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GSWs are either really gay or they are very insecure. Could be both I guess


The NBA is now like college football. The gap between the best teams and the worst teams is huge. Professional sports should not have gaps that enormous

What, they shouldn't sign the all star center for next to nothing? You do not know what's best in life.

 

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Did you really suggest Rondo is capable of being a mentor in a meaningful way?
Between Rondo and Lavar, Luke Walton is going to have a looooooooooooooooooong season.

Rondo is a Alpha Male.

Do I think he's capable of teaching?

Yes.

He seemed like a great teammate to the young guys in Chicago.

But, I'm pretty sure he joined LeBron to try to win.

Imo.....He is a better player than Lonzo.

If thAt is proven in camp, yet he doesn't start......problems.
 
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A 9 figure offer heals a lot of wounds.
apparently not with Boogie or he would've taken the first deal from NO last year?
 

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apparently not with Boogie or he would've taken the first deal from NO last year?

Who knows what's going on in his head. But looking at this deal the thing I figured is he wants to be in a Lakers uniform 2019.
 
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Rondo is there to mentor Lonzo. Perfect guy to do it too so the signing makes sense. $9m is a bit too much IMO but you can't win them all.

He's a hell of an improvement from Tyler Ennis and it's only a 1 year deal.
I think the Lakers wanted a back up plan in case they decide to trade Lonzo and Luol Deng in a three way trade for Leonard. Here is how that could work

Team A gets Deng, Lonzo

Lakers get Leonard

Spurs gets a really great player from team A.

The only thing left out is who gets draft picks and you know the Lakers would absolutely have to give up some along with Josh Hart and possibly more.
 

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Holy shit you are good at this.

This is like the 3rd time you’ve resorted to middle school smack talk to deflect from the fact you have nothing to actually contribute
sure, because

"Excellent argument & hahahaha idiot" are great contributions.

You are making my argument for me.

#Can'tMakeThisCrapUp
 

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Who knows what's going on in his head. But looking at this deal the thing I figured is he wants to be in a Lakers uniform 2019.
Possibly. From what I heard from a guy who played with him in the past he wants to win. So, turning down those other offers just to sign the vet midlevel with the champs makes sense if that's true.
 

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Any reason why he can't?
He can.

He did it to an extent in Chicago.

But, even there, he managed to alienate Wade and Butler.

He has an abrasive, alpha male personality.

So, it could go either way with him and he's already talking about being the starter.

Lebron likes his vets. So, it can either cause a problem or create great competition that makes the young guys better.

It's 50/50.

Ps. He has that Mamba mentality, without the scoring prowess.
 
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sure, because

"Excellent argument & hahahaha idiot" are great contributions.

You are making my argument for me.

#Can'tMakeThisCrapUp

Well, yeah those were in reply to you not providing anything and deflecting lmao

Are you actually this fucking retarded?
 

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The fact thst he has a track record of being a selfish idiot just might get in the way.
I don't think he's selfish in terms of basketball - but I think his maturity level hasn't passed puberty.
 

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He can.

He did it to an extent in Chicago.

But, even there, he managed to alienate Wade and Butler.

He has an abrasive, alpha male personality.

So, it could go either way with him and he's already talking about being the starter.

Lebron likes his vets. So, it can either cause a problem or create great competition that makes the young guys better.

It's 50/50.

Ps. He has that Mamba mentality, without the scoring prowess.
I tend to agree with your original assessment. Given what we know about Ball's personality I'm not so sure Rondo will be a positive influence there. Thinking Ball might start to internalize his issues with him & it will effect his play.

I also am inclined to think that with the Rondo signing comes a trade that sends Ball out the door.
 

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Is there any player playing in the NBA today who isn't a complete pussy?
 

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apparently not with Boogie or he would've taken the first deal from NO last year?
No question he passed on that because he thought better deals would be available and likely did not realize his injury was so severe. According to Lakersnation, it is expected that he will not be ready to play until February although sooner is possible. Consider that most players still need more time to reach their full potential - It's quite possible that Cousins is a lost cause until next season. If that is the case, then that is the reason the Lakers passed on Cousins for a similar deal offered to the Warriors - the Lakers can't afford to spend 5 million on a player that won't be effective until the playoffs and neither can most other teams - Except for the Warriors. It's a brilliant move that is a gamble - but well worth it because they won't really need him until the playoffs anyway
 

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Well, yeah those were in reply to you not providing anything and deflecting lmao

Are you actually this fucking retarded?
Regardless, they were your replies and the fact that you couldn't come up with anything better speaks VOLUMES of the expectation you have of others that you yourself can't live up to.

#KeepDiggingThatHole
 

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Well, yeah those were in reply to you not providing anything and deflecting lmao

Are you actually this fucking retarded?
Did you see the Kyrie, Butler rumor?
 

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Did you see the Kyrie, Butler rumor?

About them teaming up?

Didn’t actually read it but yeah I heard it and have always kinda figured.

Mentioned on another thread how only the wolves would draft two #1 picks who prefer video games to playing basketball
 

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Regardless, they were your replies and the fact that you couldn't come up with anything better speaks VOLUMES of the expectation you have of others that you yourself can't live up to.

#KeepDiggingThatHole

I did come up with better

Answer my question seriously, do you have a cognitive disability?
 

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You're the stupid one if you think only offense matters.

#CheckMate
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