Comments on: Draft Open Thread

By: MrsMatrix31

MrsMatrix31 — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 06:35:17 +0000

Evans is a good offensive and defensive player. It’s hard to get into a groove when you play a couple of minutes here and there. I think he will improve greatly if he is able to get more minutes; which is why he wanted to be traded. Don’t know if LA is the right place, but we’ll see.

By: DETinLA

DETinLA — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 22:11:29 +0000

Devean George is a good comparison for Mo Evans, but Mo is more a poor man’s George than an equivalent player. George is (or was) a much better defender than Mo is, more versatile offensively, and a better rebounder.

Mo can hit the left corner three in his sleep, but don’t expect him to hit jumpshots from anywhere else on the floor. He doesn’t have a handle, and is likely to lose it if he tries to dribble. He can finish uncontested dunks, but not much else around the rim. He can’t pass.

Defensively, he’s pretty awful; he’ll be lit up by almost anyone worth mentioning in the NBA. He’s slow and short, and bites on fakes when he doesn’t lose his man altogether off screens. But he’s a good offensive rebounder, a decent defensive rebounder, and he hustles while he’s out there.

He’s an energy guy, but his energy is usually undirected. He might have a role for the Lakers, but I doubt many Pistons fans are sad to see him go.

(But it’s the summer. Don’t let my pessimism get you down; it’s possible he’ll improve)

By: NYinLA

NYinLA — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 12:56:12 +0000

Nice job MitchK…
Love the Evans trade. I’m really glad we were able to get a solid defensive guy who can spell Kobe for 15-20m a game

By: Yannis

Yannis — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 06:06:33 +0000

Cheick Samb for Maurice Evans is a great deal. I seriously doubt the 220 lb Samb who has no offensive skills will ever make it into the NBA. Evans is a great replacement for Devean George. He’s a strong guard, hustles, high flying, and a good spot up shooter. Pinnock is likely a guy who spends time in the NBDL. He’s a good athlete and slasher, not the greatest shooter, but he will shoot them. I expect Evans to be apart of the rotation. Pinnock too, just the NBDL rotation.

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 05:30:57 +0000

Anybody have any impressions on either Maurice Evans or Danilo Pinnock before Kurt chimes in?

By: Kurt

Kurt — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 05:25:20 +0000

Wow, can’t a man have dinner after the draft. Okay, small update up on the two late moves. Tomorrow a first-thoughts wrap up.

By: roastedpekingduck

roastedpekingduck — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 04:46:35 +0000

The Lakers have also acquired the Mavs’ second round pick for a future second round pick.

By: roastedpekingduck

roastedpekingduck — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 04:33:47 +0000

The Lakers have traded Cheikh Samb to the Pistons for Maurice Evans.

By: LAinNY

LAinNY — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 04:06:16 +0000

Hey Kurt, thanks for the update on Cheik.
Well. I’ll withhold judgement on our 2nd rounder for a couple of years. At least its not Corey Hightower…

By: dan reines

dan reines — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 04:00:04 +0000

damn, i wanted powe.now he’s a celtic. ich.