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Re: Lakers Trade Rumors: LA Has Told Teams No Player in Young Core Is Untouchable 

Post#81 » by Vae Victus » Tue May 22, 2018 8:10 pm

For people talking **** about how Lebron wouldnt be worth adding to the young core or how he's in decline.

ARE YOU GUYS EVEN WATCHING THE PLAYOFFS?!?!

The man is a goddamn terminator. While everyone else is curling up in a fetal position and doing barely anything, Lebron is singlehandedly fighting off BOS. The man's got at least 2 more elite Lebron years in him then he'll throttle down to all star, he's a goddamn freak of nature.

Another thing i know for sure, Kevin Love's trade value just got hit by a nuke. Too weak to post up guards reliably and even when he does get the ball in decent position can't finish worth a damn inside. Also too slow to get a good shot off against good lengthy defenders unless he's wiiiddde open from all the attention paid to Lebron. Sure he had a great series against TOR, but we all know theyre a bunch of preening pretenders who's soul was owned by Lebron. FatLove better than MetrosexualLove by a mile.
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Re: Lakers Trade Rumors: LA Has Told Teams No Player in Young Core Is Untouchable 

Post#82 » by larry14r » Tue May 22, 2018 8:44 pm

Vae Victus wrote:For people talking **** about how Lebron wouldnt be worth adding to the young core or how he's in decline.

ARE YOU GUYS EVEN WATCHING THE PLAYOFFS?!?!

The man is a goddamn terminator. While everyone else is curling up in a fetal position and doing barely anything, Lebron is singlehandedly fighting off BOS. The man's got at least 2 more elite Lebron years in him then he'll throttle down to all star, he's a goddamn freak of nature.

Another thing i know for sure, Kevin Love's trade value just got hit by a nuke. Too weak to post up guards reliably and even when he does get the ball in decent position can't finish worth a damn inside. Also too slow to get a good shot off against good lengthy defenders unless he's wiiiddde open from all the attention paid to Lebron. Sure he had a great series against TOR, but we all know theyre a bunch of preening pretenders who's soul was owned by Lebron. FatLove better than MetrosexualLove by a mile.


We are he's in a slow decline though. Also it's wouldn't matter if we have him. GS will kill us if we can't get.
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Re: Lakers Trade Rumors: LA Has Told Teams No Player in Young Core Is Untouchable 

Post#83 » by Spanish_Laker » Tue May 22, 2018 9:52 pm

LeBron at 33 is still better player than anyone we've had in post Kareem-Magic franchise history. I'm sure Magic thinks the same, he ain't passing on LeBron, he still has enough gas on the tank for 2-3 years at max level.
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Re: Lakers Trade Rumors: LA Has Told Teams No Player in Young Core Is Untouchable 

Post#84 » by TylersLakers » Tue May 22, 2018 10:27 pm

I'd love LeBron, I just don't think it makes a whole lot of sense for him when it comes to the on-court aspect of things. With that said, the Lakers might be the best option of the rumored bunch.

Surrounding himself with guys in their early 20's isn't the most win-ready situation for him. Houston is the place where I think he fits the best.

What I don't want happening is us signing LeBron and then making panic moves to trade the youth for veterans.
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Re: Lakers Trade Rumors: LA Has Told Teams No Player in Young Core Is Untouchable 

Post#85 » by Michael Lucky » Tue May 22, 2018 10:58 pm

Houston won't be an option unless the Cavs are willing to take back contracts. That's why i see him going to Philly. Lebron has never cared about on court fit anyways.
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Re: Lakers Trade Rumors: LA Has Told Teams No Player in Young Core Is Untouchable 

Post#86 » by Vae Victus » Tue May 22, 2018 10:59 pm

The funny thing about Lonzo Ball, assuming his 3pt shot greatly improves, is that he's literally the perfect PG to play with Lebron.

Lonzo is unselfish, low usage, quick decisive passing, great defender (who the hell saw THIS coming?!?), non penetrating threat (thus leaving that job to Lebron), primarily 3pt shooting threat. That would THRIVE playing with the ultimate 1 man army in Lebron, as Lonzo would be shooting wide open 3s all game long.

All the team would ideally need is a Clint Capella type manning the middle assuming we get Lebron, or assuming we dont have the money then Nerlens Noel as a cheap knockoff. I guess also a 2nd option that can shoulder the load when Lebron is tired or swarmed by defenders, hence where PG13 would come in.

I can totally see Maginka trying to sell Lebron that vision to come to LA. Since Rich Paul is also Noel's agent.....
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Re: Lakers Trade Rumors: LA Has Told Teams No Player in Young Core Is Untouchable 

Post#87 » by Dloading99 » Tue May 22, 2018 11:30 pm

I don't know about your Laker Forum highlights but glad you had fun.


I wasn't at the forum during showtime. I was 11 when Shaq got there in 96.

I'm a staples center guy. and the three championship run was awesome. especially being in high school while it went on.


Basketball was pretty fun. Hanging out with Carmelo Anthony all over L.A. and during All star weekend

Walking the Kardashians down red carpets.

going to every all star weekend party including Kenny Smith's

Seeing Lebron James dunk over Jared Sullinger in a pickup game. Telling Lebron James about Skateboarding tell him to get into skateboarding.

hanging with Kobe in the tunnel during his dads first head coaching game with the sparks.


Having David Aldridge come up to us. Meeting James Worthy at the Apple Pan on Pico and having James give me his personal phone number telling me to call him cause I know sports.

Having Dinner with Magic Johnson and Barry Bonds at Staples Center in the Restaurant by the Suites area.

working out Klay Thompson Alec Burcs and Brandon Jennings. having Brandon Jennings come up to me and say I better Draft him.

Having Jeanie Buss call me during Class in College. Talking to Mitch about About my player. Having Kevin McHale tell me my player better get in the post.


Yeah Basketball was pretty fun for me. And Still is. Glad you enjoy it to.
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Re: Lakers Trade Rumors: LA Has Told Teams No Player in Young Core Is Untouchable 

Post#88 » by RamonSessions7 » Wed May 23, 2018 12:56 am

Dloading99 wrote:Meeting James Worthy at the Apple Pan on Pico and having James give me his personal phone number telling me to call him cause I know sports.

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Re: Lakers Trade Rumors: LA Has Told Teams No Player in Young Core Is Untouchable 

Post#89 » by indilakeshow » Wed May 23, 2018 3:49 am

Dloading99 wrote:I don't know about your Laker Forum highlights but glad you had fun.


I wasn't at the forum during showtime. I was 11 when Shaq got there in 96.

I'm a staples center guy. and the three championship run was awesome. especially being in high school while it went on.


Basketball was pretty fun. Hanging out with Carmelo Anthony all over L.A. and during All star weekend

Walking the Kardashians down red carpets.

going to every all star weekend party including Kenny Smith's

Seeing Lebron James dunk over Jared Sullinger in a pickup game. Telling Lebron James about Skateboarding tell him to get into skateboarding.

hanging with Kobe in the tunnel during his dads first head coaching game with the sparks.


Having David Aldridge come up to us. Meeting James Worthy at the Apple Pan on Pico and having James give me his personal phone number telling me to call him cause I know sports.

Having Dinner with Magic Johnson and Barry Bonds at Staples Center in the Restaurant by the Suites area.

working out Klay Thompson Alec Burcs and Brandon Jennings. having Brandon Jennings come up to me and say I better Draft him.

Having Jeanie Buss call me during Class in College. Talking to Mitch about About my player. Having Kevin McHale tell me my player better get in the post.


Yeah Basketball was pretty fun for me. And Still is. Glad you enjoy it to.


I never post. I mean never. Look at my post count and when I joined. But I will post just to say, if you ban this man, I will never come back to this forum again. This is just gold. Like assphault gold.
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Re: Lakers Trade Rumors: LA Has Told Teams No Player in Young Core Is Untouchable 

Post#90 » by ak7 » Wed May 23, 2018 6:12 am

Dloading99 wrote:I don't know about your Laker Forum highlights but glad you had fun.


I wasn't at the forum during showtime. I was 11 when Shaq got there in 96.

I'm a staples center guy. and the three championship run was awesome. especially being in high school while it went on.


Basketball was pretty fun. Hanging out with Carmelo Anthony all over L.A. and during All star weekend

Walking the Kardashians down red carpets.

going to every all star weekend party including Kenny Smith's

Seeing Lebron James dunk over Jared Sullinger in a pickup game. Telling Lebron James about Skateboarding tell him to get into skateboarding.

hanging with Kobe in the tunnel during his dads first head coaching game with the sparks.


Having David Aldridge come up to us. Meeting James Worthy at the Apple Pan on Pico and having James give me his personal phone number telling me to call him cause I know sports.

Having Dinner with Magic Johnson and Barry Bonds at Staples Center in the Restaurant by the Suites area.

working out Klay Thompson Alec Burcs and Brandon Jennings. having Brandon Jennings come up to me and say I better Draft him.

Having Jeanie Buss call me during Class in College. Talking to Mitch about About my player. Having Kevin McHale tell me my player better get in the post.


Yeah Basketball was pretty fun for me. And Still is. Glad you enjoy it to.


You saw someone dunk so that means you are this great basketball mind that everyone notices according to this post, but doesn’t hire you to a prominent position within their org? Just like Fathertime, logic can not be denied.
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Re: Lakers Trade Rumors: LA Has Told Teams No Player in Young Core Is Untouchable 

Post#91 » by Penberthy » Thu May 24, 2018 2:43 pm

Hey, don't forget that his dad bought him courtside tickets when he was in high school (the previous post made it seem like he actually earned the tickets because of his basketball acumen).

Also, when he was 24 Bandon Jennings told him to draft him (LOL)

Why do I get the feeling that I took the same undergrad business class with this dude and his bff Joey Buss at USC?
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Re: Lakers Trade Rumors: LA Has Told Teams No Player in Young Core Is Untouchable 

Post#92 » by PKABOOICU » Thu May 24, 2018 7:06 pm

Dloading99 wrote:I don't know about your Laker Forum highlights but glad you had fun.


I wasn't at the forum during showtime. I was 11 when Shaq got there in 96.

I'm a staples center guy. and the three championship run was awesome. especially being in high school while it went on.


Basketball was pretty fun. Hanging out with Carmelo Anthony all over L.A. and during All star weekend

Walking the Kardashians down red carpets.

going to every all star weekend party including Kenny Smith's

Seeing Lebron James dunk over Jared Sullinger in a pickup game. Telling Lebron James about Skateboarding tell him to get into skateboarding.

hanging with Kobe in the tunnel during his dads first head coaching game with the sparks.


Having David Aldridge come up to us. Meeting James Worthy at the Apple Pan on Pico and having James give me his personal phone number telling me to call him cause I know sports.

Having Dinner with Magic Johnson and Barry Bonds at Staples Center in the Restaurant by the Suites area.

working out Klay Thompson Alec Burcs and Brandon Jennings. having Brandon Jennings come up to me and say I better Draft him.

Having Jeanie Buss call me during Class in College. Talking to Mitch about About my player. Having Kevin McHale tell me my player better get in the post.


Yeah Basketball was pretty fun for me. And Still is. Glad you enjoy it to.



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Re: Lakers Trade Rumors: LA Has Told Teams No Player in Young Core Is Untouchable 

Post#93 » by Kilroy » Thu May 24, 2018 7:35 pm

Aaaaaaand... We're done.
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