AD: 32 PPG, 13 RPG, 2 BPG on 62% FG

[bladefd]

Correct. They’re getting dominated on the boards and are smaller at almost every position. A big athletic rebounder, defender, and finisher would do wonders for the Lakers right now.

Their offense isn’t the problem.

In 4th quarters, Lakers offense has been a big issue tbh. Once LeBron/AD are gassed, we have nobody who can go into extra gear in the 4th.

But ofc, we need better perimeter defense. We can't leave them open on the perimeter, tearing us to pieces in the 4th.

[ImKobe]

In 4th quarters, Lakers offense has been a big issue tbh. Once LeBron/AD are gassed, we have nobody who can go into extra gear in the 4th.

But ofc, we need better perimeter defense. We can't leave them open on the perimeter, tearing us to pieces in the 4th.

Dlo & Reaves just lack awareness man. Reaves took a contested middy with half the shot clock left up 10 in the last few minutes, Dlo fouled Jokic when he was in no man's land in the paint for an and-1, Reaves just completely left AG alone for the lob too which made Lebron lose his mind. Could have easily choked the lead down the stretch. At least Ham challenged the out of bounds call.

[hold this L]

Empty stats. A product of LeGOAT. He'll be hooping in Fiji after Bron retires.

Time to trade him for Draymond Green then, send those empty stats to the Warriors.

[Jasper]

last night probably his best game ,but a 39 year old out shined him....

in a meaningless series

[ImKobe]

last night probably his best game ,but a 39 year old out shined him....

in a meaningless series

Not really. AD had the better game. More assists, 5 less TOs, 5 less points but better shooting numbers. It's just he's never going to get the credit that he deserves, even if it was in a meaningless game. He's pretty much matched Jokic in the series with 30/16/4 66%TS averages & they're still down 1 - 3..

[ShawkFactory]

Not really. AD had the better game. More assists, 5 less TOs, 5 less points but better shooting numbers. It's just he's never going to get the credit that he deserves, even if it was in a meaningless game. He's pretty much matched Jokic in the series with 30/16/4 66%TS averages & they're still down 1 - 3..

It’s tough to compare them really. Lebron has done a great job of dictating the tempo and recognizing and attacking matchups.

His hoops IQ really is quite high. He’s been kinda the offensive and defensive coordinator for them.

[StrongLurk]

AD has been a monster this whole year. He is a real superstar, he just has had so many injuries in his career.

Jokic is the best player in the league and AD is completely holding his own (unlike last year).

[tpols]

AD has been a monster this whole year. He is a real superstar, he just has had so many injuries in his career.

Jokic is the best player in the league and AD is completely holding his own (unlike last year).

AD averaged 27/14 on 49/50/88 splits last year vs Denver. This year he's doing 30/15 on 62/0/83 splits vs them. Better but not really a tremendous difference at all. His playoff numbers have always been super elite.

[ShawkFactory]

AD has been a monster this whole year. He is a real superstar, he just has had so many injuries in his career.

Jokic is the best player in the league and AD is completely holding his own (unlike last year).

Yea he’s been really great. From an individual standpoint he’s holding his own but what prevents him from being truly elite is having that 3rd dimension in that he can’t really manage the game and create for others like the truly top guys.

A similar type of player like Duncan was masterful at picking his spots and knowing when to attack and what to do at all times. AD, as great as he is, doesn’t really have that. Of course Jokic does.

[beasted]

It’s tough to compare them really. Lebron has done a great job of dictating the tempo and recognizing and attacking matchups.

His hoops IQ really is quite high. He’s been kinda the offensive and defensive coordinator for them.

Are you a delusional fanboy or what? If he's constantly coordinating leaving his assignment open for baseline cuts and dunks then he's doing a great job.

[beasted]

Yea he’s been really great. From an individual standpoint he’s holding his own but what prevents him from being truly elite is having that 3rd dimension in that he can’t really manage the game and create for others like the truly top guys.

A similar type of player like Duncan was masterful at picking his spots and knowing when to attack and what to do at all times. AD, as great as he is, doesn’t really have that. Of course Jokic does.

You're mad that a PF/C is not a PG? You're a total fool.

[beasted]

Not really. AD had the better game. More assists, 5 less TOs, 5 less points but better shooting numbers. It's just he's never going to get the credit that he deserves, even if it was in a meaningless game. He's pretty much matched Jokic in the series with 30/16/4 66%TS averages & they're still down 1 - 3..

Spot on. Only a casual fan can think "mORe pOiNtS = bETtEr gAmE". Such a simple perspective lacking understanding.

[ShawkFactory]

You're mad that a PF/C is not a PG? You're a total fool.

Mad? No I'm not mad dude what

I literally gave two examples the post you quoted of great PFs/Cs orchestrating things and setting others up. All of the greatest players ever have done this, regardless of position. Aside from perhaps the true freaks who were unstoppable scorers like Kareem and Shaq. But even both of them were great passers and knew when to pick their spots.

[tpols]

Are you a delusional fanboy or what? If he's constantly coordinating leaving his assignment open for baseline cuts and dunks then he's doing a great job.

Yea that was an absurd take.

AD is clearly the dominant defensive player like 10 fold over any other Laker player right now.

[beasted]

Mad? No I'm not mad dude what

I literally gave two examples the post you quoted of great PFs/Cs orchestrating things and setting others up. All of the greatest players ever have done this, regardless of position. Aside from perhaps the true freaks who were unstoppable scorers like Kareem and Shaq. But even both of them were great passers and knew when to pick their spots.

So you're mad that Davis isn't as good or better than top 10 all time players? Equally asinine.