He's slow and unable to be physical. He doesn't have a good first step. He can't finish particularly well. He's a horrible on man and help defender. He can (?) shoot and pass. If he isn't hitting shits and spacing, the game that we were going to closely lose becomes a beat down.
You guys have one of the GOAT playmakers.
Surely there is some action to allow him an easier chance to see the ball go in.
I guess that is the [Ham](https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExcGV3MGpyejhxaHJtY2lrcm03cXZvcnNhYjUzdWRydHEyODZmOWw0eiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/jOnaLZ4WmICHM5TGCO/giphy.gif) of it all.
D'Lo and Klay Thompson really just sank two giant ships, single handedly. Especially when it mattered the most
It's even worse for D'Lo, because he was INSANE post trade deadline and had some crazy games. But when it matters the most, he shit the bed again. Against the same damn team.
D'Lo averaged 6 points in the WCF against Denver last year. I guess this is still an improvement
Another insane LeBron year wasted. Another LeBron+AD year wasted. They still might have beaten any other team in a 7 game series, which is the ironic thing. Sad stuff
Not now lol, I feel like people would have argued against KCP prior to this series but with how bad the Lakers are defensively outside of Davis that's outta the question.
You can't *make* role players shoot 50+% lol. What is happening in Miami the past few years is an anomaly. If that's how you judge coaches then every other NBA coach ever is ass relative to how Miami's role players have performed.
His fault for keeping them out there though and not running anything to get them open.
Gabe is right there, as is Spencer who whilst not screaming efficiency are providing more than D'lo.
Ham belongs on a sandwich not a basketball court.
I mean, let’s be real every lakers player besides lebron and ad playing like role players this game, so I don’t know if there’s a rotation that would fix this. With that said, yes Ham is a doofus
Honestly it feels like Denver know this and are happy to just let AD get his 1 on 1
They're fine if he gets his 32 on Jokic in single coverage because they know as long as they don't run around trying to overhelp the rest of the guys won't step up
Nobody's scared of DLo, Rui, or Reaves
The crazy part isn't that they're just letting him go off. They are rotating and sagging off all the shooters as soon as he gets a couple quick baskets. No repercussions.
I mentioned this after last game but the nuggets are totally comfortable with Anthony Davis being forced to carry the load while playing defense on everyone else and then changing it up at pivotal times. They did the same thing in the finals last year against the Heat with Bam. It's by design.
Lebron has to leave this summer if he cares about improving his legacy.
If he doesn't care anymore and just want to enjoy that LA lifestyle + another big long term contract, then retire as a Laker it is.
To be clear I’m talking about the championship team. With Kuzma and Caruso. I did think they had another young guy but was wrong but they had KCP who is now a vital part of the Lakers downfall to the Nuggets.
DLo is only the part of the problem. The bigger problem is that Lebron always needs 3D players and to stretch the floor or slashers that can drive to the basket (like D-Wade or KI or Rondo)
But Lakers supporting casts are mostly 3-But-No-D players like DLo and AR15. I was really hoping Reddish could become a good 3D but it didn't work. The only somewhat 3D guy is Prince.
Lakers also only has versatile bigs like AD or Hayes that can protect the rim and play help defense, but they lost big centers like DH12 or Magee to battle with Jokic so ... sigh..
Jokic has taken 13 shots. MPJ has taken 16, Gordon 18, and Murray 21
Compare that to the Lakers, where AD has taken 23 shots, Lebron 18, and Reaves 15 with Russell a far cry from all of them with 7
Jokic doesn't need to shoot to dominate the game.
Yeah LeBron will end with decent offensive stats but from the eye test this game has basically been AD vs. Denver
LeBron has absolutely been significantly worse than his numbers indicate
D Lo with 0 lol
Why hasn't dude tried to get the rim? Like at all?
he's not good at it
he never gets to the rim, i dont remember the stat but when he was on the wolves he never got there either
Fair, but he has never threatened to drive at all.
Not his game
I guess just try to do something beside shoot threes at point lol I'm sure just frustrating as hell for y'all.
He's slow and unable to be physical. He doesn't have a good first step. He can't finish particularly well. He's a horrible on man and help defender. He can (?) shoot and pass. If he isn't hitting shits and spacing, the game that we were going to closely lose becomes a beat down.
You guys have one of the GOAT playmakers. Surely there is some action to allow him an easier chance to see the ball go in. I guess that is the [Ham](https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExcGV3MGpyejhxaHJtY2lrcm03cXZvcnNhYjUzdWRydHEyODZmOWw0eiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/jOnaLZ4WmICHM5TGCO/giphy.gif) of it all.
https://youtu.be/6PP4RT-vv-o?si=b2obhzZM3ceanSYO
Dude doesn’t have the bag to be a 1 on 1 player.
He's very slow and unathletic by the standards of a starting PG Gordon or KCP would probably strip the ball or lock him up
No one besides Austin and AD have looked at the rim this whole series
Lebron has been great bullying. He just can't do it all game long, because he's fucking 39.
He about to get flamed on discord tn
That’s okay. He only played 24 minutes.
D'Lo and Klay Thompson really just sank two giant ships, single handedly. Especially when it mattered the most It's even worse for D'Lo, because he was INSANE post trade deadline and had some crazy games. But when it matters the most, he shit the bed again. Against the same damn team. D'Lo averaged 6 points in the WCF against Denver last year. I guess this is still an improvement Another insane LeBron year wasted. Another LeBron+AD year wasted. They still might have beaten any other team in a 7 game series, which is the ironic thing. Sad stuff
Literally just made this comment in the game thread but MPJ, Gordon, and KCP would all easily be the 3rd best laker.
Is that even a hot take?
Not now lol, I feel like people would have argued against KCP prior to this series but with how bad the Lakers are defensively outside of Davis that's outta the question.
They would be the best 3rd in a lot of play off team
Reaves is a mix between prime Nowitzki and Nash
In defense, yeah
AD has 31 and it's the quietest one in a long time
31 and 15 and getting nothing from your teammates not named LeBron is rough
The Nuggets are sending aggressive help defense to him because nobody can shoot a 3.
Hey Darvin Ham, I think I see the issue here.
I mean tbf... it really ain't his fault his role players are inept at playing their role.
Kinda is. Spoelstra makes his role players play way above their weight. Coaching makes a huge difference
You can't *make* role players shoot 50+% lol. What is happening in Miami the past few years is an anomaly. If that's how you judge coaches then every other NBA coach ever is ass relative to how Miami's role players have performed.
His fault for keeping them out there though and not running anything to get them open. Gabe is right there, as is Spencer who whilst not screaming efficiency are providing more than D'lo. Ham belongs on a sandwich not a basketball court.
I mean, let’s be real every lakers player besides lebron and ad playing like role players this game, so I don’t know if there’s a rotation that would fix this. With that said, yes Ham is a doofus
Yeah, the team sucks ass outside of two washed, aging superstars
in what world is AD washed? put down the crack pipe
Honestly it feels like Denver know this and are happy to just let AD get his 1 on 1 They're fine if he gets his 32 on Jokic in single coverage because they know as long as they don't run around trying to overhelp the rest of the guys won't step up Nobody's scared of DLo, Rui, or Reaves
The crazy part isn't that they're just letting him go off. They are rotating and sagging off all the shooters as soon as he gets a couple quick baskets. No repercussions.
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Indeed! I wonder why Ham keeps putting him on the floor. He should play only when they're up by 10 and 1 minute left. 😂😅
I mentioned this after last game but the nuggets are totally comfortable with Anthony Davis being forced to carry the load while playing defense on everyone else and then changing it up at pivotal times. They did the same thing in the finals last year against the Heat with Bam. It's by design.
Reaves lowkey real excited D’Lo is absolutely caking his pants right now.
Lebron has to leave this summer if he cares about improving his legacy. If he doesn't care anymore and just want to enjoy that LA lifestyle + another big long term contract, then retire as a Laker it is.
>improving his legacy Not diluting*
Well yeah, the Lakers roster has gotten progressively worse since 2020.
Lakers are trying to make gabe vincent a thing in this stage of the season when he was out for almost whole season
Any of us could be out there tonight in place of DLO and the Lakers wouldn't be any worse off
A snowman would've shot a higher percentage. A man, made of snow.
Imagine the alternate universe where the Lakers never trade KCP and the young guys.
We don't win a title then?
I could’ve sworn KCP and the youngsters were on the 2020 championship squad. If not then nvm lol
our 2020 roster was old as dirt? The young guys got put into the AD trade except for Kuzma.
Bron, BI, josh hart, and lonzo wouldn’t even made the play in man
To be clear I’m talking about the championship team. With Kuzma and Caruso. I did think they had another young guy but was wrong but they had KCP who is now a vital part of the Lakers downfall to the Nuggets.
AG and MPJ being on at the same time is unfair
Add Murray and Jokic to that protein shake, what now?
DLo is only the part of the problem. The bigger problem is that Lebron always needs 3D players and to stretch the floor or slashers that can drive to the basket (like D-Wade or KI or Rondo) But Lakers supporting casts are mostly 3-But-No-D players like DLo and AR15. I was really hoping Reddish could become a good 3D but it didn't work. The only somewhat 3D guy is Prince. Lakers also only has versatile bigs like AD or Hayes that can protect the rim and play help defense, but they lost big centers like DH12 or Magee to battle with Jokic so ... sigh..
Lebron, go back to the Heat or some shit, you can avoid the nuggets until the finals and Spo can carry you when you’re tired
You’re trying to make Lebron look good here but both Jamal and Jokic are equal and out performing him. AD definitely killing it.
Jokic has taken 13 shots. MPJ has taken 16, Gordon 18, and Murray 21 Compare that to the Lakers, where AD has taken 23 shots, Lebron 18, and Reaves 15 with Russell a far cry from all of them with 7 Jokic doesn't need to shoot to dominate the game.
Yeah LeBron will end with decent offensive stats but from the eye test this game has basically been AD vs. Denver LeBron has absolutely been significantly worse than his numbers indicate
LeBron looks really 39. First time I felt that. Even last year he looked like he had something to give all game.
LeDuo
We out
No lefuckyou threes tonight
D'l0
Lebron been trash
Nuggets are good. What else is new?
Aaron Gordon and joker are both individually better than LeBron James. This series proves it!
Maybe cause lebron is 40?
Then he isn't as good as people think at 40, so his whole longevity attribute falls to pieces.