Disagree. I think he could average 15 points a game if he got starting minutes. Devise schemes to compensate for his defensive liabilities.
Minny, put in Garza!
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Sure, every offensive specialist sub in the NBA would score more if they played more.
That's why they are where they are, they can all score.
Problem is there's no such thing as a scheme to compensate for weak defense besides maybe playing zone and that's not a way to win in most people's opinion.
Meanwhile, 2nd round and #55 overall pick Bronny James signed a 4 year, $7,895,796 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. $5,408,801 is guaranteed
In 2024-25, James will earn $1,157,153.
In 2024-25, James will earn $1,157,153.
that’s some serious privilege. He shouldn’t have even been drafted.
Kirk and Fran are jealous of the level of nepotism.
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Luka took the safe path but no shame in that. I wonder what he might have commanded in the open market and how much playing time was possible.
wonder if he had any free agent offers?
Wish Luka could end up in Denver with the Joker. Great place to play and a great player to learn from. Center position is not so crowded there either.
So what do you guys think. Towns to New York. Luka would be a great fit to replace him given his 3 ball.
Thought he signed a contract to play overseas, but the Wolves signed him on a 2 year minimum deal back in July.
Edit, to point out that Julius Randle is coming to Minny. DiVincenzo also is a T-Wolf in that deal.
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I think its a great deal for the Wolves.
Minnesota Gets:
Julius Randle................29, 6'8 PF: 24.0 pts, 9.2 Rebs, 5.0 Assts, 47.2% FG
Donte DiVincenzo.......27, 6'4 SG: 17.8 pts, 4.0 Rebs, 2.6 Assts, 41.9% FG
New York Gets:
Karl-Anthony Towns...28, 7'0 C: 19.1 pts, 9.0 Rebs, 2.6 Assts, 46.6% FG
Sometime before DeRozan signed with Sac, I remember Matt (from ABC 10 and Locked On Kings) talking about the fit for Randle in Sac. He said that he would have taken the Randle from around 4-5 years ago, but not now. Said he didn't believe he would make the Kings better.
The Wolves won at the Lakers last night, 124-107. Luka came off the bench.
His stats:
22 Minutes (of 48 possible)
1-4 (25%) from 3
6-9 (67%) from 2
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7-13 (54%) Overall shooting
5-8 (63%) FTs
20 Points
9 Rebounds (6 offensive)
1 Assist
1 Steal
0 Blocks
His stats:
22 Minutes (of 48 possible)
1-4 (25%) from 3
6-9 (67%) from 2
..................................
7-13 (54%) Overall shooting
5-8 (63%) FTs
20 Points
9 Rebounds (6 offensive)
1 Assist
1 Steal
0 Blocks
But, will he move up? Randle is there now, so Luka might be in the same position he was when KAT was there?
Cartoon doesn't much look like Garza but he put up some good stats. Also, the man is pretty ripped in those pics
Randle is more of a sf/4 than center.
I believe certain matchups will push Luka out there more than last year.
The Wolves beat Philly tonight, 121-111. The game was played at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Announced attendance was 14,981.
Luka came off the bench. He shot 71% from the field.
His stats:
17 minutes (of 48 possible)
2-3 (67%) from three
3-4 (75%) from two
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5-7 (71%) Overall Shooting
2-3 (67%) FTs
14 Points
3 Rebounds
1 Assist
1 Steal
0 Blocks
One of his made buckets:
Luka came off the bench. He shot 71% from the field.
His stats:
17 minutes (of 48 possible)
2-3 (67%) from three
3-4 (75%) from two
.............................................
5-7 (71%) Overall Shooting
2-3 (67%) FTs
14 Points
3 Rebounds
1 Assist
1 Steal
0 Blocks
One of his made buckets:
He is pretty rough defensively. Guys score like no one is there. He is pretty damn good on the other end.
Did you attend?
Luka is always hustling on both ends.
If he is matched up against quick bigs he probably struggles but I have seen him defend joker pretty well.
No, I didn't attend but youtube has extended highlights. His problem isn't hustle. Dudes just go right at him and score at will.
Luka played well tonite vs Bulls.
11 pts in 15 minutes on 5-7 shooting. Highly efficient scorer.
11 pts in 15 minutes on 5-7 shooting. Highly efficient scorer.
Having a good game in his start tonight. 25 pts 7 boards. 4:00 left in 3rd qtr.
Luka started last night in the Wolves 132-126 loss to Denver.
His stats:
32 minutes (of 48 possible)
3-6 (50%) from 3
8-11 (72%) from 2
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11-17 (65%) Overall Shooting
4-6 (67%) FTs
29 Points
9 Rebounds (5 offensive)
1 Assist
0 Steals
0 Blocks
His stats:
32 minutes (of 48 possible)
3-6 (50%) from 3
8-11 (72%) from 2
..........................................
11-17 (65%) Overall Shooting
4-6 (67%) FTs
29 Points
9 Rebounds (5 offensive)
1 Assist
0 Steals
0 Blocks
3 minutes of Luka highlights from last night:
That step back fade over Jokic was beautiful
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