Kings v. Lakers preseason game (on location)
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Just looking at the box score I was thinking the same thing. Joerger is a tactician and a quick study. He knew coming in that finding a way to win without Boogie (or to not let leads evaporate when he sits) was key.
It's the Lakers and it's preseason but it's nice to be encouraged by the early returns rather than discouraged.
And Vlade definitely may have made some sneaky good FA signings.
It's the Lakers and it's preseason but it's nice to be encouraged by the early returns rather than discouraged.
And Vlade definitely may have made some sneaky good FA signings.
The problem is that I don't think another season of 12 mpg against Greek League competition would have prepared him any further for the NBA. Better to get him over here learning the offense and hopefully getting in shape before a long stint in Reno. In my mind Papagiannis is occupying the Eric Moreland slot of emergency big. I think that slot would've been filled regardless rather than keeping 7 guards.
I'm guessing Farmar was always Lawson insurance. Now that it looks like Lawson is back to his previous level there's no reason to keep Farmar. Temple does what he does while being bigger and a better defender. While their playing styles are different, DC and Ty have put up nearly identical numbers for their career. Collison then slightly better shooter, Lawson with more assists per game based on his drive and kick style. Two small, waterbug PGs really call out for a guy like Temple who brings a different dimension.
Farmar is what he is. There's still a chance Ben becomes more than what he currently is. For that reason alone I can't imagine the team cutting Ben to keep JF.
Farmar is what he is. There's still a chance Ben becomes more than what he currently is. For that reason alone I can't imagine the team cutting Ben to keep JF.
