Would You Trade Ingram & Kuzma For Leonard?

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

And would you have said Kawhi was on superstar track after one or two years? Bullshit!

Not many are.

But, he won Finals MVP by year 4.

So.....

 

[Black Adam]

Can't believe there were some lakers fans who said they wouldn't do that deal lol

in my case i wasn't real sure what we'd be left with...

sorry, but i'd say that's a legit concern...

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Not many are.

But, he won Finals MVP by year 4.

So.....

So....

let's wait till 2021

 

[bksballer89]

in my case i wasn't real sure what we'd be left with...

sorry, but i'd say that's a legit concern...

He is a proven superstar. Kuzma and Ingram are not and there's no guarantee that they ever become superstars.

Magic would accept the deal mentioned in the OP in less than 30 seconds

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Can't believe there were some lakers fans who said they wouldn't do that deal lol

Yeah damn those people and having faith in their players.

If only we could be one of those sheep that don't have true opinions but just follow the herd like some people on here....

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Can't believe there were some lakers fans who said they wouldn't do that deal lol

Well, I think I agree with @ChiefsLakers67 .

I wouldn't offer it either. Because, Pop wouldn't take it.

....and in all honesty...

Kawhi is a much better player than Paul when healthy...

But, if they wouldn't part with those guys for a healthy Paul, would they do it for a broken Kawhi?

Nevermind.

Not really comparable because Kawhi can agree to a full max before the trade.

George would have lost money going that route.

 

[bksballer89]

Yeah damn those people and having faith in their players.

If only we could be one of those sheep that don't have true opinions but just follow the herd like some people on here....

It's not about having faith. It is called common sense.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

It's not about having faith. It is called common sense.

Actually it's called being a sheep

 

[Black Adam]

He is a proven superstar. Kuzma and Ingram are not and there's no guarantee that they ever become superstars.

Magic would accept the deal mentioned in the OP in less than 30 seconds

trust me, i get the superstar part. still gotta have pieces to go WITH that superstar or what's it all for...?

now tf12 did mention we'd still have a few pieces in place, but would it be enough...?

 

[bksballer89]

Well, I think I agree with @ChiefsLakers67 .

I wouldn't offer it either. Because, Pop wouldn't take it.

....and in all honesty...

Kawhi is a much better player than Paul when healthy...

But, if they wouldn't part with those guys for a healthy Paul, would they do it for a broken Kawhi?

Nevermind.

Not really comparable because Kawhi can agree to a full max before the trade.

George would have lost money going that route.

Yep and they probably think they could get Paul via free agency. Something tells me if PG had 3-4 more years left then they would have pulled the trigger

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

So....

let's wait till 2021

Wait all you want and continue to watch guys go elsewhere.

There is nothing wrong with building organically.

But, you don't clear all that cap space if that is the plan.

 

[bksballer89]

trust me, iget the superstar part. still gotta have pieces to WITH that superstar or what's it all for...?

now tf12 did mention we'd still have a few pieces in place, but would it be enough...?

Sign back Randle and you would still have future 1st ballot HOF Lonzo Ball

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

trust me, i get the superstar part. still gotta have pieces to WITH that superstar or what's it all for...?

now tf12 did mention we'd still have a few pieces in place, but would it be enough...?

No.

But, getting Kawhi would significantly increase your chances of getting one of those other top guys either this Summer or the next.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Wait all you want and continue to watch guys go elsewhere.

There is nothing wrong with building organically.

But, you don't clear all that cap space if that is the plan.

I'd rather wait to see what the Lakers do in free agency rather than make a panic move and give up two guys who could have an amazing career.

If they manage to get two max guys, they would need Ingram and Kuz more than ever.

 

[Black Adam]

Sign back Randle and you would still have future 1st ballot HOF Lonzo Ball

we'll see about Lonzo...

boy BETTER learn to shoot FT's this offseason...

 

[Scapegoat]

In a second.

Even without Deng. Dang you guys overvalue your players something fierce.

No kidding. The best either of these two players could hope to become still isn't as good as Leonard already is.

 

[Black Adam]

I'd rather wait to see what the Lakers do in free agency rather than make a panic move and give up two guys who could have an amazing career.

If they manage to get two max guys, they would need Ingram and Kuz more than ever.

let's just say i'm straddling the fence here, but Short Buss made me wary of knee jerk deals...

 

[bksballer89]

FTR, this stupid trade doesn't work on the trade machine

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

FTR, this stupid trade doesn't work on the trade machine

Deng was mentioned earlier

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I'd rather wait to see what the Lakers do in free agency rather than make a panic move and give up two guys who could have an amazing career.

If they manage to get two max guys, they would need Ingram and Kuz more than ever.

Getting a franchise player is not a panic move.

You are overvaluing your players.

I remember seeing people say the Cavs were going to regret trading Wiggins for Love because Wiggins COULD develop into a star.

Yeah, he hasn't.

Serious question: Which scenario do you think would entice Lebron and George to come to the Lakers more?

Playing with Kuzma and Ingram or playing with Kawhi?

You trade 4 quarters for a dollar 10 times out of 10.