The Lakers 2024 Offseason Thread

[DJ Fieri]

I agree that Vogel or maybe Cassell or Borrego may be the best candidates but then James isn't going to be happy and we are back to square one again. Part of this problem is Jeanie Buss, who often defers to other people to make her decisions for her. She is not providing any sort of leadership like her father would have done and she used to do. Now, it's a crap shoot.

The next coach will be there after James retires IMO.

 

[Retroram52]

The Lakers should go with Borrego or Cassell who are both somewhat neutral in all of the above that we have discussed. Then when James leaves, hat HC can proceed with getting the team back to championship level.

 

[DJ Fieri]

I agree that Vogel or maybe Cassell or Borrego may be the best candidates but then James isn't going to be happy and we are back to square one again. Part of this problem is Jeanie Buss, who often defers to other people to make her decisions for her. She is not providing any sort of leadership like her father would have done and she used to do. Now, it's a crap shoot.

In my order of preference...

1-Vogel (but not a candidate)
2-Borrego
3-Cassell

Really close between Borrego and Cassell but I don't think they want to go with another first time HC. At least, they shouldn't....LOL.

Think Cassell could be good but Doc is considering him as an assistant. And he could be Doc's eventual replacement if Doc gets fired. And that most likely is when they rebuilding after they blow it up and start trading guys off....

 

[Retroram52]

Yep, I agree. Vogel should be the guy but won't be because of James and he was there before. Borrego is the most objective and he knows how to properly use rotations to get the wins.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Yep, I agree. Vogel should be the guy but won't be because of James and he was there before. Borrego is the most objective and he knows how to properly use rotations to get the wins.

And he has a relationship with AD when they knew each before he was drafted by NO. And then Borrego went to Orlando.

Think they consider what AD wants more than Bron. At least they should since AD is younger and will be there longer.

 

[Retroram52]

Let's hope this plays out and then we will see if the Lakers can develop into a consistent championship team.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Let's hope this plays out and then we will see if the Lakers can develop into a consistent championship team.

A little surprised Pelinka lasted after Ham didn't work out. About to be on his 3rd coaching hire.

 

[DJ Fieri]

David Adelman getting a 2nd interview.

Damn it.

 

[DorianRo]

Oh this this shit still going on? They're not interviewing for Head Coach.. They're interviewing for whoever bows to LeQueen's demands and licks his rear properly on the one knee approach. Hes the headcoach.. He just wants a subservient lapdog. . Thats why they have the high turnover they do. LOL

 

[Retroram52]

What the hell? Adelman??!!

 

[DorianRo]

I like cassell. Met him about 25 years ago in NJ. He will do what’s best for the organization he’s a real student of the game. Very analytical. Intelligent man. Talented as hell too

 

[Black Adam]

What the hell? Adelman??!!

Lol seriously...?

 

[ANGELAKERAMS]

That's likely what it takes. Reaves/Rui/JHS/all 3 firsts. Whether or not they're all unprotected?

No way they should give up that much.

Did they learn nothing from the AD trade?

Sure, they got the chip first season ( in the bubble which probably helped with no travel, crowds, etc ), but since they have had to deal with his injury history while missing out on blue chip young talent to build the next foundation.

Now way they should do that trade again.

 

[Retroram52]

Sam Cassell is still in the running. I like the post, DJ, from George Karl and he is right!!

 

[shopson67]

Borrego was in New Orleans from 2010-2012.

AD was drafted in late June of 2012, while Borrego joined the Magic staff in late August of that year. Any "relationship" was brief and was prior to even preseason games in his rookie year.

 

[DJ Fieri]

AD was drafted in late June of 2012, while Borrego joined the Magic staff in late August of that year. Any "relationship" was brief and was prior to even preseason games in his rookie year.

They stayed in touch.

SMH.

 

[shopson67]

No way they should give up that much.

Did they learn nothing from the AD trade?

Sure, they got the chip first season ( in the bubble which probably helped with no travel, crowds, etc ), but since they have had to deal with his injury history while missing out on blue chip young talent to build the next foundation.

Now way they should do that trade again.

What they learned from the AD trade is that they could give up a bunch of middling to good assets to get a great player and win a championship. Where's the negative again?

Ingram? Injury issues. Ball? Injury issues. Draft picks? Hit and miss at best (Jackson Hayes, Alexander-Walker, Louzada, Dyson Daniels, Herb Jones were acquired via those picks and resulting traded). Hart? Solid role player.

Net result? Ingram is a mid-level star limited by injuries (and on the trade block), Herb Jones (solid defender) are on the roster. Alexander-Walker has bounced around, Hayes is a flop, Hart has bounced around (but oddly might be the most valuable player in the deal).

 

[shopson67]

In a sign and trade you cannot package Russell and others in the outgoing trade. Have to be Russell and draft picks.

Would be great if they could get him to opt in to facilitate a trade. Send him with Wood to the Suns for Allen/Little, or to the Magic (Suggs?), or.....?

 

[shopson67]

This James/Redick mess is rapidly becoming an unmitigated train wreck.

Richard Sherman: JJ Redick wouldn’t tell LeBron James what to do if he’s the Lakers’ head coach

Former NFL star Richard Sherman who is one of many who are skeptical about JJ Redick's ability to coach LeBron James and the Lakers.

www.yahoo.com

The guy hasn't even interviewed as best we know. No need to get so invested yet.

 

[shopson67]

In my order of preference...

1-Vogel (but not a candidate)
2-Borrego
3-Cassell

Really close between Borrego and Cassell but I don't think they want to go with another first time HC. At least, they shouldn't....LOL.

Think Cassell could be good but Doc is considering him as an assistant. And he could be Doc's eventual replacement if Doc gets fired. And that most likely is when they rebuilding after they blow it up and start trading guys off....

Look back at the Lakers successful coaching hires and tell me where they won with a coach with previous head coaching experience. Phil is obviously the huge exception. If Lue is an obvious hire if available, imagine what someone like Phil would be today. The only other successful previously fired HC hire was Vogel, and he was out after a chip and two years.