LUUUKE

[Rambunctious]

The focus last year was all about Kobe. That is over now. The Lakers will be improved next year. I don't know how you can say they are at the beginning when they have Randle, Clarkso, and Russell, to build around.

The focus last year was all about Kobe. That is over now. The Lakers will be improved next year. I don't know how you can say they are at the beginning when they have Randle, Clarkso, and Russell, to build around.

I'm just not as impressed with those three players as most of you are. I hope I'm wrong. 17 wins says I may be right.

 

[shopson67]

If Simmons falls to the Lakers, I could see that being a problematic fit with Randle, who could then be traded. Neither can really space the floor, and with Randle's poor % near the hoop, could be expendable for a better fit.

 

[trojanfan12]

I'm just not as impressed with those three players as most of you are. I hope I'm wrong. 17 wins says I may be right.

Seriously?!? 17 wins says that the season was about Kobe and the coach sucked. If you actually watched the young players, they did pretty well considering Kobe's farewell tour took precedence over their development and Byron was extremely inconsistent with their playing time, etc.

 

[trojanfan12]

If Simmons falls to the Lakers, I could see that being a problematic fit with Randle, who could then be traded. Neither can really space the floor, and with Randle's poor % near the hoop, could be expendable for a better fit.

It would depend on what they could get for Randle. Players can develop outside shots. What can't be developed is Simmons combination of size, athleticism, ball handling and passing skills.

 

[tomodach10]

It would depend on what they could get for Randle. Players can develop outside shots. What can't be developed is Simmons combination of size, athleticism, ball handling and passing skills.

That is so right. Simmons can develop a jumper. Lebron and others have. I like both players. We are in a great position. We will get either one.

 

[DJ Fieri]

It would depend on what they could get for Randle. Players can develop outside shots. What can't be developed is Simmons combination of size, athleticism, ball handling and passing skills.

I'm praying Simmons somehow some way slips to the Lakers at #2. The 76ers are a complete cluster fuck and could fuck up the obvious choice.

 

[Retroram52]

The rumors out of Philly is that they can't really decide-YET!

 

[trojanfan12]

The rumors out of Philly is that they can't really decide-YET!

Understandable if they aren't just blowing smoke. While he seems to be the more talented of the 2 players, he really doesn't fit what the 76ers need. Essentially, he'd be another big to add to their collection. They're collecting bigs like the Suns were collecting guards a little bit ago.

Also, if Simmons people are truly letting them know that he wants to play for the Lakers, they may be trying to decide if they want to draft someone who doesn't want to play for them.

 

[shopson67]

The rumors out of Philly is that they can't really decide-YET!

There isn't really any advantage for them to come out and say they want a certain guy yet. They'll have both in for workouts (if they'll both work out) or at least interviews and make their decision. Another month to wait...

 

[Retroram52]

Simmons has made it abundantly clear is has no interest in playing for the Sixers and every intention in playing for the Lakers. Perhaps that may change things a bit.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Loved all the things Luke was saying at the press conference last night. Be nice to see some entertaining basketball for a change.

 

[Retroram52]

Aside from signing Yi, Luke has completed his coaching staff. One of the guys he added, Brian Keefe, has been with Oklahoma and is given credit fro developing Durant and Westbrook. Not too shabby a start.

Lakers officially announce additions to Luke Walton’s coaching staff

 

[trojanfan12]

Aside from signing Yi, Luke has completed his coaching staff. One of the guys he added, Brian Keefe, has been with Oklahoma and is given credit fro developing Durant and Westbrook. Not too shabby a start.

Lakers officially announce additions to Luke Walton’s coaching staff

Looks like Luke has assembled himself a pretty solid staff.

 

[Retroram52]

Indeed TJF12. That Keefe dude is definitely a championship-type asset.

 

[Inimical]

Read a recent article i think on SB that basically said after the Finals were over Luke has been inside the Lakers facilities every single day since.

 

[Black Adam]

Btw, ain't there a news conference today...?

 

[Black Adam]

N/M just found it. media day at 11:00...

 

[trojanfan12]

Read a recent article i think on SB that basically said after the Finals were over Luke has been inside the Lakers facilities every single day since.

Yeah, he basically took a couple of days after the finals to prepare and drive down to LA. Apparently he's been at the facility everyday since then.