Game Thread: Spurs vs. Lakers — Jan. 1, 2021 - 7:00pm/C

[Uriel]

Can someone explain to me why Luka was drafted before Keldon?

Because he's supposed to have a higher ceiling.

[007nites]

Keldon matches well against LeBron. Too bad no one left to guard AD.

[BillMc]

Lakers whine a lot

[Dejounte]

Signature White Charge baby!!

[Kurgan]

https://clutchpoints.com/every-clien...-lebron-james/

1. LeBron James – Los Angeles Lakers, SF/PF

2. Anthony Davis – Los Angeles Lakers, PF/C

3. Ben Simmons – Philadelphia 76ers, PG

4. Trae Young – Atlanta Hawks, PG

5. John Wall – Washington Wizards, PG

6. Eric Bledsoe – Milwaukee Bucks, PG

7. Draymond Green – Golden State Warriors, PF

8. Miles Bridges – Charlotte Hornets, SF

9. Markieff Morris – Los Angeles Lakers, SF/PF

10. Dejounte Murray – San Antonio Spurs, PG/SG

11. J.R. Smith – Unrestricted Free Agent, SG

12. Marcus Morris – Los Angeles Clippers, SF/PF

13. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope – Los Angeles Lakers, SG

14. Tristan Thompson – Cleveland Cavaliers, PF/C

15. Trey Lyles – San Antonio Spurs, SF

16. Nerlens Noel – Oklahoma City Thunder, C

17. Dion Waiters – Los Angeles Lakers, SG

18. Terrance Ferguson – Oklahoma City Thunder, SG

19. Cory Joseph – Sacramento Kings, PG/SG

20. Darius Bazley – Oklahoma City Thunder, PF

21. Malik Beasley – Minnesota Timberwolves, SG

22. Jordan Clarkson – Utah Jazz, SG

23. Darius Garland – Cleveland Cavaliers, PG

24. Montrezl Harrell – Los Angeles Clippers, PF

25. Talen Horton-Tucker – Los Angeles Lakers, SF

26. Ben McLemore – Houston Rockets, SG

27. Jusuf Nurkic – Portland Trail Blazers, C

28. Mitc Robinson – New York Knicks, C

Lonnie joined Klutch this year as well

[SpurPadre]

Because he's supposed to have a higher ceiling.

But even watching the video out there of their pre-draft game, it seemed quite clear Keldon had more talent and upside. Every mock had Keldon going before him.

[Dejounte]

Keldon matches well against LeBron. Too bad no one left to guard AD.

Matches well against the best player in the league??? WHAT

[tmtcsc]

Davis tripped on his own. En led maggot. Right in front of the ref.

[Uriel]

He just tripped.

[SpurPadre]

fixed

Most mocks had him going in Rd. 2.

[Kurgan]

I mean, I'm glad DDR is hitting threes, but damn what took him this long to become a gunner? Those makes have looked very clean.

Contract year.

[Chomag]

Refs realize they need to start helping the Lakers again...

[Kurgan]

We have the most offensively inept bigs in the league.

[Dejounte]

Playoff atmosphere right now...

[DAF86]

Eubanks sucks so bad.

[r0drig0lac]

Gay (Rudy) is the best David defender

[jbspurs]

Eubanks and Poeltl = sad

[Uriel]

But even watching the video out there of their pre-draft game, it seemed quite clear Keldon had more talent and upside. Every mock had Keldon going before him.

Not the SpursTalk mock.

Luka Samanic Best Case: Athletic Hedo Turkoglu
Keldon Johnson Best Case: 2006 Michael Finley

[Robz4000]

Lakerfan hyping up Horton-Tucker

[Chomag]

Even their little guys can guard our bigs lol

[Seventyniner]

Damn, it's hard to score much when the Spurs seem like they're playing 4 on 5 on offense. Poeltl and Eubanks have been so useless on that end.

[Chomag]

Damn, it's hard to score much when the Spurs seem like they're playing 4 on 5 on offense. Poeltl and Eubanks have been so useless on that end.

4 on 8 actually as the Lakers have the refs as well lol

[poopbox]

I don't understand why LMA can't just play similar to how Rudy plays...moves around enough to find shots on the court...gets into open spaces in the defense...makes a decent attempt to post smaller players...

If LMA could just play this way the Spurs would be so much better...I wouldn't even care if he shot poorly at least he would be moving and making the other team defend him all over the floor, which would generate offense for others

[offset formation]

because his name is Luka.

He lives upstairs from you.

[Mugen]

jesus christ, it's an absolute miracle that the Spurs are in it with Eubanks seeing these many minutes.