G17 TOR @ LAL PreGame Thread

Arrghh…nearly had 2 in a row! But congrats!

LOL…aw shucks. Thanks, but a win must be fair! You’re the best…this time!

Let me just post again…..ha

Jeremy Lin now ranked 28th in pull up shots 3FG% (36.4%) among 68 players average 25mpg and 0.5 pull up FGAs per game. Like I said earlier…once he can get his pull up 3FG% go over 33%. He will have a much better time on the court.2

Jeremy Lin now ranked 6th in pull up shots EFG% (53.4%) among 69 players average 25mpg and 3 pull up FGAs per game. He is behind, Dirk (60.3%), Curry (57.4%), CP3 (55.8%), JJ Reddick(55.3%), Wes Matthew(53.6%).

FTW indeed!
Lin vs TOR had some great games, didn’t he?

already 16 games in the book now…..time went by so quickly.

It sure did .. and Lakers lost more winnable games than I would’ve thought

BTW Kobe’s fitness looked worse by the game and he didn’t have any lift in his legs.
Do you think he will get reduced minutes soon?

Kobe legs looked shot by 2nd quarter and he looks more tired by game. BS really needs to limit his minutes because if he looks like his now how will he look like by the end of the season? Assuming that Kobe can finish the season.

TORONTO at L.A. LAKERS

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Toronto: Kyle Lowry, Lou Williams, Terrence Ross, Amir Johnson, Jonas Valanciunas

Los Angeles: Jeremy Lin, Kobe Bryant, Wesley Johnson, Carlos Boozer, Jordan Hill

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At 3-13, the Lakers have the worst record in the Western Conference and have lost four straight, the latest 120-119 to Minnesota on Friday. . . . Ex-Raptor Ed Davis plays a solid role off the bench for the Lakers, averaging seven points
and seven rebounds in about 24 minutes per night. . . .

The Raptors have DeMar DeRozan listed as “to be determined” on official game notes. That’s likely code for “game-time decision.” . . .

Despite their terrible record, the Lakers are 2-0 against Eastern Conference
opponents.

Sweet … he dropped the bomb on us, baby.

LOL…Quantity vs Quality

Jeremy Lin Quietly Having Career Year For Lakers

Jeremy Lin is quietly having a career year for the Los Angeles Lakers

You probably haven’t heard much about it — because Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers’ futility is the big story — but Jeremy Lin is quietly having a career year and signs point towards Lin’s continued improvement.

Lin isn’t at the New York Knicks/Linsanity levels, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Lin is playing a much smarter game than he has in the past and he’s being a lot more choosy about the shots he’s taking. It’s no coincidence that he’s putting up career highs in field goal shooting (.490), 3-point shooting (.383) and effective field goal percentage (.552).

He’s improved his midrange game over last season by leaps and bounds, as he’s improved from 3-to-10 feet (plus-4.9 percent), from 10-to-16 feet (plus-8.7) and from 16 feet to the 3-point line (plus-5.7).

What’s most impressive (courtesy of NBA.com/stats) is that Lin is eating up his open looks. For shots over 10 feet when the defender is 4-to-6 feet away, he’s shooting 62.5 percent. When he’s truly wide open (defender more than 6 feet away), he’s shooting 50 percent. This tells me he’s doing a good job of playing off the ball as well as when he handles the ball and most importantly — he’s taking care of business when he gets the chance.

For the season, Lin is playing 30.5 minutes per game, with averages of 12.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.1 steals. He’s doing all of this while posting a four-year low of just 8.9 attempts per game (call it the Kobe effect, if you will).

Over Lin’s last four games, he’s playing at his season average with 30.5 minutes per game, but his production is up. Lin is averaging 16.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 2.0 steals while shooting 56 percent from the field. Those might not be Hall-of-Fame numbers, but they’re excellent and would be welcomed by about 25 teams in the league.

The problem is, Lin isn’t going to get the recognition he deserves while he’s on a losing Lakers squad. Although Jeremy has put up excellent numbers, the Lakers are on a four-game slide and are trapped at the bottom of the Western Conference at just 3-13.

We’d be leaving out a key mention if we didn’t talk about Lin’s defense. Remembering that he plays on the worst defensive team in the league (30th in points allowed and defensive rating), we have to understand that Lin’s numbers aren’t going to be as good as a player on a solid defensive squad.

Still, Lin is doing a pretty good job at ensuring his opponent isn’t performing to their usual levels. On two-point attempts, Lin is holding his opponent to 2.1 percent less than they shoot for the season. Inside 10 feet, he’s harassing them into 5.9 percent less and finally, he’s keeping them 6.1 percent below their averages inside six feet.

In the interest of fairness, Lin is getting killed from the 3-point line (allowing 53.8 percent, 17.6 percent above opponent’s average). A big reason for that is the lack of team perimeter defense and the need for Lin and the Lakers to sag to protect the middle. That is an indictment on Lin’s defense, but it’s also indicative of a team that isn’t good enough defensively to allow Lin to cheat towards the 3-point line.

All in all, Lin is having a terrific year, but you may not have noticed. Ideally by the end of the season, the NBA will have taken notice and Lin will continue the streak he’s on. He’s got motivation — another contract — and although his team is horrible, Lin has been that diamond in the rough.

Lin vs Raptors:
2012 – Lin for the win… BANG!!
last year – scored 31 points off bench, Rockets win in overtime
this year – ??

Lin had a nose ring? Lol

Glad that you experienced that. Wish I could have that experience rather than watching the highlights months later:-(

Had so much of high hope we would have Linsanity 2 in Lakers but my dream went down the drain since the season began. JLin barely had a chance to play in 4th qtr as to date. Even if he played, he was always Kobe ball. SAD!!!! How long do I have to wait to see Mr. 4th qtr and Mr. Clutch again in Lakers???????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Or the question should be: Will I see one in Lakers this season????

No, Byron Scott will NEVER reduce Bryant’s minutes.

Scott thinks that he needs Bryant out there to erase Lin’s “mistakes”.

Just these 3 could ELEVATE the Lakers in more ways!

That 22 wins prediction is becoming more and more likely. They might not even get that.

There are few things that will happen..

1) Lin will play lights out
2) Lin will play average
3) Lin will play like crep
4) Lin will not play

4 is due to injury or health..or extreme reasons
2 and 3 might be due to psyhcological damage of BS’s benching last time.. (it’s like telling him don’t be aggressive)
1 means he dgaf..and just continue to be him.

keep thinking could’ve been at least 6-10 or 7-9 right now..
while still being a work in progress

clippers early one
2 memphis games
this last game.

Lin will just play and hopefully keep his rhythm. There’s no baggage attached to Toronto and he’s played them well previously. And let’s not make too much of Lin being benched for those final minutes of the last game. I don’t expect that to happen again seeing the results were pitiful.

I think Lin will be fine.. He knows he needs to be aggressive for himself no matter what coach or whatever will happen.. don’t worry too much about it.

Touche~

https://twitter.com/derralchen/status/539102768183537664

crp..no.. usually when that happens lin doesn’t do as well.. remember last time at the toyotat center!!!.

Just small sample size….wait until you have seen 20 seasons of the awesome Lin to give the verdict. LOL

So far…defenders are still willing to leave him more. Let’s see how this goes..

You know after looking at social media posts from lakers, they seem to be quite desperate to keep Kobe focus of attention. They are making a big deal out of everything that kobe does to keep him relevant. But it interesting that nobody is mentioning that failed 3 that cost the Lakers the game against the Wolves, and also, some LA beat journalists thinks that lin was pulled in the 4th quarter because of the fast break that kobe missed the laypup. Kobe claims that lin held onto the ball too long which caused the TO.Also I bet there is a probably a running joke around the league among the “superstar players” on how Kobe gets to get out of practicing with the team. I bet Pop doesn’t do that, because Duncan/Parker lead by example. The more Scott tries to cater to Kobe, the deeper the hole he is digging for himself to be relieved of duty. I use the word relieve because I think they won’t fire him but they will give him the option of resigning, so that F/O/Showtime Lakers that endorsed can save face. I think once Kobe gets a seat on the All-Star team/MJ points that we might see a shift in that direction.just some thoughts

The focus on Kobe thing. I think it really is just there from day 1. No way Kobe should have fumbled that catch. I remembered a similar one with Lin and Harden. Harden was so angry and Lin was like “whatever”… I am not sure hoe Pop manages his practices….I think he also rests his older players. But yeah…Duncan and Parker are just different.

I think Pop’s does too, but he is not stupid enough to broadcast it top cover his azz, because he is afraid to stop Kobe. Kobe would have still been shooting lights out, if Lin/Boozer had not stepped up and the rest of the fans and media were like yeah they are right. I agree this has always been about kobe, but outside Laker media, ain’t nobody singing his praises these days.

Also another lie by Scott was the game was lost in 3rd quarter, not true score was 90-93, then hit a 3 point shot, then score was 90-96 Laker favor. Then Scott said yesterday that he didn’t let them watch the film, another cover up to keep his lie going,. That is why he is digging a hole for himself, because we can pull the tape and see.

He would hope he did not speak at all….I think…..

https://twitter.com/nbpenas/status/539127762905083904

I agree. They fired Mike Brown, I think 10 or 15 games in.

no….just 5 games into the season I think. Was 1-4

I think Mike Brown was exactly one of the reasons that Scott gets a longer leash…The fire a HC with only 5 games in the book thing went crazy that yr I think.

True, but notice how coach dave is not weighing on lin, and worthy spoke up, so something is going on. Even when Scott was talking about he didn’t know who would be in the starting line up, Magic congratulated lin on being the starting PG for the Lakers. I personally think that Magic and the rest of the Showtime Lakers don’t like Kobe, and they were behind Scott because they knew kobe’s tendencies to take over, and now they are disappointed because Scott has failed.

https://twitter.com/billoram/status/539140397789110272

https://twitter.com/MarkG_Medina/status/539140943308279808

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wasnt that one game enough

just wondering.. drose is injured all the time..but why is he still consider a great player.. and get to guarantee a starter’s job?? I’m sure if someone else, it’s not guaranteed.

I think FO is not happy that Price couldn’t have O going on… they had bench practice O yesterday no Price but Clarkson was in it..?! So I guess it’s Price.

ohh thank god i think mitch said develop the rookie

didnt dragic sign a big contract

and lin stats will only get better

his defense is questionable

I think so. Dragic is 14 right now & Lin is 12.6. But I am sure Lin’s stats will go up soon.

Very true

I think so.. w/o that big three look at Celtics now?! But Celtics seems to willing take Rondo in the future so he said he wants to stay in Boston.

Coach

That’s what I thought… LOL!

What is Linsanity equal to in terms of stats

I was just looking at the box scores from Wolves game and kob/lin stats. They are hilarious, lin had 4 stls, kobe had 5. Kobe is really trying to stay relevant and the he knows that lin is the only one on the team to give him a run for his money and he battling hard. Lin and the others are too quick on the offense for kobe, so he gets mad. It is funny to watch.

I think he only cares about shooting for himself nothing else doesn’t matter to him… LOL!

He is not changing any starting line up. He will split the minutes between Boozer/Davis. Boozer doesn’t care just as long as he gets his stats. The only changes I see him making is to the 2nd unit, by adding Clarkson and making Young the defacto PG.Price days are numbered and that is probably why Scott seems to so angry and trying to point fingers at lin. I am pretty sure when he met with mitch is was not pretty, but he has to act like he is still in control. Also mitch stated in his interview the standard line that “scott is doing a good job”, now that was before the loss to the Wolves and then Mitch paid him a visit yesterday at the practice facilities.

https://twitter.com/LakersBlog_SSR

Almost forgot about Clark? I think they sure will need to make some change in lineup. So probably Ellington will not get lots of playing time now.

https://twitter.com/shahanLA/status/539144849459400704

Lol, it looks like the only way Lakers can win is if Lin holds back his scoring until the forth just so he can finish the games on court.

Me, I don’t care too much if Lakers win or not. Go lin get your 20/10 in the first 3 quarters then sit back and Watch Scott blow another one.

I hope that Scott learned from his mistake last game, because he says one thing and does another. Also, i think they might keep the same scheme as before, but we will see.

Also the reporter threw in his interpretation of things with this comment:

Scott has also said Lakers point guard Jeremy Lin doesn’t always appear comfortable running the offense. He also sat out the final 3:45 of the Lakers’ loss on Friday to Minnesota because of defensive struggles against Minnesota guards Zach LaVine and Mo Williams, whom combined for 43 points.

All of which leads Scott to where he is now.

I think this reporter has problem… Lin looks more & more comfortable to run the O for Lakers… see even Johnson plays well now… just like Linsanity period. Lin made his teammates better…

Just watched Byron’s post-practice interview and saw that he implied Lin was at fault for speeding up offense in third quarter instead of slowing down. Crazy, as Lin was keeping them in the game. But I guess Byron wants to play at old man speed for Kobe.

Notice how when 3rd quarter ended, we were ahead.

Yeah, I’m guessing Byron isn’t focused on winning but on keeping Kobe happy.

Exactly.. that’s why he said we the the last in western conf..?! So now he gives up?

It began to reveal what BS really think and see from Lin. He never likes Lin in the first place, hence the starter gate and now once in a while implications of faults on Lin.

Cir-Kers. or La-cus. Wonder what kind of show would be tonight?

Well, he doesn’t LIKE losing, granted. But he wants to win with Kobe leading.

That AS coach probably it’s his son.. LOL!

I was just amazed about “I said my piece and I felt much better” part. So this coach is all about himself, whether he said things to the team or not, whether he feels better or not, but pay no attention to whether the team took what he said or not, and whether the team feel better or not…….

Just like he was complaining about the team lost focus, and how he reminded them three times, but sounds like he has no idea whether the team take his suggestion or not, and whether what he did helped them to focus or not.

Pelicans game, DEN and many games that got blown up once Kobe went hero mode in Q4. They would be 9-7 for sure

It’s quite unbelievable that a coach will not change things if the goal is to win games. But it’s also to appease Kobe so here we have with the Kobe Showtime

Sadly yes, Byron will do everything in his power to make Kobe be the hero (and if neccessary win games). It’s quite a circus, really

Getting caught up on the below and I must say it’s very troubling. Everywhere jeremy goes it’s something. Now he is making the game too fast for an aging superstar and has a head coach who caters to that same superstar. Other than Jeremy’s overall game improving what is the upside with all of all this?

I noticed Scott complained about speed and was really puzzled by that. But all the various comments have me thinking it’s partly about keeping things at Kobe’s speed but I’m finally convinced Scott has McHale’s disease, just not as obvious and mean about it. These guys are jealous of his fame. Annoyed that an “outsider” to the NBA/draft farm system crashed their party. Intimidated by his Harvard smarts. I don’t think it’s racist…I think it’s basic human territorial pecking-order aversion that will not be cured any time soon. Then there’s Kobe who talks about liking aggressive teammates but doesn’t really like them to shine. Jeremy created a highlight-worthy play with Johnson and neither Scott nor Kobe were able to feel good about it.

Long overdue. Scott is slow , stubborn, or both

Upside is that either for basketball and/or business reasons, the FO got Jeremy’s back.

You nailed it. Wes is coming into his own because lin is bringing out the best in him, something that scott/kobe couldn’t figure out how to do it. Lin is making Davis look like a superstar. Kobe is trying to remain relevant in the NBA by being the top scorer in the league, but nobody is talking about that. Kobe has burned a lot of bridges in the past with sports media, and it is what it is. The last couple of games where lin has led the offense has been upbeat and fluid and worthy of NBA highlights.

i think kobe recognizes lin’s potential, but he is having a hard time relinquishing control. I personally thinks that mitch/.fo likes lin.

If BS keeps up with his namesake, he may not survive past this season, assuming he can finish it.

I also think FO likes Lin … I really want to know did FO feel the same way like Scott… the lose it’s on 3Q?! Run O too fast?! Can’t wait to see tonight’s game.

Notice how lin went out and got a patent team for all of his name brand. Notice how he pitched the isea to Addias to do an event at Foot lockers to do a welcome event for his fans. That was huge because fans turned out in huge numbers. Also he got stock in Youtube sportsnetwork which is the largest sportsnetwork online.

I think the Lakers are playing a dangerous game, if they intend to keep Lin. Lin is all about team bball & is too smart to stay w/a team that is Kobe focused. He has also learned from htown, how miserable it can be to play for a coach/org that throws him under the bus repeatedly. I think Lin knows what he brings to the table for any team & will choose another team that will let him play team ball w/possibility of helping that team to a championship, over the Lakers.
I’m starting to dislike noCoach/Lakers, as much as noCoach/rox. There is too many similar patterns between the 2 orgs, not to take notice. I hope things change, but if not, I’d rather Lin get his numbers & leave next season. jmo

Exactly. Mitc/FO knows that the 2015 free agency does not have any better PG’s than Lin. I think Mitch/FO buying their time to get kobe All-Star seat/MJ points and anything after that is fair game.

So regarding potential lineup change, Byron hinted towards Hill/Boozer and Lin?
So Kobe’s role is not changing despite his ineffective ISOs. Plus Davis might replace Hill/Boozer.

Will 3.6p/3.8a Price replace Lin in the lineup for his defense then?
I doubt so but that would be hilarious to see.

The article didn’t mention that Price and Ellington also struggled defending LaVine and Mo Williams.

Kobe Bryant’s role isn’t changing for obvious reasons including his star stature and league-leading 26.7 points per game average. Scott has called out the Lakers’ frontcourt, including Jordan Hill and Carlos Boozer, for their inconsistent communication on defensive pick-and-rolls. On Sunday, Scott lamented that his team only executes those coverages properly 30 percent of the time. Scott has also said Lakers point guard Jeremy Lin doesn’t always appear comfortable running the offense. He also sat out the final 3:45 of the Lakers’ loss on Friday to Minnesota because of defensive struggles against Minnesota guards Zach LaVine and Mo Williams, whom combined for 43 points.

Exactly

I’m not trusting that fo has Lin’s back. If they did, why aren’t they putting a stop to ‘blame Lin’s game’ for losses, to switch people’s focus from Scott/Kobe’s contributions. It started w/Lin’s lack of defense, aggressiveness, confidence, playing w/Kobe, FT…now it’s the pace. What will they come up w/next…he’s taking away too much attention from Kobe? smh

I hope you’re right Joyce. I think Lin & the Lakers could be good for each other, but Scott could ruin it. Lin likes being in LA, but he loves playing bball to win more than a/the team. I don’t have much confidence in Scott any more, but still hoping that the F/O are thinking like you.

Sometimes Lin will dribble and look indecisive when the shot clock is running down and sometimes give it Kobe. As he gets further into playing with the team that will become less of a problem. Lin is bringing out the athleticism in Wes and creating shots for Hill and Boozer. He evens finds Kobe in the low block some more. Lin hasn’t really had to play point guard for a long time but he’s improving. I don’t think Scott has any other options but to start Lin. Price is terrible, Clarkson really isn’t a PG and he hardly plays him.

I think if Kobe stops believing in Lin then he’s the one who decides who starts at any position, including PG. But, I think Lin is doing enough to show Kobe some things. I don’t know if it is enough for Kobe, but I think Lin has stepped up in recent games. I’d like to see better play from him in the last 4 minutes though, that’s where we know he can do much, much better. I think he knocks down 1 shot with 1 minute left, or makes a crucial steal or knocks down big free throws they’ll get more confident with Lin at end-of-game situations.

So who should Davis replace, Hill or Boozer? Now it makes sense why Mitch and Scott where both looking at Boozer and Hill during practice.

To tell the truth, I really don’t care that much about Lakers L or W now bc of Scott… I just want Lin to get his good stats. I think Kobe maybe is getting worst game by game due to long playing time … he is 36 but his playing time always longer than Lin who is 26?!

Let’s vote for Lin.

Oops sorry read it wrong. My bad. I guess I’m letting my frustration get to me. Back to my cave.

i think the only way we could escape from this nightmare is Boston trying to shop Rondo and get Jeremy. And we’re still trying to fantasize what Jeremy’s future could be… These things simply seem neverending. But God knows. Everything happens for a reason. Like Isaiah wrote:

Yet you, Lord, are our Father.
We are the clay, you are the potter;
we are all the work of your hand.

thankfully Jeremy is approaching it in the best way he can. Thank you Jeremy. You are showing us what means to go thru adversities and deal them as a man.

That’s normal, everyone feels pride in the city or state they’re born in.

I think Lakers are doing some underground movement with lin. I think jeannie buss/F/O like lin. but they also made promises to kobe. I thin they have have two movements going on in what happens on court and what is happening in a business aspect. Also let’ s keep it real the season ticket holders are asian americans and they are going to cater to them. Kobe was the man with them, so as Kobe is being phased out they are trying to phase in LIN.

Except those product profits are distributed to all of NBA not just Lakers.

Oh the tangled webs we weave! A guru I traveled with in my hippie-ish youth was once asked what was the most difficult thing in life. His answer: “Relationships” LOL

That is lin

@linspiredinca @drbrucehirsch Lineup changes could be coming. Medina hints Lin could be part of that. I agree, could happen.— Paul Villarreal (@CNM_JLin_Vids) November 30, 2014

I don’t beleive that for one second..smh

Yeah just read it wrong and went all indignant and jumpy. Sorry.

Me too. Scott just complained about Lin didn’t feel comfortable to run O… anyway, sometimes I think Lin’s fans shouldn’t ask MM to ask Scott about Lin bc Scott sure would not say…he likes Lin so much that’s why he rest him in late 4Q not bench him?! He sure would say something bad to prove his decision it’s right.. smh!

I doubt it, after averaging a double double? BS’s not that stupid, some said it was either Hill or Boozer.

Exactly. Kobe will not allow that to happen… So is Rondo will not allow Kobe to handle the ball for him. Fight!!! LOL!

I’m glad more Lin fans here focus more on Lin’s performance vs Lakers W/L because it’s becoming clear that Byron Scott put Kobe’s individual performance in Q4 as a higher priority than winning teamball in Q1-Q3.

So let’s enjoy Lin being assertive in Q1-Q3 with his drives, 3pt shooting, growing chemistry with Boozer/Wes/Davis/Hill.
In Q4, let’s hope Lin finds his role to be the scorer/facilitator/defender in playing Kobe-ball

I will be very disappointed if Lin has to come off the bench.

I just hope and pray he stays assertive and not let all this garbage get to him. I’m nervous about our boy tonight, but trying to stay positive and optimistic.

Amen. Yes, I think he’s learning what to do and not to do with each game.
Lin is smart enough to figure out how to squeeze life lemons to lemonade :]

I am good w number… LOL! Just lucky!!!

To start whom….CP3 ain’t walking through the door

Don’t be too sure of that.

Byron Scott is just looking for any excuse to bench Lin, even if it costs the Lakers games.

Wouldn’t be surprised. Scott has demonstrated an inability from the outset

so it is not a quote?

So did we staying at home watching the game.

Smart McDonough – he has three of those kinds of players in Dragic, Bledsoe, and Thomas!

Lin would fit right in with those guys if Dragic walked.

Sportswriters spew clueless garbage, just like the American media takes every chance it can to criticize Asians.

If you get lucky again in the next 3 games, I’ll ask you for a lotto numbers :]

https://twitter.com/Mike_Bresnahan/status/539219982198919169

What are your numbers for lin tonight?

I’m telling you man, the lakes are tanking! LOL

yes, he quickly corrected it. Thanks for helping with the reminder :]

https://twitter.com/LakersNation/status/539227206615330816

Hope it’s Kobe that would give the Lakers a better chance to win.

Mods, I’m not sure if it’s just me, but tip-off count down on main page is always off. But, the same countdown within game thread is correct.

I need one for myself too… LOL!

Who is the player? Clarkson?

Dear Jeremy,

I know your coach said you were struggling in offense last game. He’s right, you are surprisingly bad. How could you manage only double double but not triple double in 3 quarters?? How could you manage only one ally opp with Wes? You should make it happen with all your teammates. And most importantly, you should try your very best to make Kobe hero of the night, too bad I don’t see your effort here. Anyway, your smart coach has found a triple double (zero) guy to replace you soon.

MoominTROLL

Kidding aside, I hope Jeremy pad his stats as much as he can. He should know he is only allowed to play 3 quarters with max 30 min. Keep aggressive as he said. I can’t wait to see what excuses they use to justify taking away his starter position or benching a 18/8 guy in Q4.

Yes, I think the player facing the camera is Clarkson.

Never, until he gets fired then media will point the finger towards him!

https://twitter.com/Librafree/status/539232942099161088

Rajon Rondo: 31 mins, 1-5 shooting & 10 assists tonight

I think Clarkson will play tonight. But I would prefer Price over Clarkson bc Price is not good… LOL! If Clarkson plays well then he may takes more Lin’s playing time since Scott is not really fond of Lin. But Price is not good in O so…

Max contract numbers by non-Asian standard.

I thought BS likes Lin when he just hired by Lakers as a head coach, he praised Lin and now what changed? Just because Kobe not happy with Lin taking away his spotlight? This is getting ridiculous! Winning is not important anymore? I thought BS said he needs to control Kobe’s minutes?
Big talker but action shows totally opposite!

Anyone knows who is Librafree? This person always has close shots and must be that Josh Fan?