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Would like to step in the room for a second and let yall know that..... my Pelicans will have a better draft spot than yall and we still not giving up The Brow. *drops mic*
**LA LAKERS THREAD** Sitting on 17! 2023-2024 offseason begins
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BSPN's article on how we wasted a year with Lebron...LMAO
These guys need to quit.
These guys need to quit.
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Apparently, there's a strong indication that Beal is having second thoughts signing a Supermax deal with Washington. Can the Lakers still afford AD, if Beal is acquired in the offseason?
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Teams are allowed to have two supermax contracts?
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We'd have to trade Ball and Ingram and get rid of everybody except Kuz.
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BRON COULD NEVER
@ ya'll keep doing this Kobe vs Bron thing. My 2 goats.That said Bron woulda been shaking like a stripper in that situation.
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LeCharityStripe doing way too much when he gets to the FT line with that step back while spinning the ball, then top it all off he crouch all the way down to the knees before he releases the shot
Dude tryin to do step backs on FT's lol, no wonder he shooting so poorly.
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i think he cant just do a straight FT shot motion he has to try to get in rhythm like a step back jLeCharityStripe doing way too much when he gets to the FT line with that step back while spinning the ball, then top it all off he crouch all the way down to the knees before he releases the shot
Dude tryin to do step backs on FT's lol, no wonder he shooting so poorly.
dude is weird
he wasn't shooting this bad in miami idk wtf happened to him lol
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It’s all mental with LeBron it’s all connected to his passive aggressiveness, his anxiety, fear of failure etc
That’s why he bites his nails, it’s why he chews on his lips, it’s why he’s always looking around seeing what people are thinking or saying . He’s actually a prototypical case study for a psychologist. It goes back to how he was raised and what’s in his genes. He’s not an alpha. He’s not Kobe. He cares about people’s perceptions of him.
That’s not a knock. It’s just who he is. Different .
That’s why he bites his nails, it’s why he chews on his lips, it’s why he’s always looking around seeing what people are thinking or saying . He’s actually a prototypical case study for a psychologist. It goes back to how he was raised and what’s in his genes. He’s not an alpha. He’s not Kobe. He cares about people’s perceptions of him.
That’s not a knock. It’s just who he is. Different .
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sports world been caring about what he does since he was 15 man ****s tough lots of pressure
but yeah def dont got the mind state as Bean
Bean borderline psychotic with his mental state
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Since the early 80's, I'd say I've only watched a handful of players that have super high level Clutch Championship Genes on both O and D aka 'The Mentality' aka I'm-down-to-go-to-battle-with-you-in-Game 7-with-absolutely-no-freakin-worries type ****:
Kobe, MJ, Magic, Kareem, Bird, Duncan, Olajuwon, DWade.
Kobe, MJ, Magic, Kareem, Bird, Duncan, Olajuwon, DWade.
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***** really hopped in the thread to brag about getting a draft pick 1 spot ahead of the lakers and not receiving any compensation for a player who is 100% leaving after the year lmao... y’all still ainn winnin **** ***** so step right the **** back out wit yo stupid ***
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All great points when looking at it from this perspective.
So who will assume the Alpha role on the Lakers is the great big question. Lonzo ain't an alpha either.
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I honestly can't remember if his free throw mechanics was the same in MIA and CLE and if he was doing that step-back thing when he played there. To be honest, there's no excuse why he shouldn't be shooting at least 75% from the line.i think he cant just do a straight FT shot motion he has to try to get in rhythm like a step back j
dude is weird
he wasn't shooting this bad in miami idk wtf happened to him lol
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Bron has been terrific in game 7s tho. He’s played big in those big moments. The only thing with him is doesn’t go out with than mental fortitude every single time out lol
He’s even had a big game 7 against Duncan lol
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Kuz has an alpha personality just don't got the game to go with it. He can't do anything but score.
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the alpha closer gonna be kawhi 
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I’ve seen Bron’s eyeballs look in 5 different places even as he’s bringing the ball up to shoot a free throw, rather than being 100% locked in on the rim/basket as he shoots. He’s just a nervous type dude when the pressure is on. But he’s had so many high pressure moments in his life and career that he’s learned to adjust and perform. But it’s still unnatural for him to be fearless and not care about failing no matter how many opportunities he has.
It’s truly remarkable how he’s overcome obstacles both external and internal in his life and career.
Still, not my goat
It’s truly remarkable how he’s overcome obstacles both external and internal in his life and career.
Still, not my goat
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Ingram. He demonstrated after the deadline
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I think Kuz has shown alpha tendencies and like you said his game hasn't caught up to his personality yet. Not sure though if Maginka are willing to wait and see if it all comes to fruition. His lack of defensive tenacity is what prevents him from being the ultimate alpha tho imho.
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I definitely loved what BI showed post All Star. I still would love to see more from him on the defensive side simply because he's got the length to make a great impact on D.
Personality wise I'm still not sure if he the type to be 'alpha' enough to take the ball in his hands in crunch time and tell everybody to get out the way cause he bout to take over. Imo next season will tell, whether or not he a Laker.
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I think he finally got what he needed to do. He didn't slow down once he got started. We shall see but I believe he has it. He seems to have finally turned it on. Now he just needs to show the consistency
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BI waved Bron off a few times. That's step 1.
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