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chefy wrote:Garland with 51 points tonight.
Imagine if we didn't trade for AD, drafted Garland, kept the young core, and just used the cap space that we had for a solid center and shooting guard back in 2019.
Valancuinas, Mcgee
James, Kuzma
Ingram
Rozier, Hart
Ball, Garland
LAKESHOW wrote:chefy wrote:Garland with 51 points tonight.
Imagine if we didn't trade for AD, drafted Garland, kept the young core, and just used the cap space that we had for a solid center and shooting guard back in 2019.
Valancuinas, Mcgee
James, Kuzma
Ingram
Rozier, Hart
Ball, Garland
We got the Chip. Mission Accomplished. However, looking back, we shoulda signed and traded or dumped him immediately after...lol
stan francisco wrote:We’re weak down low. Cousins claims to be ready to go… We need an enforcer big man so that we can slide everyone over a position. I know he’s nuts and all.
SlimShady83 wrote:stan francisco wrote:We’re weak down low. Cousins claims to be ready to go… We need an enforcer big man so that we can slide everyone over a position. I know he’s nuts and all.
He would do way better then D.Jones ... D.jones not getting any playing time and a waste of space IMO
loveshaq786 wrote:no Kyrie option anymore
nets keep winning...
no KD option either
ughhh!!!
Pythagoras wrote:loveshaq786 wrote:no Kyrie option anymore
nets keep winning...
no KD option either
ughhh!!!
The Lakers need to stop sitting around waiting for other teams with stars to fail so they can swoop in like vultures. Focus on building a solid foundation here with talent and assets.
That way when the opportunity for a superstar does arrive, you’re ready, but you’re also not completely dependent on that strategy.
wco81 wrote:Pythagoras wrote:loveshaq786 wrote:no Kyrie option anymore
nets keep winning...
no KD option either
ughhh!!!
The Lakers need to stop sitting around waiting for other teams with stars to fail so they can swoop in like vultures. Focus on building a solid foundation here with talent and assets.
That way when the opportunity for a superstar does arrive, you’re ready, but you’re also not completely dependent on that strategy.
That's what they did before they got AD isn't it? Three #2 picks and some good finds later in the draft or UDFA (Caruso?).
They had to trade all of them and draft assets though but they did get a ring. But they were probably hoping for more than one with such a big trade or at least contend for a few seasons.
Going to be tough to build up a roster without FRPs for another 5 years?
As for Trey, unlikely the Lakers can get him unless AD is sent out.
Pythagoras wrote:wco81 wrote:Pythagoras wrote:
The Lakers need to stop sitting around waiting for other teams with stars to fail so they can swoop in like vultures. Focus on building a solid foundation here with talent and assets.
That way when the opportunity for a superstar does arrive, you’re ready, but you’re also not completely dependent on that strategy.
That's what they did before they got AD isn't it? Three #2 picks and some good finds later in the draft or UDFA (Caruso?).
They had to trade all of them and draft assets though but they did get a ring. But they were probably hoping for more than one with such a big trade or at least contend for a few seasons.
Going to be tough to build up a roster without FRPs for another 5 years?
As for Trey, unlikely the Lakers can get him unless AD is sent out.
That’s almost exactly what they did before they got AD (they didn’t make good use of their cap space during those years though).
And the Lakers do have first round picks, they just don’t have tradeable first round picks. Letting Westbrook’s deal expire is a terrible course of action, because it’s going to hurt their ability to operate as an over the cap team this offseason.
SlimShady83 wrote:Sounds like Bron the little sook wants out
Trade him/AD and Klutch sports and let's rebuild
Never wanted them in the first place and he can take his followers with him
#letsgolakers