Lakers OFF-SEASON IS A WRAP
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Still no Upshaw though. Sooooo it gets increasingly more stupid as we go along.
Even if it was the same deals as these guys were getting, I'd be fine with it.
At this point I have a hope that another team picks him up and he's a monster on defense.
Even if it was the same deals as these guys were getting, I'd be fine with it.
At this point I have a hope that another team picks him up and he's a monster on defense.
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[quote name="CP1708"][quote name="PMatic"]
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[/quote]Because of the price?
I liked Frazier in this draft, but that's a lot of rookies to bring in.
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[/quote]Because of the price?
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Steve Nash on Clarkson
The two have yet to hit the court together this summer, although Clarkson told LakersNation.com that he hopes he can get some work in with both Nash and Kobe Bryant before the summer’s end. Nash has yet to work out with Lakers rookie D’Angelo Russell, though Clarkson hinted at that being a possibility earlier this summer.
But, when he steps back and looks at it from another perspective, he’s still able to appreciate what a “phenomenal” experience being a Laker was, commending the Buss family and everyone he worked with.
The two have yet to hit the court together this summer, although Clarkson told LakersNation.com that he hopes he can get some work in with both Nash and Kobe Bryant before the summer’s end. Nash has yet to work out with Lakers rookie D’Angelo Russell, though Clarkson hinted at that being a possibility earlier this summer.
But, when he steps back and looks at it from another perspective, he’s still able to appreciate what a “phenomenal” experience being a Laker was, commending the Buss family and everyone he worked with.
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Steve Nash is the coach next season.
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Man no disrespect but **** Nash
[quote name="CP1708"][quote name="PMatic"]I liked Frazier in this draft, but that's a lot of rookies to bring in.
[/quote]Because of the price?[/quote]Naw, cuz of the young talent.
Want Upshaw tho.
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Upshaw still has an invite to Hawaii right?
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Keep in mind he is/was a coke head that got kicked out of two college programs. Also reports that he got into some funny business in vegas during summer league
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Funny business?
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So all Upshaw needs to do next is hook up and bang a Kardashian to become the next Lamar Odom 
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Someone tell Eric Pincus he's still a small time reporter because he keeps up his professional ways. He needs to get his Chris Brussard on.
As much defensive potential as Upshaw has, he needs to be kicked to the curb if he cant get his **** straight. He's not only a major risk to himself, but also the other young cats on the Lakers esp. with D'lo coming off as an impressionable kid.
As much defensive potential as Upshaw has, he needs to be kicked to the curb if he cant get his **** straight. He's not only a major risk to himself, but also the other young cats on the Lakers esp. with D'lo coming off as an impressionable kid.
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Interesting.
ESPN predicts it will only take 41 wins to earn the eighth seed in the West.
Unfortunately the Lakers are predicted to only win 26 games and finish with the fourth worst record in the entire league.
TEAM TANK BACK.
ESPN predicts it will only take 41 wins to earn the eighth seed in the West.
Unfortunately the Lakers are predicted to only win 26 games and finish with the fourth worst record in the entire league.
TEAM TANK BACK.
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Oh god.
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41 wins for the 8th seed is about right. Dallas, Phx and Utah are around .500 temas.
But where they seeded the teams in the last 5 spots is ridiculous.
Ain't no way the Blazers are a 30 win team... They lost their 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th best scorer. And replaced Aldridge, Lopez, Wes Matthews, Afflalo & Batum with Ed Davis, Noah Vonleh, Mason Plumlee, Al-Faroq Aminu & Gerald Henderson.... No damn way that team sees 30 wins. They are basically the 2014-15 Lakers with a better prime player in Lillard, and how many more wins is going to add, 3-4wins maybe.
Nuggets were a 30 win team and got worse. Subtracted Ty Lawson, replaced him with Emmanuel Mudiay. May end up better in the long term, but not this upcoming season.
I would say Blazers, Nuggets, Wolves, Lakers are 15-12 seeds. Lakers get the edge over T'Wolves due to more veteran pieces, and the likelihood that Rubio goes down is high.
Sixers are a trash fire.. I'm still not a believer in Orlando. And you can argue the Pacers are given too much leeway on their projection. And then you have the Knicks who are basically same quality team as us.
Somewhere between 5-8 teams will be worse than us.
But where they seeded the teams in the last 5 spots is ridiculous.
Ain't no way the Blazers are a 30 win team... They lost their 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th best scorer. And replaced Aldridge, Lopez, Wes Matthews, Afflalo & Batum with Ed Davis, Noah Vonleh, Mason Plumlee, Al-Faroq Aminu & Gerald Henderson.... No damn way that team sees 30 wins. They are basically the 2014-15 Lakers with a better prime player in Lillard, and how many more wins is going to add, 3-4wins maybe.
Nuggets were a 30 win team and got worse. Subtracted Ty Lawson, replaced him with Emmanuel Mudiay. May end up better in the long term, but not this upcoming season.
I would say Blazers, Nuggets, Wolves, Lakers are 15-12 seeds. Lakers get the edge over T'Wolves due to more veteran pieces, and the likelihood that Rubio goes down is high.
Sixers are a trash fire.. I'm still not a believer in Orlando. And you can argue the Pacers are given too much leeway on their projection. And then you have the Knicks who are basically same quality team as us.
Somewhere between 5-8 teams will be worse than us.
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It will be SOUL CRUSHING if we end up with the 4th overall pick, and have to turn that over to the 76ers. Granted, it’ll be better than giving it to the Suns (in division) but not by much, given the 6ers would likely also have a top 3 pick on top of our pick. (that top 3 pick, basically kicking ours out, and right into their laps. 
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I’m starting the year hoping for true growth, but if things were to turn bad quick, it would be AMAZING to land yet another top 3 pick for our troubles. That would ensure a very bright future ahead adding another piece beside Russell/Randle/Clarkson. Would be very OKC of us, without the money limitations they put themselves thru.
But handing it over……
I see us being a poor team, and very close to the bottom of the NBA, but our overall talent will be upgraded this year over last with Hibbert, Kobe ,Lou, Nick, and then Russell/Randle, as well as an improved Clarkson. Losing Boozer, Wes, Lin, Ellington, Hill and Ed Davis doesn’t equate as much as what we will have gained. We’d need another completely unlucky season regarding health, like Hibbert/Kobe/Lou/Nick/Bass all goin down long term. (of course, you see me picking them so that our young guys all stay healthy, and just lose due to inexperience, not actual tanking, a loss is a loss. ) My fear of course, would be another Randle situation, where one (or more) of the young guys miss very key time learning on the job. I absolutely do not want that taking place, tho if you told me I get to keep my top 3 pick, I’d at least have to think about it. And that sucks.
Best, best, bestest case, Hibbert, Lou, Bass, Nick all are ineffective. Kobe has a “good” season, but not enough to impact the overall record, that way he can ride off into the sunset, healthy at least. Randle, Clarkson, Russell, Kelly, Nance, Brown, and Sacre get major minutes. Tons. Lots of experience and chances to show their talents. But ultimately, it’s not enough, and we get to keep our top 3 pick. That would be swell.
But I don’t see us being “THAT” bad to safely secure only a top 3. If it was top 5, I would feel MUCH better about our chances. 3 is just too damn small a margin. The damn Knicks were putrid last year and got the 4th pick. I can’t imagine goin thru that again, and not even getting a Porzingus out of it.
) I’m starting the year hoping for true growth, but if things were to turn bad quick, it would be AMAZING to land yet another top 3 pick for our troubles. That would ensure a very bright future ahead adding another piece beside Russell/Randle/Clarkson. Would be very OKC of us, without the money limitations they put themselves thru.
But handing it over……
I see us being a poor team, and very close to the bottom of the NBA, but our overall talent will be upgraded this year over last with Hibbert, Kobe ,Lou, Nick, and then Russell/Randle, as well as an improved Clarkson. Losing Boozer, Wes, Lin, Ellington, Hill and Ed Davis doesn’t equate as much as what we will have gained. We’d need another completely unlucky season regarding health, like Hibbert/Kobe/Lou/Nick/Bass all goin down long term. (of course, you see me picking them so that our young guys all stay healthy, and just lose due to inexperience, not actual tanking, a loss is a loss.
) My fear of course, would be another Randle situation, where one (or more) of the young guys miss very key time learning on the job. I absolutely do not want that taking place, tho if you told me I get to keep my top 3 pick, I’d at least have to think about it. And that sucks. Best, best, bestest case, Hibbert, Lou, Bass, Nick all are ineffective. Kobe has a “good” season, but not enough to impact the overall record, that way he can ride off into the sunset, healthy at least. Randle, Clarkson, Russell, Kelly, Nance, Brown, and Sacre get major minutes. Tons. Lots of experience and chances to show their talents. But ultimately, it’s not enough, and we get to keep our top 3 pick. That would be swell.
But I don’t see us being “THAT” bad to safely secure only a top 3. If it was top 5, I would feel MUCH better about our chances. 3 is just too damn small a margin. The damn Knicks were putrid last year and got the 4th pick. I can’t imagine goin thru that again, and not even getting a Porzingus out of it.
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I hope we do just to enjoy seeing how people feel for "team tanking" this season
I'm not following, you hope we do, lose the pick? Or get the 4th slot? Which part are you hoping for? Wanna make sure I understand what you were sayin here.
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Never mind what I mean.
We're not going to land a bottom 3 team. Unless everyone goes down with an injury
We're not going to land a bottom 3 team. Unless everyone goes down with an injury
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Wish we coulda gotten Mozgov I love his game.
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Interesting.
ESPN predicts it will only take 41 wins to earn the eighth seed in the West.
Unfortunately the Lakers are predicted to only win 26 games and finish with the fourth worst record in the entire league.
TEAM TANK BACK.
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The future is looking bright!
Clarky
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The future is looking bright!
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