AdriLaker wrote:Kilroy wrote:First we need to see if the Nets counter to the Lakers gets them close.
THIS...Lakers need to be smart, let's see what the Nets really are when Durant, Harden and Irving play together. Lakers have the pieces to make a trade for a 3rd star if they want (the Nets practically trade LeVert for Harden LOL...if they can do that...Lakers have Schroeder, Harrell, Kuzma, THT, KCP for a possible 3rd star and they will get one FOR SURE). I think they are fine as they are right now...they lead the league after all.
I think it’s a mistake to add a third superstar. Unless the third decides to sacrifice for the team ala Bosh, you are headed for trouble. Kyrie knew this when he was with Cleveland and thus didn’t want Harden who will hog the ball.
The Lakers has a near perfect setup. LeBron is the alpha with him slowly letting AD take the spotlight. Then secondary stars in Schroder, Harrell. Lastly a ton of super role players and many who can start for nba teams (and put up bigger numbers) in Kuzma, KCP, Caruso, Gasol, THT, Kief.
The chemistry is beautiful and that’s a huge intangible most don’t talk enough about. This team is built to win Banners. We don’t want a third superstar disrupting this chemistry.
As talented as the Nets are, they have too many alphas and it will rub them the wrong way. This season could end much shorter than most expect.