Lit. I was never into 3 star model type of team..always wanted that 1-2 punch combo...a guard and a big..it works for our franchise..winning multiple titles
I think he’s paid correctly based on his skill sets. He is a great on and off ball defender but his lack of offensive prowess, i.e., three point shooting and rive to the basket skills, makes him a double edge sword (and sometimes unplayable). Just look at the GSW series after game 1 and the nugget series. Hope he develops hiss offensive prowess this off-season so he’ll be a terrific, or atleast good, 3 and D guy
I can watch VANDO defensive highlights all day. Was never strong offensively in my high school days, but defensively is its own game of intuition and just heart/hustle which VANDO has everyday of the week. Just have to hone down offensively which he’s been practicing all summer and he’s well worth that bargain of a contract! 💪💪💪
Vando is our X-factor...plays his heart out, knows his role, hungry for improvement, expecting him to shoot around 35-38% from deep especially wide open ones..if he does that, we got him at a very cheap tag
God i love Vando, i was getting scared management might be forgetting about him so im pretty pumped to see they value him bigtime, gonna be a fun couple years boys
So many times I had to ask myself “who is that guy hustling & making surprising defensive plays?” It was always Vando. I’m glad we locked him up. It’s refreshing to see the kinds of plays he makes
0:37 watch how Vandy looks over his left shoulder, sees his assignment coming around the screen, knows which way it's going because the screener telegraphs it, and starts sprinting to where he knows the ball will be a moment. Little recognition like that is what separates Vandy from guys who just work hard all the time, which he does.
This dude is a stud. And these highlights dont do near enough justice to how good he really is. Ive seen this dude get 2 blocks and a steal on the same play lol. Ive seen dude close out on a 3 then instantly go make up for his teammates blown defense chase off another guy from the 3, force them to pass in the paint then keave his guy to come and block the dude in the paint thag his man juat passed to. Vando is DIFFERENT
I've never seen a player play defense with his BACK facing the defender! And I'll never forget how he forced gsw to change their whole offense in the playoffs cuz of his defense on curry. This guy has to be the best wing defender in the league.
I totally get you but I think all the new 3 and D players we got will replace him perfectly if not for the better. Only thing I’m worried about is Curry because I think Schroeder plays some of the best defense on him so hopefully someone else takes care of the warriors in the playoffs for us so we don’t have too😂😂
When we get Vando back having him and cam on the floor with AD defensively man NOBODY SCORING ON OUR LAKERS MAN PLZ I HOPE VANDO IS BACK IN LINE UP SATURDAY AGAINST THE ROCKETS
@BleedPurpleGold Pelinka Gm of the year wow. I hope we stay healthy That last spot, I think we should save it for buyouts, or we can get Dwight. I know we have Hayes and wood and Dave but they are the same type of body
@BleedPurpleGold Bruh, we could have won back to back if not AD was injured. Thanks to Solomon Hill as well. Last year, if only DLo would have a score between 15-17 points, we could have won. There was no way The Heat could win against us. Another problem is we know Bron is old, and after he broke the record, he was not the same. Prior to that he was a beast. You can't relieed on AD every game he dissappear, and it's frustrating to see that. This year would be totally different from Pelinka Gm of the year wow.
Great on ball defender and rebounder I’d like to see him in the starting lineup but he needs to work on his offense game, improve the corner 3 and improve on catching the ball in the paint and finishing
Whenever the other team goes on a run, Ham may send out both Vando and Cam to help put out the fire. I can't wait to see what those two will do defensively together.
Salute to vando for the lakers last season but man i dont see him starting next season considering rui's playoff performance, bron at the 4, addition of wood and jax if AD is really not buying in to play the 5 often maybe vando will come off the bench or maybe depends on the matchup
GO Vando show them what you MADE of, BELIVE on yourself, PICTURE yourself Flying like an EAGLE you have the POWER to do so, your FOOT will HEAL, set your mind on your EAGLES wings not your foot and keep looking where the BALL goes 🦅💊💊💊
If you don't get injured and can participate in the game through the season without much rest, you will definitely be selected as an all-defensive team.
VAndo its ELITE do to the facts that his eyes are are are glue to the BALL, NOT NOT to the players. You Don't follow the PLAYER you follow the BALL the one that its going to HIT your face if you are not paying ATTENTION .
This was a competitive roster who could play defense…? It’s like Rob Pelinka loves to destroy good rosters. Post wcf trip should not have been a total rehaul of players. He should know greed is one of the seven sins
Darvin ham wouldn’t let him guard him cause vando can’t score on offense like that but the game where Murray dropped 31 when vando was on him he was 3-17 at first then he didn’t play in the second half our coach was a little sloww
I seriously can't believe we got this dude for so cheap and until 2028. Rob Pelinka is GOATED with this roster.
Lit. I was never into 3 star model type of team..always wanted that 1-2 punch combo...a guard and a big..it works for our franchise..winning multiple titles
Rob really redeemed himself after that Russell Westbrook trade.
I think he’s paid correctly based on his skill sets. He is a great on and off ball defender but his lack of offensive prowess, i.e., three point shooting and rive to the basket skills, makes him a double edge sword (and sometimes unplayable). Just look at the GSW series after game 1 and the nugget series. Hope he develops hiss offensive prowess this off-season so he’ll be a terrific, or atleast good, 3 and D guy
Say it again bro
Overpaid haha
I can watch VANDO defensive highlights all day. Was never strong offensively in my high school days, but defensively is its own game of intuition and just heart/hustle which VANDO has everyday of the week. Just have to hone down offensively which he’s been practicing all summer and he’s well worth that bargain of a contract! 💪💪💪
Vando is our X-factor...plays his heart out, knows his role, hungry for improvement, expecting him to shoot around 35-38% from deep especially wide open ones..if he does that, we got him at a very cheap tag
God i love Vando, i was getting scared management might be forgetting about him so im pretty pumped to see they value him bigtime, gonna be a fun couple years boys
Gotta love the continuity our squad has now..hope everything goes well..LFG Lakeshow! 💜💛
So many times I had to ask myself “who is that guy hustling & making surprising defensive plays?”
It was always Vando. I’m glad we locked him up. It’s refreshing to see the kinds of plays he makes
Our guy. Defensive anchor next to AD
Vando’s anticipation, timing and defensive IQ is one of a kind. Also the fact that he can switch is a really key asset to the Lakers defense
I LOVEEEEEEE THIS GUY’s energy on the defense. So exciting to watch
love that we were able to have him for a few more years
Yep vando's here to stay
Vando is sensational. One of my favorite Lakers in a while
We are looking at the next Dennis Rodman of this era! Jordan had his Rodman and James has his vando!
0:37 watch how Vandy looks over his left shoulder, sees his assignment coming around the screen, knows which way it's going because the screener telegraphs it, and starts sprinting to where he knows the ball will be a moment. Little recognition like that is what separates Vandy from guys who just work hard all the time, which he does.
His reaction time is actively smooth always on ball man
Vando is special!! Laker Nation!! 🏀🏀
He is. He is! 💜💛
HOF interceptor badge. Vando is dope!
Forever DPOY in my book. I love watching him play.
His warriors series was the best the best defence I've seen
Dude is out there playing like a defensive back. So good!
VANDO the defense specialist 💪❤️💯
This dude is a stud. And these highlights dont do near enough justice to how good he really is. Ive seen this dude get 2 blocks and a steal on the same play lol. Ive seen dude close out on a 3 then instantly go make up for his teammates blown defense chase off another guy from the 3, force them to pass in the paint then keave his guy to come and block the dude in the paint thag his man juat passed to. Vando is DIFFERENT
6'8 forward that can guard 1-4? Definitely a gem
News is vando grew few inches taller. Probably 6'10 rn
God, Vanderbilt is so good.
GREAT edit maate!
I've never seen a player play defense with his BACK facing the defender! And I'll never forget how he forced gsw to change their whole offense in the playoffs cuz of his defense on curry. This guy has to be the best wing defender in the league.
So glad we extended Vando :)
Yessir! 💜💛
That one player every team want 🔥
He can read the mind of the player. He can easily grab the ball from the opponent.
now he's 6'10" definitely more depensive effort next season
Yeah news is he has grown few inches taller...his defense would be more scary
wait really? he grew 2 inches this summer? how old is he wtf😂and from what source?
Excited to see him and the rest of our guys together for a full season on top of last year second half !!
Locked and ready! Our core is insane..LFG 💜💛
Every team need player like him and lakers got lucky to get him via trade just wow
If everybody stays healthy the Lakers win the championship no question 🤞🏾
I'm with u. No bias bruh but we have all the pieces to contend 💜💛
Man I can watch Vando's defense all day! and Im happy he got the extension! But I'm sad Schroeder isn't gonna play for us this year 😢
I totally get you but I think all the new 3 and D players we got will replace him perfectly if not for the better. Only thing I’m worried about is Curry because I think Schroeder plays some of the best defense on him so hopefully someone else takes care of the warriors in the playoffs for us so we don’t have too😂😂
When we get Vando back having him and cam on the floor with AD defensively man NOBODY SCORING ON OUR LAKERS MAN PLZ I HOPE VANDO
IS BACK IN LINE UP SATURDAY AGAINST THE ROCKETS
Great video
Vando is a menace
Vando is a nightmare
All those chase down blocks remind me of Bron lol
I'm glad we kept him
Yessir! Got him on a team friendly contract..kudos to rob
@BleedPurpleGold Pelinka Gm of the year wow.
I hope we stay healthy
That last spot, I think we should save it for buyouts, or we can get Dwight. I know we have Hayes and wood and Dave but they are the same type of body
It was always been the issue for our team every year..we never got our chance and reach full potential due to injuries...
@BleedPurpleGold Bruh, we could have won back to back if not AD was injured. Thanks to Solomon Hill as well.
Last year, if only DLo would have a score between 15-17 points, we could have won. There was no way The Heat could win against us.
Another problem is we know Bron is old, and after he broke the record, he was not the same. Prior to that he was a beast. You can't relieed on AD every game he dissappear, and it's frustrating to see that. This year would be totally different from Pelinka Gm of the year wow.
Pissed me off that ham refused to put him on murray, he would have locked his ass up.
Bro odee I was so mad idc about his offense if he was locking down Murray we would’ve figured that out later
Right I knew I wasn't the only one
Imagine if we didn't let go caruso. And play along with Vando. That was hell for other team
Vando 🔒
Top 10 perimeter defender in the league rn 🔥
I agree I really was thinking top 5 but ill take top 10 I can't think of 5 better on and off ball players
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Great on ball defender and rebounder I’d like to see him in the starting lineup but he needs to work on his offense game, improve the corner 3 and improve on catching the ball in the paint and finishing
Very well said bro 💯
Vando is amazing
VANDO DEFENSE 🔒🔒🔒
i love him
Bro that heel injury fucked him up bad because he do not move like this anymore. He was dead as a 6'10 caruso now he's unplayable 😭
Whenever the other team goes on a run, Ham may send out both Vando and Cam to help put out the fire. I can't wait to see what those two will do defensively together.
This roster is about to run circles around the Pacific division😮
Bro his hands are so twitchy it’s wild
Who's here after Ham didnt play Vando game 5
VANDO-LORIAN 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
We need a Cam’s Cage video
vaderbilt is a monster
DPOY!
love him!
Hopefully he comes back against Denver, he would be fresh and not too rusty because he’s more of a defender
Lots of plays for someone who hasn’t played a lot of games with the lakers!🫡 I hope they start him next season.
Salute to vando for the lakers last season but man i dont see him starting next season considering rui's playoff performance, bron at the 4, addition of wood and jax if AD is really not buying in to play the 5 often maybe vando will come off the bench or maybe depends on the matchup
GO Vando show them what you MADE of, BELIVE on yourself, PICTURE yourself Flying like an EAGLE you have the POWER to do so, your FOOT will HEAL, set your mind on your EAGLES wings not your foot and keep looking where the BALL goes 🦅💊💊💊
🔐🔏🔒 he's like the reevis island of the NBA when he comes back Lakers will be even deadlier I see winning a chip with him
If you don't get injured and can participate in the game through the season without much rest, you will definitely be selected as an all-defensive team.
Vando🔒
VAndo its ELITE do to the facts that his eyes are are are glue to the BALL, NOT NOT to the players. You Don't follow the PLAYER you follow the BALL the one that its going to HIT your face if you are not paying ATTENTION .
My 2nd favorite Laker after LeBron.
Well that's rare. But yeah vando is special
Can do should be first or second defensive team
Big Yes very defensively vando
if there's a DORTure chamber, there's also a VANDERVault
vandervault all day 💜💛
VANDO !!!!!
DPOY🤚
This was a competitive roster who could play defense…? It’s like Rob Pelinka loves to destroy good rosters. Post wcf trip should not have been a total rehaul of players. He should know greed is one of the seven sins
vando be healthy with reddish. coach. play vando and reddish in the floor they are lock down defense. if you want lakers to win more games
Jaden Mcdaniels version of lakers..
agree, but jaden mcdaniels offense better
TOP 5 DEFENSE ITL
Dlo vando rui bron Ad bench Reeves gabe wood hayes reddish or prince
Defense is the key to win .,lakers looking scared 😱 defense and offense
Cam redish lockdown d, plsssss
He's a dog on defense
They're gonna need all the defense they can get. With lebron james in, thats a negative on defense 😂😂
Yes, until the playoffs
He deserved what he got..
Facts bruh...
Can’t shoot tho unplayable down the stretch
He is an absolute pest on defense
Siakam two point zero.
Hehe vando loss vs Jamal Murray not lockdown
Darvin ham wouldn’t let him guard him cause vando can’t score on offense like that but the game where Murray dropped 31 when vando was on him he was 3-17 at first then he didn’t play in the second half our coach was a little sloww