Who's in the rotation?

[Covert Rain]

This is tough. Last season felt like the cupboard was bare. This season feels like there is going to be some real competition for playing time.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Yeah, but according to the guy on the video he lost like 10 inches from his vertical and guys were blowing past him on D last year, and he was wondering if injuries had ruined his athletic advantage he had previously.

Apparently he had core muscle surgery. That type of injury would’ve limited his athleticism but not robbed him of it permanently.

 

[Muggz]

Yep I voted for Udoka. Because If I have to watch the "Bosnian Beast" lumber around too much I might get DA flashbacks.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Of those listed, I selected Little, Keita Bates-Diop, Goodwin and Yuta Watanabe.

That is my 4 as well.

 

[BirdGangThing]

Didn't the Lakers take AD off Jokic? Had others playing him on defense with AD providing help and containment IIRC

 

[95pro]

Didn't the Lakers take AD off Jokic? Had others playing him on defense with AD providing help and containment IIRC

They could because they had some big forwards. It worked somewhat for one game or half a game iirc, but then Rui became ineffective.

The media made it seem like the lakers made some genius move.

 

[Folster]

I think KBD, Okogie, Yuta, and Little will all get an extended run to win the last spot or two. I also think Goodwin could get a look. I think it comes down to the combo of defensive results pf the player and if they can consistently hit the open shot/make the right play.

Also, there will likely be a lot of games where we are missing one of the Big 3 which will give opportunities to the bench.

 

[elindholm]

Anyone changing their votes?

 

[Chaplin]

Anyone changing their votes?

For sure I changed my vote. Removed Bol and KBD and added Goodwin and Metu.

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

For sure I changed my vote. Removed Bol and KBD and added Goodwin and Metu.

I would now add Goodwin, but I'm not sold Metu will have a significant role off the bench. Could still be KBD in that spot.

 

[elindholm]

For sure I changed my vote. Removed Bol and KBD and added Goodwin and Metu.

I still think Bates-Diop is going to turn it around, but Metu over Bol is looking likely.

 

[Proximo]

I still think Bates-Diop is going to turn it around, but Metu over Bol is looking likely.

I think he will be out of it till someone is injured

Second unit really looks to be Goodwin, Gordon, Allen, Yuta, and Eubanks - if we even go that deep.

 

[BirdGangThing]

I dunno about the rest of you but me and @mjb21aztd are always in the rotation

 

[CardNots]

Rotations for both #1 and #2 teams.

priceless

 

[Cheesebeef]

I think he will be out of it till someone is injured

Second unit really looks to be Goodwin, Gordon, Allen, Yuta, and Eubanks - if we even go that deep.

I think that second unit has the chance to be really good.

 

[clyde2tw]

It's too early for final judgment, as we haven't seen much how the role players play next to the big 3 for extended time. Eubanks, Yuta, Allen, Gordon set in into the rotation next the starters of Nurk/KD/BOOK/Beal/Okogie. Sofar Metu and Goodwin performed better than the others, but I'd like to see how KBD does next to at least two of big 3, and Little in the same situation. Keon Johnson has the athletism to stay on, but Bol doesn't fit at all.