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It hurts just to think about itWow. TLF. That is an awful picture. How in the hell does that happen?
It hurts just to think about itWow. TLF. That is an awful picture. How in the hell does that happen?
Well yes it was a better offer because Indiana would have got two double digit scorers instead of one and two first round draft picks that could have been to trade up for a better first round.
No kiddingThat is gnarly if it's real.
Those two draft picks would have been the deal and both Clarkson + Randle gives them two solid role players and a huge potential this year which is predicted to be a break out year for Randle. Clarkson is about as good as he ever will be in my opinion though - but still a solid bench playerNeither would be a long term building block though. The Lakers offer would make the Pacers marginally better now, because I agree neither Clarkson or Randle is as good as Oladipo. Pacers win about 35 games either way.
Those late first rounders? They are assets for sure. Not worth anywhere near as much as a lotto pick though. Players in the late 20s have high bust rates and generally don't amount to more than rotational players when they hit. As for trade ups? Packaging both might get you to 15-18 range.
Where do you think these charges will end up?
Probably nowhere but if Silver had some balls he'd strip the Lakers of their right to negotiate with the player in question during free agency if Magic were to be found guilty.
Probably nowhere but if Silver had some balls he'd strip the Lakers of their right to negotiate with the player in question during free agency if Magic were to be found guilty.
The NBA will never let that happen.Probably nowhere but if Silver had some balls he'd strip the Lakers of their right to negotiate with the player in question during free agency if Magic were to be found guilty.
Those two draft picks would have been the deal and both Clarkson + Randle gives them two solid role players and a huge potential this year which is predicted to be a break out year for Randle. Clarkson is about as good as he ever will be in my opinion though - but still a solid bench player
Randle is just as good as Odapilo and younger and so far experts far more knowledgeable are saying Randle has tremendous potential this year and Sabonis is garbage in comparison the Pacers got one player and no drafts instead of two solid players plus two first round picks. That might not be as good as Paul George, but already know they were not going to get their value this quick - now if they had waited even a few weeks, then yes they could have done better. They screwed up really big timeThat is just it.
They are role players. Also, I do not think Randle has huge potential. His ceiling is probably about where Oladipo already is. Randle is a solid player.
Keep in mind, the package you are discussing are all the "expendables". The Lakers can't keep Clarkson or Randle if they are signing two max players next summer. Neither is part of the long term plans because they aren't difference making players. The Lakers know this. So do the Pacers.
I used to use them when tree trimming - they were really handy to pick up a lot of loose branches and toss them into the trailer for hauling away. They never came close -I was in that type of work for 13 years and never once had an injury to me or my employeesYeah. You gotta be careful anytime you have a pitchfork near your ass.
That's a "big if". What did Magic do, or say to be found quilty?Probably nowhere but if Silver had some balls he'd strip the Lakers of their right to negotiate with the player in question during free agency if Magic were to be found guilty.
he rebounds...and hes pretty slick around the basket--- but hes not a good defender....cant shoot from the outside, and absolutely cant defend the rim....I gotta think you either need to be able to defend the rim/play defense or shoot from the outside to be a viable starting PF in todays NBA....Randle is still young- but i wouldnt want to pay what hes gonna demand to find out if he does/doesnt continue to develop.....
i mean- id rather have Oladipo...
and Sabonis is better than either of the prospects the Lakers drafted at the end of the 1st round.
Well, the allegation is tampering thats what youre asking. Specifically that they spoke with, or made an arrangement with PG prior to the trade. The Lakers are denying it, of course.That's a "big if". What did Magic do, or say to be found quilty?
i havent seen anything that said they would have given up both--- and i see no evidence to corroborate that what so ever- but it makes sense in that- if i am the Lakers- i dont think id want to pay RAndle what hes gonna demand next summer when i am going after a lot bigger fish anyway and Randle doesnt really do much.