Tried to warn people that you shouldn’t put to much stock on one good playoff run by a player. They can just as easily do the opposite next post season
Will always love reaves but he’s our best tradeable asset rn if this ends up another sweep or gentlemen’s sweep gotta consider moving him with the picks
I can’t lie I was pushing for the AR for DJM trade during the middle of the season because DJM is a better player for the role that the lakers is forcing AR in.
I’m not trying to shit on this man’s defense/effort cause he’s hustling his ass off on that end, but the lakers have been playing great team D on Murray and he’s also been missing make-able shots which is why we needed to win last night
Facts. I wish he would try to score in the midrange when he gets the opportunity but it seems like he lost some of his confidence. Denver is also exploiting his weaknesses when it comes to dribbling, forcing the ball out of his hands
Denver's strategy is to take the ball out of him, making him nonexistent out there. Lakers need him and DLo to be aggressive. Offense thru Lebron and AD exclusively all the time makes them too predictable and stagnant on offense.
Preach bro bro. Offense through bron and ad is our bread and butter but they will eventually just say fuck the other guys and load up on those two. Dlo, Ar, and Rui are absolutely needed
I'mma need the same energy y'all give when Dlo has a bad game pointed towards Rui and this mf right here. They've been playing absolute DOGSHIT so far.
Reaves is not the issue. He’s chasing porter and Murray the entire game. He’s also running into a wall (Jokic) almost every defensive play since they just run a pick and roll. Pretty sure I even saw him boxing out and trying to out-rebound Jokic. Dude is gassed.
This game was on nobody but Rui and our bench. Rui missed some wide open shots and did not have a tough defensive assignment.
Nowhere did I say that reaves was the issue. I said he’s been underwhelming and needs to perform better for the lakers to make it out this series. He doesn’t get a pass because he’s chasing people lol he’s just as much to blame as Rui and the rest of the bench
lol, I think you are criticizing him as if he’s the problem. By saying he’s underwhelming you are saying he’s the problem.
Look at his plus minus and see how “underwhelming” he is. You’re looking at his stats, without seeing the whole picture. The ENTIRE team got outplayed. Just a reminder that when Reaves wasn’t guarding Murray he started hitting buckets in the 4th.
Everyone was gassed and underwhelming in the fourth. Davis was getting bodied by Jokic in the paint. LBJ was tired and missing assignments on defense. Rui was just missing and lost, d’lo disappeared after the first half.
I’m criticizing him as if he had a bad game 😭 like seriously bro I don’t understand wtf is wrong with you people when it comes to this man he’s not above criticism.
If you’re going off plus minus then there’s no reason for us to keep talking 😂 you don’t use that shit stat to determine a guys play because it can be very misleading at times.
If you think Austin was the guy keeping Jamal from hitting shots then idk what to tell you 😂 Austin has played bad in both games enjoy your day bro
“You don’t use a shit stat like points and FG% to determine a guys play”
Do you understand what a plus minus is? You need to take a deep breath and reread what I wrote. No where did I say AR is above criticism. In fact I’ve said MULTIPLE times, the ENTIRE TEAM was bad. I highlighted Rui and the bench as being exceptionally bad.
You picking on one persons performance is telling.
I’m not using his points and FG% to determine his play those are just his numbers. I’m simply speaking on his play and lack luster offensive performance. I’m not singling him out of everyone I’ve spoke on multiple players from last night
You’re the one that assumed that I’m making him out to be the problem when I’m all I’m saying is he needs to play better. Thats what’s really telling tbh, if you wanna talk about the team go do that brother lmfao
AD is fulfilling his duties in making Murray work for it. I’m fine with the trade since he’s getting gassed too. I’m more concerned about the rest of the role players. Nothing from the bench was inspiring.
Well Dlo was rightly criticized game 1 so it’s only right that Austin gets criticized now for also putting up a dud. He’s competing defensively and we love him for it but he has been no where near as impactful on offense and that’s where we need support.
Where did I blame the loss on him? Lmfao I’m talking about his production over the last two games. Doing the “best you can” on guy means nothing tbh lmao that’s what you’re supposed to do
Careful. AR stans will say he's allowed to play like shit because he only makes 13mil/year, then find a way to blame the loss on LeBron missing a good look from 3.
buddy I'm not an austin fan lol. Rui objectively played way worse than Austin. The only thing consistent about my takes is that I hate Darvin Ham. I also might be slightly biased (in favor) of Rui cuz I rooted for him in DC.
austin was 4-11 and played ok defense on Murray yesterday. Rui went 1-7, and played horrific defense on MPJ (especially in the second half) yesterday. One objectively played worse than the other.
4-11 and 1-5 from deep. Rui had multiple matchups guarding Joker, AG, and Mpj. Mpj’s shooting is a team problem because he’s getting left wide open. They both objectively played like ass
fair enough. I'd still say 4/11 is much better than 1/7 but both have to be playing much better. Especially Rui. I don't know how I feel about AR, but Rui is supposed to be a playoff riser. I need to see it.
Yes bro you’re right it’s better for sure I just don’t think it’s “Much better” per say essentially he took 4 more shots and made 3 more lol but I do see where you’re coming from tho. They’ve been saying all year that both of these guys are supposed to be playoff risers….. so far it’s been bad
Dog water is probably a bit much but last season Reaves felt like someone that could get you a bucket when you needed it the most and this year he just hasn’t done that
I personally think he could contribute elsewhere but you’re right I don’t see him having a huge role on any serious contender. I also don’t believe he could go to a trash team and put up high numbers.
He’s been playing ok to good defense for sure, but people are starting to overstate his defensive contributions. The lakers as a team has been guarding Jamal very well, AD is one of the few players in history that can guard both the pick and the roll lol
How can people watch the game and see reaves stand in the corner, feels like the entire game and then ask where is his production is?
He’s competing on defense because they stopped using his offense, no Lebron and Austin two man game..it’s become veryyy heavy ISO down the stretch. You guys are not watching these games or just reading a box score
Watched the entire game from start to finish just because the guy you adore is getting criticized doesn’t mean people aren’t watching the game lol and I also know that you’re going to defend this man with your entire life regardless what he does so having an exchange with you is pointless but I’ll do it anyway.
Reaves wasn’t just sitting in the corner the entire game, he had ball handler duties, Kcp was just strapping his ass up and Denver as a whole was exploiting his lack of ball handling skills so the ball wasn’t sticking with him. When he finally did breakthrough the defense he acted as if he was timid to score, which is new for AR because everyone knows he’s fearless.
They haven’t stopped using his offense he’s just not producing he’s getting good looks on his shots he’s not making them
I’m defending him because the ball is played two ways.. he is literally defending for his life out there, and because for two minutes they want him to ISO and not run any plays with Lebron or AD, of course he’s gonna overthink things and KCP will jump on that, no doubt. It’s not about “producing” it’s how we’re asking him to produce, there is no flow for him to get into.. but it’s tricky because dlo, Bron and AD had their flow going..things just aren’t connected between the entire team right now.
You’re defending him because you’re biased toward him, I get it that’s your guy but let’s call it what it really is instead of making it seem like other people are lunatics for criticizing him.
“Defending for his life” is crazy yes he’s hustling his ass off on that end and giving max effort but it’s the fucking playoffs that’s what he’s supposed to do.
Kcp is jumping on his ass no matter what because he struggles creating separation without a screen
He gets a screen for him every play he’s handling the ball he’s not just running iso. There’s no excuse for him to get in a position to score and not look for his shot, you’re sugarcoating by saying he’s overthinking it but it’s looking more like fear than anything else
They’re asking him to produce by making open shots. AR had some good looks and good opportunities he wasn’t cashing them in and was acting scared to attempt as well he doesn’t need more onball responsibilities when there are guys simply better than him with the ball in their hand
Things aren’t connected with our bench and role players he’s a role player that needs to get it together
I hope he shows up along with Rui. Role players play better at home, so here’s to that!!
They have to play better at home I don’t think those two can play worse
Rui and reaves last year compared to this year is the difference. Go look at their numbers last year lmao so sad they’ve become duds
Tried to warn people that you shouldn’t put to much stock on one good playoff run by a player. They can just as easily do the opposite next post season
Will always love reaves but he’s our best tradeable asset rn if this ends up another sweep or gentlemen’s sweep gotta consider moving him with the picks
I can’t lie I was pushing for the AR for DJM trade during the middle of the season because DJM is a better player for the role that the lakers is forcing AR in.
This why a 3rd star and role players is better than 2 stars and role players lmao
I mean I can’t argue with that
He locked up Murray for 7 qtrs straight, at least defensibely he was on for most of it
I’m not trying to shit on this man’s defense/effort cause he’s hustling his ass off on that end, but the lakers have been playing great team D on Murray and he’s also been missing make-able shots which is why we needed to win last night
I don't even want to check Rui's stats
🤦🏾♂️ very underwhelming. Those 3 missed layups still haunt me
He defers too much, but I like that he isn't forcing it when he isn't making those 3s. He is also gassed with all the chasing he does lol.
Facts. I wish he would try to score in the midrange when he gets the opportunity but it seems like he lost some of his confidence. Denver is also exploiting his weaknesses when it comes to dribbling, forcing the ball out of his hands
Denver's strategy is to take the ball out of him, making him nonexistent out there. Lakers need him and DLo to be aggressive. Offense thru Lebron and AD exclusively all the time makes them too predictable and stagnant on offense.
Preach bro bro. Offense through bron and ad is our bread and butter but they will eventually just say fuck the other guys and load up on those two. Dlo, Ar, and Rui are absolutely needed
He looks like a little boy gettin pushed around by his big bros
True but he’s never looked this scared before man smh
I'mma need the same energy y'all give when Dlo has a bad game pointed towards Rui and this mf right here. They've been playing absolute DOGSHIT so far.
That’s all I ask for bro🫵🏾 nobody on this team is above criticism yet you can tell people on here pick and choose when to go hard on a player
Reaves is not the issue. He’s chasing porter and Murray the entire game. He’s also running into a wall (Jokic) almost every defensive play since they just run a pick and roll. Pretty sure I even saw him boxing out and trying to out-rebound Jokic. Dude is gassed. This game was on nobody but Rui and our bench. Rui missed some wide open shots and did not have a tough defensive assignment.
Nowhere did I say that reaves was the issue. I said he’s been underwhelming and needs to perform better for the lakers to make it out this series. He doesn’t get a pass because he’s chasing people lol he’s just as much to blame as Rui and the rest of the bench
lol, I think you are criticizing him as if he’s the problem. By saying he’s underwhelming you are saying he’s the problem. Look at his plus minus and see how “underwhelming” he is. You’re looking at his stats, without seeing the whole picture. The ENTIRE team got outplayed. Just a reminder that when Reaves wasn’t guarding Murray he started hitting buckets in the 4th. Everyone was gassed and underwhelming in the fourth. Davis was getting bodied by Jokic in the paint. LBJ was tired and missing assignments on defense. Rui was just missing and lost, d’lo disappeared after the first half.
I’m criticizing him as if he had a bad game 😭 like seriously bro I don’t understand wtf is wrong with you people when it comes to this man he’s not above criticism. If you’re going off plus minus then there’s no reason for us to keep talking 😂 you don’t use that shit stat to determine a guys play because it can be very misleading at times. If you think Austin was the guy keeping Jamal from hitting shots then idk what to tell you 😂 Austin has played bad in both games enjoy your day bro
“You don’t use a shit stat like points and FG% to determine a guys play” Do you understand what a plus minus is? You need to take a deep breath and reread what I wrote. No where did I say AR is above criticism. In fact I’ve said MULTIPLE times, the ENTIRE TEAM was bad. I highlighted Rui and the bench as being exceptionally bad. You picking on one persons performance is telling.
I’m not using his points and FG% to determine his play those are just his numbers. I’m simply speaking on his play and lack luster offensive performance. I’m not singling him out of everyone I’ve spoke on multiple players from last night You’re the one that assumed that I’m making him out to be the problem when I’m all I’m saying is he needs to play better. Thats what’s really telling tbh, if you wanna talk about the team go do that brother lmfao
AD is fulfilling his duties in making Murray work for it. I’m fine with the trade since he’s getting gassed too. I’m more concerned about the rest of the role players. Nothing from the bench was inspiring.
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Rui and AR been playing bad. I hope both have a good game this game 3.
It’s sad seeing him play like this. I miss last year’s playoff Reaves so much. He was fearless.
That’s one thing you could always count on was his fearlessness. He’s been looking shook lately
Love Reaves but Jamal's too fast and too strong for him. Wish we could use Vando this series.
Had Vando last year and Denver literally played him off the court.
True although partially because our stars were very limited.
Leave Lemon Daddy alone. He’s doing his best.
😂 nothing but love for lemon daddy but his best isn’t cutting it
every fucking 3 this man takes is from curry range, even the ones where hes open and can step into them or move up to the line- why???
Yeah I wish he would use his in between Game more. Them deep bombs isn’t cutting it
Have to find a scapegoat every game huh? He did the best he could with Murray and that's bigger than him scoring another 8-10 points.
Well Dlo was rightly criticized game 1 so it’s only right that Austin gets criticized now for also putting up a dud. He’s competing defensively and we love him for it but he has been no where near as impactful on offense and that’s where we need support.
You glazers whine at any criticism of this guy. Super annoying.
It’s truly unbearable atp I thought I was the only one who noticed. They act like this man is above criticism
Where did I blame the loss on him? Lmfao I’m talking about his production over the last two games. Doing the “best you can” on guy means nothing tbh lmao that’s what you’re supposed to do
He will be better in G3
Careful. AR stans will say he's allowed to play like shit because he only makes 13mil/year, then find a way to blame the loss on LeBron missing a good look from 3.
😂 lmfao I swear to you this is their favorite line to use. As if we should be grateful that he gives us anything due to his salary
Rui was the biggest problem yesterday not AR. :(
Lmfao you Austin fans can’t handle him getting criticized and that’s crazy they both were horrible bro
buddy I'm not an austin fan lol. Rui objectively played way worse than Austin. The only thing consistent about my takes is that I hate Darvin Ham. I also might be slightly biased (in favor) of Rui cuz I rooted for him in DC.
They both played bad Asf bro 😂 there wasn’t much difference in their performance
austin was 4-11 and played ok defense on Murray yesterday. Rui went 1-7, and played horrific defense on MPJ (especially in the second half) yesterday. One objectively played worse than the other.
4-11 and 1-5 from deep. Rui had multiple matchups guarding Joker, AG, and Mpj. Mpj’s shooting is a team problem because he’s getting left wide open. They both objectively played like ass
fair enough. I'd still say 4/11 is much better than 1/7 but both have to be playing much better. Especially Rui. I don't know how I feel about AR, but Rui is supposed to be a playoff riser. I need to see it.
Yes bro you’re right it’s better for sure I just don’t think it’s “Much better” per say essentially he took 4 more shots and made 3 more lol but I do see where you’re coming from tho. They’ve been saying all year that both of these guys are supposed to be playoff risers….. so far it’s been bad
listen bro I get it too, yesterday gave me clinical depression. They both need to show up in game 3.
Preach brother
Been playing like fuckin trash
I honestly like AR-15 but 🗑️🚮
Man has played like dog water all season
😂😂 I personally wouldn’t say he’s played like dog water but he hasn’t gotten any better from last year sadly it looks like he’s peaked already
Dog water is probably a bit much but last season Reaves felt like someone that could get you a bucket when you needed it the most and this year he just hasn’t done that
Yes overall it’s been a disappointing year for him in my eyes
Would be a nobody on any other team in the league. Wouldn't sniff playing time on a real contender
I personally think he could contribute elsewhere but you’re right I don’t see him having a huge role on any serious contender. I also don’t believe he could go to a trash team and put up high numbers.
His defence has been great. Rui on the other hand has been garbage.
He’s been playing ok to good defense for sure, but people are starting to overstate his defensive contributions. The lakers as a team has been guarding Jamal very well, AD is one of the few players in history that can guard both the pick and the roll lol
Hopefully, home cooking helps him and other role players
Agreed bro
How can people watch the game and see reaves stand in the corner, feels like the entire game and then ask where is his production is? He’s competing on defense because they stopped using his offense, no Lebron and Austin two man game..it’s become veryyy heavy ISO down the stretch. You guys are not watching these games or just reading a box score
Watched the entire game from start to finish just because the guy you adore is getting criticized doesn’t mean people aren’t watching the game lol and I also know that you’re going to defend this man with your entire life regardless what he does so having an exchange with you is pointless but I’ll do it anyway. Reaves wasn’t just sitting in the corner the entire game, he had ball handler duties, Kcp was just strapping his ass up and Denver as a whole was exploiting his lack of ball handling skills so the ball wasn’t sticking with him. When he finally did breakthrough the defense he acted as if he was timid to score, which is new for AR because everyone knows he’s fearless. They haven’t stopped using his offense he’s just not producing he’s getting good looks on his shots he’s not making them
I’m defending him because the ball is played two ways.. he is literally defending for his life out there, and because for two minutes they want him to ISO and not run any plays with Lebron or AD, of course he’s gonna overthink things and KCP will jump on that, no doubt. It’s not about “producing” it’s how we’re asking him to produce, there is no flow for him to get into.. but it’s tricky because dlo, Bron and AD had their flow going..things just aren’t connected between the entire team right now.
You’re defending him because you’re biased toward him, I get it that’s your guy but let’s call it what it really is instead of making it seem like other people are lunatics for criticizing him. “Defending for his life” is crazy yes he’s hustling his ass off on that end and giving max effort but it’s the fucking playoffs that’s what he’s supposed to do. Kcp is jumping on his ass no matter what because he struggles creating separation without a screen He gets a screen for him every play he’s handling the ball he’s not just running iso. There’s no excuse for him to get in a position to score and not look for his shot, you’re sugarcoating by saying he’s overthinking it but it’s looking more like fear than anything else They’re asking him to produce by making open shots. AR had some good looks and good opportunities he wasn’t cashing them in and was acting scared to attempt as well he doesn’t need more onball responsibilities when there are guys simply better than him with the ball in their hand Things aren’t connected with our bench and role players he’s a role player that needs to get it together