The Lakers 2024 Offseason Thread

[DJ Fieri]

And people have the nerve to talk shit about the other teams in the NBA not trying to help the Lakers get better.

LOL.

 

[DJ Fieri]

 

[shopson67]

And did I say it was?

It just listed the coaches over that time period. LOL.

He was highlighted in the post which was misleading, so I expanded on that.

 

[Retroram52]

FIFY

No ya didn't. I didn't know that Shopson was a Donald Trump Hater. I knew there was something amiss with you.

 

[Retroram52]

Gettin' out of LA.

Former Lakers coach Darvin Ham joining Milwaukee Bucks staff

Former Lakers coach Darvin Ham, who had considered taking the upcoming season off, will become an assistant to former Clippers coach Doc Rivers in Milwaukee.

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[DJ Fieri]

RIP Jerry West.

 

[Retroram52]

Yep, the Icon/Logo is gone!

NBA legend Jerry West dies at age 86

One of basketball's most accomplished contributors, West was a staple of the sport across eight decades, winning nine championships as a player, scout, coach, executive and consultant.

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[shopson67]

No ya didn't. I didn't know that Shopson was a Donald Trump Hater. I knew there was something amiss with you.

Common sense and respect for the rule of law?

 

[Retroram52]

Geez, Shopson. I am a bit stymied by your assertion. Perhaps a response for another time and place.

 

[Retroram52]

In this instance, Plaschke's assessment of the Lakers is spot on when it comes to who released the fact that Jerry West had died this morning. It was the Clippers and not he Lakers. I agree with him and that **** Jeanie Buss has no one to blame but herself for a complete bullshit way in which she handled Jerry West in the last couple of years. Just plain disgraceful and she is should be deeply ashamed in the way she handled all of it!!

Plaschke: Laker legend Jerry West's final legacy sadly includes estrangement from Lakers

When Lakers legend Jerry West died Wednesday morning, it sadly was the Clippers and not the Lakers front office that delivered the news.

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[Retroram52]

More and more of these types of headlines are emerging again after the Lakers lost Dan Hurley as a candidate for their HC position. I am inclined to believe most of this article and once again it points back to Jeanie Buss who is just simply out of her league in today's basketball environment.

She and the Buss family really to sell the franchise before they run it into the ground with their collective stupidity and out-of-touch approach to running a dog and pony show that they are fast becoming.

Two insiders reveal troubling facts about the Lakers organization

The Lakers' front office doesn't have a good reputation around the NBA, and the reality may match that perception.

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[Retroram52]

Here is the complete story that led to a four-sentence "honoring" of Jerry West by Jeanie, douchebag Buss. Plaschke's take is spot on and he has identified the true reality of what the Lakers have become.

Jerry West, NBA and Lakers legend, dead at 86

Jerry West, NBA and Lakers legend, dead at 86

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[shopson67]

In this instance, Plaschke's assessment of the Lakers is spot on when it comes to who released the fact that Jerry West had died this morning. It was the Clippers and not he Lakers. I agree with him and that **** Jeanie Buss has no one to blame but herself for a complete bullshit way in which she handled Jerry West in the last couple of years. Just plain disgraceful and she is should be deeply ashamed in the way she handled all of it!!

Plaschke: Laker legend Jerry West's final legacy sadly includes estrangement from Lakers

When Lakers legend Jerry West died Wednesday morning, it sadly was the Clippers and not the Lakers front office that delivered the news.

www.yahoo.com

Of course the Clippers had the announcement, he was still an employee.

 

[DJ Fieri]

 

[Retroram52]

I like the pick of Zach Edey in the First Round but the Lakers may have to trade-up to get him.

 

[shopson67]

I like the pick of Zach Edey in the First Round but the Lakers may have to trade-up to get him.

The talent level in the first round from about 10 to 25 is pretty flat. Edey could work with LA, but if he's going before 17, he'll push someone else that will work down to 17 IMO.

If they're going to trade up, I would think it would be for someone projected earlier that they worked out (I'm thinking Holland or Carter?). It could be Edey too, but he hasn't been that high in most mocks (for whatever mocks are really worth lol).

 

[Retroram52]

Yea I agree Shopson with all your points. We need an infusion of fresh young talent at the five and start playing AD where is more comfortable at the 4. Edey would be perfect but if they go with Holland or Carter instead, well than, the point would become moot.

But you are right. If it is Edey, than they may have to trade-up to get him because apparently his draft stock is rising north of 17.

 

[shopson67]

Yea I agree Shopson with all your points. We need an infusion of fresh young talent at the five and start playing AD where is more comfortable at the 4. Edey would be perfect but if they go with Holland or Carter instead, well than, the point would become moot.

But you are right. If it is Edey, than they may have to trade-up to get him because apparently his draft stock is rising north of 17.

They need the option to play AD at the 4 for certain matchups, but I doubt he plays it that much. Playing him at the 4 means Lebron has to defend at the 3, which is a shaky proposition at this point in his career. Plus, AD's 3pt game has really slid in recent years, so you would need a floor spreading big next to him. Edey didn't do that in college but showed it a bit in workouts. Is it real? Remains to be seen.

 

[Retroram52]

Yea, we shall see what the Lakers do next week during the draft. The Lakers still have Christian Wood and Jaxson Hayes for the 4/5 spots. They also still have Hachimura, Vanderbilt, Prince, Reddish, and Lewis for those same positions including the 3. So we shall see what occurs.

 

[Retroram52]

We have a whole roster of 6-10, 6-11 guys but we have no real Seven-footers. A 7'4 dude like a Kareem would change some things. I think drafting Edey would be a good First Round choice.