Lakers Vs Suns Game

[True Lakers Fan]

I didn't see a game thread so here is one - can't believe the Lakers are up by 26 points. I thought I was seeing things when I turned the game on

 

[OutlawImmortal]

That Larry Nance guy is pretty good.

 

[Hangman]

We suck at tanking for Simmons.

 

[OutlawImmortal]

Proof that Eric Bledsoe gets no help on that team, their depth is horrible.

 

[True Lakers Fan]

Proof that Eric Bledsoe gets no help on that team, their depth is horrible.

I thought he was out for the season already

 

[True Lakers Fan]

We suck at tanking for Simmons.

We are in no danger of losing the second worth seed - the only thing I worry is that the Lakers drop to the 3rd or 5th and get screwed.

 

[Hangman]

We are in no danger of losing the second worth seed - the only thing I worry is that the Lakers drop to the 3rd or 5th and get screwed.

We are only a couple of games behind 3rd and the nets just lost a player for the year. They were crappy before. I can see them falling way back now.

 

[True Lakers Fan]

We are only a couple of games behind 3rd and the nets just lost a player for the year. They were crappy before. I can see them falling way back now.

If the players we have start winning though It won't be necessary to need that pick, but don't worry, the Lakers will screw it up. I do like the idea of getting Ben Simmons though

 

[wildturkey]

We are in no danger of losing the second worth seed - the only thing I worry is that the Lakers drop to the 3rd or 5th and get screwed.

The team we just beat is making a strong case for that 2nd worst slot of late.

 

[True Lakers Fan]

The team we just beat is making a strong case for that 2nd worst slot of late.

Yeah, I didn't realize it was that close, but I thought of it as a long shot from the beginning and the good news is that by the end of this season Russell and Randle will be qualified to start and be good. I am hoping that Brown and Nance get more playing time. Hibbert is one I would love to keep next year as well. I would love to get rid of Nick Young though - He is annoying

 

[Retroram52]

B. Scott is toying with the notion of starting Randle at the PF spot and Nance Jr. at the SF spot. Look out!

 

[Retroram52]

I find it comical that, after the Lakers demolished the Suns, the media is suddenly touting the Lakers as a legitimate team that could be really good. Was it not just a month ago that many were stating the Lakers were a mess and Jim Buss should step down? I love the media!

 

[trojanfan12]

B. Scott is toying with the notion of starting Randle at the PF spot and Nance Jr. at the SF spot. Look out!

Nance seems to have the athleticism to play the 3 spot.

 

[trojanfan12]

I find it comical that, after the Lakers demolished the Suns, the media is suddenly touting the Lakers as a legitimate team that could be really good. Was it not just a month ago that many were stating the Lakers were a mess and Jim Buss should step down? I love the media!

Yeah, gotta love media overreaction. They just ignore the fact that the current 3 game win streak was over an average at best Celtics team (18-14), the 3 win 76ers and a Suns team that was handed their 9th straight loss. Also, the Suns beat the Lakers 120-101 earlier in the season when they were healthy.

The Lakers are definitely looking better of late as the young guys learn and adjust. But they're still at least a season or 2 away from being a legit/good team. It all depends on continued development of the young core and what FA's they can get.

 

[Black Adam]

Nance seems to have the athleticism to play the 3 spot.

now if only he could SHOOT like a legit wing...

 

[Retroram52]

True TJF12. Mitch recently admitted the Lakers full rebuild mode is slowed, if not put on hold with Kobe still here and that this year is basically a Kobe farewell tour. That aside, the Lakers are beginning to take steps in the right direction and in about a year or two with that young core and the addition of some FAs and more talent, they could indeed be really good.

 

[Chilipepper]

The Lakers won easily but they went through 3 different stretches in the game of 4 minutes without scoring. So combined it's like a whole quarter without scoring

 

[lakersrule]

now if only he could SHOOT like a legit wing...

He's working on it no doubt. Hitting everything in that 15'-18' range recently.

 

[lakersrule]

True TJF12. Mitch recently admitted the Lakers full rebuild mode is slowed, if not put on hold with Kobe still here and that this year is basically a Kobe farewell tour. That aside, the Lakers are beginning to take steps in the right direction and in about a year or two with that young core and the addition of some FAs and more talent, they could indeed be really good.

It could be a really quick turnaround this summer, especially if they hold on to their first rounder. That's a huge trade chip if they luck out and get the #1 pick.

 

[Retroram52]

Agreed lakersrule!