Lakers Lack Of Athleticism & Defense Showing Early
Lakers had concerns going into this NBA season and after the first 2 preseason games are still Of concern. Lakers Nation really needs Athleticism and a Lakers Trade could help with that but until than guys must be better defensively. Lakers News of more camp time and reps could naturally help and the return of guys like Marcus Smart could be great as well.
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LeBron and Luka are good defensive rebounders. Yet mostly by themselves while others are contesting. Luka needs to sacrifice rebounding and get out on that wing. Ayton and Bron can focus more on that.
Both are slow at rotations. Bron is terrible with losing his man also. Teams will drive and kick and swing and they will stand right by that rim.
Oh wow the Lakers need exactly what I and others have been saying since the playoffs. Funny how that works
no over 30 , overrated, overpaid, injury riddled washed up scrubs or no talent young players
take the McDaniel's trade, then send a second to Atlanta for Nicola Jurisic, send expiring to nets for sharp and Williams, maybe a Gabe for josh green but keep our first add these peace's then next year add grimes and use our picks to go all in for the Deni. now that's my plan its not crazy all of its doable except maybe McDaniel's
I’ve been saying since day one this team will not be a serious contender simply because they lack defense, athleticism and that back court will continually get cooked. Doesn’t matter if Luka and Bron hasn’t played yet. I already for seen this. I’m a very critical thinker
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Rui is not a starter in any nba contender. He can’t rebound the ball with that big body of his. Plays poor defense and when his shot is not falling he’s unplayable. Dalton I don’t even have to say anything. We also lack depth at the end of the rotation. Lakers need a player that does the little things next to Luka, LeBron and Austin. Someone who would harass defensively the other teams’ best players. Someone more athletic who could complement the other starters games.
Leaving the weak side completely open only works with tall guards that can get into passing lanes, team pass over the top to wide open guys, not a defender in sight now we are playing catchup the rest of the possession, JJ sends out a combination of 3 small guards lol (Davis, Bronny, Smith, Gabe)
Rui still has no idea what he’s doing on defense 🤣🤣
DK can be a small version of KD but he doesn't want to with the Lakers
It’s why Lakers couldn’t blow any teams out last season and it will be the same this season as long as Luka, AR & Rui are playing the bulk of the minutes…. Luka gets rebounds in the paint because he’s so horrible in transition defense that he is ordered to go to the basket like a forward while everyone else gets back , freeing up more athletic guys to chase long rebounds as well so yes Luka can usually out rebound smaller guards near the basket
I need Jake to start or Vando if he can shoot 3’s and be better finishing around the rim much better and I also need Marcus Smart to start next to Jake or Vando man so bench AR and Rui so we can have a better balance 🙏🏿
A trade for Wiggins will improve the team alot.
Dyson Daniels & McDaniels would be significant upgrades over Austin Reaves & Rui!! Not sure there's a pathway to acquire both!!
Obvious after two games
I been saying this every since the 2020 championship. The Lakers were fools for letting go all of their defense and athleticism. Losing KCP and Caruso was crazy. Also losing athleticism from Lonnie Walker and Malik Monk who could also score hurt the Lakers. I might get hatred for saying this but it’s time to trade Reaves or send him to the bench for scoring off the bench.
What ? Lakers lost again??? Trade LeBron!!
Damn, everyone gave up on Rui man. I like Rui, but he just shouldn’t start. I still wanna keep him but as a 6 man backup 4 for now
In these 2 preseason games rui’s defense is the reason why teams makes so many 3’s
majin bu luka is insane lol
Where is the Rui criticism… he has been very bad… not hitting shots … not playing Defense… and looking for to be resigned or an extension… he is one of the lakers starters and he looks terrible… if this was AR u would have done 8 videos and swear he should be traded haha just admit it fam u hate 20-5-5 AR lol