Kudos to Luke Walton and The Lakers..

[Black Adam]

The Lakers are moving out of the 'bottom tier' fast. Currently 7th in the West (with the same record as the Blazers in 5th).

Enjoy that pick, Philly

all this tells me is that Byron Scott didn't know what the hell he had...

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

all this tells me is that Byron Scott didn't know what the hell he had...

Where is that dickhead that wanted to bet the Lakers wouldn't win 30?

 

[Black Adam]

Where is that dickhead that wanted to bet the Lakers wouldn't win 30?

my guess is he's masturbating to his lifesize LeClown fathead. just a shot in the dark, though...

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Just to put things in perspective: It took the Lakers 7 games to win 4

Last year it took the Lakers 25 games!

 

[WiggyRuss]

all this tells me is that Byron Scott didn't know what the hell he had...

Byron Scott lost it a long time ago that is for sure- he was no good on the Cavs. I couldnt believe the Lakers signed the Cavs sloppy seconds in Mike Brown- and then they went and did it again with Byron Scott...lol....i was shocked...he is an old school guy that had real problems adjusting to the modern game and modern player. Walton is light years better for the Lakers and their young roster.

 

[lakersrule]

Byron Scott lost it a long time ago that is for sure- he was no good on the Cavs. I couldnt believe the Lakers signed the Cavs sloppy seconds in Mike Brown- and then they went and did it again with Byron Scott...lol....i was shocked...he is an old school guy that had real problems adjusting to the modern game and modern player. Walton is light years better for the Lakers and their young roster.

It's clear now that Scott was hired to be Kobe's fanboy and usher out that era. I won't go as far as saying it was a stealth tank hire though.

 

[Kold]

Remember when we got ridiculed for saying that Mozgov has a chance to be our version of Andrew Bogut this year?

 

[CitySushi]

What Luke has done so far has been highly impressive. I believe there will be some leveling out, because I think the team will eventually decline as more teams get more film on them. But right now Luke has them playing together and motivated. I mean he's got Swaggy P, being a productive starter. That right there should win him COY.

 

[tducey]

I don't think they make the playoffs but I think they'll make things interesting this year.

 

[lakersrule]

Remember when we got ridiculed for saying that Mozgov has a chance to be our version of Andrew Bogut this year?

He's doing everything I said they signed him for back in July. He's playing strong defense, getting boards, and providing for the guards a competent roll man. Such an improvement over Hibbert.

 

[Black Adam]

I don't think they make the playoffs but I think they'll make things interesting this year.

as long as they become that pain-in-the-ass team that everyone'll hate going up against i'll be happy with that...

 

[lakersrule]

What Luke has done so far has been highly impressive. I believe there will be some leveling out, because I think the team will eventually decline as more teams get more film on them. But right now Luke has them playing together and motivated. I mean he's got Swaggy P, being a productive starter. That right there should win him COY.

I was thinking the same thing while driving around town today. The more games played, the more tape other teams will have to game plan. Conversely, though, more games played should lead to more improvement on both sides of the ball for the Lakers. I do think now that they can get to 30 wins. Their next 5 games are winnable (DAL, @SAC, @NO, @MIN, BKN).

 

[True Lakers Fan]

It's clear now that Scott was hired to be Kobe's fanboy and usher out that era. I won't go as far as saying it was a stealth tank hire though.

Might not have been a tank job, but they knew damned well they weren't going anywhere and yes, everyone around me last year agreed that Scott was hired only for Kobe and to send him out well and they did.

 

[True Lakers Fan]

Where is that dickhead that wanted to bet the Lakers wouldn't win 30?

 

[Black Adam]

He's doing everything I said they signed him for back in July. He's playing strong defense, getting boards, and providing for the guards a competent roll man. Such an improvement over Hibbert.

STILL not a huge fan of that contract, but he might grow on me...

 

[OutlawImmortal]

But will Mozgov be that productive for the entirety of that contract? Guess he is just here to give Luke a full set of tools and make the lakers look good for future free agents

 

[msgkings322]

It's clear now that Scott was hired to be Kobe's fanboy and usher out that era. I won't go as far as saying it was a stealth tank hire though.

I think everyone knew they couldn't do anything last year with Kobe just owning the spotlight and the team. They were waiting.

 

[Eugene Baker III]

Luke Walton is already having a major impact for the Lakers

I think this is gonna last....might even be over .500 by the end of the season....One must admit the other teams are taking them more seriously now after beating the Warriors and The Hawks.......

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Seriously @WiggyRuss, didn't you want to bet the Lakers wouldn't win 30 games?

Well?!?

 

[Black Adam]

Seriously @WiggyRuss, didn't you want to bet the Lakers wouldn't win 30 games?

Well?!?

guessing his feet have turned to ice by now...