[McDunkin]

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Post subject: Lakers’ subs would beat many NBA teams Posted: Aug 27, 2010 – 11:21 PM PST

The Lakers bolstered their bench by signing Matt Barnes, Theo Ratliff and Steve Blake. In the name of a three-peat, they re-signed Shannon Brown.
Throw in Lamar Odom and the Lakers’ reserves appear stronger and more talented than many teams’ starting five. How would the Lakers’ bench players fare as starters?

There are many teams they would never come close to beating – Miami, Chicago, Dallas, Boston. There are others, though, they would have a legitimate shot at beating and finish above in the standings.

[SwatLakeCityParticipant]

“there are many teams that they never come close to beating, Miami, Chicago, Dallas, Boston”, OKC, Utah, Memphis, Phoenix, Denver, Portand, Indy, San Antonio, Houston, and pretty much every team in the league. No one’s bench can beat another team’s starters. Yes, they are good signings and they will take them far, but by themselves they are not that good.

[SwatLakeCityParticipant]

“there are many teams that they never come close to beating, Miami, Chicago, Dallas, Boston”, OKC, Utah, Memphis, Phoenix, Denver, Portand, Indy, San Antonio, Houston, and pretty much every team in the league. No one’s bench can beat another team’s starters. Yes, they are good signings and they will take them far, but by themselves they are not that good.

[blinddragonof30sunParticipant]

agreed, dumbass post

[blinddragonof30sunParticipant]

agreed, dumbass post

[RUDEBOY_Participant]

DNYCE seems like he really loves basketball..
but he should stay away from creating trades..

dude might say he was the Life of the PARTY he never attended..

[RUDEBOY_Participant]

DNYCE seems like he really loves basketball..
but he should stay away from creating trades..

dude might say he was the Life of the PARTY he never attended..

[sheltwon3Participant]

Actually there are teams with benches that can be another team’s starters. You are saying Lakers’ bench can not beat NJ starting line up right now.

[sheltwon3Participant]

Actually there are teams with benches that can be another team’s starters. You are saying Lakers’ bench can not beat NJ starting line up right now.

[McDunkin]

lakers bench

steve blake
shannon brown/sasha vujacic
matt barnes/luke walton
lamar odom
theo ratliff

vs

Nets starters?

devin harris
anthony morrow/terrence williams
terrence williams/travis outlaw
derrick favors/troy murphy
brook lopez

call me crazy but ill take the nets starters

[McDunkin]

lakers bench

steve blake
shannon brown/sasha vujacic
matt barnes/luke walton
lamar odom
theo ratliff

vs

Nets starters?

devin harris
anthony morrow/terrence williams
terrence williams/travis outlaw
derrick favors/troy murphy
brook lopez

call me crazy but ill take the nets starters

[flybobbyflyParticipant]

i feel like bostons bench could beat the wolves starting five
flynn vs nate robinson
brewer vs delonte
beasley vs von wafer or marquis daniels
love vs big baby
darko vs shaq

seems pretty close to me

[flybobbyflyParticipant]

i feel like bostons bench could beat the wolves starting five
flynn vs nate robinson
brewer vs delonte
beasley vs von wafer or marquis daniels
love vs big baby
darko vs shaq

seems pretty close to me

[sheltwon3Participant]

Mcdunkin, you say that like it is a given. The Lakers bench has a bunch of defensive vets against young NJ players. Blake can defend point guard and Harris is not consistent despite that year he went to the all star game. Lopez is good but I have seen him have bad game when somebody defensive paid him a lot of attention. Odom is the better pf. Matt Barnes can shut down whomever plays at sf. Shannon Brown can shut people down too and can put up numbers as evidence in the Lakers’ season last year when Kobe was out. You may disagree with me but don’t act like what you believe is a sure thing. I said I believe Lakers can be beat NJ starting unit but I am not acting like it would be easy but Lakers has a lot of the advantages.

[sheltwon3Participant]

Mcdunkin, you say that like it is a given. The Lakers bench has a bunch of defensive vets against young NJ players. Blake can defend point guard and Harris is not consistent despite that year he went to the all star game. Lopez is good but I have seen him have bad game when somebody defensive paid him a lot of attention. Odom is the better pf. Matt Barnes can shut down whomever plays at sf. Shannon Brown can shut people down too and can put up numbers as evidence in the Lakers’ season last year when Kobe was out. You may disagree with me but don’t act like what you believe is a sure thing. I said I believe Lakers can be beat NJ starting unit but I am not acting like it would be easy but Lakers has a lot of the advantages.

[McDunkin]

I didnt say it was a fact…i didnt even say you were wrong. like you, i just gave my opinion, and in my opinion i think the Nets starting 5 is better then the Lakers bench.

You made some good points for the Lakers bench, but my opinion is still the same

[McDunkin]

I didnt say it was a fact…i didnt even say you were wrong. like you, i just gave my opinion, and in my opinion i think the Nets starting 5 is better then the Lakers bench.

You made some good points for the Lakers bench, but my opinion is still the same

[JNixonParticipant]

I’d take the Nets starters over the Lakers bench man.

Devin Harris is much better than Blake, even though he is overrated by some. Harris is easily an above average NBA PG, while Blake is a middle of the pack guy, especially if he’s not teamed with a Brandon Roy or Kobe Bryant.

Anthony Morrow and Shannon Brown is a little closer, but Morrow’s shooting ability makes him a bet to be a more efficient player than Brown, who already isn’t really that efficient in spot minutes. I have doubts Brown could be a more effective starter than Morrow. I also don’t think Brown or Vujacic is as good a player as Terrence Williams will prove to be next year.

Williams is going to be better than Barnes next year, and Outlaw and Barnes are probably the same level player. It’s a push as to who’s better between the 2 IMO, as legit cases can be made either way (Barnes’ effort on D v. Outlaw’s shooting ability and transition scoring).

I do like Odom and his versatility more than Troy Murphy and/or Derrick Favors.

Brook Lopez is clearly better than Theo Ratliff.

[JNixonParticipant]

I’d take the Nets starters over the Lakers bench man.

Devin Harris is much better than Blake, even though he is overrated by some. Harris is easily an above average NBA PG, while Blake is a middle of the pack guy, especially if he’s not teamed with a Brandon Roy or Kobe Bryant.

Anthony Morrow and Shannon Brown is a little closer, but Morrow’s shooting ability makes him a bet to be a more efficient player than Brown, who already isn’t really that efficient in spot minutes. I have doubts Brown could be a more effective starter than Morrow. I also don’t think Brown or Vujacic is as good a player as Terrence Williams will prove to be next year.

Williams is going to be better than Barnes next year, and Outlaw and Barnes are probably the same level player. It’s a push as to who’s better between the 2 IMO, as legit cases can be made either way (Barnes’ effort on D v. Outlaw’s shooting ability and transition scoring).

I do like Odom and his versatility more than Troy Murphy and/or Derrick Favors.

Brook Lopez is clearly better than Theo Ratliff.

[sheltwon3Participant]

Iggy you are doing that whole this guys is better thing. The fact is Blake is a specialist role player type and Harris is a legit starter but is inconsistent. blake is good enough to cause him to have a bad game or work hard to score and when Harris tries to do too much from the PG position, the teams suffers.

Brown can shut Morrow down. Morrow can shoot but seriously is he really good shooting off the drible and he can’t guard Brown

Williams is better than Barnes right now but the thing is Barnes can guard Kobe so i doubt he has trouble with Williams

Lopez is better but you are doing one on one comparisons.

As a team, the Lakers bench is mostly about defense and they have smart vets.

It take a team to win and so far NJ has not shown that they can be a good team even with the talent they have. Lakers bench has helped win championships and the new guys have been key to their past teams and play good defense.

[sheltwon3Participant]

Iggy you are doing that whole this guys is better thing. The fact is Blake is a specialist role player type and Harris is a legit starter but is inconsistent. blake is good enough to cause him to have a bad game or work hard to score and when Harris tries to do too much from the PG position, the teams suffers.

Brown can shut Morrow down. Morrow can shoot but seriously is he really good shooting off the drible and he can’t guard Brown

Williams is better than Barnes right now but the thing is Barnes can guard Kobe so i doubt he has trouble with Williams

Lopez is better but you are doing one on one comparisons.

As a team, the Lakers bench is mostly about defense and they have smart vets.

It take a team to win and so far NJ has not shown that they can be a good team even with the talent they have. Lakers bench has helped win championships and the new guys have been key to their past teams and play good defense.

[marcusfizer21Participant]

what do DNYCE and this article have in common? THEY SUCK!

[marcusfizer21Participant]

what do DNYCE and this article have in common? THEY SUCK!

[SwatLakeCityParticipant]

I believe the only team that the Lakers bench could beat is Minny, and right now they should not even be in the league and will always suck until they get rid of David Kahn. Not even the so called Ricky Rubio could save that franchise.

[SwatLakeCityParticipant]

I believe the only team that the Lakers bench could beat is Minny, and right now they should not even be in the league and will always suck until they get rid of David Kahn. Not even the so called Ricky Rubio could save that franchise.

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