and we are hoping someone can get through to him. We will get an occasional highlight dunk but the dude is who he is. Soon to be out of the league big.
I just know this guy from when he released a video telling the NBA to “SUG HIS DIG”.
Play the mcgee role
I see this scenario play out only if JHayes embrace the role of a defensive anchor. If he can do that well enough like McGee did on the 2020 team, that frees up AD to roam and terrorize offense. Otherwise, he’ll be a backup.
Then whos our backup center? We better be signing someone.
LeCoach will make him look good but he shouldn’t start or play more than 10mins
The Lakers are just saying this to build up Hayes’ confidence.
If Buha really believed them, he wouldn’t have penciled in Hayes for only 10 backup minutes in his projected rotation.
Honestly the only way it could work is if AD and Lebron 3pt shot gets a lot better than last season.