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**LA LAKERS THREAD** Sitting on 17! 2023-2024 offseason begins
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Needed this win man. I was lowkey getting pissed with all the other young teams somewhat turning a corner while we kept getting blown tf out 
Back to back 0 turnover games from the point god
. That was my biggest gripe with him, the dumbass turnovers. But now..
Randle had a bad game right guys? 13 8 4 on 45.5%. And that's a bad game for him, could've done much better
Back to back 0 turnover games from the point god
. That was my biggest gripe with him, the dumbass turnovers. But now..
Randle had a bad game right guys? 13 8 4 on 45.5%. And that's a bad game for him, could've done much better
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He probably stayed in bed when he was hurt dude. He broke his leg
Randle's game is maddening but his improvement from year 1 to 2 was decent. He learned how to pass. His rookie year I felt like he passed 20 times all year. This year he's making more of the passes but he's just a second or 2 late on em.
He needs to keep working on his passing, screen setting & 3 point shooting. If he can improve in those areas, why wouldn't you want him on your team?
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Randle for sure isn't getting paid less than Clarkson even if it's less than the max. Noel will be a great barometer on what he'll be getting. Randle, Deng, and Mosgov will be making over half the cap starting in 2019. That's absurd. If those two weren't here I'd be far more inclined for him to stay.
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He'll prolly get 15-18 million. I feel you, it's tough for team building purposes. Wouldn't have been a problem without the Moz/Deng contacts but oh well.
Still tho, U gunna let him walk for nothing? I'd rather just pay him and stretch Moz or Deng after next year. U can go over the cap line to sign him anyway. We have his bird rights and we shouldn't be afraid to pay taxes.
Still tho, U gunna let him walk for nothing? I'd rather just pay him and stretch Moz or Deng after next year. U can go over the cap line to sign him anyway. We have his bird rights and we shouldn't be afraid to pay taxes.
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Dlo turning a corner? [emoji]128064[/emoji]
Coach playing him more in the 4th. Being agressive on offense.
That Lou trade was great on many levels
Coach playing him more in the 4th. Being agressive on offense.
That Lou trade was great on many levels
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Why wouldn't he?? Does he think he is on the same stratosphere as Odom or Ginobili??? I think not.
And if he doesn't then ship him out.
But just assuming that he is all of a sudden gonna be commanding 20 Mz and a starting role after you titled him as useless is jumping the gun imo
And again with Larry. I love the dude. But he is the best that he is ever gonna be now. All he can do is refine his skills. He is the definition of injury prone. If you cough too hard on him then he might sprain something
All I am saying is I'd rather pay Randle a lil extra to come off the bench. And trust it wouldn't be for 20 of them thangs lol
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Stretching Moz or Deng will still have a sizable portion of their salary on our books. And it's still going to get us at half the cap. I wouldn't want to let him walk for nothing. Get what you can for him.
I never said he was useless. Noel is pretty much a case study and he hasn't been as good as Randle. Everybody is getting paid in the new CBA don't be delusional especially if they are a lottery pick.
Again why would Randle come off the bench when there's nobody as talented as him at his position on the team. Literally makes no sense. D'Lo is better than Clarkson and a top pick. Ingram is better than Deng and a top pick. Randle is better than Deng or Nance and is a top pick.
I never said he was useless. Noel is pretty much a case study and he hasn't been as good as Randle. Everybody is getting paid in the new CBA don't be delusional especially if they are a lottery pick.
Again why would Randle come off the bench when there's nobody as talented as him at his position on the team. Literally makes no sense. D'Lo is better than Clarkson and a top pick. Ingram is better than Deng and a top pick. Randle is better than Deng or Nance and is a top pick.
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Bruh you know ain't nothing changed in here
But let me tell you it is a lot more enjoyable in here. It's like somebody opened up a window
But let me tell you it is a lot more enjoyable in here. It's like somebody opened up a window
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I just don't think it's intelligent to trade a guy who while a very raw skill set, has potential to be one of the best guys at his position. Not a superstar, but bring a versatility that not many bigs have. When the alternative is that you have two other guys who can grow but have solid role player grade as their ceiling.
Especially when whatever return you get is not going to be remotely as good for Randle. Trading him because of impending RFA, but primarily to create a salary dump isn't a great idea.
Also Randle's contract means nothing until the year after (2019) he gets his contract because as a RFA his cap hold would be around $5mil.
And that year after Randle's contract, you have Russell & Nance who need to be paid.
Some of you may be discounting how much Nances price is going to get driven up because he's a more reachable target. Randle is a guy most teams think Lakers will keep, so while other teams may look at him, most will avoid him because the Lakers will match. Nance on the other hand, if you make it an uncomfortable number, Lakers will pass.
You don't even need to get Deng or Moz out completely. Just need to find bad deals that are lesser players, but also slightly smaller. I think that's possible, and can be done without sacrificing Russell, Ingram or Randle or Zu
Especially when whatever return you get is not going to be remotely as good for Randle. Trading him because of impending RFA, but primarily to create a salary dump isn't a great idea.
Also Randle's contract means nothing until the year after (2019) he gets his contract because as a RFA his cap hold would be around $5mil.
And that year after Randle's contract, you have Russell & Nance who need to be paid.
Some of you may be discounting how much Nances price is going to get driven up because he's a more reachable target. Randle is a guy most teams think Lakers will keep, so while other teams may look at him, most will avoid him because the Lakers will match. Nance on the other hand, if you make it an uncomfortable number, Lakers will pass.
You don't even need to get Deng or Moz out completely. Just need to find bad deals that are lesser players, but also slightly smaller. I think that's possible, and can be done without sacrificing Russell, Ingram or Randle or Zu
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Randle has a decent all around game and is an above average rebounder (altho he gets a lot of Moses Malone rebounds). Noel is an elite defender (potentially) so thats more valuable than anything Randle does. Randle not gunna get paid as much as Noel. And if he is gunna get paid like Noel that would mean he's improved so maybe he'd be worth it.
Who knows.
Who knows.
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That's not how it works. Unless you're a complete bust like Bennett. He's proven to be a starter, that alone is worth a near max deal. He's getting at least 18 million if nothing else than other teams driving the price up. It's worked like that forever.
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D'Lo's per 36 stats before the break: 19.3 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 6.4 APG
D'Lo since the break: 21.9 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 5.1 APG in 33 MPG
D'Lo since the break: 21.9 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 5.1 APG in 33 MPG
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but, but, but he's turned the corner now. He was trash in the first half!
Naw in all seriousness, that's 2 games in a row with 0 turnovers. He's also averaging 6 more minutes a game since Lou left.
Everyone seeing how special Dlo gunna be
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hope they sign nwaba for the year
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Might be someone to do what we did with Sacre in the offseason....
Give him a multi-year deal that's like $700k-1mil each year. Doesn't really impact the salary cap, and if his defense continues to translate, he's a decent guy to have at the end of a rotation.
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It's so weird......like, Per 36 almost shows a glimpse, ya know......?
We should hurry up and trade that guy before he reaches his prime.
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Naw Dlo's not gunna be good til 25 we need stars now for next years all star game, we gotta trade him.
CLOWNS.
CLOWNS.
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Why you always trying to start **** with me? I merely said what a reporter said about Jeanie and Magic wanting an All Star in next years game at Staples.
And CP is the one who said we should wait until Dlo is 25, not me. I just apply the same rationale to BI
You're also calling me out on the low with your turn the corner comment.
I still think his lack of speed and athleticism is a huge detriment. And I think he'll be traded if we keep the pick because he'll be eaten alive at SG in the NBA. But yes, he's playing better since the Lou trade and increasing his value
Do I call you a clown when you say Nwaba will be better than JC after 3 games? I just pointed out your hypocrisy. Oh did I take you out of context just now? Exactly.
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I'm not calling anyone out in particular out g, but if the shoe fits...
There have been a number of people on both sides of the argument. I'm honestly just talking about the anti Dlo movement in the Lakers fanbase as a whole. It's nothing personal. I enjoy talking Lakers with y'all
Please show me where I said this
I clearly stated if Nwaba can develop a 3 point shot and space the floor (something that has a low chance of occurring, but it is a possibility), he'll be a better player than JC. How is that outlandish or clownish? U can't see Nwaba's impact defensively???
Still not a believer huh
There have been a number of people on both sides of the argument. I'm honestly just talking about the anti Dlo movement in the Lakers fanbase as a whole. It's nothing personal. I enjoy talking Lakers with y'all
Please show me where I said this
I clearly stated if Nwaba can develop a 3 point shot and space the floor (something that has a low chance of occurring, but it is a possibility), he'll be a better player than JC. How is that outlandish or clownish? U can't see Nwaba's impact defensively???
Still not a believer huh
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sohi what happen to u bruh?
