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

[pmatic]

He's an honorary Laker in every sense of the word I could realistically see him here as that old star after his deal is up in Dallas.

He can be a free agent next summer or the summer after.

 

[lovehateself]

i can see him retiring after winning another title

 

[grittyman]

no way.

Rui is a better spot up shooter.

I’m all ears to any one sharing with me what Rui does better than Kuz though.

 

[moonman818]

Rui is a better spot up shooter.

I’m all ears to any one sharing with me what Rui does better than Kuz though.

Speak Japanese...

 

[pmatic]

Rui is a better spot up shooter.

I’m all ears to any one sharing with me what Rui does better than Kuz though.

Kuz is more talented, but I think the AD-Bron-Kuz fit was more clunkier than AD-Bron-Rui.

 

[darthska]

Am I allowed to get a Kyrie jersey if the Mavs beat the Celtics?

Need the fam's thoughts.

 

[MVP]

Kuz is more talented, but I think the AD-Bron-Kuz fit was more clunkier than AD-Bron-Rui.

Rui ****ting the bed in the playoffs don't soured me on him. Rather have Kuz byke

 

[darthska]

I don't even know how to look this kind of thing up, but what were Kuzma's playoff numbers compared to his regular season numbers... and how do they compare to Rui's playoff numbers compared to his regular season numbers?
- A: the difference in Kyle's regular season stats compared to playoff stats.
- B: the difference in Hoochiemama's regular season stats compared to playoff stats.
I'm curious which is bigger: A or B.

 

[darthska]

Rui ****ting the bed in the playoffs don't soured me on him. Rather have Kuz byke

Absolutely. I was big on Rui, too.

 

[grittyman]

Kuz is more talented, but I think the AD-Bron-Kuz fit was more clunkier than AD-Bron-Rui.

Kuz def was guilty of highjacking the offense at lol

I feel like Isiah Thomas when talking about these two guys lol. Rui you have a similar skill set to Kuz…

#EverythingElse

 

[pmatic]

Kuz def was guilty of highjacking the offense at lol

I feel like Isiah Thomas when talking about these two guys lol. Rui you have a similar skill set to Kuz…

#EverythingElse

Basically.

Rui is guilty of going iso in the mid-post and shooting a 18 footer time to time. Kuz will size up his defender from 30 feet to pull up a three or drive for a sky hook any chance he gets.

 

[MVP]

Speaking of reunions, I think he hates Bron but BI?

 

[grittyman]

Kuz wanted/wants to be a star.

But I did feel like when it was time to lock in during the postseason, focus on a specific role and do whatever it takes for the team to win Kuz was on board.

While Rui is still content to take those 18 foot jumpers and wide open 3’s… and not bringing anything else to the table.

 

[darthska]

Kuz frustrates the offense by hijacking it.
Rui frustrates the offense by disappearing.
One version of frustrating the offense isn't better than they other.
They both frustrate the offense, so they cancel each other out to that end.
Gotta look to other factors.
Hustle? Kyle.
Defense? Kyle.
Pregame fits that are... 'sensational'? Kyle.

 

[essential1]

Speaking of reunions, I think he hates Bron but BI?

Would need more than $36mil going out.

Rui + Gabe would need $8mil more and my guess is he’s getting a pick if they found the $8mil between JHS, Max Lewis and Cam?

Also would need to negotiate his free agency for next year which would be dicey due to injury history.

Garland for BI is probably what happens.

 

[pmatic]

Need to upgrade the backcourt (athleticism, shot making) and find a reliable backup center.

 

[Hijo Del Promo]

Kuz wears fairytale clothes better than Rui

 

[CP1708]

If BI wants to come back, bring Kuz too, and keep DLo? All I ask is they bring Hart back too.

 

[essential1]

If BI wants to come back, bring Kuz too, and keep DLo? All I ask is they bring Hart back too.

As long as Xavier Henry could live up to his potential from that 1 dunk

 

[tupac003]

I felt that

 

[geno90221]

I felt that

 

[darthska]

KAT for DLow then.

 

[dontsteponmyshoes]

I felt that

I actually understand one of these now most of the time people just throwing out random names

 

[MajinZuub]

All this talk of bringing the young core back and 0 mention of Zo

Man got a ligament transplant come on home!

 

[WASPS ANDD ASPS]

I actually understand one of these now most of the time people just throwing out random names

JRose5 is the Rockdeep of Bastitches