Who do you guys think has been the most impressive overall off the bench? Farmar? Odom? Ariza? Someone else?
I'm going with Ariza. His defense has been tremendous in the first couple of games, and he's draining his shots consistently!
Here's his stats for the first two games:
vs. Blazers: 4/7 shooting (2/2 threes), 11 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 2 blocks
@ Clippers: 4/7 shooting (2/3 threes), 11 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal
After The First Two Games...
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, Oct 30 2008 12:35 PM
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Posted October 30, 2008 - 12:35 PM
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Posted October 30, 2008 - 12:37 PM
I agree Trev is really improved his game, coming into the season he only hit 9 three pointers in his career. Shows he really worked on his shot in the off-season.
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Posted October 30, 2008 - 01:06 PM
To me, I've been impressed with Derek Fisher attacking the basket. The overall Laker squad has been impressive, even Luke had some good moments in there. I'd like to see Bynum start finding his offensive game though.
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Posted October 30, 2008 - 01:07 PM
To me, I've been impressed with Derek Fisher attacking the basket. The overall Laker squad has been impressive, even Luke had some good moments in there. I'd like to see Bynum start finding his offensive game though.
The topic is about the guys coming off the bench.
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Posted October 30, 2008 - 01:25 PM
Ariza definitely. I already knew what to expect from Lamar, Sasha, and Jordan, but Ariza I was still iffy on even with all the praise he got for his off-season improvement. Jordan has also surpassed my expectations, just not as much as Trevor.
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Posted October 30, 2008 - 01:26 PM
Ariza/Mihm both have improved greatly. Mihm has done well so far. Hopefully he can consistently do well for this team.
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Posted October 30, 2008 - 01:32 PM
Odom? No way, lol, I like Odom, but he's still not making those jumpers consistently whatsoever enough for me, Ariza as said hands down.
Farmar's close, but with Ariza's top notch defense along with his offensive game drilling jumpers, it's too much.
Although mostly in garbage time indeed, nonetheless, Mihm has impressed a bit too.
Farmar's close, but with Ariza's top notch defense along with his offensive game drilling jumpers, it's too much.
Although mostly in garbage time indeed, nonetheless, Mihm has impressed a bit too.
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Posted October 30, 2008 - 01:37 PM
I thought Ariza and Farmar were the most impressive. It's great seeing Ariza again especially when we missed him last season. Farmar has improved so much and I'd like to see him continue to improve.
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Posted October 30, 2008 - 01:42 PM
after the 1st two games, i'm c0cky as hell over this team 
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Posted October 30, 2008 - 04:32 PM
i say farmar, to me he is the leader of this team, and to me that doesnt bode to well for odom, but i didnt pick ariza bcuz i feel farmar feeds him perfectly.
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Posted October 30, 2008 - 04:33 PM
cant forget sasha hittin his shots in a consistent manner early
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Posted October 30, 2008 - 04:35 PM
Trevor no doubt. He has improved SO much since i last seen him. And he will keep improving.
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Posted October 30, 2008 - 04:41 PM
Ariza doin it biiiiig.
same goes to Fisher!
overall the team is doin great so far and im sure theyll keep it up for the rest of the season
same goes to Fisher!
overall the team is doin great so far and im sure theyll keep it up for the rest of the season
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Posted October 30, 2008 - 04:59 PM
Trevor has impressed. Farmar has played better than he did last year but I don't think he's there yet.
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Posted October 30, 2008 - 05:03 PM
I think Farmar.
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Posted October 30, 2008 - 05:13 PM
trevor has been great, his on the ball and help defense has been excellent
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Posted October 30, 2008 - 06:29 PM
Ariza has impressed me with how consistent his jumper is (well, as consistent you can get in two games) and it reflects how much work he's put in over the summer. I agree with Farmar being close, but not there yet even though he also has improved from last season.
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Posted October 30, 2008 - 10:08 PM
The topic is about the guys coming off the bench.
I said the entire Laker squad has been impressive, but Derek Fisher has been a stand out, meaning that I think the entire bench has been impressive as well.
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Posted October 31, 2008 - 07:44 AM
Lakers held the Blazers and Clippers to 34% and 38% shooting. Scary.
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Posted October 31, 2008 - 07:55 AM
Definitely Ariza. He is trying to play his way into the starting line up. Although, I think he will do better with the back up squad.
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