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

[Brosizzlew30.23]

What if, sending DLo to the bench was actually some type of a Jedi mind trick to get him to play better?

Even if it was, do you actually think DLo can sustain it?

Since he dont play D, can he continue to play impact offensive basketball and put up 18-20+ point and 7-9 assist games consistently night in night out for the rest of the regular season plus playoffs?

Chances are he won't so there’s no reason to really get excited

DLo gotta prove it

 

[Brosizzlew30.23]

What if, threatening to fire Ham was actually some type of a Jedi mind trick to get him to coach better?

Even if it was, do you actually think Moons Over My Hammy can sustain it?

Since he doesn't really coach during games, can he continue to keep his hands in his pockets while churning out multi-game win streaks and consistent rotations night in night out for the rest of the regular season plus playoffs?

Chances are he'll fold against a team with better coaching and better bigs in the playoffs so there’s no reason to really get excited

Prove it HAM

 

[grittyman]

Even if it was, do you actually think DLo can sustain it?

Absolutely not.

 

[Hijo Del Promo]

grittyman I hope they understand that in the end, the Jedi ways eventaully failed.

I see DLO joining the Dark Side eventually nonetheless/

 

[had pants]

 

[pmatic]

 

[tupac003]

MAN.....

I like D.lo...

But we need to do something to make that happen.

 

[Brosizzlew30.23]

What's ATL doing asking for Reaves instead of DLo? Don't they know AR gets treated like an All-️'round the league? Murray for the stAR isnt enough. If the Hawks want a stAR player, they better include Capela too!

 

[essential1]

But I’m willing to bet that’s what the Lakers offered. The Hawks said let’s talk to ownership. And ownership said no. Do Austin instead.

 

[pmatic]

Full clip:

 

[essential1]

Anyway Lakers offense is 9th in offense / t-16th defense last 5 games.

 

[essential1]

Even if it was, do you actually think DLo can sustain it?

Since he dont play D, can he continue to play impact offensive basketball and put up 18-20+ point and 7-9 assist games consistently night in night out for the rest of the regular season plus playoffs?

Chances are he won't so there’s no reason to really get excited

DLo gotta prove it

He’s been impacting the offense all year. Significantly so. It’s evident when he’s playing versus when he’s out. Or when he’s on vs a night where he’s off.

Can he sustain 20&7? Only 8 guys do it in the league and all 8 are the number 1 option on their team. Or at worst 1b. One of which is on his time.

But can he be right there. I’ll give you reference. In 271 games of 30-39 minutes. He’s averaging 21/6.5 at .44/.38

Let him play and give him opportunity, more often than not, you get what you’re looking for.

 

[ill 949]

Keep Dlo, keep AR. I wanna see both of them succeed in LA

 

[essential1]

Keep Dlo, keep AR. I wanna see both of them succeed in LA

They also genuinely like each other and have good chemistry. So there’s that.

 

[MVP]

Meh if they can keep AR and get Murray that's a no brainer. Still a couple weeks out so necessarily not over.

 

[tupac003]

They also genuinely like each other and have good chemistry. So there’s that.

My only problem is DLo's contract.

Maybe he doesn't want to stick around...if we get Murray he is locked for 3 more years.

It will be interesting to say the least.

 

[pmatic]

Scotto:

 

[MVP]

So it's basically a salary dump. Yes, gotta get this done somehow.

Work your magic, Rob.

 

[tupac003]

It will just depend on what other teams offer.

We know the Lakers tax is always in play.

Wouldn't be surprised if he does go to the Spurs for a bag of dorritos and one FRP.

 

[pmatic]

?

 

[Brosizzlew30.23]

Scotto:

The Lakers not offering AR is par for the course. Rob isn’t going to offer Reaves right away until a third team and more players are involved because LA has to satisfy multiple needs therefore you don't throw your most valuable trade asset in the mix during the initial negotiation.

Offering DLo and a first instead of Reaves was nothing but a "feeler offer."

Now the Lakers know what the Hawks intentions are, which allows the Robfather to know what he's working with as he continues multiple conversations with other teams

 

[Brosizzlew30.23]

?

Nah, I know for a fact Pelinka can do better

He's likely trying to get a big in addition to Murray, especially if AR is going to be involved

 

[pmatic]

 

[pdino]

Hawks want off the Murray Contract, but haven’t got good enough offers - Zach Lowe

Think they’ll take best available offer around the trade deadline, Hawks set on building on a future with Trae/Jalen Johnson

 

[pmatic]

Imagine if the Lakers had Whitmore to trade instead of JHS.