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He'll be 35 then. If any injury happens, its a wrap for anything over 5 mill.
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He'll be 35 then. If any injury happens, its a wrap for anything over 5 mill.
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Bill Simmons is the Celtics version of the average Lakers fan
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Lavar is amazing man
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Really surprised Bill Simmons said the Lakers getting a third star would be idiotic. 
... that they need shooting and defense because a third star would “just stand in the corner.”
I mean.
Both Kemba and Kyrie have years in the league of shooting well from deep.
You can pick great defense up for cheap through guys that want to win a title. It happens for all the title-contending teams, they fill their needs for cheap once the stars are in tow.
Go through the 2013 Miami Heat title over the Spurs, 2015 Warriors title over the Cavs, and 2016 Cavs title over the Warriors...
Look at how close those series were...
...and tell me they could’ve done it without their third stars Bosh/Klay/Love.
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To say they would have won it without those players and just the sum of their parts is ridiculous.
Simmons just doesn’t want the Lakers (16 titles) passing the Celtics (17 titles) in all-time trophies
... that they need shooting and defense because a third star would “just stand in the corner.”I mean.
Both Kemba and Kyrie have years in the league of shooting well from deep.
You can pick great defense up for cheap through guys that want to win a title. It happens for all the title-contending teams, they fill their needs for cheap once the stars are in tow.
Go through the 2013 Miami Heat title over the Spurs, 2015 Warriors title over the Cavs, and 2016 Cavs title over the Warriors...
Look at how close those series were...
...and tell me they could’ve done it without their third stars Bosh/Klay/Love.
...
To say they would have won it without those players and just the sum of their parts is ridiculous.
Simmons just doesn’t want the Lakers (16 titles) passing the Celtics (17 titles) in all-time trophies
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Bulls really want Darius Garland... Wonder what they would give up to try and get #4 from NO.
I'd look into signing DLO/Brogdon tbh. Bulls are another perimeter player away from being real fun to watch in the East again.
I'd look into signing DLO/Brogdon tbh. Bulls are another perimeter player away from being real fun to watch in the East again.
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Yeah he was super salty about AD not going to Boston by trashing the Lakers org
However, I did like his points about the Lakers would be a better constructed team running with Bron & AD and filling out the roster with starter quality player vs clamoring for a 3 superstar with the $23-$30 left and having a lot of vet minimum deals
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Bill Simmons can't even hide his Lakers hate. I like Bill, he has some great takes, but he's an admitted Boston sports homer and a Laker hater. It's hard to take him seriously for on any Laker topic.
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Well they cant really afford a 3rd star lol they need other "less" expensive piecesReally surprised Bill Simmons said the Lakers getting a third star would be idiotic.
I mean.
Both Kemba and Kyrie have years in the league of shooting well from deep.
You can pick great defense up for cheap through guys that want to win a title. It happens for all the title-contending teams, they fill their needs for cheap once the stars are in tow.
Go through the 2013 Miami Heat title over the Spurs, 2015 Warriors title over the Cavs, and 2016 Cavs title over the Warriors...
Look at how close those series were...
...and tell me they could’ve done it without their third stars Bosh/Klay/Love.
...
To say they would have won it without those players and just the sum of their parts is ridiculous.
Simmons just doesn’t want the Lakers (16 titles) passing the Celtics (17 titles) in all-time trophies
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That's how I think they should do it. I'd go for dudes like Pat Beverly, JJ, Marcus Morris, Mike Scott, Dedmon. Dudes who can fit a role.
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Why is this man still getting air time on ESPN?
Give him a reality show on VH1 and be done with it.
Give him a reality show on VH1 and be done with it.
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Still dont understand how a guy like that gets taken advantage of from a known con
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ESPN needs the ratings.
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To be fair, the Lakers window is smaller IMO because your top guy is 35 years next season. The thing that killed ALL 3 of those teams you named is that every year salaries go up, it became harder to construct a competitive bench. The Lakers especially with no future 1st rounders to make the team younger or round out the bench years to come, would be better off considering opting against a 3rd star.Really surprised Bill Simmons said the Lakers getting a third star would be idiotic.
I mean.
Both Kemba and Kyrie have years in the league of shooting well from deep.
You can pick great defense up for cheap through guys that want to win a title. It happens for all the title-contending teams, they fill their needs for cheap once the stars are in tow.
Go through the 2013 Miami Heat title over the Spurs, 2015 Warriors title over the Cavs, and 2016 Cavs title over the Warriors...
Look at how close those series were...
...and tell me they could’ve done it without their third stars Bosh/Klay/Love.
...
To say they would have won it without those players and just the sum of their parts is ridiculous.
Simmons just doesn’t want the Lakers (16 titles) passing the Celtics (17 titles) in all-time trophies
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LA Times: “The addition of a third “max” star relies on whether the Lakers created enough salary cap space to sign one. That depends on when the trade with Davis is actually consummated and not just agreed upon.”
It is possible, you have to be able to fill out a roster by league rules, the Miami Heat dealt with this.
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Lavar bout a few years away from selling BBB steaks and running for president.
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Really surprised Bill Simmons said the Lakers getting a third star would be idiotic.
I mean.
Both Kemba and Kyrie have years in the league of shooting well from deep.
You can pick great defense up for cheap through guys that want to win a title. It happens for all the title-contending teams, they fill their needs for cheap once the stars are in tow.
Go through the 2013 Miami Heat title over the Spurs, 2015 Warriors title over the Cavs, and 2016 Cavs title over the Warriors...
Look at how close those series were...
...and tell me they could’ve done it without their third stars Bosh/Klay/Love.
...
To say they would have won it without those players and just the sum of their parts is ridiculous.
Simmons just doesn’t want the Lakers (16 titles) passing the Celtics (17 titles) in all-time trophies
A 3rd star would guarentee #17 this year and depending on what happens to the Warriors this offseason #18 would be right behind it. That's how they won their b2b just overwhelming with talent at the top and neither Bron coming off missing the playoffs nor AD will at present have that type of wear and tear.
Plus when Bron hangs em up you're still in title contention with AD + the other guy.
Or we can go the depth route. Can't really lose.
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I can't bring myself to dislike Lavar man dude is hilarious
I've said it before i would rather not do the third star thing.... unless that third star is Kawhi... If that's the case do whatever you gotta do to make it happen & role with the ring chasers filling out the roster.
I've said it before i would rather not do the third star thing.... unless that third star is Kawhi... If that's the case do whatever you gotta do to make it happen & role with the ring chasers filling out the roster.
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I've seen a prime Born, Wade & Bosh lose to a Mavs team year one....
I can't say a 35 yo Bron, AD & Butler/Kemba combo getting a guaranteed ring...
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And then the lockout happened with the new CBA lol it would be harder now but definitely possible. Doubt Big Rob can pull it off. Might see Rondo running point againLA Times: “The addition of a third “max” star relies on whether the Lakers created enough salary cap space to sign one. That depends on when the trade with Davis is actually consummated and not just agreed upon.”
It is possible, you have to be able to fill out a roster by league rules, the Miami Heat dealt with this.
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