Lakers Fans - Who Would You Like LA to Pick Up Now

[MagicMamba88]

hopefully not DeMar.

will be Westbrook lite type of player for the Lakers.

[Joshyjess]

Possibility for the Lakers right now.
Make this a tank year. Don't pick up anybody else on any kind of big contract. Let Davis go for as many stats as he can get to make his value as high as it can be (forget winning, just go for those padded stats) - than trade him next year when his value is at it's highest.
Let Bronny get as much play time as he can to make his old man happy (why not even let him be a starter).
Next year, hopefully Lebron will finally retire (after getting to play a season with his kid, with lots of playing time). Trade Bronny (if there's any interest). Trade AD. Trade pretty much everybody (maybe even the front office) and start a complete rebuild.
Like people always say, LA normally doesn't have to worry about getting people to play for them, and a complete / fresh rebuild might be a good way to get a few really good high-profile players who want to get together and make the next iteration of LA their team.
Right now there really isn't any realistic way for LA to compete with the top teams in the West, so just use this year to set themselves up for the future.

1. The Lakers can’t tank. The Pelicans have our pick.

2. Bronny isn’t a priority and is a project. They drafted him to have a feel good moment with his dad. He needs a few years in the G league, and should not be getting regular NBA minutes.

Yeah, the draft thing kinds of sucks. Maybe the Lakers can take on a bad contract or two this year (instead of trying to sign an actual good player) to get a couple of good draft picks thrown in.
The only reason I'd play Bronny is to make Lebron happy so he will retire, and free up his contract money for the Lakers going forward. Basically make Lebron happy enough, and hopefully he'll retire. Let AD get huge numbers, make him worth more. Get whatever draft picks they can (again maybe by eating some bad contracts). Then rely on LA's drawing power to get some high-profile guys to become the new faces of the franchise.
I just don't see a realistic alternative for the Lakers right now. Trying to build a team to win now isn't going to happen. Building around AD doesn't seem to make most Laker fans happy. Keeping Lebron for another 3 or 4 years doesn't make sense.

[Revived]

Glad they didn’t get Klay, just wasn’t a fan of targeting an injuried/old player.

No idea what the price is, but I’d want them to explore Cam Johnson.

You should look up Cam Johnson’s injury history and games played if you don’t want an oft-injured player…

[zimpy27]

ok so i have a question... and i think im gonna get killed for asking it. Hearing myself ask it initially it sounded crazy but now actually I think its a legit question and Id love to know if im crazy...

Is Cam Johnson better than Rui Hachimura? I know it sounds nuts, but before you come at me go check both of their numbers. Theyre very similar, and strangely enough Rui has the edge. Not only that, Rui is 2 years younger and makes less money. Is Cam Johnson really an upgrade?

Similar value maybe but CamJ takes shots in ways that Redick respects. He likely is the number one Lakers target. The CamJ curl, run and shoot.

Just watch this and you will understand:

Watch on YouTube

Cam Johnson is at the top of my wish list too but how much better is his defense though compared to Rui?
How many FRP's do the Lakers need to give up just to get him?
How about DFS?
Lebron said before that they need "lasers", their new HC is a shooter, how about Kennard, Hield? do they play good enough defense?

I don't think lakers.have to give up FRPs for Cam..

DLo+JHS should be enough to get him

[Revived]

I'm beginning to question exactly what Pelinka gets paid to do.

Last few years he was getting paid to blame all his shortcomings on Magic.

The bubble ring earned him some leeway but barring another pandemic and disneyland tournament, I’d be surprised if Pelinka lasts much longer in Lala land.

[dkb964]

They might be able to get Gary Trent Jr. pretty cheap. I believe he led the league in wide open 3s percentage but was pretty terrible on his contested 3s percentage. He tries on defense but is not a stopper by any means. Not very athletic and really struggles to finsh at the rim. He reminded me of a pesky Morris Peterson.

[tamaraw08]

Similar value maybe but CamJ takes shots in ways that Redick respects. He likely is the number one Lakers target. The CamJ curl, run and shoot.

Just watch this and you will understand:

Watch on YouTube

Cam Johnson is at the top of my wish list too but how much better is his defense though compared to Rui?
How many FRP's do the Lakers need to give up just to get him?
How about DFS?
Lebron said before that they need "lasers", their new HC is a shooter, how about Kennard, Hield? do they play good enough defense?

I don't think lakers.have to give up FRPs for Cam..

DLo+JHS should be enough to get him

As a Laker fan I hope you are right, but why would the Nets do this deal?

[zimpy27]

Cam Johnson is at the top of my wish list too but how much better is his defense though compared to Rui?
How many FRP's do the Lakers need to give up just to get him?
How about DFS?
Lebron said before that they need "lasers", their new HC is a shooter, how about Kennard, Hield? do they play good enough defense?

I don't think lakers.have to give up FRPs for Cam..

DLo+JHS should be enough to get him

As a Laker fan I hope you are right, but why would the Nets do this deal?

To remove years owed and get a young prospect in JHS.

I don't think lakers need to panic. They don't really have capspace to be signing guys unless they get creative.

SnT or trade is going to be their offseason.

[Ballerhogger]

hopefully not DeMar.

will be Westbrook lite type of player for the Lakers.

Yea he’s no 3 pointer shooter . If we can get any center with pluse and long arms I’d be happy

[Revived]

Similar value maybe but CamJ takes shots in ways that Redick respects. He likely is the number one Lakers target. The CamJ curl, run and shoot.

Just watch this and you will understand:

Watch on YouTube

Cam Johnson is at the top of my wish list too but how much better is his defense though compared to Rui?
How many FRP's do the Lakers need to give up just to get him?
How about DFS?
Lebron said before that they need "lasers", their new HC is a shooter, how about Kennard, Hield? do they play good enough defense?

I don't think lakers.have to give up FRPs for Cam..

DLo+JHS should be enough to get him

Why would the Nets trade him just for Lakers trash players?

[Revived]

hopefully not DeMar.

will be Westbrook lite type of player for the Lakers.

Yea he’s no 3 pointer shooter . If we can get any center with pluse and long arms I’d be happy

Nurkic via trade?

[Lalouie]

They have their prize in Bronny. No need for anything else

it would be funny as all hell if the lakers fall short because of bronny's contract

in fact,,,what would lebron do if what bronny will get, the lakers need

[ryguy613]

Possibility for the Lakers right now.
Make this a tank year. Don't pick up anybody else on any kind of big contract. Let Davis go for as many stats as he can get to make his value as high as it can be (forget winning, just go for those padded stats) - than trade him next year when his value is at it's highest.
Let Bronny get as much play time as he can to make his old man happy (why not even let him be a starter).
Next year, hopefully Lebron will finally retire (after getting to play a season with his kid, with lots of playing time). Trade Bronny (if there's any interest). Trade AD. Trade pretty much everybody (maybe even the front office) and start a complete rebuild.
Like people always say, LA normally doesn't have to worry about getting people to play for them, and a complete / fresh rebuild might be a good way to get a few really good high-profile players who want to get together and make the next iteration of LA their team.
Right now there really isn't any realistic way for LA to compete with the top teams in the West, so just use this year to set themselves up for the future.

1. The Lakers can’t tank. The Pelicans have our pick.

2. Bronny isn’t a priority and is a project. They drafted him to have a feel good moment with his dad. He needs a few years in the G league, and should not be getting regular NBA minutes.

People are making WAY too much about Bronny. The way a lot of folks on the boards talk, youd think the lakers moved up in the draft to select Bronny with a lottery pick. The way a lot of folks on the boards talk, youd think the Lakers didnt use their first round pick selecting Dalton Knecht. Guys... they drafted Bronny with the 55th overall pick! Yall are aware there are a total of 60 picks in the draft right? Yall are aware that the value return rate on 55th overall picks is mathematically insignificant right? Yall understand that the Lakers could literally buy a spot that low in the draft for like 2 million bucks right?

People are either being disingenuous about them drafting Bronny because they wanna troll... or theyre misinformed about the draft.

[Jordan45822]

Demar on a 1 Year deal or S&T 3 year deal

[Joshyjess]

Possibility for the Lakers right now.
Make this a tank year. Don't pick up anybody else on any kind of big contract. Let Davis go for as many stats as he can get to make his value as high as it can be (forget winning, just go for those padded stats) - than trade him next year when his value is at it's highest.
Let Bronny get as much play time as he can to make his old man happy (why not even let him be a starter).
Next year, hopefully Lebron will finally retire (after getting to play a season with his kid, with lots of playing time). Trade Bronny (if there's any interest). Trade AD. Trade pretty much everybody (maybe even the front office) and start a complete rebuild.
Like people always say, LA normally doesn't have to worry about getting people to play for them, and a complete / fresh rebuild might be a good way to get a few really good high-profile players who want to get together and make the next iteration of LA their team.
Right now there really isn't any realistic way for LA to compete with the top teams in the West, so just use this year to set themselves up for the future.

1. The Lakers can’t tank. The Pelicans have our pick.

2. Bronny isn’t a priority and is a project. They drafted him to have a feel good moment with his dad. He needs a few years in the G league, and should not be getting regular NBA minutes.

People are making WAY too much about Bronny. The way a lot of folks on the boards talk, youd think the lakers moved up in the draft to select Bronny with a lottery pick. The way a lot of folks on the boards talk, youd think the Lakers didnt use their first round pick selecting Dalton Knecht. Guys... they drafted Bronny with the 55th overall pick! Yall are aware there are a total of 60 picks in the draft right? Yall are aware that the value return rate on 55th overall picks is mathematically insignificant right? Yall understand that the Lakers could literally buy a spot that low in the draft for like 2 million bucks right?

People are either being disingenuous about them drafting Bronny because they wanna troll... or theyre misinformed about the draft.

Actually, just the opposite. We all know that the ONLY reason they even picked Bronny was to make Papa James happy. On his own merits, Bronny would never have gotten picked. However, since the reason that the picked him was to make Lebron happy, then it stands to reason that they should use him as much as possible. The more they play Bronny, the happier Lebron will be. I don't think Lebron has much left to play for, but playing alongside his kid seems to be one of the most important things to him. So do that. Play Bronny every chance they get (don't even worry about how good or bad he is - let Bronny be the Tank commander). If Lebron feels like he's accomplished all that he wants to accomplish (including playing alongside his son), then there is much more chance that he will finally retire - and free the Lakers from having Lebron on their team.

[JustBuzzin]

Watch out for Miles Bridges

Klutch agent who has yet to sign with Charlotte.

[JRoy]

hopefully not DeMar.

will be Westbrook lite type of player for the Lakers.

Yea he’s no 3 pointer shooter . If we can get any center with pluse and long arms I’d be happy

He’s definitely a 3 pointer shooter just not a 3 pointer maker.

[Lalouie]

it's time to stop thinking about the NOW
vet players are turning their backs on lebron left and right

who the lakers have gotten have been by trades. ain't no FA going to willingly sign to play with lebron

[ryguy613]

1. The Lakers can’t tank. The Pelicans have our pick.

2. Bronny isn’t a priority and is a project. They drafted him to have a feel good moment with his dad. He needs a few years in the G league, and should not be getting regular NBA minutes.

People are making WAY too much about Bronny. The way a lot of folks on the boards talk, youd think the lakers moved up in the draft to select Bronny with a lottery pick. The way a lot of folks on the boards talk, youd think the Lakers didnt use their first round pick selecting Dalton Knecht. Guys... they drafted Bronny with the 55th overall pick! Yall are aware there are a total of 60 picks in the draft right? Yall are aware that the value return rate on 55th overall picks is mathematically insignificant right? Yall understand that the Lakers could literally buy a spot that low in the draft for like 2 million bucks right?

People are either being disingenuous about them drafting Bronny because they wanna troll... or theyre misinformed about the draft.

Actually, just the opposite. We all know that the ONLY reason they even picked Bronny was to make Papa James happy. On his own merits, Bronny would never have gotten picked. However, since the reason that the picked him was to make Lebron happy, then it stands to reason that they should use him as much as possible. The more they play Bronny, the happier Lebron will be. I don't think Lebron has much left to play for, but playing alongside his kid seems to be one of the most important things to him. So do that. Play Bronny every chance they get (don't even worry about how good or bad he is - let Bronny be the Tank commander). If Lebron feels like he's accomplished all that he wants to accomplish (including playing alongside his son), then there is much more chance that he will finally retire - and free the Lakers from having Lebron on their team.

You guys crack me up. If it was so important to draft Bronny in order to placate LeBron, why would they risk drafting him 5 picks before the entire draft ended? Like i just said, buying a 2nd round draft pick is incredibly cheap. If they were so concerned about this, they couldve easily moved up to the 40th pick, or even higher. Just to make a good show of it. Hell, if you really are under the impression that LeBron expects his son to have a rotation spot on the roster, why wouldnt they just take him in the first round? There's such a ridiculous amount of overthinking with this. Was it kinda silly that the lakers drafted him? yeah a little. did i roll my eyes when it happened? yeah a little. is this some kind of clandestine plot to force the lakers to do LeBrons bidding? If so he did a pretty **** job of it. They obviously knew that drafting Bronny would make Bron happy. Thats a suuuuuper low risk scenario. Everything else being pontificated here is fiction

[ryguy613]

it's time to stop thinking about the NOW
vet players are turning their backs on lebron left and right

who the lakers have gotten have been by trades. ain't no FA going to willingly sign to play with lebron

....what the **** are you talking about?