**LA LAKERS THREAD** Sitting on 17! 2023-2024 offseason begins

[pmatic]

Wes Johnson being labeled "good" is offensive.

 

[DLF]

Some context on what type of player we'll be getting at 4

2018: Jaren Jackson Jr (looks like a good pick)
2017: Josh Jackson (probably a bust)
2016: Dragan Bender (definitely a bust)
2015: Kristaps Porzingas (star if/when healthy)
2014: Aaron Gordon (fringe all-star)
2013: Cody Zeller (bust)
2012: Dion Waters lol: role player at best)
2011: Tristan Thompson (good role player)
2010: Wesley Johnson (good, not great NBA player)

The likelihood we get a game changing player at 4 is unlikely. Even picking in the top 4 is a complete crap shoot. I'd trade the pick for a proven player ASAP

This doesn’t take into account players taken AFTER 4. The key is picking the best player possible.

In 2017 4th pick could have selected Dearron fox, in 2016 4th pick have picked Jamal Murray, so on and so forth

 

[cedric ceballos]

that over my dead body comment is ridiculous

I bet she did say it but now is backtracking because someone probably told her it was stupid to say cuz it would devalue the offers they get knowing they wouldnt be competing against a laker package

It was a ridiculous thing to say. I’m surprised the league didn’t look into any potential collusion between the Spurs and Pelicans though because there were reports earlier this year that Poppovich called Dell Demps telling him not to cave to pressure from Anthony Davis and the Lakers. If the league got on the Lakers/Magic for the smallest of things, they should’ve looked into that. Why the hell is a coach from another team advising a gm from a team he doesn’t work for?

If that witch Gayle Benson doesn’t want to deal with the Lakers out of spite toward Klutch, Rob, Anthony Davis, the Lakers, Lebron or whoever, let her. Don’t even engage with that piss poor organization if they’re no operating in good faith, but nail the offseason in every other way possible. It would leave a bad taste in my mouth if they overpaid in a trade to that organization specifically after all the crap they’ve been pulling.

 

[atlsfinest]

Wes Johnson being labeled "good" is offensive.

I was thinking of Wes Matthews , Wes Johnson is a scrub

 

[Lizakers]

I remember rookie Wes Johnson lit is up at Staples. Thought he’d have a good career.
Turned out to be a journeyman third stringer

 

[pmatic]

Would've been a lotto pick had it not been for the knee injuries.

 

[atlsfinest]

I don't put much stock into the history of #4 picks. It's been great players to go after the 4th pick. Situations are different.

This doesn’t take into account players taken AFTER 4. The key is picking the best player possible.

In 2017 4th pick could have selected Dearron fox, in 2016 4th pick have picked Jamal Murray, so on and so forth

Of course I get that, you can use that logic for any pick in the draft "It doesn't matter whos been picked a 25, there are stars later in the draft".

I'm just showing you the type of players who been picked at 4 and how they panned out. It really and truly is a crapshoot. Not only does it take three for 4 years to develop, even after that there are still more duds than stars in that group.

Keep in mind that some of these guys were seen as can't miss prospects or consensus picks at that spot.

 

[sohi 23]

Man a 2nd rounder would’ve been clutch this year.

Don’t know if he’d last that long though.

 

[MVP]

Ready for Magic to spill the tea tomorrow morning.

 

[had pants]

 

[atlsfinest]

So this is our long term plan, huh? Giannis has a great supporting cast, a top 5 coach, a 60 win team and Milwaukee can offer the supermax. He's not leaving for anything

 

[DLF]

So this is our long term plan, huh? Giannis has a great supporting cast, a top 5 coach, a 60 win team and Milwaukee can offer the supermax. He's not leaving for anything

Y’all still listen to the media?

One day someone will do a documentary on the FAKE sports news industry

 

[drewsone]

Yeah media just having a field day ****ting on lakers and saying anything with no credibility or source

Clickbait

 

[Maximus Meridius]

Ready for Magic to spill the tea tomorrow morning.

Don't like to see 2 my favorite athelets (Magic and Bron) appear to be at odds and front office drama played out in the media.




Got my popcorn ready doe

 

[pmatic]

Malcolm Brogdon anyone? Anyone?

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

Don't think Magic blabbing his mouth does us any favors this offseason

 

[pmatic]

Is Magic scheduled for a First Take or 710 appearance?

 

[MVP]

Is Magic scheduled for a First Take or 710 appearance?

First Take

 

[Maximus Meridius]

 

[thasoleful1]

Pelinka’s gotta go

 

[geno90221]

Magic aired Rob out?

 

[MVP]

Magic aired Rob out?

Yup. Aired everybody out really saying there's too many cooks in the kitchen. But identified Rob by name as the backstabber.

He didn't have any power man.

 

[jab step]

Yup. Aired everybody out really saying there's too many cooks in the kitchen. But identified Rob by name as the backstabber.

He didn't have any power man.

He picked Wagner over whoever the scout team wanted.

He wasn’t fit for the job, it was obvious the day he got hired. Neither is Pelinka.

 

[MVP]

Lol at Magic hinting at Jeanie should sell the team...shambles

 

[sohi 23]

Magic not helping out chances at a free agent this summer.

I thought you bled Purple & Gold?