Observation

[TOOT DADDY]

How can Shannon Brown get minutes in the clutch for an NBA finals team but only log garbage minutes and sometimes not even dress for the bobcats?:g:

[ExplosionsInTheSky]

...because Fisher and Farmar are incredibly bad?

[Chef]

because kobe covers for just how weak the lakers guard situation is considering they are a finals team

[BETCATS]

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Shannon Brown was in our rotation. And he was a major reason why we beat LA this year, he was also a major reason why we lost against Atlanta this year. So their you go, Shannon contributed, but only sometimes was it a positive contribution. He was a energy guy here, he is a energy guy their. So i am confused. But watch the videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpSrdQVnFdg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkAhwjpSRcI

[docend24]

I didn't watch the series but couldn't triangle-offense be a big factor? Brown can play PG (or whatever role it is; off-ball guard is better term I guess) without being a floor general.

[ALuhrs704]

the reason for this is because shannon brown can play. i honestly whish we could take back the vlad trade just based on the fact that shannon brown is going to be a solid guard in this league. i know its easier to play when kobe is on your team, but ive been watching the lakers this postseason and shannon has been doing very well. i always was a big fan of shannon here, and he did play but now he found the right place and i bet farmer will be gone and they will resign shannon after the season

[bozzy]

Lot's of players can be good role players on good teams but not contribute to a mediocre team. A good role player generally is asked to do too much on a bad team so they don't excel. But when you surround them with a bunch of all-stars, then they don't have to worry about doing too much. They can just focus on a few areas to help the team.

[WAM9]

Lot's of players can be good role players on good teams but not contribute to a mediocre team. A good role player generally is asked to do too much on a bad team so they don't excel. But when you surround them with a bunch of all-stars, then they don't have to worry about doing too much. They can just focus on a few areas to help the team.

Other than substituting the words young and upward moving for mediocre, I couldn't agree more. He had some bright spots for us and he has had flashes in the playoffs for the Lakers but does anyone really believe he will ever be a go to, everyday starter in the NBA? I don't really think so.

Radmonivic is going to bring something very needed to the table this upcoming season and I, for one, still really like the deal.

[ammofan]

He was in the rotation here but as someone said above.....Fisher and Farmar have really sucked. Plus he is in LA so obviously anything he does will be glorified. But he has made some fantastic plays believe me. He looks really good with Bryant and Gasol when he plays. On a LA board some Lakers fans want Shannon to start next year as long as the Lakers don't sign kidd or something.

[EvetsMorrison15]

I haven't seen much of a difference from when he was here and now in LA. I always thought he looked good out there. It's just that it took too many ill-advised shots. When Kobe is on your team, it's not just the coach giving you shit for taking stupid shots. That may be the case.

[teej]

I know that this is apples and oranges, but for the sake of example, listen to this.

When Scottie Pippen played second fiddle to MJ, he was great, one of the 50 best players in NBA history according to some list, and won 6 rings. But when MJ was hitting fastballs and Pippen was the alpha dog, he wasn't as good. I'm sure the numbers say he was better, but he wasn't as good a player and a team wasn't as good with him as the leader. Now Shannon isn't a team leader, but it's the same deal. He thrives doing a few things well, and will be overpaid at some point for it. It always happens. Look at Nazzy if you don't believe me. Or Earl Watson if you think nazzy was only because big men get overpaid. Mike Miller too. Guys who are good with other guys, but can't be special on their own.

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[davcbow]

I know that this is apples and oranges, but for the sake of example, listen to this.

When Scottie Pippen played second fiddle to MJ, he was great, one of the 50 best players in NBA history according to some list, and won 6 rings. But when MJ was hitting fastballs and Pippen was the alpha dog, he wasn't as good. I'm sure the numbers say he was better, but he wasn't as good a player and a team wasn't as good with him as the leader. Now Shannon isn't a team leader, but it's the same deal. He thrives doing a few things well, and will be overpaid at some point for it. It always happens. Look at Nazzy if you don't believe me. Or Earl Watson if you think nazzy was only because big men get overpaid. Mike Miller too. Guys who are good with other guys, but can't be special on their own.

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LOL Toot Toot!!!!

[amour217]

Observation: Sean May is fat

[dnbman]

I know that this is apples and oranges, but for the sake of example, listen to this.

When Scottie Pippen played second fiddle to MJ, he was great, one of the 50 best players in NBA history according to some list, and won 6 rings. But when MJ was hitting fastballs and Pippen was the alpha dog, he wasn't as good. I'm sure the numbers say he was better, but he wasn't as good a player and a team wasn't as good with him as the leader.
I get the point you're trying to make, but in Scottie's case, I think MJ's absence actually improved his status as a top player. The first year without Michael, they won 55 games. That's pretty impressive consider you lost the best player in the game and are playing with mostly role players.


Now Shannon isn't a team leader, but it's the same deal. He thrives doing a few things well, and will be overpaid at some point for it. It always happens. Look at Nazzy if you don't believe me. Or Earl Watson if you think nazzy was only because big men get overpaid. Mike Miller too. Guys who are good with other guys, but can't be special on their own.

Hear me, toot daddy?

That's true. A lot or players thrive with very clear and limited roles. Eddie House is another example of that.