3. Will the backcourt score?
The Los Angeles Lakers had better find a way to get points from the backcourt or they are in a ton of trouble! Rondo had 11 assists and seven rebounds, but he had two points. What’s even worse, he only took three shots. You say…so?
Eventually, teams are going to pack it in the paint and demand Rondo (and eventually Ball) to consistently hit the jumper. That’s the NBA folks. Whatever this positionless basketball the Lakers are selling will not work if everyone is not contributing on the offensive end. Good teams will isolate these guys and take advantage if they don’t look at the basket.
As for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope…two points and four fouls in 21 minutes. Other than that, let’s see…well let me put it this way…close your eyes, what do you see? Nothing? Well, that’s what Caldwell-Pope gave you. If you think about it, if you’re honest, you can’t remember him shooting the free throws.
Umm…it bears repeating if the starting backcourt can only get four points combined…
Los Angeles Lakers: Jamal Crawford should fill open roster spot
Los Angeles Lakers free agency rumors are going to run wild now that Luol Deng is gone. There is a roster spot that remains open...Why not Jamal Crawford?
Just sayin’…