Lakers 2017-2018 Season Thread

[DJ]

Ball may never be a Jason Kidd type but he could be a lot like a taller Rondo.

6 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds, and 5 steals.

 

[tomodach10]

FINALLY, I really think players will now look at this up and coming young team and want to be a part of it next year and going forward.

 

[Retroram52]

Yep, love the ass whoopin' we laid on Miami. IT appears to be motivating this team and Julius Randle has stepped-up bigtime. The Lakers are playing well and San Antonio is definitely beatable. I hope the winning streak continues!!

 

[Retroram52]

Indeed we are making the right moves so far and the resukts are showing up on the court and in the W-L column.

Latest Comments From Luke Walton And The Lakers Win Total Shows Team Has Finally Taken Meaningful Steps Forward - Lakers Nation

 

[trojanfan12]

Maybe I'm being a bit of a "Kyrie Irving Flat Earth Conspiracy Theorist," but...

I'm starting to think that the way this team is playing is fueling a lot of the "Lebron going anywhere but the Lakers" speculation.

A lot of folks have been enjoying the Lakers down period and now that they are finally on the right track, adding Lebron and another max FA to put them back in contention is some folks worst nightmare.

I'm not saying the Lakers are getting Lebron or anyone else. But they can make a much stronger case for themselves than at any other time over the past 5 years or so.

 

[Retroram52]

I agree TJF12. I think the camp of pundits who continue to beat the drum that LeBron is not going anywhere this summer have plenty of ammo for their argument and as we continue to play like we are on a mission, their argument may very be the true and realit-based one.

 

[Retroram52]

With the exit of Cory Brewer and the injury to Josh Hart, we sign Travis Wear to a 10-dayer.

Lakers Sign Travis Wear | Los Angeles Lakers

 

[Retroram52]

I have an explanation for Mr. Deng on how his career has changed. Ya' got greedy when some idiot with too much money and access offered you the world and you signed on the dotted line.

Lakers News: Luol Deng Surprised, But Accepting Of Role Change - Lakers Nation

 

[Retroram52]

If we continue to win, another windfall for the Lakers is that we deny Boston from getting our pick that went through Brooklyn and Philly. Here are the details.

Lakers' Improvement Not Only Key For Franchise's Trajectory, But In Denying Boston Celtics Draft Pick - Lakers Nation

 

[Retroram52]

We are without Brandon Ingram and Josh Hart tonight. Should be interesting to see if these youngsters can get win number five in their current winning streak.

 

[Retroram52]

Pau Gasol is playing center tonight with no Aldridge around.

 

[Retroram52]

Kuzma takes over Ingram's spot tonight.

 

[tomodach10]

We are without Brandon Ingram and Josh Hart tonight. Should be interesting to see if these youngsters can get win number five in their current winning streak.

Ingram is becoming injury prone.

 

[Retroram52]

Randle destroys Gasol and the Lakers are out running and they get the foul.

 

[Retroram52]

Some nights, Lopez looks like a D-league player.

 

[Retroram52]

Julius keeps attempting to get a shot to go down inside and he is missing badly early on.

 

[Retroram52]

We are one-for-ten right now. Very crappy shooting again.

 

[Retroram52]

Geez, Gasol misses two FTs.

 

[Retroram52]

We have not scored in like 5 minutes.

 

[Retroram52]

Now Randle is missing dunks.