Post by Lakers GM on Jan 5, 2006 19:14:24 GMT -5
Strengths-Team has a lot of depth, especially at the 2 and 3. Good interior defense with Eaton clogging the lane, and I have a lot of above average outside shooters. Solid defensively.
Elite player-Not sure I have one right now, but Mike Mercer looks like he can fit the bill. Not a great defender, but has a very good offensive game.
Team Weaknesses-May struggle to get a lot of points inside with Eaton at C and Aldridge--rated well, but a career underperformer--at PF. Afraid I won't have enough offense from the starting 5 with Chambers at SF, but maybe I can utilize his inside game there. Weak defensively with Mercer and Chambers starting.
Block-Any vet is available, while I'd like to move Johnny Moore in some deal. McClellan is available, as is JJ. I want to upgrade at starting SF and defensively at the 2 or 3. Probably not moving a starter.
Season outlook-
The division has improved a lot, so I don't know where my team is right now. 40 wins seem doable, but not a lock. There's potential to be a playoff team, I think, but I will need to improve defensively and see unexpectedly good performance from Mark Eaton and LaMarcus Aldridge, especially offensively. A lot of things will become clearer as the season progresses and I can see where certain players fit in.
Elite player-Not sure I have one right now, but Mike Mercer looks like he can fit the bill. Not a great defender, but has a very good offensive game.
Team Weaknesses-May struggle to get a lot of points inside with Eaton at C and Aldridge--rated well, but a career underperformer--at PF. Afraid I won't have enough offense from the starting 5 with Chambers at SF, but maybe I can utilize his inside game there. Weak defensively with Mercer and Chambers starting.
Block-Any vet is available, while I'd like to move Johnny Moore in some deal. McClellan is available, as is JJ. I want to upgrade at starting SF and defensively at the 2 or 3. Probably not moving a starter.
Season outlook-
The division has improved a lot, so I don't know where my team is right now. 40 wins seem doable, but not a lock. There's potential to be a playoff team, I think, but I will need to improve defensively and see unexpectedly good performance from Mark Eaton and LaMarcus Aldridge, especially offensively. A lot of things will become clearer as the season progresses and I can see where certain players fit in.
