Comments on: Walton’s up-and-down season continues for Lakers

By: RoWyN

RoWyN — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:11:38 +0000

sorry guys, I have to somewhat agree with BringDFishBack to the fact that Radmanovich didn’t really get back recently. And with Bynum out and Pao was playing C, Lamar had to play the 4-spot and Turiaf be a back-up to both. With Radman and Ariza out, Luke had to take the starting job. And now that Pau is out as well, even though Radman starts at 3, Luke had to play more minutes in case a matchup persists Radman to be too slow.

By: BringDFishBack

BringDFishBack — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:57:58 +0000

BEC on March 25, 2008 at 3:58 pm said:

Luke hasnt missed a game in the last 2 months, so hes not hurt, this hurt excuse is bull****. If he is hurt, then he should take time off and heal, or get surgery or whatever he needs to do, its not like we cant win without him, hes not a Pau or Bynum caliber player anyways.

Luke is a decent backup, hes not athletic, but hes a smart player, decent bball iq. I think some of you just expect more out of him than he is capable. He doesnt hurt this team, hes not the reason we lose games. Lukes one of those players who doesnt really help and make a big impact on a game, but hes also the kind of player that doesnt hurt a team either.

You are a complete joke. He is hurt, and has been hurt all season. Kobe hasnt missed a game since he hurt his finger, does that mean he isn’t hurt? He has a decent bball iq? Are you out of your mind? This guy’s bball iq is one of the highest in the league. About sitting out…he would except for the fact that he can’t really. Obvoiusly if he could, he would. But with all the injuries to this team, they can’t really afford it. Right now they have 8 everyday players, then DJ and Coby Karl. You want them to compete in the west with 7 players???? Obviously he has talked to people within the organization and overall the decision was to not get it because they need him now.

By: Kobe4Ever

Kobe4Ever — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:23:58 +0000

dude look at the picture, Al Harrington is grabbing Luke’s @$$. that there defines Luke Walton’s season.

By: fluke swalfmeen

fluke swalfmeen — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:26:29 +0000

DCLAKER on March 25, 2008 at 10:25 am said:

Luke won’t be going anywhere because that contract(6 yrs.and TOO MUCH DAMN MONEY). I have to say when Luke is healthy he can be quite a facilitater and scorer,basically the ‘little things’get him by.

So saying that I say DON’T SIGN ANY BIG NAME FREE AGENTS and yes,don’t trade Luke. What I would do is sign someone like Mickael Pietrus(him and Ariza on the same floor together,WOW),Jamario Moon,JO(value went down ’cause of injury),Sebastian Telfair(DF only has 1 or 2yrs. to go)etc.

that is a brilliant idea, also trade fluke for elton brand please, or another guy who might make a comeback from a severee injury that their team doesn’t know

By: Ballin'08

Ballin'08 — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:22:19 +0000

What are you guys smokin? Luke has no talent, no athleticism, no speed, no hops, no handles, no moves, no defense, and no good judgment. He’s a big, slow , sorry white boy…period. STOP making excuses for him!…he’s not hurt, he’s weak! He ain’t goin no where because no one else is stupid enough to pay him for 5 more years. We’re stuck with his sorry a s s so get use to it!

Got to agree T-Dub.

Y does Luke turn the ball over so much…Someone please explain that???? If he’s hurt then stay ur hust @$$ on the bench. Don’t start passing the ball to the other team turning the game into a 6 on 4…I’ve hurt both ankles and I know how difficult it is to run, jump, etc. when that happens. If he’s hurt and can’t get the elevation then stop shooting threes…it just pisses me off that I can call it everytime he handles the ball, “He’s gonna turn it over…” and he does…at last nights game he’s the reason we went into overtime by exposing the ball to Stephen Jackson and they scored off that turnover…Face it we all want Trevor back…Slash and “D” baby…Slash and F^ck!ng “D”…

By: T-Dub

T-Dub — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:55:53 +0000

LOL…..

By: RoWyN

RoWyN — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:22:10 +0000

I guess we can both agree that this argument is pointless. It’s kinda like defending the retards for being retarded. I agree with Luke’s abilities I just don’t like the hating.

By: T-Dub

T-Dub — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:15:20 +0000

BEC and RoWyN, you guys are right. Luke doesn’t hurt this team. I’m not mad at Luke…however that high IQ part I have to disagree with. He makes more stupid turnovers than anyone since Smush was here. But I am tired of people making excuses for him. He is what he is and its only downhill from here at his age. That 30mil could have been better spent, I didn’t agree with his re-signing. But hey, Mitch can’t get’em all right!

By: DCLAKER

DCLAKER — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:26:56 +0000

Michael Pietrus is better and they play the same position. Get this guy in the off season(he’d be a lot cheaper than Arenas) and Luke will play a lot better. NO BOOING LUKE,PLEASE(ok, maybe in our heads)!

By: RoWyN

RoWyN — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:17:25 +0000

BEC

I’m kind of confused of where u stand about Luke but I agree with the second part of ur post. He doesn’t really hurt ur team for being there but he’s really a good addition just for match up issues.

About the first part of ur comment, if u havent SEVERELY sprained (normal sprains don’t count) ur ankle, u may seem okay physically but mentally it can take a little while to heal. Knowing that when u jump inside traffic and can potentially land on someone else’s foot can affect ur game a lot. U might not contest some shots u normally would. u might miss a lay-up because u held back on ur springs. it slows u down a bit. And by saying a bit, I meant a bit of every action which is a lot bro.

But he can get over this, it would just take time. Kwame underwent the same issue. But his tiny fingers were just a little too much.