The Official Los Angeles Lakers Thread

[nando714]

2 minutes ago, Stradling said:

The NBA is stupid if dudes I've never heard of get 1 year $18 million. 

Guy is actually pretty good. Only 24, 35% from 3 point land, and plays defense. Idk what Detroit was thinking. 

 

[Stradling]

I'm sure he's good but this salary floor has really made it ridiculous.  That's the reason Deng and Mosgov got such huge contracts.  These guys are not $18 million a year players.  Hell we all thought the Lakers were stupid giving Kobe 2 years and $48 million that's a bargain compared to the Tim Hardaway Jr type contracts. 

[m0nkey]

Yeah it doesn't really matter.  It's a one year deal, either they spend that money on a player or I believe the remaining of what they don't use to reach the floor gets spread across the current roster, and the deal doesn't impact next year's offseason

[HaloMilliVanilli]

Paying Caldwell-Pope extra for one year to have him turn down longer term deals from someone else.  He is an excellent addition.  Can shoot, defend, run.  Nice compliment at SG in the starting unit.  Rondo is likely next to run the backup point.

[Angel Oracle]

Clarkson still the 6th man?

[HaloMilliVanilli]

Or until he's traded to help get rid of Deng's contract.  Second unit of Rondo/Clarkson/Kuzma/Nance/Zubac incoming.  That might be pretty good as Rondo, Kuzma and Nance are good defenders and Zubac can help rim protect.  Potentially good scoring from 3 or 4 of them too.

[Lou]

On July 11, 2017 at 1:43 PM, Angel Oracle said:

Now, Bill Simmons is reporting than Lebron and John Wall are seriously thinking of signing with the Lakers a year from now.

How the hell would Simmons know that?

[Brandon]

people need to put the video games down

[Catwhoshatinthehat]

7 hours ago, Lou said:

How the hell would Simmons know that?

Someone at work was telling me the same thing and said it's because Pope, James and Wall all have the same agent.  Since they have the same agent the conclusion is somehow now that he'll market the Lakers to his marquee clients who can opt out in the next few years.

[nando714]

Lebron was in attendance last night

Lol

[HaloMilliVanilli]

I will admit to being very open to just about any of the top 4 or so prospects in this years draft.  However, in watching Ball last night in particular has me very excited that we grabbed the exact right guy.  I knew that he viewed the floor well but his outlet passes and court vision/awareness and his willingness to put balls up and allowing his teammates to go and get them was super impressive.  He also showed the ability to get to the hoop, create shots, utilize his height against shorter defenders, and provide direct offense when his team needed it most.  I think anyone watching him (Lebron?) had to be impressed and I don't think it will hurt our chances of being bigger players in next seasons free agency.

[Lou]

7 hours ago, HaloJustinBieber said:

but his outlet passes and court vision/awareness and his willingness to put balls up and allowing his teammates to go and get them was super impressive.  He also showed the ability to get to the hoop, create shots, utilize his height against shorter defenders, and provide direct offense when his team needed it most

He should be moved to SG.

 

Seriously, this is who he is. Anyone who has watched him play over the last couple of years can tell you that moving him to another position would marginalize his talents. Magic and I both know this. 

 

[Lou]

13 hours ago, Catwhoshatinthehat said:

Someone at work was telling me the same thing and said it's because Pope, James and Wall all have the same agent.  Since they have the same agent the conclusion is somehow now that he'll market the Lakers to his marquee clients who can opt out in the next few years.

That would be nothing more than a guess, which imo, is far from him reporting that they are " seriously considering" it. 

How many times have 2 or 3 superstar players who share the same agent, signed with the same team? 

[Brandon]

watched last night. looks like my Jason Kidd comparison wasn't too far off. like what I'm seeing out of this kid, granted it's only summer league.

[Catwhoshatinthehat]

10 hours ago, Lou said:

That would be nothing more than a guess, which imo, is far from him reporting that they are " seriously considering" it. 

How many times have 2 or 3 superstar players who share the same agent, signed with the same team? 

I don't disagree - it's merely speculation that gives Simmons something to write about and the type of stuff that seems to fuel too many sports writers these days.  In the end it works because you've got people on here and people out in the real world talking about it.

[Lou]

On July 12, 2017 at 8:14 AM, hangin n wangin said:

It's all a circus ran by Lebron James.

So it was Lebron that orchestrated Durant signing with Golden State? 

Well, that wasn't very smart of him. 

[AngelsLakersFan]

8 hours ago, Brandon said:

watched last night. looks like my Jason Kidd comparison wasn't too far off. like what I'm seeing out of this kid, granted it's only summer league.

I have been really impressed with his ability to get boards... and steals too.

[Brandon]

To be fair, and this needs to stop, he's getting his steals off his own turnovers in transition.

[Angel Oracle]

Have to remember that he is a year younger in college experience than Magic was.

Lonzo has the same one year than Russell had in college.   The difference is of course in their styles of play.

Lonzo's passing will be much more attractive to FAs, and more chances of team success, than Russell's shoot first game.

Let them grow as a team this season, then add George and if possible one other premium FA.

I am then hopeful of them seeing the 2019 post-season. 

[Brandon]

lonzo is going to be his own dude even though people will compare him to others. I got back into basketball last year and really look forward to this season to see who or if they take the next step. it's la and they will have cap space (especially if they can get rid of dengs contract), but no one will want to play here if they suck and it's a "rebuilding" time still after a few years of trying to do so. team should compete if they stay healthy.

[Tank]

On 7/12/2017 at 6:27 AM, nando714 said:

Guy is actually pretty good. Only 24, 35% from 3 point land, and plays defense. Idk what Detroit was thinking. 

 

If he's making more than mike Trout, that tells you how wacky the salary scale is in the NBA.

[Tank]

Can't sleep so I watched sports center for a bit. They had a graphic showing what shoes Ball has worn for each game.

I'm not kidding.

[Brandon]

14 hours ago, Tank said:

If he's making more than mike Trout, that tells you how wacky the salary scale is in the NBA.

nbc make more than mlb, plus teams only need to pay about 12 guys while mlb is what 25 or 40?

[Lou]

20 hours ago, Tank said:

Can't sleep so I watched sports center for a bit. They had a graphic showing what shoes Ball has worn for each game.

I'm not kidding.

They are just trolling ESPN now 

[Angel Oracle]

It's only Summer League, but it helps to begin to put the mindset to win in the minds of the youngsters.

Kuzma will be intriguing to watch as the season progresses later on.  Seems to have a well balanced sneaky smooth game and solid motor.