The #2 pick

[wildturkey]

Perhaps. I do agree that most teams were trying to set themselves up to get Lebron, but Riley knew from the Olympics because that's when Lebron, Wade and Bosh all talked. I'm sure Wade went back to Riley with that info.

I just think that there are unofficial things done. Signals get sent in ways that are impossible or near impossible to prove. Teams and agents have ways letting each other know about their interest or lack thereof.

Oh there's definitely signals. That's where all these reports come from to begin with. But its typically nothing concrete enough to where a team would know for sure they have a guy. It's mostly just stuff to let each party know that the other side would be open to a meeting once July 1 comes around. Like I wouldn't expect a team to dramatically alter their draft plans on it mostly because the draft is a 100% certainty. FA always carries a risk.

 

[trojanfan12]

Oh there's definitely signals. That's where all these reports come from to begin with. But its typically nothing concrete enough to where a team would know for sure they have a guy. It's mostly just stuff to let each party know that the other side would be open to a meeting once July 1 comes around. Like I wouldn't expect a team to dramatically alter their draft plans on it mostly because the draft is a 100% certainty. FA always carries a risk.

True.

 

[LALakersboy24.7]

 

[shopson67]

That's absolutely correct, TJF12. Shopson has a tendency miss things from time-to-time.

Behind the scenes deals get you into a lot of trouble. See: Timberwolves, Minnesota.

It's highly unlikely any behind-the-scenes deals get made this summer. Everyone will be overspending to get players locked up before the salary cap and luxury tax thresholds start jumping next year.

 

[trojanfan12]

"Just stayin' with the process." - Jordan Clarkson

Somebodies been listening to Kobe.

I like this kid more and more.

 

[LALakersboy24.7]

"Just stayin' with the process." - Jordan Clarkson

Somebodies been listening to Kobe.

I like this kid more and more.

I like Jammie Maggio more, and more. Damn those thighs, and legs.

 

[Retroram52]

I thought that was miss hotstuff. She has lost some weight after poppin out a baby.

 

[Louie26]

More news:

There's absolutely NO reason the Wolves would take Towns when they have Dieng, unless they're stupid like the Sixers! Okafor will be a really nice complement to Wiggins and Dieng.

 

[Louie26]

I DON'T EITHER! LOL

I just question if he'll ever be healthy for a full season. Not very good defensively... but probably one of the most efficient centers on offense.

This is the reason, along with his mammoth contract, you'll draft Okafor. I love Pek, he just can't stay healthy.

 

[Louie26]

Starting to hear suggestions that the Lakers consider Russell with the #2 pick.

LOVE THIS IDEA!!!!!

 

[Louie26]

Nope nope nope nope nope! I would not be happy with that at all.

We already have a future PG prospect in Clarkson, and despite objections, the team is most likely going after Rondo too. I would hate to see either Clarkson or our #2 pick to be THIRD choice PG when we clearly need a big guy like Okafor or Towns!

His strength is at the SG! Which would fit perfect.

 

[Louie26]

Could be wrong, but I think he's playing off of a point that I made earlier. I think that if the Lakers take Russell, it means that they have a "behind the scenes" deal in place for one of the FA bigs or at least have been given a very strong signal that they have a great chance

THIS!

 

[Retroram52]

Better rethink the #2 pick. Here are some kids that may end up Lakers. This Tyler Harvey kid is lights out awesome. Here's the link.

Lakers draft: Lakers host group featuring Tyler Harvey, George de Paula - Silver Screen and Roll

 

[trojanfan12]

Better rethink the #2 pick. Here are some kids that may end up Lakers. This Tyler Harvey kid is lights out awesome. Here's the link.

Lakers draft: Lakers host group featuring Tyler Harvey, George de Paula - Silver Screen and Roll

Article says they are being looked at for the later draft picks. Sounds like de Paula could be really good defensively with that length and Harvey could be a knockdown 3 point shooter.

 

[Retroram52]

Yea, TJF12, what I was getting at is we don't have to take a SG at 2 when guys like Harvey is available in the second round. Frees us up to take one of the bigs of whom whoever Minnesota doesn't select.

 

[trojanfan12]

Yea, TJF12, what I was getting at is we don't have to take a SG at 2 when guys like Harvey is available in the second round. Frees us up to take one of the bigs of whom whoever Minnesota doesn't select.

Oh. Okay, I thought you were suggesting they take one of those guys with the #2 pick. Those guys are good, but if the Lakers feel confident that they can land another big via FA, I'd have no issue if they took Russell with the #2 pick. Some are saying he's Steph Curry level special. They could still take one of those guys with the later pick. DePaula sounds like he could be a Michael Cooper type defender off the bench, Harvey could be instant points off the bench.

 

[Retroram52]

Yep, all those options are in play and it should be an interesting draft come the end of the month.

 

[lakersrule]

DraftExpress - NBA Draft, NCAA/International Basketball Website.

They recently posted some great videos of Towns and Russell working out in LA. Good interviews as well. I really hope Minnesota takes Okafor. Towns is a fucking beast.

This website is great for scouting videos of a lot of the potential draftees.

 

[Ilovemesomeme]

LOVE THIS IDEA!!!!!

Don't you all think Towns would be the best get for LA? His potential seems to be much higher than Okafors.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Okafor would be a good fit for the Lakers too. His offensive game is NBA ready and as he's still young his D can only get better under B.Scott.