But, Roy Hibbert is en route to join the Purple and Gold
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Despite what anyone wants to say about Hibbert the fact that dude blocks shots is indisputable.
This is a nice little pick up that sees the Lakers acquire a 7-2 established NBA Big, in a contract year, with A LOT to prove.
This move could prove to be brilliant as the Lakers have sorely been missing that defensive presence in the middle that Byron Scott LOVES so much.
You can't start a break without a block. Or, a stop. Or, a Board. (Sorry Mike D'Antoni, it's a FACT)
The Lakers drafted speed and athleticism this year with their "THREE," and we'll see about the " D ."
They have two picks + other undrafted talent from last season.
And, if 7-0 Robert Upshaw shows up and plays ball, the Lakers might find themselves with a very tough defensive front down low and in the middle as these two can flat out
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| Upshaw averaged 17 points, 13 Rebounds and 7 BLOCKS in 19 games for WASHINGTON Dude has a wing-span of 7-5 |
S-W-A-T
What do the Lakers have to lose? More than the 61 they did in 2014-15?
Let's hope not.
But what can they gain?
With these two? A lot. The Lakers could end up with one of the biggest surprises in the draft and it is NOT DLoading...
Robert Upshaw, arguably, has Lottery Talent but went undrafted. The Lakers can score with this skilled big man at the NBA minimum salary.
And, if Hibbert doesn't work out, they lose his $15.5M next season along with Bean Bryant's 25.
I believe that Dr. Buss would be appreciating this "play."
All-in
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| Dr. Buss: a championship caliber poker player liked making moves "SPLASH"
The Lakers have themselves some nice new Purple and Gold chips to play with...
Let's see how this plays out...
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