OFFICIAL LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS 2024-2025 SEASON THREAD

[Nipsey3000]

big key piece i feel that isn't mentioned during that span was how much better Zu has been playing as a starter lately in place of Ibaka. just adds to how i think the bigger issue with our team going back to last year would be the big man rotation and not so much that lack of a "true" point guard

Yes. I feel like rondo will help zu even more. One thing I know about big goofy mf like him is, you have to be aware of what kind of passes you can throw to him...what he can handle and what he can't.

Imo, if we are healthy-ish, give 100% and don't ruin into those Clippers curse moments, I can live with the results.

I think if we can do those things, we are good enough to win the west.

 

[aepps20]

No doubt this squad has everything it needs to make a deep run.

 

[sssstan]

rondo playing tomorrow!

lmao that avi change aepps20

 

[lawdog1]

rondo playing tomorrow!

lmao that avi change aepps20

Rajon gonna know all the plays the Lakers run before they do....

 

[Nipsey3000]

Zu is a great presence inside defensively tonight in the first half

 

[HIM]

How did Rondo look?

 

[lawdog1]

How did Rondo look?

Pretty bad start, but solid overall. Had 3 turnovers in like the first two minutes he was in. But settled down and picked up some nice assists. Got a bucket.

 

[sssstan]

agree with lawdog1 on rondo, nothing spectacular and seems like he's prob just slowly getting adjusted to the new team

looks like once pat and ibaka are back, we'll prob expect minutes to be cut a bit from mann and luke

 

[Nipsey3000]

Rondo was in the corner for a possession, I believe kawhi had the ball in the post with the shot clock running down, rondo shouted MOVE MOVE MOVE!!!

Every player cut and filled...they were previously ball watching.

Rondo was rusty, but imo, he's exactly what was needed.

He also got great penetration with the lateral drives (drives towards the free throw line instead of the rim) which resulted in 2 made corner 3s.

The pace when rondo was in was great as well

 

[HIM]

agree with lawdog1 on rondo, nothing spectacular and seems like he's prob just slowly getting adjusted to the new team

looks like once pat and ibaka are back, we'll prob expect minutes to be cut a bit from mann and luke

I understand this but I still want Mann to get at least 20 minutes a night. The kid impacts the game too much to not have him in

 

[lawdog1]

I was wondering before the game yesterday what the hold up with the Cousins signing is, but during the broadcast they said the team is just waiting for him to clear COVID protocols.

As long as he doesn’t get hurt again, I’d be surprised if he doesn’t get signed for the remainder of the season. We definitely need another big on the roster, especially considering Serge’s back situation. And Cousins is tight with Rondo.

 

[Nipsey3000]

I understand this but I still want Mann to get at least 20 minutes a night. The kid impacts the game too much to not have him in

I'm with you 100% I think Mann needs 20-24 mins

 

[HIM]

I was wondering before the game yesterday what the hold up with the Cousins signing is, but during the broadcast they said the team is just waiting for him to clear COVID protocols.

As long as he doesn’t get hurt again, I’d be surprised if he doesn’t get signed for the remainder of the season. We definitely need another big on the roster, especially considering Serge’s back situation. And Cousins is tight with Rondo.

I had read that the team had until today to sign a player. We had dipped below the minimum roster requirement and the deadline to sign someone was today. So I don’t think it was any surprise that we waited until today. I wanted Cousins last year. Idk whathe could offer this year but it’s the ultimate low risk-high reward signing.

unfortunately the 2 moves we made this deadline was acquiring the 2 players I hate most in the league.

 

[Nipsey3000]

HIM it's going to be difficult to find time for Mann/rondo/Jackson/Beverly/kennard when it comes time.
I think we might see alot of 2 point guard back courts with PG and kawhi at the 3 and 4...serve at the 5. Imo

 

[lawdog1]

HIM it's going to be difficult to find time for Mann/rondo/Jackson/Beverly/kennard when it comes time.
I think we might see alot of 2 point guard back courts with PG and kawhi at the 3 and 4...serve at the 5. Imo

Pretty confident Reggie is going to be the odd-mann-out just because he brings the least to the table defensively. How much Kennard plays will depend on how confidently he’s performing. And I have no faith in Beverly staying healthy.

So, I think Mann is going to end up continuing to get solid rotation minutes.

 

[Nipsey3000]

Pretty confident Reggie is going to be the odd-mann-out just because he brings the least to the table defensively. How much Kennard plays will depend on how confidently he’s performing. And I have no faith in Beverly staying healthy.

So, I think Mann is going to end up continuing to get solid rotation minutes.

I pray that everyone is healthy and confident come playoff time...but I know it's a pipe dream

I'd love to see Mann get some starts in the regular season before playoffs as well...

 

[HIM]

HIM it's going to be difficult to find time for Mann/rondo/Jackson/Beverly/kennard when it comes time.
I think we might see alot of 2 point guard back courts with PG and kawhi at the 3 and 4...serve at the 5. Imo

I know Reggie has played well but he would be the odd man out for me. And maybe even Luke, too. To me, Reggie does better when we’re missing Multiple guys or one of the stars. The issue I have with him is he’ll still take questionable shots even when Kawhi and PG are on the court. Luke has been playing well but Mann is more consistent and he brings defense, rebounding, paint penetration, and energy.

Like I said, I can defintely understand if they cut Mann’s minutes down but I would prefer he gets the most out of that group.

 

[bapar11]

welcome boogie to the team

 

[sssstan]

that was a pretty near flawless first quarter of play for our guys, buckets just kept dropping

 

[bapar11]

damn. dropping 47 in 1st quarter

 

[lawdog1]

Big Cuz looking decent

 

[sssstan]

im not mad with what i saw from boogie in that short spurt! might as well sign him for the rest of the season after tonight

 

[bapar11]

sheesh

 

[lawdog1]

Took the foot way off the gas.

 

[sssstan]

kinda expected our shooting to regress and portland to start knocking baskets down but sheesh couldnt even respond back on any of their runs.

we need to cut more of those reggie minutes though and give em to mann the second half