He is the X factor i have been yelling to see him in the starting line up you paid him 40mil to come off the bench but he gets 15mins a game while Prince getting 30mins insane keep him in there he's thriving 💯
This is Ham’s m.o. It takes him half a year to figure out what EVERYBODY else already knew. Russ, Beverly, Troy Brown, Beasley….half a year then finally put in the lineup we should had to start out with
Here's the thing a lot of nba players can score big. Now I know that's going to sound obvious but hear me out. It's when a player isn't a main option that there's issues. That's why role players are hard to find because to be cold and hit shots out of the blue is next to impossible. But with LeBron out and Rui is more of an option that's the difference. Same with Kuzma when he played with the Lakers. No where to be found normally but AD and LeBron are out and he scores 30. It's a tough thing to do. That's what makes players like Robert Horry, James Posey, Shane Battier etc... such good players. When they got the ball it went in but they didn't get it often.
Ham was like lets take all the guys were paying 40 - 50 million & put em all on the bench & start our vet minimum guys for the 1st half of the season. Now were starting to get the best version of this team & we're still not fully healthy yet.
Rui looks more confident and is using his size to exploit mismatches ,this is what everyone’s been trying to get out of him . Lebron worked with him and it’s showing for now
Rui and jarred should be the only 2 players that should switch on matchup dependent. But no one else should start over them. Mavs jarred should start. Suns jarred should start. Gs jarred. Against everyone else i lean towards rui
@@lilchrisjohnson18 I want DLO to come off the bench, When Bron goes to bench DLO can single handedly run the offence & he can cook the opponents second unit, Austin works really well as a secondary playmaker along Lebron. And also AD,Bron,Rui,Austin has top 5 netrating in any 4 man lineup in the whole league.
Our backcourt didn’t have a chance to get exposed last year in the playoffs. We played two teams without ISO scorers, so he never noticed until this year. Well Murray exposed us but we still won two series first lol
@@wills.9422Well, I feel like Ham is the Worst Nba coach of all time, and that Dlo is a perpetual choker in the playoffs. Seems you agree with the latter
@@Nostalgia9478 see, now y should i care about your opinion when u say stuff like this lol, the most strict organization in the NBA don’t even think this 😂.. he’s still the coach 😂 if he was that bad trust me he’d been fired.
I'm going to keep saying that Vando should NOT be starting. I've been saying Rui should've been starting since the beginning of the season, utilized as a stretch 5 against 95% of the league. The only teams/players that would try to capitalize on primarily using their center for a mismatch against Rui are Embiid & Jokic. And, even then, Rui is talented enough to also score on both in various ways and could drag Embiid away from protecting the rim. Also, if Rui guards those guys that makes AD the help defender with his length and recovery speed while NOT being pushed around. When AD's guarding those guys they don't have to worry about anybody else coming help/block their shot as there aren't really any rim protectors besides AD... Idk why everyone's so fascinated with Vando. He is NOT an ideal starter for this Lakers team there's way too many better options to "start" between DLo, DLo, Rui, Prince, Christie, Lebron, AD & now Dinwiddie too. That's 8 guys that are capable of spacing the floor, and the defense respects their shot & offensive skill enough to actually guard them, taking pressure off all the other starters. Ngl, I was kind of happy Vando got hurt and was going to miss some weeks, most were sad about it but I knew it was a blessing in disguise because it was going to force Ham to play Rui more, and Vando wouldn't be available to make the Lakers offense stagnant. Now, literally everybody feels good and clicking as well as actually consistently winning games, too. I'm not saying Vando is a bad player because he's NOT he just shouldn't be utilized as a starter or play alot of minutes. Ideally, he should play 15-20min max off the bench, anything more your just taking away what he does best, and that's providing a jolt of energy off the bench. Playing him longer forces him to pace himself more because he knows he's going to play longer, and also allows the other team to adapt and implement gameplans and strategies that prioritize leaving Vando open so he can get the ball on offense. Which is quite literally the Lakers only true weakness offensively. That, and Lebron's natural nature to pass to whoever is open, which will be Vando. The fact that Ham and a lot of fans don't seem to understand this is truly concerning fr. Lakers are literally and clearly gelling better throughout the "entire games" without Vando. I want him back and healthy, but just in a more limited 12-18min a night, off the bench role. In order to ensure the Lakers keep winning at a good rate.
I think if this new Lakers offense is truly for real we don't need vando in the starting 5 anymore. However, he can be a hell of a luxury off the bench to extent runs/maintain leads...
Honestly, I just want to see them continue to win games. Whatever the line ups are, I'll trust so long as they keep stacking Ws. That's all that matters at the end of the day, especially if we want to see the real championship for the Lakers, not just the inseason tournament win. Im impressed with what Rue has done, and he is a great steal to have traded for and resigned. Great job, and I hope he keeps playing like this and thriving. That's what the Lakers are going to need now, and after LBJ's time is done.
I like this response bro. This what happened to Austin Reaves , everyone puts them on a pedestal and they gon back to normal play. Then everyone gets mad when they struggle.
At this point, Rui has to stay starting They’ve developed a rhythm with that starting lineup. Vando can provide energy off the bench. The bench can be the “maintain the lead” lineup while the starting lineup can hopefully build leads
Vando needs to start period if Lakers want to go after a championship period. Bench Reaves or Rui. See Vando would help Lakers out starting slow on offense. Him being everywhere on defense will give time for Lakers to get right on offense.
A player like Vando U just can't have him on the bench just sitting around. Dude has to be a starter regardless whom out there if they not AD, LeBron, or DLo.
DEN arguably has the Best Starting 5 in The NBA and They're an Offensive Minded Group with the only True Defensive Specialist being KCP!!! Yes, A 2-Way Player is ideal however, those players are few and very expensive but, what We can do is play Great Team Defense.
Before the season even started it was leaked that the Lakers planned to have Rui in starting lineup after his dominant playoff run. Why that changed to start the season is beyond me. Prince is solid don't get me wrong but he's not a starter. He's better on the bench as we've seen. Rui is way better than prince and it's not close. Rui can create his own offense and play solid defense when needed and is near 6'9 and can play the 4 comfortably. We have seen when he gets minutes and gets the ball he'll either score or make the right pass / play more often than not. He fits great next to DLO, Reaves, Bron, and AD. The whole BS of him often struggling to get more than 15-20 a night's was absolutely baffling and Rui has shown he not only needs to start but at minimum he should be getting over 30 mins a night. His jump shot is like Kawhi. He almost always makes those mid range shots. He's been incredible and has shown to be worth every penny of that contract during this run.
I totally agree. I really like TP. He’s a good shooter and has been hitting his opportunities, but like you said, shouldn’t be starting. If everyone is optimized by playing in their most optimal positions, the team can beat anyone.
@@TheMaddBlackMann so, that makes all the more sense to balance out the bench? Plus, this year he got benched when he was doing horrible and he responded really well. Why is everything a joke when ppl have opinions.. where’s civil discourse, we’re all literally on the same team.
With Rui in the starting lineup, he space the floor on the offensive end while also being able to run your offense through him some possessions as he will more than likely have a smaller guard or forward guarding him. All 5 starters would be able to go and get their own shot. Vando, Gabe, Prince and Dinwiddie off the bench and. Then sprinkle Woods and Hayes to get AD a break or even go big at times with 2 center looks with AD at the 4, Bron, Rui and another playmaker. As good as Reaves and DLo been playing, DO NOT sleep on Dinwiddie and Gabe when they get fully acclimated. This the best team LeBron ever had. Crown us now! 👑
We have our 6 starters already. Vando should only switch places with Rui for specific matchups. But I am against the idea of removing Rui if he has a rough patch. By Ham standards that could be if he plays bad for 4 games he is out. Nah at this point in the season stick with your guys. Too much moving is one of the reasons the team is stuck in 9th place. Guys are going to have bad games regardless. You notice we don't see Denver benching MPJ and Gordon if they have a bad stretch? Nor the Celtics benching White or the Bucks benching Lopez? No contender is gonna keep ditching their starters and changing lineups everytime a player has a bad game. I say we stick to this starting 5. More scoring.
People will say Rui is a bad rebounder and they got a point when it comes to feel and knowing when to predict where the ball will bounce. But one thing people overlook is Rui being a legit big body that boxes out. You watch him and he'll often be boxing out the opposing C while other guys grab the uncontested rebounds. That doesn't show up in the boxscore so people just assume he's bad.
Set Rui a target of : - 3 offensive rebounds and 7 defensive rebounds per game - be a lock down defender and get 2 steals per game - And 1.5 blocks per game. If he does that and manages 20 ppg at the same time, he would become the 3rd Superstar LA looking for.
Lebron, AD, Rui, DLO and Reaves are the best starting 5. When Vando and Cam are healthy, it just makes sense for them to be the defensive subs when someone is torching us. Dinwiddie, Prince, Wood, Max are additional subs to be used as conditional situational subs.
It's actually a good problem to have: DHam could also opt to go big in situations, e.g. vs. Denver where you can have LBJ on the 2 (AD, Vando, Rui, LBJ and either DLo or AR)... whachathink?
Coach Trevor, 20 shots for Rui with 1 assist. Rui must not have got the memo about passing the ball. It worked against Utah without LBJ but it is not the path to success going forward. Last couple of weeks it was all about DeLo scoring. He likes to get his 20 shots also. Hey Trevor, can you bring us up to date on Murray in Atlanta. Can't get enough of that.
Rui needs to be in the starting lineup with D'lo, Reeves, Bron , and AD... that is our best offensive lineup by positions. Ham is the one cutting Rui's wing's in order to play Vanderbilt. This has been going on since last season. The second unit could now be with Dinwidi at the point or as SG with Gabe (when he gets back) if not we still have Christie. Instill confidence in Rui and coach as to what he needs to be better at Ham!
That starting lineup is averaging 105 ppg and 30 assists per game, more than the suns, Celtics, and nuggets. Keep em together even if Vando, reddish, and Gabe comes back
The question of Rui vs. Vando should be dependent on how fast the opponent is. For faster teams or teams that have tough matchups at the 1/2/ or some 3's you need Vando as a help defender to clean up issues defensively otherwise it's Rui starting. TP is always an off the bench player not a starter. If Rui is hurt you default back to JV and vice versa. If Rui is playing like he is right now you stick with Rui because it forces defenses to make tough choices every possession and he isn't a bad defender on the other side of the ball. You just have to expect D-lo and AR to be targeted and live with it if Rui is out there with that unit.
yep not to mention he thrives when the game slows down to half court offense which is what the playoff is. start doin it and oiling that engine for him now
That means during our stretch of games versus Utah, Golden State & Phoenix Rui will get 6 minutes of playing time per game. We know he’s great, does Coach Ham??
Ham Head should have known this from playoffs, the players spoke up walla, Ham needs to go! Ball movement keeps players happy & engaged on both ends! ISO ball is death!
Rui's been great on offense, but he really needs to work on his rebounding - 2 rebounds is unacceptable for a player who's 6' 8" and 230 lbs. DLo is 6' 3" and 195 lbs and he had 8 rebounds in the same game. With his size and strength Rui should be averaging at least 6 rpg but he's acceptable 4 (3.7 actually - I rounded up).
Hey what's up Trevor yeah I think Rui has been great for the Lakers lately and he's playing with a lot of passion a lot of strength where he wasn't getting in Washington I just needed an opportunity just to flourish I know maybe I'm out out of line but let's save LeBron decide to leave I would have Anthony Davis rui Austin Reeves even the D'Angelo my core moving forward but I really want to see them how they're going to do after the All-Star now that's when you play for real to move in standing and make it playoff but Trevor excuse my French I just don't want coach ham f****** it up now he's doing good mismatch everything and make every player succeed and win!!👍
Van Doo or rui is a coaches decision I don't favor either one of those guys I'm still impartial towards Van Doo because he's just a great defensive basketball player and if he developed to his full potential as a NBA starter Lakers will be unstoppable 💯👍
Nah I’d prefer to just keep this Starting 5 of DLO, AR, Rui, Bron, and AD going forward. I means teams shoot like the 2017 warriors when they play us away so we might as well just go all in on offense in the starting lineup and go defensive lineup when needed.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but the starting lineup of Bron, AD, AR15, Dlo and Rui has the highest win percentage of any starting lineup Ham has employed this season. If it's working why not stick with it, like that's common sense coaching.
It's a tough call. Vando was the starter last season when they made their run to the Western Conference Finals. That's a proven starting lineup too. Good problem to have.
If LeBron would finally take Kobe’s advice to let his team work for him and just take over when he needs to they could win another chip. Hopefully this run has reminded him of that statement.
Just discovered there are Ham Stand. They are trying to rewrite Ham history, as if Prince was not favored in place of RUI. I mean I have no problem with Taurean, he is a very good squad player when well used, but Rui has much more upside.
That’s all Bron wants. He wants them to shine.. he is older and need to have gas for crunch time in the playoffs. When he was teaming with Kyrie, he would let him cook all he want. And he was still in his prime then
@doms5755 Not true at all...He trust Reeves and he trusted Rondo...Lebron has always wanted other players to shine. He has been that way since highschool...
He started TP for defense against star guards 😂.. it’s simple math bro. We haven’t played any superstars since he’s been starting. Lets see how this lineup looks when it’s time to guard Booker and paul george/Harden 😂
When the shot clock is running out give the damn ball to Rui, He is a 3 level scorer like Carmelo he can get a decent shot against 90 percent of the players in the league. Have a 20 second rule, If you can't get a good shot for 19 second then give the ball to Rui, Particularly if he is defended by smaller player. Rui midrange is money, he can postup like Carmelo, even he is shooting very well from 3pt & free throw line.
Rui should of been starting all along Ham just doesn’t know what he’s doing finally Ham figured it out so Rui needs to start the rest of the year, have Vando be the 6th man 😂
Ham literally saw what Rui did last year in the playoff, paid him big bucks and just to bench him for more than half of the season because he's glazing Prince....
Jared Vanderbilt is a good defensive player. But I agree that Rui Hachimura should stay as Lakers starting five. Hachimura is a strong offensive player than Jared Vanderbilt. Lakers has a fantastic line up this season. Lakers for the win!
He is the X factor i have been yelling to see him in the starting line up you paid him 40mil to come off the bench but he gets 15mins a game while Prince getting 30mins insane keep him in there he's thriving 💯
Took him half the season but Ham finally got over the Taurean Prince hype from the preseason
Exactly 😂
This is Ham’s m.o. It takes him half a year to figure out what EVERYBODY else already knew. Russ, Beverly, Troy Brown, Beasley….half a year then finally put in the lineup we should had to start out with
@@ShaunC29 cuz he’s been injured for most of the season 😂😂😂 what kind of take is that??
Here's the thing a lot of nba players can score big. Now I know that's going to sound obvious but hear me out. It's when a player isn't a main option that there's issues. That's why role players are hard to find because to be cold and hit shots out of the blue is next to impossible. But with LeBron out and Rui is more of an option that's the difference. Same with Kuzma when he played with the Lakers. No where to be found normally but AD and LeBron are out and he scores 30. It's a tough thing to do. That's what makes players like Robert Horry, James Posey, Shane Battier etc... such good players. When they got the ball it went in but they didn't get it often.
Rui’s smile could be seen from the cheap seats at that game
😂😂😂😂
Fr tho that smile stood out while putting up 36. I'd like to see it more often for the rest of the year
AMAZING WHAT REAL PLAYING TIME CAN DO.
Ham was like lets take all the guys were paying 40 - 50 million & put em all on the bench & start our vet minimum guys for the 1st half of the season. Now were starting to get the best version of this team & we're still not fully healthy yet.
Rui looks more confident and is using his size to exploit mismatches ,this is what everyone’s been trying to get out of him . Lebron worked with him and it’s showing for now
Rui and jarred should be the only 2 players that should switch on matchup dependent. But no one else should start over them. Mavs jarred should start. Suns jarred should start. Gs jarred. Against everyone else i lean towards rui
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no way we do rui against the clippers
I would like to see a
dlo/reaves
Vando
Rui
Bron
AD lineup at some point
If the season were young but it's not. Also, we have a lot of evidence that says we get great production from starter Rui.
@@lilchrisjohnson18 I want DLO to come off the bench, When Bron goes to bench DLO can single handedly run the offence & he can cook the opponents second unit, Austin works really well as a secondary playmaker along Lebron. And also AD,Bron,Rui,Austin has top 5 netrating in any 4 man lineup in the whole league.
He's also getting wide open shots from Bron or AD double teams
I’ve always been saying Rui is too big to not be bullying ppl in the paint. I’m so glad to hear this from him
That injury definitely hurt his confidence but we are now seeing all that work he put in during the offseason with Ham and Bron
Sad Ham had this group last season in the playoffs and still doesn't know the starting 5
Our backcourt didn’t have a chance to get exposed last year in the playoffs. We played two teams without ISO scorers, so he never noticed until this year. Well Murray exposed us but we still won two series first lol
@@wills.9422Why do you love Ham so much, Bro? lol
@@Nostalgia9478 just tryna give two point of view bro lol.. why do u hate ham & dlo so much 😂
@@wills.9422Well, I feel like Ham is the Worst Nba coach of all time, and that Dlo is a perpetual choker in the playoffs. Seems you agree with the latter
@@Nostalgia9478 see, now y should i care about your opinion when u say stuff like this lol, the most strict organization in the NBA don’t even think this 😂.. he’s still the coach 😂 if he was that bad trust me he’d been fired.
Vando-Rui starting lineup rotation is only allowed 😤
I'm going to keep saying that Vando should NOT be starting. I've been saying Rui should've been starting since the beginning of the season, utilized as a stretch 5 against 95% of the league. The only teams/players that would try to capitalize on primarily using their center for a mismatch against Rui are Embiid & Jokic. And, even then, Rui is talented enough to also score on both in various ways and could drag Embiid away from protecting the rim. Also, if Rui guards those guys that makes AD the help defender with his length and recovery speed while NOT being pushed around. When AD's guarding those guys they don't have to worry about anybody else coming help/block their shot as there aren't really any rim protectors besides AD... Idk why everyone's so fascinated with Vando. He is NOT an ideal starter for this Lakers team there's way too many better options to "start" between DLo, DLo, Rui, Prince, Christie, Lebron, AD & now Dinwiddie too. That's 8 guys that are capable of spacing the floor, and the defense respects their shot & offensive skill enough to actually guard them, taking pressure off all the other starters. Ngl, I was kind of happy Vando got hurt and was going to miss some weeks, most were sad about it but I knew it was a blessing in disguise because it was going to force Ham to play Rui more, and Vando wouldn't be available to make the Lakers offense stagnant. Now, literally everybody feels good and clicking as well as actually consistently winning games, too. I'm not saying Vando is a bad player because he's NOT he just shouldn't be utilized as a starter or play alot of minutes. Ideally, he should play 15-20min max off the bench, anything more your just taking away what he does best, and that's providing a jolt of energy off the bench. Playing him longer forces him to pace himself more because he knows he's going to play longer, and also allows the other team to adapt and implement gameplans and strategies that prioritize leaving Vando open so he can get the ball on offense. Which is quite literally the Lakers only true weakness offensively. That, and Lebron's natural nature to pass to whoever is open, which will be Vando. The fact that Ham and a lot of fans don't seem to understand this is truly concerning fr. Lakers are literally and clearly gelling better throughout the "entire games" without Vando. I want him back and healthy, but just in a more limited 12-18min a night, off the bench role. In order to ensure the Lakers keep winning at a good rate.
I think if this new Lakers offense is truly for real we don't need vando in the starting 5 anymore. However, he can be a hell of a luxury off the bench to extent runs/maintain leads...
only if lebum comes off the bench
@@weho_brian that's why you're not coach
@@weho_brianrent free 😂
It's always been my favorite lineup💯💯
Honestly, I just want to see them continue to win games. Whatever the line ups are, I'll trust so long as they keep stacking Ws. That's all that matters at the end of the day, especially if we want to see the real championship for the Lakers, not just the inseason tournament win. Im impressed with what Rue has done, and he is a great steal to have traded for and resigned. Great job, and I hope he keeps playing like this and thriving. That's what the Lakers are going to need now, and after LBJ's time is done.
I like this response bro. This what happened to Austin Reaves , everyone puts them on a pedestal and they gon back to normal play. Then everyone gets mad when they struggle.
HACHIMOREMINUTES!!
Rui can be like Randle (but lower volume, higher efficiency)
@@wills.9422 Just talking about the play style
Randle is way more skilled then rui but I get the understanding of a players usage in a game
Let's Gooooo 💜💛💜💛 We Stacked 💪🏼
Hopefully Future lineups will have both (improved versions Rui and Vando) on it next to each other dominating when LeBron is gone retires
I’ve been shouting from the roofstop to start Rui for a long time and I’m so glad to see it now and that he’s shining!!! Let’s go LA Rui!!!!!! 🟡🟣🗣🔥
About damn time my man Rui gets to start!! 💪💪🔥🔥
At this point, Rui has to stay starting
They’ve developed a rhythm with that starting lineup. Vando can provide energy off the bench. The bench can be the “maintain the lead” lineup while the starting lineup can hopefully build leads
Vando needs to start period if Lakers want to go after a championship period. Bench Reaves or Rui. See Vando would help Lakers out starting slow on offense. Him being everywhere on defense will give time for Lakers to get right on offense.
A player like Vando U just can't have him on the bench just sitting around. Dude has to be a starter regardless whom out there if they not AD, LeBron, or DLo.
DEN arguably has the Best Starting 5 in The NBA and They're an Offensive Minded Group with the only True Defensive Specialist being KCP!!!
Yes, A 2-Way Player is ideal however, those players are few and very expensive but, what We can do is play Great Team Defense.
As Confucius once said, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." Keep Rui in the starting lineup
He also said" Buddah help those who help themselves " 😜
Rui shoulda always been a starter
ham is plotting taurience prince's return as we speak
Exactly 😂
Let’s see how Rui does against the Warriors, clippers, & Suns first b4 we overreact.
Im assuming u didnt see rui during last year's playoffs too@@wills.9422
Before the season even started it was leaked that the Lakers planned to have Rui in starting lineup after his dominant playoff run. Why that changed to start the season is beyond me. Prince is solid don't get me wrong but he's not a starter. He's better on the bench as we've seen. Rui is way better than prince and it's not close. Rui can create his own offense and play solid defense when needed and is near 6'9 and can play the 4 comfortably. We have seen when he gets minutes and gets the ball he'll either score or make the right pass / play more often than not. He fits great next to DLO, Reaves, Bron, and AD. The whole BS of him often struggling to get more than 15-20 a night's was absolutely baffling and Rui has shown he not only needs to start but at minimum he should be getting over 30 mins a night. His jump shot is like Kawhi. He almost always makes those mid range shots. He's been incredible and has shown to be worth every penny of that contract during this run.
I totally agree. I really like TP. He’s a good shooter and has been hitting his opportunities, but like you said, shouldn’t be starting. If everyone is optimized by playing in their most optimal positions, the team can beat anyone.
I'm old enough to remember when you social media GMs wanted to use Rui as trade bait for any old thing.
Old enough to remember? What are you a fly? That was just last week! 😆
@@norioku2020 🤣🤣🤣
I’m down to see D’Lo Rui Vando Bron Davis 👀 for a few plays.
Me too I’m with this lineup take Reeves out and put Vando for D# 💯
Glad to see someone else knows what time it is
Reeves is averaging 16 5 and 5 and you want to bench him. 😂😂lol
@@TheMaddBlackMann so, that makes all the more sense to balance out the bench? Plus, this year he got benched when he was doing horrible and he responded really well. Why is everything a joke when ppl have opinions.. where’s civil discourse, we’re all literally on the same team.
@@TheMaddBlackMann He is chicken dinner for everyone the league. That little 15 points is not worth. Let him cook from the bench like Manu did
With Rui in the starting lineup, he space the floor on the offensive end while also being able to run your offense through him some possessions as he will more than likely have a smaller guard or forward guarding him. All 5 starters would be able to go and get their own shot. Vando, Gabe, Prince and Dinwiddie off the bench and. Then sprinkle Woods and Hayes to get AD a break or even go big at times with 2 center looks with AD at the 4, Bron, Rui and another playmaker. As good as Reaves and DLo been playing, DO NOT sleep on Dinwiddie and Gabe when they get fully acclimated. This the best team LeBron ever had. Crown us now! 👑
We have our 6 starters already. Vando should only switch places with Rui for specific matchups. But I am against the idea of removing Rui if he has a rough patch. By Ham standards that could be if he plays bad for 4 games he is out. Nah at this point in the season stick with your guys. Too much moving is one of the reasons the team is stuck in 9th place. Guys are going to have bad games regardless. You notice we don't see Denver benching MPJ and Gordon if they have a bad stretch? Nor the Celtics benching White or the Bucks benching Lopez? No contender is gonna keep ditching their starters and changing lineups everytime a player has a bad game. I say we stick to this starting 5. More scoring.
KEEP PLAYIN INSIDE OUT RUI. CAN DOMINAT DAT WAY. GLAD U NOT JUST STANDING AT DA 3PT LINE WAITING ON DA ROCK. USE UR PHYSICALITY 2 DOMINAT. 💯
People will say Rui is a bad rebounder and they got a point when it comes to feel and knowing when to predict where the ball will bounce. But one thing people overlook is Rui being a legit big body that boxes out. You watch him and he'll often be boxing out the opposing C while other guys grab the uncontested rebounds. That doesn't show up in the boxscore so people just assume he's bad.
Got to stay with what’s working!
I think we are deep and as long as Ham can rotate well like our 2020 roster that would be amazing.
It's all about match ups ! Only make changes when necessary to do so
Trevor, we need a physical backup big to go against big centers
I've been wanting him to start since we got him
Set Rui a target of :
- 3 offensive rebounds and 7 defensive rebounds per game
- be a lock down defender and get 2 steals per game
- And 1.5 blocks per game.
If he does that and manages 20 ppg at the same time, he would become the 3rd Superstar LA looking for.
It will be his defense and scoring that will keep him in the starting lineup. I'm with it, if he can keep it up.
Lebron, AD, Rui, DLO and Reaves are the best starting 5. When Vando and Cam are healthy, it just makes sense for them to be the defensive subs when someone is torching us. Dinwiddie, Prince, Wood, Max are additional subs to be used as conditional situational subs.
Imagine the chemistry they had if ham keep that starting 5 from last season till now
It's actually a good problem to have: DHam could also opt to go big in situations, e.g. vs. Denver where you can have LBJ on the 2 (AD, Vando, Rui, LBJ and either DLo or AR)... whachathink?
Coach Trevor, 20 shots for Rui with 1 assist. Rui must not have got the memo about passing the ball. It worked against Utah without LBJ but it is not the path to success going forward. Last couple of weeks it was all about DeLo scoring. He likes to get his 20 shots also. Hey Trevor, can you bring us up to date on Murray in Atlanta. Can't get enough of that.
Rui needs to be in the starting lineup with D'lo, Reeves, Bron , and AD... that is our best offensive lineup by positions. Ham is the one cutting Rui's wing's in order to play Vanderbilt. This has been going on since last season. The second unit could now be with Dinwidi at the point or as SG with Gabe (when he gets back) if not we still have Christie. Instill confidence in Rui and coach as to what he needs to be better at Ham!
Ham is just in love with TP that’s all 😂
TP is solid. He just shouldn’t have been starting.
IT BE YA OWN COACH! #PlayRui
That starting lineup is averaging 105 ppg and 30 assists per game, more than the suns, Celtics, and nuggets. Keep em together even if Vando, reddish, and Gabe comes back
Rui's offense style reminds me of carmelo Anthony...post up moves, midrange jumpers and 3 points shooting....
You are always the X factor... ... Rui...
I just want to see that aggression...
Last the rest of the season
Keep that starting lineup going
hard as they been....
Don't change what's been working
The question of Rui vs. Vando should be dependent on how fast the opponent is. For faster teams or teams that have tough matchups at the 1/2/ or some 3's you need Vando as a help defender to clean up issues defensively otherwise it's Rui starting. TP is always an off the bench player not a starter. If Rui is hurt you default back to JV and vice versa. If Rui is playing like he is right now you stick with Rui because it forces defenses to make tough choices every possession and he isn't a bad defender on the other side of the ball. You just have to expect D-lo and AR to be targeted and live with it if Rui is out there with that unit.
Feels good when making shots so can it be consistent?
Rui!!!
Depending on match ups I think vando or Rui should be starting at all times
See if Rui can put a few good games together. He needs an early start to have a good game. First couple shots run plays for him.
yep not to mention he thrives when the game slows down to half court offense which is what the playoff is. start doin it and oiling that engine for him now
Keep playing him Darvin!
Hell yea keep him in the starting line up don't change nothin
That means during our stretch of games versus Utah, Golden State & Phoenix Rui will get 6 minutes of playing time per game. We know he’s great, does Coach Ham??
Ham Head should have known this from playoffs, the players spoke up walla, Ham needs to go! Ball movement keeps players happy & engaged on both ends! ISO ball is death!
💯 agree with you,
Rui's been great on offense, but he really needs to work on his rebounding - 2 rebounds is unacceptable for a player who's 6' 8" and 230 lbs. DLo is 6' 3" and 195 lbs and he had 8 rebounds in the same game. With his size and strength Rui should be averaging at least 6 rpg but he's acceptable 4 (3.7 actually - I rounded up).
Hey what's up Trevor yeah I think Rui has been great for the Lakers lately and he's playing with a lot of passion a lot of strength where he wasn't getting in Washington I just needed an opportunity just to flourish I know maybe I'm out out of line but let's save LeBron decide to leave I would have Anthony Davis rui Austin Reeves even the D'Angelo my core moving forward but I really want to see them how they're going to do after the All-Star now that's when you play for real to move in standing and make it playoff but Trevor excuse my French I just don't want coach ham f****** it up now he's doing good mismatch everything and make every player succeed and win!!👍
Van Doo or rui is a coaches decision I don't favor either one of those guys I'm still impartial towards Van Doo because he's just a great defensive basketball player and if he developed to his full potential as a NBA starter Lakers will be unstoppable 💯👍
Vando is strictly a one way player, very good on defence but mediocre on offence. He should be on the bench late in 4th. quarter.
@@fattony9227 everyone has an opinion and thank you for voicing your opinion 💯👍 have a great life Man ✔️
I think if rui improves defensively then definitely
Nah I’d prefer to just keep this Starting 5 of DLO, AR, Rui, Bron, and AD going forward. I means teams shoot like the 2017 warriors when they play us away so we might as well just go all in on offense in the starting lineup and go defensive lineup when needed.
it's still mind blowing that Ham was late to realize this adjustment
Sick with Rui
Rui is more of a 4. This why he fits better against Nuggets/Wolves or any team that plays with size
When Vando is back starting 5 should be DLo, Vando, LeBron, Rui, and AD. Have Reaves, Max, Cam, Prince, Hayes and others coming off the bench.
They resigned him for 3yrs 51m so you want to see more of him. I feel like he was misused specially when the season got started. But now he is ballin.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but the starting lineup of Bron, AD, AR15, Dlo and Rui has the highest win percentage of any starting lineup Ham has employed this season. If it's working why not stick with it, like that's common sense coaching.
Keep Rui on the Lineup....Vando should be the first from the bench...
It's a tough call. Vando was the starter last season when they made their run to the Western Conference Finals. That's a proven starting lineup too. Good problem to have.
Yes, definitely Rui should be starting over Prince
Ham needs to keep Rui in the starting lineup bring Vando in off the bench and matchups down the stretch for the playoff run
Ham needs to give rui more minutes this player is big too
Lakers actually have 6 Scorers:
Bron, AD, DLo, AR, Rui, Spence
If LeBron would finally take Kobe’s advice to let his team work for him and just take over when he needs to they could win another chip. Hopefully this run has reminded him of that statement.
Is the hometown kid Klay Thompson to Lakers a thing via 2024 free agency? Interesting sharpshooting fit alongside DLo LBJ AD.
Starting five:
Russell, Reaves, James, Hachimura, Davis
Closing five:
James, Reaves, Hachimura, Vanderbilt, Davis
Just discovered there are Ham Stand. They are trying to rewrite Ham history, as if Prince was not favored in place of RUI. I mean I have no problem with Taurean, he is a very good squad player when well used, but Rui has much more upside.
Pls bron just pls put your ego and pride aside and trust your teammates. Let these guys shine man
That’s all Bron wants. He wants them to shine.. he is older and need to have gas for crunch time in the playoffs. When he was teaming with Kyrie, he would let him cook all he want. And he was still in his prime then
That’s on them to keep knocking down shots,not on Lebron and he’s always trusted his teammates
@@bottumthedreamer8735 bron has only trusted 2 guards with the ball. Wade and kyrie.
@doms5755 Not true at all...He trust Reeves and he trusted Rondo...Lebron has always wanted other players to shine. He has been that way since highschool...
@@msharp138 ohh shit my bad rondo too. Everyone else he could care less about and he’s running the court.
Bring both Jared and Rui as starting 5 simple as that.
that means Reaves will have to be benched. that makes no sense.
He should stay in the starting lineup
Spam Ham nearly ruined this man glad he's been ballin and smiling.
I said two months ago that Hachi should have been starting over TP. Darvin Ham is on something that isn't basketball. SMH
Ham is NOT an NBA level coach, G-League level at best.
He started TP for defense against star guards 😂.. it’s simple math bro. We haven’t played any superstars since he’s been starting. Lets see how this lineup looks when it’s time to guard Booker and paul george/Harden 😂
Hot hand
KEEP RUI IN THE STARTING LINEUP
i want to see how he fare against run and gun team or team bigger than him
Every time Rui is starting with LBJ AD he helps LA play big and skilled. A mismatch for most other NBA teams
Ham been handcuffing Rui gotta keep him involved
Hard one to answer 🤷🏽♂️
Yes keep Rui in the game or now
👉Rui is best choice currently.
👉Rui vs Vando is a non-issue to fret over until & IF Vando returns & then can even ramp up to challenge Rui option
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When the shot clock is running out give the damn ball to Rui, He is a 3 level scorer like Carmelo he can get a decent shot against 90 percent of the players in the league. Have a 20 second rule, If you can't get a good shot for 19 second then give the ball to Rui, Particularly if he is defended by smaller player. Rui midrange is money, he can postup like Carmelo, even he is shooting very well from 3pt & free throw line.
Rui should of been starting all along Ham just doesn’t know what he’s doing finally Ham figured it out so Rui needs to start the rest of the year, have Vando be the 6th man 😂
Ham literally saw what Rui did last year in the playoff, paid him big bucks and just to bench him for more than half of the season because he's glazing Prince....
Vando off the bench with Prince. Lets hope Ham doesn't bone this up and go to a 3 guard rotation.
👹 Ronin Rui Hachimura 🇯🇵
*If it’s me I’m putting Austin Reeves on the bench , starting Vando with this squad.*
#freerui
one thing u wont get from Vando: 36pts.
Jared Vanderbilt is a good defensive player. But I agree that Rui Hachimura should stay as Lakers starting five. Hachimura is a strong offensive player than Jared Vanderbilt. Lakers has a fantastic line up this season. Lakers for the win!
Ham better not touch that starting line up of DLo Reaves Bron Rui AD
Ngl I better not see Prince in the starting lineup or getting 25+ mins going forward