AD traded to Lakers

[GNG]

Its going to be fun being a Lakers fan in here now

Why?

 

[WiggyRuss]

Can somebody ask @WiggyRuss if he still feels that the Lakers aren't getting anybody this year?

congrats!

I think the Durant injury helped a lot.

I think the Knicks dropped out of the hunt once Durant got hurt, and i think the Celtics, with Kyrie showing that he was almost for sure gone made them drop out.

The Lakers then capitlized on that.

STill- giving up a former #2 pick, former #2 pick, this year #4 pick, and 2 future first rounders is a healthy bounty to pay for a guy on a 1 year contract but its something they had to do since they couldnt wait for another year and keep their cap space open for another year--- you cant ask LeBron to wait ANOTHER year at his age.

 

[jontaejones]

congrats!

I think the Durant injury helped a lot.

I think the Knicks dropped out of the hunt once Durant got hurt, and i think the Celtics, with Kyrie showing that he was almost for sure gone made them drop out.

The Lakers then capitlized on that.

STill- giving up a former #2 pick, former #2 pick, this year #4 pick, and 2 future first rounders is a healthy bounty to pay for a guy on a 1 year contract but its something they had to do since they couldnt wait for another year and keep their cap space open for another year--- you cant ask LeBron to wait ANOTHER year at his age.

Its the Lakers tho. If LeBron walks theyll never have trouble getting free agents. What a ridiculous price to pay for a guy I think is overrated

 

[Black Adam]

congrats!

I think the Durant injury helped a lot.

I think the Knicks dropped out of the hunt once Durant got hurt, and i think the Celtics, with Kyrie showing that he was almost for sure gone made them drop out.

The Lakers then capitlized on that.

STill- giving up a former #2 pick, former #2 pick, this year #4 pick, and 2 future first rounders is a healthy bounty to pay for a guy on a 1 year contract but its something they had to do since they couldnt wait for another year and keep their cap space open for another year--- you cant ask LeBron to wait ANOTHER year at his age.

but-but-but you pretty much said those players suck anyhow...

so how's that "steep" on our part...?

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Terrible bet at this point.
Lets discuss after FA

 

[msgkings322]

congrats!

I think the Durant injury helped a lot.

I think the Knicks dropped out of the hunt once Durant got hurt, and i think the Celtics, with Kyrie showing that he was almost for sure gone made them drop out.

The Lakers then capitlized on that.

STill- giving up a former #2 pick, former #2 pick, this year #4 pick, and 2 future first rounders is a healthy bounty to pay for a guy on a 1 year contract but its something they had to do since they couldnt wait for another year and keep their cap space open for another year--- you cant ask LeBron to wait ANOTHER year at his age.

I thought at least one of those #2s was a total bust according to you?

2 future late round firsts.

 

[SJ76]

New orieans going to have alot of talent.

Lakers still need some shooters

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Marshalls is still a thing?

Yeah, I live a couple of blocks from one.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Its the Lakers tho. If LeBron walks theyll never have trouble getting free agents. What a ridiculous price to pay for a guy I think is overrated

it is a high price to pay for a guy on a 1 year contract from what i have seen still intends to enter FA next offseason--- but i think they had to do it considering their backs were against the wall- all the turmoil, missing the playoffs etc.

I mean, what other option did they have? Its not like the rumblings and rumors have shown that any guys had much interst of going their in free agency. They had to make a trade- a trade that DOES make them look more attractive to free agents.

I wonder how much cap room they still have left and what they intend to do with it.

The NBA is perimeter/3 pt shooting league--- and they dont have 1 good perimeter defender or shooter at this point. A lot depends on who they bring in- if they sign another max guy- which i could see arguments for and against.

They need guys that can play perimeter D and guys that can shoot the 3 and a Pg that can take some play making duties off of LeBron and get AD the ball in the post.

 

[WiggyRuss]

New orieans going to have alot of talent.

Lakers still need some shooters

shooters and perimeter defenders. There should be some avaliable in free agenecy though---- will be interesting to see which way they go with the remaining cap room they have.

 

[Black Adam]

New orieans going to have alot of talent.

Lakers still need some shooters

yep. we'll see if we get 'em ...

 

[Kold]

congrats!

I think the Durant injury helped a lot.

I think the Knicks dropped out of the hunt once Durant got hurt, and i think the Celtics, with Kyrie showing that he was almost for sure gone made them drop out.

The Lakers then capitlized on that.

STill- giving up a former #2 pick, former #2 pick, this year #4 pick, and 2 future first rounders is a healthy bounty to pay for a guy on a 1 year contract but its something they had to do since they couldnt wait for another year and keep their cap space open for another year--- you cant ask LeBron to wait ANOTHER year at his age.

Real stand up response wiggy, and one that I pretty much agree with. Pels got a haul, and they're gonna be fun to watch. It's the rare trade that is win-win for both sides

 

[podsox]

True, when has that ever worked out?

*puts on Kawhi Raptors jersey and Raptors championship hat*

Yep once... I don’t like those odds

 

[DJ Fieri]

Who is the 3rd guy we get to round out this trio?

 

[Black Adam]

Who is the 3rd guy we get to round out this trio?

rolling with Kemba for now, maybe Butler...

 

[DJ Fieri]

congrats!

I think the Durant injury helped a lot.

I think the Knicks dropped out of the hunt once Durant got hurt, and i think the Celtics, with Kyrie showing that he was almost for sure gone made them drop out.

The Lakers then capitlized on that.

STill- giving up a former #2 pick, former #2 pick, this year #4 pick, and 2 future first rounders is a healthy bounty to pay for a guy on a 1 year contract but its something they had to do since they couldnt wait for another year and keep their cap space open for another year--- you cant ask LeBron to wait ANOTHER year at his age.

Uh......the other 2 1st rounders will probably be in the 20-24 range....assuming we get some nice role players and possibly a 3rd guy to round out a good trio.

I shoulda taken you up on the bet.....LOL.

 

[DJ Fieri]

And Wiggy, you better bring the heavy artillery if you wanna bring me down...........

#DJlovingliferightnow

 

[DJ Fieri]

High price to pay? We didn't have any talent.....according to tHoop experts.

 

[tnapucco]

Everyone back on the bandwagon!

Well...the Warriors did lose...you may be onto something?

I'm sure they all kept their Lakers stuff in the back of the closet somewhere.

 

[Black Adam]

Uh......the other 2 1st rounders will probably be in the 20-24 range....assuming we get some nice role players and possibly a 3rd guy to round out a good trio.

I shoulda taken you up on the bet.....LOL.

damn sure shoulda...

how often is WiggityWack right...?