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Eric Gaines deserves his flowers
Posted on 1/5/22 at 2:01 pm
Posted on 1/5/22 at 2:01 pm
Gaines is the best defender on the team and he was a massive reason why we were able to actually defend in the SEC Tournament last season and a MASSIVE reason for our defensive turnaround this season.
Alot of people on this board love to shite on him but we are hard to play when he is out there defensively. Sure he will turn it over here and there but he will also drive, assist, and has a clutch defensive gene that few players have had at LSU in the last 20 years.
I love the dude and he is a perfect example of chaos that works. He continues to improve under Coach Wade and if he can knock down some threes here and there like he did last night, they will make the difference in this team come March.
Side note, it is always hilarious when the football only fans come in here after the season and tells us how much a certain player sucks and their favorite target this year is Gaines. frick yall.
Eric Gaines, tAgentOfChaos
Alot of people on this board love to shite on him but we are hard to play when he is out there defensively. Sure he will turn it over here and there but he will also drive, assist, and has a clutch defensive gene that few players have had at LSU in the last 20 years.
I love the dude and he is a perfect example of chaos that works. He continues to improve under Coach Wade and if he can knock down some threes here and there like he did last night, they will make the difference in this team come March.
Side note, it is always hilarious when the football only fans come in here after the season and tells us how much a certain player sucks and their favorite target this year is Gaines. frick yall.
Eric Gaines, tAgentOfChaos
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Posted on 1/5/22 at 2:04 pm to Bottom9
Had a few crucial turnovers as well...he is what he is... A net positive player he still has some things to clean up in his game, but plays hard and scrappy.
Posted on 1/5/22 at 2:05 pm to Bottom9
He keeps working on his perimeter game and it will come around.
Posted on 1/5/22 at 2:06 pm to Bottom9
If his shot starts falling, watch out.
His 3 last night really engited the comeback. Radio call was in complete shock when it fell.. but the crowd got lit and we turned up the D after and started that massive run .
Here is the play in question.. a loooooong 3.. AND HE IT IT!
Then a 20-2 run
His 3 last night really engited the comeback. Radio call was in complete shock when it fell.. but the crowd got lit and we turned up the D after and started that massive run .
Here is the play in question.. a loooooong 3.. AND HE IT IT!
Then a 20-2 run
This post was edited on 1/5/22 at 6:10 pm
Posted on 1/5/22 at 2:15 pm to Bottom9
I don't know how anyone could watch him play and think to themselves "this guy sucks".
He's an absolute BEAST defensively, and already has almost as many steals as all of last season.
His athleticism and playing style offensively reminds me of D-Rose, obviously not as good yet -- but similar style. The turnovers will improve as he gets more experience handling the ball in a tough conference. I can't wait to see what this kid turns into, and we should have him for minimum 3 seasons.
He's an absolute BEAST defensively, and already has almost as many steals as all of last season.
His athleticism and playing style offensively reminds me of D-Rose, obviously not as good yet -- but similar style. The turnovers will improve as he gets more experience handling the ball in a tough conference. I can't wait to see what this kid turns into, and we should have him for minimum 3 seasons.
Posted on 1/5/22 at 2:16 pm to Bottom9
He’s great on D and he’s actually better at creating open shots for others than Pinson. When he gets into the game the ball starts to move and he does a very good job finding open guys for shots. When he gets stronger he’ll be more secure with the ball, the mistakes don’t come from mental errors, for the most part he’s loose with the ball because of a lack of physical strength.
This post was edited on 1/5/22 at 2:17 pm
Posted on 1/5/22 at 2:17 pm to Bottom9
He turned it over trying to give it to eason who was wide open for a dunk but Eason was looking for a rebound, just need more time playing together. Also Reid kinda screwed up two assist for him as well. I thought he played his best basketball of the year in that second half, and maybe along with Eason was our best player of the game.
Posted on 1/5/22 at 2:21 pm to Bottom9
I love his intensity and effort. He had a bad game at Auburn but he showed character in coming back last night with a solid game. I still think Eason should start but if Gaines can give us what he gave last night this team will go far. We HAVE to get rid of the stupid turnovers at the end of games. That game last night wouldn't be close without the foul calls and the turnovers.
Posted on 1/5/22 at 2:23 pm to Bottom9
Gaines completely shut down #31 after he started lighting us up from 3. That wont show up in the stat sheet but it was crucial for the rest of the game
Posted on 1/5/22 at 2:27 pm to Bottom9
Perfect 3rd guard. He didn’t really ask for this role & the minutes accompanied, but was thrust into it after Miller was injured.
Posted on 1/5/22 at 2:27 pm to Bottom9
Quickest hands on the team..cat quick..
Posted on 1/5/22 at 2:33 pm to Bottom9
"E" is my boy. I love him and his game. Even WFW said he worked hard durning the week and it showed last night. Keep playing your game young man. frick all the haters.
Posted on 1/5/22 at 2:36 pm to Bottom9
Gaines is a good player, no question, but he's not immune to fair critique.
Thus far in his college career, Gaines has shot 30% overall, 18% from 3.
At one point in the Auburn game, he was something like 1-22 for his previous 3-pointers. If you're not making 3s, take less of them and go to the rack.
Then, of course, he's 2-2 from beyond the arc last night!
Thus far in his college career, Gaines has shot 30% overall, 18% from 3.
At one point in the Auburn game, he was something like 1-22 for his previous 3-pointers. If you're not making 3s, take less of them and go to the rack.
Then, of course, he's 2-2 from beyond the arc last night!
Posted on 1/5/22 at 2:40 pm to Bottom9
Yesterday was a monster game for home 4 steals. 2-2 shooting from 3.
Last game was the opposite. 1-7 from 3. 1-9 overall. 0 steals. 5 TO.
He’s an amazing player to have on the court when he can give you anything on offense.
Last game was the opposite. 1-7 from 3. 1-9 overall. 0 steals. 5 TO.
He’s an amazing player to have on the court when he can give you anything on offense.
Posted on 1/5/22 at 4:57 pm to Bottom9
I bet he would be a lock down Corner back
Posted on 1/5/22 at 5:02 pm to Bottom9
I love Gaines..but doesn’t mean I should want him to shoot 10 3-pters a game
This post was edited on 1/5/22 at 5:06 pm
Posted on 1/5/22 at 5:10 pm to Bottom9
if you've played basketball at any level, you know you love a guy like EG as a teammate
a guard of smaller forward on the other team gets hot and is dominating, Eric will gladly in his chest for 84/94 feet and change the tempo of the game
a guard of smaller forward on the other team gets hot and is dominating, Eric will gladly in his chest for 84/94 feet and change the tempo of the game
Posted on 1/5/22 at 6:17 pm to Bottom9
Freak athlete, so quick twitch with great defensive instincts. Can get in the paint on anyone too… it’s his decision making when he gets there that is frustrating for fans. He’s my favorite player on the team though. And I think he’d be a a great DB (coulda used him last night!)
Posted on 1/5/22 at 6:48 pm to Bottom9
Tremendous improvement from last season where he was pretty weak
Posted on 1/5/22 at 7:36 pm to Bottom9
My FIL is an ex-boxer and coach. He watches Eric's hand speed and salivates. In another life this kid could be a gold gloves and welterweight champion.
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