The Official Los Angeles Lakers Thread

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

There's some Twitter speculation that the Bulls' may blow it all up and may be interested in the #2 pick. 

I don't want that deal. They can keep Butler. 

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

The Thunder should look for a guy who can operate down low with his back to the basket. They've got too many perimeter scorers and nobody to dump it into to slow the game down. I've always thought Pau would help out Westbrook and KD immensely. 

[nando714]

85% of Simmons shot last season were in the paint 

[nando714]

Kings want dangelo Russell. I guess they're in trade talks 

love all the spec minutes before the draft 

[nando714]

Sixers pick Simmons

ingram is ours...unless something crazy happens 

[Richard]

INGRAM is ours!

[nando714]

Alright

lets see if we trade back up into the first round

[Punk]

Wouldn't be surprised if D'Angelo gets traded. 

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

I'd be absolutely shocked if D'Angelo goes anywhere. Ingram has already raved about his passing abilities and Mitch has already told D to ignore the rumors. If it's for Cousins, I could see the Lakers doing it, but that's about it. 

Absolutely fantastic draft. But he serious WTF moment was Thon Maker @ 10. 

[Angel Oracle]

Seriously, Maker at #10????    Really? Really? Really? Really????

It's great to see Ingram as a Laker.    The Bosnian center selected early in the 2nd round is of course a wait and see.

[nando714]

16 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

Seriously, Maker at #10????    Really? Really? Really? Really????

It's great to see Ingram as a Laker.    The Bosnian center selected early in the 2nd round is of course a wait and see.

 

Apparently this is why teams passed on him bc he's so adamant on playing this year. Also he was dominating potential 2017 first round picks in past performances 

[HaloMilliVanilli]

Get him into the Summer League ASAP.  Worst case, he is getting 3rd string minutes at center and lots of reps during practice.  19 year old, 7 footer that is willing to run the floor and can run the pick and roll has nice upside.  Many lists I saw had him as a mid-teens to early 20's pick.  And he's not a beanpole either.  I'd like to see Mitch double down and bring in Prince Ibeh as an undrafted free agent.

[nando714]

6 minutes ago, HaloJustinBieber said:

Get him into the Summer League ASAP.  Worst case, he is getting 3rd string minutes at center and lots of reps during practice.  19 year old, 7 footer that is willing to run the floor and can run the pick and roll has nice upside.  Many lists I saw had him as a mid-teens to early 20's pick.  And he's not a beanpole either.  I'd like to see Mitch double down and bring in Prince Ibeh as an undrafted free agent.

Ibeh signed with Milwaukee 

[HaloMilliVanilli]

OK, then I take Josh Adams (Wyoming) and Derrick Jones (UNLV).  Lakers have already signed a young man out of France named Moustapho Fall.  7'2" with 7'6" wingspan and 9'7" standing reach.  Didn't start playing ball until he was 17.  Extremely raw.

 

[HaloNArizona]

I liked to see the Lakers sing Ryan Anderson out of UofA.

He was a transfer who was a beast around the boards.  Never had plays run for him, just cleaned the glass.

[HaloNArizona]

Great draft....Luke is the right guy to bring up this very very young team.

I expect (really hope) that our starting line up is:

PG - Russell

SG - Clarkson

PF - Randle

SF - Ingram

C - ?  (hopefully Festus Ezeli)

A young team, that will grow into solid contenders.

 

[HaloMilliVanilli]

Ezeli would be way down my list of bigmen to sign, especially considering he is RFA.  Horford would be ideal.  Nice post up player, can extend the D by hitting longer jumpers, not elite rim protector but very good defender, smart and great veteran for youngsters.  I'd prefer Biyombo, Whiteside, Noah, probably Manhinmi too.

[NrM]

 

[NrM]

D'angelo going to be a beast this year.

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

I think D'Angelo, under Walton, will put up at least 16, 5, and 5 next year. I have really high hopes. 

[Angel Oracle]

19 hours ago, HaloJustinBieber said:

OK, then I take Josh Adams (Wyoming) and Derrick Jones (UNLV).  Lakers have already signed a young man out of France named Moustapho Fall.  7'2" with 7'6" wingspan and 9'7" standing reach.  Didn't start playing ball until he was 17.  Extremely raw.

 

A poor man's Mamadou Ndiaye?

[Tank]

On June 24, 2016 at 10:47 AM, HaloJustinBieber said:

Get him into the Summer League ASAP.  Worst case, he is getting 3rd string minutes at center and lots of reps during practice.  19 year old, 7 footer that is willing to run the floor and can run the pick and roll has nice upside.  Many lists I saw had him as a mid-teens to early 20's pick.  And he's not a beanpole either.

in other words, he can already destroy roy hibbert.

[Rico]

On 6/24/2016 at 9:43 AM, nando714 said:

 

Apparently this is why teams passed on him bc he's so adamant on playing this year. Also he was dominating potential 2017 first round picks in past performances 

I would say his two foot injuries in recent years is why teams passed.  Foot injuries are the downfall of these big heavy centers.

[Angel Oracle]

The foot injuries are a concern.

[NrM]