Lakers’ head coach Darvin Ham let most of his starting lineup slip during today’s press conference, plus Ham and Lakers GM Rob Pelinka had exciting things to say about what’s to come for Rui Hachimura. Lakers Nation’s Trevor Lane breaks it down…
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29 Comments
Our defense is about 2 be cooked
If/When LeBron leaves. Rui will make a great replacement for LeBron. He can become an elite scorer and chase down blocker just like LeBron. Always loved his game when he was at Gonzaga and I can’t wait to see how he continues to improve this year!
Lebron wants to take credit with the resurgence of Rui Hachimura.
Rui played HUGE in the playoffs…he deserves to be a focal point.
Rui has Kawhi potential offensively I’m glad Bron took him under his wing
I think Vando can start whenever there is an annoying Guard Star in the opposing team like Luka, Steph etc. But the default is Rui
Rui has All-NBA potential in my opinion. He has above average athleticism, a great build, and unique skills already (great footwork, mid-range jumper, mid-post game, 3 pt, slashing, etc.). If he stays healthy, keeps developing and is given the opportunity, he's going to be a PROBLEM.
Rui! Rui! Rui! Rui!
Welp..that settles it
Dlo is the starter. Reaves/probably Vando. AD. Lebron.
Bron has never taken any guy under his wing and referred to him as an understudy!😳🤯
STILL TRASH😂😂
I'd like Rui to continue to run with the second unit and finish games.
Ruis been such a steal for the lakers. Glad he's been training w lebron. Thats awesome.
Not gonna sit here and say they are winning the chip but it should be a very good season and very fun to watch regardless.
bruh, darvin ham sandwich w/ xtra mayo hold the mustard an piccles isnt an actual nba coach. he's a LEklutch client yes man. LEretirement forced the current great whyte hope austin bigg country reeves to say he the goat. tube soccs doesn't want 2 play the 5. the franchise is in shambles.
I don't think they should have announced the starting back court just yet. Let Vincent come into training camp and push DLo. Make him earn it. (Regardless if it was going to be him all along, let him get that psychological edge of having fought for something and won.)
Don't like it at all, why throw all your major punches right off the tip off instead of bringing Rui off the bench with the 2nd unit. AD/Bron/DLO/Reaves is enough last thing we need is someone like Rui who is going to want the ball in the mix. If he plays with the 2nd unit he can be that guy and have more looks imo. Start Christian Wood and bring Hayes/Rui/Vincent/Prince/Christie/Reddish off the bench
Cant wait for the season to start.
I think he comes in for Bron with starter minutes
DLo sucks.
Looking forward to the next generation of Lakers
I see a young Kawhi in Rui. I believe he can be sixth man of the year 🎉
dlo makes sense off the bench,because he can make plays and score whenever he wants,gabe vincent fits well with lebron and ad amd also reeves,they dont need a pg that makes play anymore because you have reeves and bron as a starter.that is fcking basic knowledge but only few understands it.rui is the right decision to start at the 4 so you can have wood and vando replacing ad and rui but it dont make sense if you have vincent with them in the 2nd unit but d lo makes sense..dlo is a better player than vincent bit fit wise vincent is the perfect pg for ad and lebron.
Huge mistake dude , Rui can’t guard perimeter sf and his post defense is suspect
If rui stays on the bench he has the potential to win sixth man. If you start him he can easily be the 3rd or 4th leading scorer playing off lebron and ad. It's a great problem to have.
HUGE mistake dude Rui is not a starter he should be lebrons substitute they cover the same areas atm. Rui can’t guard perimeter SF
Congratulations DLo… Until Jru holiday arrives and rejoins AD, Ham and comes home of course
So it's LB, AD, Woods, Russell, Reaves and Rui or Vando Starting 5
Trade dlo, max Christie and hood dude and 2 first round picks for drum holiday lakers starting 5, holiday, Ar15,rui hashi,LeBron, AD its a raps on the west. Lakers VS Celtics finals lakers in7
The question is who asked Rui to lose weight and how many lbs did he lose?