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dtheriault · 07-24-2004, 08:35 AM

Regarding the Lakers drafts picks and some of the younger bench players.

Lakers 2nd round pick-
Marcus Douthit: 6’11/233
The power forward from providence: 7th in the nation as a senior in blocked shots per game.
Summer League game against clippers: 4-9 with 10 points; 12 rebounds and 2 assists; 1 block; 1 steal: 31 minutes.
Against Grizzles
8-12 with 5-7 from the line: 21 points: 7 rebounds; 3 assists; 3 blocked shots; 1 steal.
Against Dallas
11-16 with 4-4 from the line: 26 points; 12 rebounds; 3 blocks; 2 steals

It’s summer league, but he could be a real defensive find. Great change of pace to bring off the bench or to shut someone down late in the game.

Lakers 1st round pick
Sasha Vujacic: 6’7/193 (20 years old)
The euro guy point guard. He went to the same HS as Marcus Douthit
Against grizzles: 9 points; 7 assists; 4 steals: 31 minutes
Against clippers 6 points; 4 assists; 5 turnovers in 30 minutes (not so good)
Real young and I think he’s struggling with the defensive intensity that defines real American basketball. Hopefully he pans out.

Brian Cook: I think he’ll get better and eventually replace slava.
Luke Walton: he’ll be a great bench player, a little slow on the defensive end, but he brings unique passing skills to the game every time he enters.
Rush: They wanted him to play the point, but in the last two summer leagues it’s clear that he’s a two. He’ll be a great back-up to Kobe and have nights of 20-25 points when Kobe’s not there.

07-24-2004, 08:35 AM	#61 (permalink)
dtheriault Psycho Location: maybe utah	Regarding the Lakers drafts picks and some of the younger bench players. Lakers 2nd round pick- Marcus Douthit: 6’11/233 The power forward from providence: 7th in the nation as a senior in blocked shots per game. Summer League game against clippers: 4-9 with 10 points; 12 rebounds and 2 assists; 1 block; 1 steal: 31 minutes. Against Grizzles 8-12 with 5-7 from the line: 21 points: 7 rebounds; 3 assists; 3 blocked shots; 1 steal. Against Dallas 11-16 with 4-4 from the line: 26 points; 12 rebounds; 3 blocks; 2 steals It’s summer league, but he could be a real defensive find. Great change of pace to bring off the bench or to shut someone down late in the game. Lakers 1st round pick Sasha Vujacic: 6’7/193 (20 years old) The euro guy point guard. He went to the same HS as Marcus Douthit Against grizzles: 9 points; 7 assists; 4 steals: 31 minutes Against clippers 6 points; 4 assists; 5 turnovers in 30 minutes (not so good) Real young and I think he’s struggling with the defensive intensity that defines real American basketball. Hopefully he pans out. Brian Cook: I think he’ll get better and eventually replace slava. Luke Walton: he’ll be a great bench player, a little slow on the defensive end, but he brings unique passing skills to the game every time he enters. Rush: They wanted him to play the point, but in the last two summer leagues it’s clear that he’s a two. He’ll be a great back-up to Kobe and have nights of 20-25 points when Kobe’s not there. __________________ "Remember, it takes two to lie. One to lie and one to listen." -Homer Unless you are the freakin Highlander, what is the point in learning how to fight with a sword?