The LeBron James All-NBA (2nd) and Luka Doncic - 24-25 Thread

Mos_Heat · Post #3101 » by **Mos_Heat** » Tue Jul 15, 2025 5:44 am

Knecht is barely an NBA player. I'm not even sure he has any positive value on his baby contract

JLei · Post #3102 » by **JLei** » Tue Jul 15, 2025 7:51 pm

Mos_Heat wrote:Knecht is barely an NBA player. I'm not even sure he has any positive value on his baby contract

I think that's pretty harsh. I think he's definitely an NBA player.

He was a very old rookie but being a net neutral on offense as a rookie is pretty good. He has an NBA skill which is his shooting.

He projects to have a profile like a Buddy Hield, current Klay, Tim Hardaway, Gradey Dick, Malik Beasley type player.

A rotation player that can be played out of a series in the playoffs if bum hunted too much.

nzahir · Post #3103 » by **nzahir** » Wed Jul 16, 2025 5:37 am

JLei wrote:
Mos_Heat wrote:Knecht is barely an NBA player. I'm not even sure he has any positive value on his baby contract

I think that's pretty harsh. I think he's definitely an NBA player.

He was a very old rookie but being a net neutral on offense as a rookie is pretty good. He has an NBA skill which is his shooting.

He projects to have a profile like a Buddy Hield, current Klay, Tim Hardaway, Gradey Dick, Malik Beasley type player.

A rotation player that can be played out of a series in the playoffs if bum hunted too much.

He scored 9 ppg off the bench on 37.6% from 3

Had some good moments (and some bad, especially on defense). Remember when he scored 37 vs Utah and made 9 3s?

He has some potential, if he can get better on defensive instincts, can be a positive player

I would move him though in a deal for a 3 and D POA defender ASAP though

Shake Miltons deal is guaranteed this Sunday I think.....so I think a deal can happen this week or hes getting waived

TroubleS0me · Post #3104 » by **TroubleS0me** » Wed Jul 16, 2025 10:30 pm

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jalengreen · Post #3105 » by **jalengreen** » Fri Jul 18, 2025 3:24 am

Bronny might just end up being better than the last two Lakers FRPs lmao

frica · Post #3106 » by **frica** » Fri Jul 18, 2025 7:01 am

jalengreen wrote:Bronny might just end up being better than the last two Lakers FRPs lmao

Which would be all we need to know about how well organizations outside the NBA develop players.

PistolPeteJR · Post #3107 » by **PistolPeteJR** » Fri Jul 18, 2025 2:19 pm

jalengreen wrote:Bronny might just end up being better than the last two Lakers FRPs lmao

Too early to speak on Knecht, but JHS was disappointing. To think that right after him, Jaquez Jr, Podz and Whitmore were taken with the next three picks.

homecourtloss · Post #3108 » by **homecourtloss** » Fri Jul 18, 2025 3:51 pm

PistolPeteJR wrote:
jalengreen wrote:Bronny might just end up being better than the last two Lakers FRPs lmao

Too early to speak on Knecht, but JHS was disappointing. To think that right after him, Jaquez Jr, Podz and Whitmore were taken with the next three picks.

First time I saw JHS I thought I was mistaken and that JHS was someone else because I saw a slow, unathletic player who couldn’t shoot. But then I thought about the gems the Lakers’ org has found in AR and Caruso, so I thought well maybe they know something..

Post #3109 » by **Slava** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 9:28 pm

homecourtloss wrote:
PistolPeteJR wrote:
jalengreen wrote:Bronny might just end up being better than the last two Lakers FRPs lmao

Too early to speak on Knecht, but JHS was disappointing. To think that right after him, Jaquez Jr, Podz and Whitmore were taken with the next three picks.

First time I saw JHS I thought I was mistaken and that JHS was someone else because I saw a slow, unathletic player who couldn’t shoot. But then I thought about the gems the Lakers’ org has found in AR and Caruso, so I thought well maybe they know something..

No one bats 100 in the draft but I’m still high on Knecht as he’s shown in proper NBA games that he belongs in a good rotation. The poor kid must have barely even packed his bags since the rescinded trade. That’s pretty hard, when compared to the kind of stability and psychological safety Bronny is afforded.

Post #3110 » by **zimpy27** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 9:36 pm

eminence · Post #3111 » by **eminence** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 9:39 pm

If he's healthy Smart is an excellent fit.

I like the Smart/Ayton signings, low risk but high upside.

Post #3112 » by **Slava** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 9:43 pm

zimpy27 wrote:Lakers B+ offseason

PG: Smart | Gabe | Goodwin
SG: Reaves | Knecht | Bronny
SF: Luka | LaRavia | Thiero
PF: LeBron | Rui | Kleber
C : Ayton | Vando | Hayes

I don’t think they’d do it to Reaves in his contract t year but the team would be so much better if he played a 6th man role with a better wing defender in the starting line up.

LikeABosh · Post #3113 » by **LikeABosh** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 10:24 pm

I like Smart because he's willing to do dirty work on defense, but he needs to not shoot anything but 3's. He can very easily turn into Westbrook on offense but without the playmaking

TroubleS0me · Post #3114 » by **TroubleS0me** » Sun Jul 20, 2025 1:16 am

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Statlanta · Post #3115 » by **Statlanta** » Sun Jul 20, 2025 5:12 pm

I'd argue the Lakers had a better offseason than the Nuggets.

nzahir · Post #3116 » by **nzahir** » Sun Jul 20, 2025 6:20 pm

Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good (in regards to Pelinka)

Ayton falls into his lap
Then Smart as well

Laravia signing was solid

You guys think we’re done for now or any next moves?

I’d say 2 last moves make sense, but feel like we hold off until Dec or deadline

1) Getting another POA/wing defender as backup insurance for Smart. Someone like Thybulle, Ayo, or Djj

2) Backup C better than Hayes. I say go get RW3 for Kleber and a 2nd plus cash/protected top lotto swap in 28

A stretch big also works. Any names there? Boucher and Horford left to sign, but any trade targets?

Tracymcgoaty · Post #3117 » by **Tracymcgoaty** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 8:15 pm

Just wanted to pose a question to gauge just how crazy i am.

Who's the better TWO WAY player Horford or Jaxson Hayes?

Who has the more positive impact for their team? Who is just flat out the better defender?

Post #3118 » by **zimpy27** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 8:18 pm

Tracymcgoaty wrote:Just wanted to pose a question to gauge just how crazy i am.

Who's the better TWO WAY player Horford or Jaxson Hayes?

Who has the more positive impact for their team? Who is just flat out the better defender?

Horford

Post #3119 » by **zimpy27** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 8:20 pm

nzahir wrote:Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good (in regards to Pelinka)

Ayton falls into his lap
Then Smart as well

Laravia signing was solid

You guys think we’re done for now or any next moves?

I’d say 2 last moves make sense, but feel like we hold off until Dec or deadline

1) Getting another POA/wing defender as backup insurance for Smart. Someone like Thybulle, Ayo, or Djj

2) Backup C better than Hayes. I say go get RW3 for Kleber and a 2nd plus cash/protected top lotto swap in 28

A stretch big also works. Any names there? Boucher and Horford left to sign, but any trade targets?

Tracymcgoaty · Post #3120 » by **Tracymcgoaty** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 8:29 pm

zimpy27 wrote:
Tracymcgoaty wrote:Just wanted to pose a question to gauge just how crazy i am.

Who's the better TWO WAY player Horford or Jaxson Hayes?

Who has the more positive impact for their team? Who is just flat out the better defender?

Horford

Ok so im not crazy thank you.

Hindsight: Would you trade Luka back to Dallas for Anthony Davis?