2022 NBA Offseason thread

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

lol

Ok.

We saw it last year.

With no George, Powell or Kawhi.

 

[trojanfan12]

As you should.

Of course, it's the getting there healthy that's going to be the tricky part. lol

 

[Retroram52]

I think Mecca is closer to the reality of the state of the Lakers for the near future.

 

[thunderc]

Play in more than half the games?

He has been a bit unlucky with the injuries. I like his game but I have to chuckle at things like this because he simply has no fire in his belly.

 

[trojanfan12]

We saw it last year.

With no George, Powell or Kawhi.

I must have missed the games where the Lakers had a healthy Lebron, AD and pieces that fit.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Of course, it's the getting there healthy that's going to be the tricky part. lol

For us too.

But, we have more wiggle room.

I actually hope you guys get a deal done.

I know most fans want Kyrie.

But, Turner, Buddy and picking up a guy like Shroeder makes you better.

I want to finally see LA vs LA in the playoffs.

Not being a troll.

But, as currently constructed, the only way that hat happens is in the 1st round.

Rob has to fix the shooting deficiency.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I must have missed the games where the Lakers had a healthy Lebron, AD and pieces that fit.

You don't have those things now either.

So, we are all just guessing, right?

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I think Mecca is closer to the reality of the state of the Lakers for the near future.

As is.

One trade changes that.

 

[trojanfan12]

He has been a bit unlucky with the injuries. I like his game but I have to chuckle at things like this because he simply has no fire in his belly.

So not being healthy means no fire in his belly?

From what has been said, he has been working hard all off season and reports are that he's had ''a great off-season'' and put in a ton of work.

Of course it could be that it's too little, too late and him not exactly being a gym rat in the off-seasons prior to this one will prevent him from staying healthy. But it's better than hearing he's been playing X-Box and eating nachos all off-season. lol

 

[thunderc]

So not being healthy means no fire in his belly?

From what has been said, he has been working hard all off season and reports are that he's had ''a great off-season'' and put in a ton of work.

Of course it could be that it's too little, too late and him not exactly being a gym rat in the off-seasons prior to this one will prevent him from staying healthy. But it's better than hearing he's been playing X-Box and eating nachos all off-season. lol

Just saying if he has any fire I’ve never seen it.

 

[trojanfan12]

You don't have those things now either.

So, we are all just guessing, right?

True, but the discussion was about the Lakers having those pieces. If they go into the season with Westbrook on the roster, there's really no reason to discuss their playoff chances unless Ham is really Gandalf and can use magic on Westbrooks shot. lol

 

[DJ Fieri]

Just saying if he has any fire I’ve never seen it.

You missed him in the bubble when they won the title?

 

[trojanfan12]

Just saying if he has any fire I’ve never seen it.

Oh that's right, I forgot you joined Kyrie in boycotting the bubble games. lol

 

[thunderc]

Oh that's right, I forgot you joined Kyrie in boycotting the bubble games. lol

lol. So he only has fire when there is nothing else to do then? I was thoroughly unimpressed with him admitting he hasnt touched a basketball in 2 months as well. You think Giannis has touched a ball? I use that comparison because talent wise that is who he should be compared to. He cannot be.

 

[trojanfan12]

For us too.

But, we have more wiggle room.

I actually hope you guys get a deal done.

I know most fans want Kyrie.

But, Turner, Buddy and picking up a guy like Shroeder makes you better.

I want to finally see LA vs LA in the playoffs.

Not being a troll.

But, as currently constructed, the only way that hat happens is in the 1st round.

Rob has to fix the shooting deficiency.

Yep, it's definitely time for LA vs. LA.

I think most fans just want anyone but Westbrook.

 

[Wamu]

Yep, it's definitely time for LA vs. LA.

I think most fans just want anyone but Westbrook.

L.A. vs. L.A. ?

The Clippers are likeable. The Lakers, not so much.

 

[thunderc]

Yep, it's definitely time for LA vs. LA.

I think most fans just want anyone but Westbrook.

Not me

 

[DJ Fieri]

lol. So he only has fire when there is nothing else to do then? I was thoroughly unimpressed with him admitting he hasnt touched a basketball in 2 months as well. You think Giannis has touched a ball? I use that comparison because talent wise that is who he should be compared to. He cannot be.

You missed the recent reports that he has been a gym rat clearly.

 

[thunderc]

You missed the recent reports that he has been a gym rat clearly.

About time I guess. Russ is a gym rat too.

 

[trojanfan12]

lol. So he only has fire when there is nothing else to do then? I was thoroughly unimpressed with him admitting he hasnt touched a basketball in 2 months as well. You think Giannis has touched a ball? I use that comparison because talent wise that is who he should be compared to. He cannot be.

Or, he has fire when he can actually play in games. He looked pretty good in the playoffs when the Lakers were up 2-1 on the Suns who had no answer for him.

That comment was way overblown. He had been recovering from an injury and most players don't pick up a ball for a while after the season ends...including Giannis. You worry about it when a guy is like Shaq was and goes to training camp saying "I'm going to play myself into shape". AD hasn't done that.