LEBRON TO THE LAKERS

[Iggloo]

I hear the Lakers are signing this guy next. He's hungry for a championship, but can't put a team on his back anymore.

 

[Wishbone]

The only player the Lakers are missing is Derek Rose.

 

[trojanfan12]

Sixers, Celtics, Lakers, Rockets......................most all the legendary franchises are back in the hunt ....................to knock off the dynasty. NBA ratings are going to skyrocket this year.

I don't think I'd say the Lakers are in the hunt just yet. But they have taken a big step towards getting there.

 

[Montalban]

Quit lying, we all know you can't afford baseball tickets.

I guess you really are that dumb; never mind.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Probably could have made good on that threat as a Cav, now as a Laker, it’s full on.

 

[wildturkey]

They are all 1 year deals, if it doesnt work, they all walk next offseason anyway. No way they can be a Deng type drag on the roster.

I keep seeing this sentiment brought up excusing the Lakers moves post-Lebron signing. That's not a valid reason. Y'all realize shooters can sign 1 year deals too, right?

 

[shopson67]

I get they are all on 1 year deals. But they surrounded him with nobody that can shoot. Also, Lebron will be in his age 35 season in 2019-2020, a year of developing is another year of his decline(albeit it appears it will be a slow decline)

They have however added defenders around him, and playing with Lebron ought to allow more open attempts for his teammates. It has been a hodge-podge, but at least the 2 rookies looked pretty good tonight. Wagner had 23 pts and 7 boards (clearly needs to get more forceful to play inside, getting a few shots turned back by Bagley) and Mykhaiiliuk had 15 pts including 3/6 from 3, 6/10 overall.

With Randle gone, there is definitely work to be done to complete this roster. Do they try to sign Capela to an offer sheet? They would have to move Deng's contract to do so. Maybe bring in Kyle O'Quinn, or bring back Slopez on a 1 year deal?

 

[steelparrot]

I keep seeing this sentiment brought up excusing the Lakers moves post-Lebron signing. That's not a valid reason. Y'all realize shooters can sign 1 year deals too, right?

Ya you can, but in general they cant defend as well, Lebron and 5 steve kerrs aint goint anywhere either.

 

[steelparrot]

They have however added defenders around him, and playing with Lebron ought to allow more open attempts for his teammates. It has been a hodge-podge, but at least the 2 rookies looked pretty good tonight. Wagner had 23 pts and 7 boards (clearly needs to get more forceful to play inside, getting a few shots turned back by Bagley) and Mykhaiiliuk had 15 pts including 3/6 from 3, 6/10 overall.

With Randle gone, there is definitely work to be done to complete this roster. Do they try to sign Capela to an offer sheet? They would have to move Deng's contract to do so. Maybe bring in Kyle O'Quinn, or bring back Slopez on a 1 year deal?

with better logic

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

I keep seeing this sentiment brought up excusing the Lakers moves post-Lebron signing. That's not a valid reason. Y'all realize shooters can sign 1 year deals too, right?

It's been less than three days. The Lakers aren't done yet.

 

[Kold]

After much thought, I'd actually like to see us bring back Lopez. Starting lineup would be Zo, Ingram, Lebron, Kuzma, Lopez. Only questionable jump shooter would be Lonzo, albeit he finally looked respectable last year, when he changed his entire shooting motion to a normal looking jump shot. Also for the other signings, I get it...however kcp was a decent(albeit streaky) spot up shooter last year. Obviously Rondo/Stephenson aren't shooters...but what is the 2nd string lineup is the question? How does Hart/Wagner fit into this? When Lebron comes in, who comes in with him? I think we have to wait and see what Walton does, before we determine what shooting is around Lebron.
Now obviously, none of it matters as the Warriors are Thanos, and we're just playing for the summer which I have no problems with whatsoever

 

[Black Adam]

After much thought, I'd actually like to see us bring back Lopez. Starting lineup would be Zo, Ingram, Lebron, Kuzma, Lopez. Only questionable jump shooter would be Lonzo, albeit he finally looked respectable last year, when he changed his entire shooting motion to a normal looking jump shot. Also for the other signings, I get it...however kcp was a decent(albeit streaky) spot up shooter last year. Obviously Rondo/Stephenson aren't shooters...but what is the 2nd string lineup is the question? How does Hart/Wagner fit into this? When Lebron comes in, who comes in with him? I think we have to wait and see what Walton does, before we determine what shooting is around Lebron.
Now obviously, none of it matters as the Warriors are Thanos, and we're just playing for the summer which I have no problems with whatsoever

2 reasons I wouldn't he can't run the floor, and he's almost a nonfactor rebounding...

 

[lebron23james]

Lakers shooters warming up lol

 

[lebron23james]

I hear the Lakers are signing this guy next. He's hungry for a championship, but can't put a team on his back anymore.

Who is that lol

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Who is that lol

Wow you really don't know anything about sports, do you?

 

[Black Adam]

Wow you really don't know anything about sports, do you?

well, he DID turn on his Lord and master. surprised he hasn't changed his screen name yet...

 

[Raw_Bee808]

LMAO!

 

[Retroram52]

Letting Randle go was a stupid move but what the Lakers are doing with signings like Rondo is renting a player for a year and then having the cap space next summer when nthey jettison players like Rondo for the next round of max guys like Leonard.

 

[trojanfan12]

Letting Randle go was a stupid move

I disagree and I'm a Randle fanboy. The Lakers were always going to be renouncing Randle. Keeping him was always a pipe dream.

He was always going to be renounced, not because he's not a good player, but because the Lakers need the cap space to get a better player. No point in keeping him around for 1 more year, when he wasn't part of the future anyway.

but what the Lakers are doing with signings like Rondo is renting a player for a year and then having the cap space next summer when nthey jettison players like Rondo for the next round of max guys like Leonard.

This is why they renounced Randle. No need to treat him like a 1 year "make good" guy like Rondo and Stephenson. He deserved better than that and got better than that.

 

[Ojb81]

Who is that lol

Tony Romo