JSM

My thoughts on moves around the NBA and of course on the Lakers!

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@jayvee16_98 29.3 PPG and 29th

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Lakers bench production is slowly but surely improving

During their first 8 games: 30.5 PPG (25th in NBA)
+/- rating: -17

Past 5 games: 39.6 PPG (T-13th)
+/- rating: +19

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Walker Kessler throwing lobs to Ziaire out of the short roll is such a lineup luxury and so fun to watch

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@OtisKirk23 His best value to this team is when one of Luka/Reaves are out. He has a nice 2-man game with Kessler when he gets to be the primary handler

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Cameron Carr getting in the game tonight before Collin Sexton #noticing

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Following a 21 point game against ATL, Mamukelashvili has 15 points in the 1st half vs MIL

21 points
6-8 FG
3-5 3PT

Mamu 🔥

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@OtisKirk23 I agree, but the Sexton mins with Reaves/Luka haven’t been good so JJ probably just wanted to see a brief look at something different

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Lakers gotta be better controlling the glass. 5 offensive rebounds given up in 6 minutes

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Lakers updated roster post-signing Carson Cooper to a two-way

Still have all 15 spots filled and now all 3 two-way spots filled again as well

What are the biggest remaining holes in your mind?

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Meet the Lakers new addition, 6'11 center Carson Cooper. Signed to a two-way deal after waiving Lawson Lovering

- Athletic lob threat
- Traditional rebounding/rim protection center traits
- Lacks NBA background (1 game of garbage time)

Curious to see if he ever sees the court

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Ziaire Williams' efficiency has been incredible to start this season for the Lakers

TS%: 70.8% (14th in NBA)

Catch/shoot 3PTM: 1.9 (21st)

3PT%: 45.2% (37th)

He is also 33rd in the NBA in SPG (1.4). All of this for only a vet minimum is crazy good value

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Lakers had a season high 49 bench points vs ATL (Mamu with 21, Sexton with 18)

They entered this game averaging only 30.7 bench PPG. Huge showing for the supporting cast

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Mamu has been great tonight

19 points
3 rebounds
2 assists
1 steal
1 block
7-11 FG
5-7 3PT

Team high +12

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Love how hard Walker Kessler works to get back on defense. If he ever falls down he sprints back up to get in position

Such a stark contrast to Ayton last season man

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Ziaire going from having never shot above 34% from 3 in his career to now shooting like this has been insanely impressive

He is 19-39 (48.7%) so far this season 🔥

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NBA "2nd option" PPG leaders:

1. Reaves (25.3 PPG, 51/41/91)
2. Murray (24.3 PPG, 47/49/84)
3. Brown (22.3 PPG, 48/39/71)
4. NAW (22.1 PPG, 43/38/87)
5. Barrett (21.6 PPG, 47/29/64)

I'd say Reaves is doing just fine as the Lakers 2nd option behind Luka so far. 50/40/90 btw

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The Austin Reaves haters been real quiet today

23 minutes
32 pts
12-19 FG
3-3 3PT

Against the #1 rated defense in the NBA

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Lakers having a 38 point quarter without Luka against the NBA’s #1 rated defense is insane

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Great start for Grimes. He’s 2-3 from 3 and has made a few stops on defense

Him getting going would really help this Lakers team