Byron Scott reveals starting line up. Lin and Randle not starting.

[Cocaine80s]

Nash
Kobe
Johnson
Boozer
Hill
http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/950500-lakers-rumors-news-2014-jeremy-lin-julius-randle-kobe-bryant-xavier-henry-byron-scott/

He said this is the starting lineup heading into training camp but things could change

[FKAri]

What's the over/under on points allowed by that lineup?

[ZabuzaZaloog]

What's the over/under on points allowed by that lineup?
106 ppg

[TheMilkyBarKid]

From memory their bench isn't that much worse than their starting lineup.

Depending how Kobe & Nash look of course.

[uber]

Everything depends on Kobe's and Nash's health. But a second unit with Lin, Randle and Young could be fun to watch.

Could this freakin' season already start?

[Lebron23]

Nash
Kobe
Johnson
Boozer
Hill
http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/950500-lakers-rumors-news-2014-jeremy-lin-julius-randle-kobe-bryant-xavier-henry-byron-scott/

He said this is the starting lineup heading into training camp but things could change


Just 4-5 years ago a core of Nash, Kobe and Boozer would have been one of the trios in the NBA.

[Lebron23]

Everything depends on Kobe's and Nash's health. But a second unit with Lin, Randle and Young could be fun to watch.

Could this freakin' season already start?


Kobe's and Nash combined age is 76 yrs.old. They are the oldest backcourt in the NBA today.

[All Net]

Teams are going to love to attack..

[StephHamann]

Nash
Kobe
Johnson
Boozer
Hill
http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/950500-lakers-rumors-news-2014-jeremy-lin-julius-randle-kobe-bryant-xavier-henry-byron-scott/

He said this is the starting lineup heading into training camp but things could change

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PeT-NMASicc/UFC7IpW_EzI/AAAAAAAAC3c/lHvVCujeN3I/s1600/Nicolas-Sarkozy-laughing.gif

[HylianNightmare]

Whew teams are gonna eat that up

[Smook A.]

I understand why Julius Randle won't be starting but I don't get it with Lin. Right now, he's a better player than Nash, and besides... Nash is 40 years old. His minutes should be reduced.

And lol I wonder how die-hard Lin only fans feel about this right now. Probably sending death threats over mail to the Lakers organization. Next thing you know, a bunch of those fans will hold a rally at Staples Center with signs saying "Start Jeremy!!"

[Jlamb47]

Imagine them trying to stop Westbrook/jackson/durant lol

[jzek]

How is Nash still in the league? He hasn't played in like 5 years and is 40 by now! :wtf:

[Combat Wombat]

Replace Nash with Lin and that is a far better line-up.

It's younger (Johnson, Lin and Hill)

It allows them to add a veteran presence to a inexperienced bench which is looking pretty good (Lin/Nash, Randle, Davis, maybe Beasley, Henry).

[Warfan]

Expecting klay and steph to score at least 60 each meeting


I understand why Julius Randle won't be starting but I don't get it with Lin. Right now, he's a better player than Nash, and besides... Nash is 40 years old. His minutes should be reduced.

And lol I wonder how die-hard Lin only fans feel about this right now. Probably sending death threats over mail to the Lakers organization. Next thing you know, a bunch of those fans will hold a rally at Staples Center with signs saying "Start Jeremy!!"

KidBasketball20 is buying some rope right now

[Smook A.]

KidBasketball20 is buying some rope right now
:oldlol:

[retaxis]

Irving, Lillard, Westbrook, Curry, CP3 etc are going to run rings around the back court

[JohnFreeman]

Nash
Lin
Kobe
Boozer
Hill

Go extra small

[ZeN]

Teams are going to love to attack..
This... Lol

Lakers will be slow and with KB, Nash, and Booze on the court will play no D. Best we can hope for is that the Lakers can consistently score, to offset the defensive lapses.

[ZeN]

I understand why Julius Randle won't be starting but I don't get it with Lin. Right now, he's a better player than Nash, and besides... Nash is 40 years old. His minutes should be reduced.

And lol I wonder how die-hard Lin only fans feel about this right now. Probably sending death threats over mail to the Lakers organization. Next thing you know, a bunch of those fans will hold a rally at Staples Center with signs saying "Start Jeremy!!"
Supposedly Nash has stated that he feels the best he's felt in the past two seasons.

Byron Scott said that he will wait and see how Nash looks and then tweak the lineup accordingly.

[coin24]

Wtf:facepalm

Nash has no business starting.. Or playing at all really..

[tamaraw08]

Everything depends on Kobe's and Nash's health. But a second unit with Lin, Randle and Young could be fun to watch.

Could this freakin' season already start?
The season already ENDED!:facepalm :mad:

just kidding.:lol
Yeah, I like that bench too, esp if you add Henry and Jordan in there. :rockon:

[tamaraw08]

This... Lol

Lakers will be slow and with KB, Nash, and Booze on the court will play no D. Best we can hope for is that the Lakers can consistently score, to offset the defensive lapses.

Who said they will play extended minutes. The moment Scott notice they are that slow, he'll either change the starting lineup or simply pull these guys out after 3 minutes. :pimp:

[livingby3's]

Irving, Lillard, Westbrook, Curry, CP3 etc are going to run rings around the back court

Basically any young legs who can dribble a basketball.

Anyway it's doubtful they can handle heavy minutes, not going to keep up with the young stubs playing guards today. Even if they do start it won't be long before Nash takes a seat.

[StephHamann]

Cant wait for the NBA's best duel

http://static6.businessinsider.com/image/50070783ecad043b55000008/raymond-felton-fat.jpg

VS

http://www.pba-online.net/uploads/photo/steve-nash-021113.jpg

[ralph_i_el]

How is Nash still in the league? He hasn't played in like 5 years and is 40 by now! :wtf:
He was fine with the suns and their training staff like 3 years ago

[ZeN]

Who said they will play extended minutes. The moment Scott notice they are that slow, he'll either change the starting lineup or simply pull these guys out after 3 minutes. :pimp:
Have you seen the projected 12 man roster?

Not a defensive f*ck will be given...

[oarabbus]

KidBasketball20 is buying some rope right now
:roll:


I do hope Lin gets 30+ mpg though, and Randle definitely needs development time.

[gts]

"The starting lineup at the beginning of training camp"

[Optimus Prime]

Looks pretty good. Wait a minute...

Nash

:facepalm :banghead: :hammerhead:

[dazzer87]

Scott is a racist........65 year old Nash over Lin.....:facepalm

[SOD 21]

The Los Angeles Lakers were the third worst team in defensive efficiency in 2014 and will likely be worse this coming season. I don't see how they won't be the worst team in the league on defense.

They have an old and decrepit backcourt and no rim protection in the front court.

[HOoopCityJones]

He never said that was the definitive starting line-up, he told various media outlets that except for SG (Kobe) ALL the starting spots will be up for grabs depending on performance in training camp.

If people really think Byron wants a 1,000 year old Nash running this Offense, in the Princeton no less, after the disaster with Mike Brown, you're either trolling or delusional. Lin will start at point in all likelyhood.

[Optimus Prime]

He never said that was the definitive starting line-up, he told various media outlets that except for SG (Kobe) ALL the starting spots will be up for grabs depending on performance in training camp.

If people really think Byron wants a 1,000 year old Nash running this Offense, in the Princeton no less, after the disaster with Mike Brown, you're either trolling or delusional. Lin will start at point in all likelyhood.

Unfortunately, we're still suffering from D'Antoni Syndrome, and are used to seeing Nash being run simply because of his name. I also wonder if management is pushing for Nash to start because of all the money they've paid him. They might want to see some ROI. :confusedshrug:

Regardless, Lin is the best PG on our roster by far. He should be starting. Nash should be coming off the bench, if he even plays at all. :kobe:

[Levity]

unless Lin MASSIVELY under-performs in training camp, i see him earning the starting gig. Current Kobe Bryant requires a PG that can 1) Defend 2) Hit the open 3, and anything beyond that (play making) is a plus.

40 yr old Nash CANNOT stay in front of current NBA starting guards (Kobe has just as much trouble, which is why it would be detrimental to start them together). What he brings to the team is play making and pace setting. Thats something that would behoove the bench to have. Surround Nash with the young guns and players who can run in the open court, and hed be most effective. hes not going to be seeing more than 20-25 minutes a game, so why not put him in situations hed bring the most to the team.

[IGOTGAME]

Damn...Nash is so horrible too. He should not be playing in the NBA

I think this is just out of respect to Nash. He will not be starting in a couple of months.

[HOoopCityJones]

Unfortunately, we're still suffering from D'Antoni Syndrome, and are used to seeing Nash being run simply because of his name. I also wonder if management is pushing for Nash to start because of all the money they've paid him. They might want to see some ROI. :confusedshrug:

Regardless, Lin is the best PG on our roster by far. He should be starting. Nash should be coming off the bench, if he even plays at all. :kobe:

Exactly. Plus, Byron made it perfectly clear he didn't even know how much Nash could contribute. And if he's emphasizing defense like he says he will, then the smart choice in that regard would be choosing Lin to be my starting PG 10 times out of 10.

He may not be able to stop the Top PG's out West, but at least he'll be able to hurt them just as much on Offense, and stay in front of his man and contest their shots.

Nash is a corpse.

[Optimus Prime]

unless Lin MASSIVELY under-performs in training camp, i see him earning the starting gig. Current Kobe Bryant requires a PG that can 1) Defend 2) Hit the open 3, and anything beyond that (play making) is a plus.

40 yr old Nash CANNOT stay in front of current NBA starting guards (Kobe has just as much trouble, which is why it would be detrimental to start them together). What he brings to the team is play making and pace setting. Thats something that would behoove the bench to have. Surround Nash with the young guns and players who can run in the open court, and hed be most effective. hes not going to be seeing more than 20-25 minutes a game, so why not put him in situations hed bring the most to the team.

You are far more optimistic about Nash than most Lakers fans. Nash clearly said in those Grantland videos that he only came back so he wouldn't be medically retired, and he could keep gettin' dem checks. :confusedshrug:

[imnew09]

on a brighter side, we got a potential 2nd unit :bowdown:

[Levity]

You are far more optimistic about Nash than most Lakers fans. Nash clearly said in those Grantland videos that he only came back so he wouldn't be medically retired, and he could keep gettin' dem checks. :confusedshrug:

yeah i remember that quote(and cringed at it, as well), and like you said, just trying to stay optimistic since were stuck with him one last season. regardless, as long as his body holds together, his basketball IQ will be prevalent in his game. and it will be best served running with the 2nd unit where they can hide his deficiencies (defense) due to the lesser competition seen in 2nd units.

[kennethgriffin]

I would have went with

Pg linsanity
Sg swaggy p
Sf black mamba
Pf jules verndle
C booze crew

[KungFuJoe]

It won't last.

It's basically just Byron showing respect to Nash. But, once things get going, you'll see Lin move into the starting spot or Lin getting the bulk of the minutes/closing out games.

Nash's offense isn't nearly good enough to offset his lack of D for long stretches anymore.

[Smoke117]

lol...a couple weeks into training camp Nash will have his first inevitable injury and that will be that as far as the starting pg situation.

[hawksdogsbraves]

There is one average or above starter in that lineup. ONE! And people think they have a shot at the playoffs?

[Smoke117]

I would have went with

Pg linsanity
Sg swaggy p
Sf black mamba
Pf jules verndle
C booze crew

That is probably a worse starting defensive 5 than the one OP posted. I suppose it doesn't matter what line up they put out...no fcuks will be given on defense.

[pnyozzzoo]

I understand why Julius Randle won't be starting but I don't get it with Lin. Right now, he's a better player than Nash, and besides... Nash is 40 years old. His minutes should be reduced.

And lol I wonder how die-hard Lin only fans feel about this right now. Probably sending death threats over mail to the Lakers organization. Next thing you know, a bunch of those fans will hold a rally at Staples Center with signs saying "Start Jeremy!!"
lol. The new NIKO, except like a passive aggressive kinda NIKO, so you gonna follow all Lin news from now on since he is no longer a rockets. And jab at him and his fans whenever you can?

Its crazy Lin can cause strange emotions from fans and haters alike. He is truly a anomaly in the nba and a sour thumb.

[MiseryCityTexas]

Lakers have a shitty bench that's why they're sitting Lin and Randle.:oldlol:

[T_L_P]

Lin should start. Randle should come off the bench with Nash; it gives him more touches whilst still playing with a great vet, assuming Nash can even play.

[Jlamb47]

I would have went with

Pg linsanity
Sg swaggy p
Sf black mamba
Pf jules verndle
C booze crew

Lin = No defense but Nash has none either

Swaggy p has no defense as well

kobe should be at the 2 he cant gaurd the 3's in the NBA especially now

Boozer at center -_- u need someone to gaurd the rim and boozer isnt doing this

Julius Randle is a ? since hes a rookie

i would rather put Jordan Hill at the starting Center position and let Boozer and Randle fight for starting PF

Wesley Johnson is yals best perimeter defender, prolly better to start him at SF next to Kobe to bring Nick young scoring off the bench

[Cocaine80s]

Expecting klay and steph to score at least 60 each meeting



KidBasketball20 is buying some rope right now
:roll: :roll: :roll:

[KungFuJoe]

Lin is Gary Payton on D compared to Nash.

[Eric Cartman]

This is gonna be a rough year boys.

At least, Kobe is gonna score a bunch of points, which will be fun to watch.

[ralph_i_el]

I would have went with

Pg linsanity
Sg swaggy p
Sf black mamba
Pf jules verndle
C booze crew
Good idea!:applause: the Lakers shouldn't be trying to win games.

[SHAQisGOAT]

How is Nash still in the league? He hasn't played in like 5 years and is 40 by now! :wtf:

Don't go that far... 5 years? Just in 2011 he played 75 games (33 mpg) putting up 15/11 on .600 TS%

[MiseryCityTexas]

Jordan Hill's a nice role playing power forward, but Lakers ain't winning jack shit if Jordan Hill's starting at center. Hill's much better at his natural position.

[strifed169]

Lin = No defense but Nash has none either


Lin's defensive rating was right up there with Beverley's, his D is underrated as ****.

[MiseryCityTexas]

Lin's defensive rating was right up there with Beverley's, his D is underrated as ****.


Defense is not Lin's problem. His problem is that he is too inconsistent on offense, and very turnover prone. One of the shittiest ball handlers in the NBA today.

[ILLsmak]

Don't go that far... 5 years? Just in 2011 he played 75 games (33 mpg) putting up 15/11 on .600 TS%

SHIT MAN LOOK IN THE MIRROR 2011 WAS A LONG TIME AGO.

-Smak

[postmupndunkit]

It won't last.

It's basically just Byron showing respect to Nash. But, once things get going, you'll see Lin move into the starting spot or Lin getting the bulk of the minutes/closing out games.

Nash's offense isn't nearly good enough to offset his lack of D for long stretches anymore.

THIS.

But....Nash may retire b4 the season starts. Yet he needs all the child support $ he can get so... until Nashs' back goes out again he will start. Nash will get injured thus Lin will start.