Lakers Off-Season Thread

[shopson67]

Yeah, I'm not counting on it either, but it is interesting.

I'm not much of a Lebron fan, so I would be a bit torn anyway. It's kinda like when they signed Karl Malone after hating the guy for a decade (only more in his prime).

 

[trojanfan12]

Yeah, I'm not counting on it either, but it is interesting.

I'm not much of a Lebron fan, so I would be a bit torn anyway. It's kinda like when they signed Karl Malone after hating the guy for a decade (only more in his prime).

Same here. I've said before, if Lebron were to come to the Lakers, he'd be like Kobe for me. I'd cheer for him and enjoy the wins, but I still wouldn't like him.

 

[shopson67]

Same here. I've said before, if Lebron were to come to the Lakers, he'd be like Kobe for me. I'd cheer for him and enjoy the wins, but I still wouldn't like him.

I didn't have anything against Kobe. He wasn't my favorite Laker (Magic all time, even Shaq was ahead of Kobe initially), but I liked him throughout his career.

 

[trojanfan12]

I didn't have anything against Kobe. He wasn't my favorite Laker (Magic all time, even Shaq was ahead of Kobe initially), but I liked him throughout his career.

I liked his work ethic, win at all costs attitude and of course, the wins. I just didn't like some of the other crap that brought negative attention to the team. I will say that while I preferred younger Kobe as a player, I found old Kobe to be much more likeable.

 

[ANGELAKERAMS]

I liked his work ethic, win at all costs attitude and of course, the wins. I just didn't like some of the other crap that brought negative attention to the team. I will say that while I preferred younger Kobe as a player, I found old Kobe to be much more likeable.

Funny how age and maturity changes a person's personality/perspective toward others.

 

[trojanfight]

Report: Kings heavily engaged in trade talks to land D’Angelo Russell from Lakers

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Report: Kings heavily engaged in trade talks to land D’Angelo Russell from Lakers

Only for Boogie, without any other young players involved

 

[tomodach10]

Only for Boogie, without any other young players involved

I think I would do it.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Ingram?

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Ingram?

Really?!?

 

[Vitamike]

Report: Kings heavily engaged in trade talks to land D’Angelo Russell from Lakers

 

[lakersrule]

I believe the Kings may have been heavily engaged in trade talks. I don't think the Lakers were though. Headlines like that are so misleading. Same with BS TV analysis. The dude on ESPN talking about the 76ers and suggesting a trade of Okafor for Russell. His rationale was basically since the Lakers almost drafted Okafor last year, why not trade for him? So deep. This isn't fantasy sports.

 

[Retroram52]

Yea, I totally agree lakersrule. Some of these writes and pundits, I believe sit around the office coolers and think this BS up. Russell isn't going anywhere especially for a guy like Okafor. The reasoning is just total BS.

 

[OutlawImmortal]

Report: Kings heavily engaged in trade talks to land D’Angelo Russell from Lakers

"The Lakers would need to find another starting PG if they send Russell packing". Jordan Clarkson anyone? If Westbrook is a PG then Clarkson could be a PG too.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Everybody knows I pretty much wanted to trade the #2 pick for an established vet so we don't have a bunch of diaper dandies but I just listened to an interview with Ingram......Kid's extremely articulate when talking to the media and seems sure of himself and his answers.

I also heard an interview with the 2nd round pick and saw some highlights.....Zubac's stoked to be a Laker and he seems like he could be another Vlade Divac type. He is a legit post presence at 7-1 and 265 pounds and could be a starter in a few seasons but most likely a backup.

I heard an interview with Luke and he seems like he'll be a good fit. He seems to be a pretty confident guy, despite a lack of coaching experience.

 

[DJ Fieri]

I took a billboard out today by Staples Center with Pau Gasol's pic on it begging him to come play for Luke and retire a Laker.

I'd offer him a 3 year deal worth 30-33 million. He could mentor Zubac and he should be able to give us 16ppg, 9-10rpg, and about 3-4apg, and a few bpg. He'd be a great role model for the kids.

However, I realize he probably wants to win so it's probably unlikely.

 

[Retroram52]

No mention of whom the Lakers and Mitch may have in mind.

Mitch Kupchak on Adding Veterans, Lakers Free Agency Pitch

 

[trojanfan12]

No mention of whom the Lakers and Mitch may have in mind.

Mitch Kupchak on Adding Veterans, Lakers Free Agency Pitch

Yeah, I was reading about this in the paper this morning. Hopefully they will let Luke do most of the talking during the FA meetings. It's his system and style that they will need to fit in with.

They can still talk about some of the opportunities that players have in LA. But only as an "oh by the way..." part of the presentation. The focus needs to be on what they can do on the court, not what they can do off of it.

 

[tomodach10]

Yeah, I was reading about this in the paper this morning. Hopefully they will let Luke do most of the talking during the FA meetings. It's his system and style that they will need to fit in with.

They can still talk about some of the opportunities that players have in LA. But only as an "oh by the way..." part of the presentation. The focus needs to be on what they can do on the court, not what they can do off of it.

I just hope they learned something from the last two years. I would like Horford or Noah or whiteside. Just give me one. I would love Pau to come back and finish up. He would provide great veteran leadership IMO.

 

[trojanfan12]

I just hope they learned something from the last two years. I would like Horford or Noah or whiteside. Just give me one. I would love Pau to come back and finish up. He would provide great veteran leadership IMO.

Agree with all of this. I'm a huge Pau Gasol fanboy, so I'm completely on board with him coming back. Unfortunately, I think Pau wants to try and get another ring or 2 before he retires, so I think he goes to a team that has a shot at a title.