2017 Lakers Draft Pick Discussion

Michael Lucky · Post #1801 » by **Michael Lucky** » Tue Jun 20, 2017 7:14 am

TyCobb wrote:^Mad nothing he has said was used as a 'source'.

not really, just sounds like a lot of GMs want Russell to me.

LakersSoul · Post #1802 » by **LakersSoul** » Tue Jun 20, 2017 7:29 am

what would jack bauer do? wrote:I hate the prospects that are rumored to be targeted in a D'lo trade... we're really selling low if that's true.

If we do unload Clarkson and Dlo, I would love to see us get Frank Jackson. IMO the guy is going to be a legit NBA player and possible allstar in the mold of a CJ Mccollum. He's going to be one of those head scratchers like Deandre Jordan in the 2nd rd if he really does get drafted in the 2nd round as projected.

Would be a great early 2nd round pick if we can buy one from 76ers or Boston.

AcecardZ · Post #1803 » by **AcecardZ** » Tue Jun 20, 2017 8:39 am

What are the chances Philly takes Lonzo?

KobeBryant24 · Post #1804 » by **KobeBryant24** » Tue Jun 20, 2017 8:47 am

AcecardZ wrote:What are the chances Philly takes Lonzo?

Very slim

Post #1805 » by **Slava** » Tue Jun 20, 2017 8:52 am

AcecardZ wrote:What are the chances Philly takes Lonzo?

They've played their hand already with Embiid posting Markelle Fultz pictures all over twitter.

AcecardZ · Post #1806 » by **AcecardZ** » Tue Jun 20, 2017 9:03 am

Slava wrote:
AcecardZ wrote:What are the chances Philly takes Lonzo?

They've played their hand already with Embiid posting Markelle Fultz pictures all over twitter.

I saw that but stranger things have happened.

Spanish_Laker · Post #1807 » by **Spanish_Laker** » Tue Jun 20, 2017 10:11 am

If the Lakers trade DLo away for a 10-15 pick, then I'm done with this franchise.

ROballer · Post #1808 » by **ROballer** » Tue Jun 20, 2017 10:15 am

I said the same if we trade him for the 3rd pick.

I might have to come over there and beat the **** out of somebody if it's 10 to 15. That would be ridiculous.

Jon Snow · Post #1809 » by **Jon Snow** » Tue Jun 20, 2017 10:38 am

dockingsched wrote:

Read on Twitter

Edit: Ford just speculating what the lakers would be offering to get a pick, not reporting any sourced info

Yeah. He said the same crap last year as far as I remember.

XXBKXX · Post #1810 » by **XXBKXX** » Tue Jun 20, 2017 12:00 pm

Looks like we had it right all along that Dlo was on the trading block for another pick.. if I had to bet money on it, I think the Lakers and Philly had a deal on the 3rd pick and Dlo trade until Ainge came in with the number one and messed it all up.

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XXBKXX · Post #1811 » by **XXBKXX** » Tue Jun 20, 2017 12:33 pm

Lakers failed attempts to get into the top 12 picks by offering up Dlo as trade bait is a sobering reminder of what DLo's value is around the league. Which is why I kept saying here we need to trade Dlo now before we can't get anything back for him next year. If Dlo continues to suck next year, then we won't be able to trade him based on "potential". After next year you can pretty safely gauge a players trajectory after three years in the league. If Dlo continues to be an inconsistent, 35% three point shooting, immature, slow, turn over machine then we won't be able to get a top 20 pick for him.. and will have to either sign him for cheap or let him walk for nothing... This is the year to finally right one of the biggest mistakes from Buss/Kupchak regime by trading Dlo now while he still has some upside...

Lonzo and Dlo will not work together .. overall, a two pg starting lineup has never worked.. to have a chance at being successful, Dlo would need to be mature and let lonzo run the team and offense... And we all know maturity is not one of DLo's strong suits.. I'm honestly not even sure Dlo has the foot speed to keep up with Lonzo pushing the ball. .one of the reasons why our offense struggles is because Dlo plays at a much slower tempo/pace than everyone else.. it's almost like the rest of the team gets down court in position and just waits for Dlo to catch up.. good pgs should be pushing it and forcing the tempo.. not trying to catch up to it...

Time to sell Dlo for what we can.. ideally it's a top 10 pick so we can still get Markannen.. the home run move would be to be able to get in a position where we can acquire Dennis Smith Jr for Dlo trade... Then take Josh Jackson with the 2nd pick.. then I think we would be walking out with the two best prospects in this draft..

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Post #1812 » by **Slava** » Tue Jun 20, 2017 12:39 pm

Well, that's just like your opinion man

Post #1813 » by **CoreyGallagher** » Tue Jun 20, 2017 12:43 pm

Slava wrote:
AcecardZ wrote:What are the chances Philly takes Lonzo?

They've played their hand already with Embiid posting Markelle Fultz pictures all over twitter.

Randomly browsing, but yeah. Fultz was on Instragram Live yesterday and Simmons commented asking if he found a place in Philly yet. Colangelo wouldn't say who we're drafting, but it's the worst kept secret ever.

iamworthy · Post #1814 » by **iamworthy** » Tue Jun 20, 2017 1:35 pm

Read on Twitter

iamworthy · Post #1815 » by **iamworthy** » Tue Jun 20, 2017 1:36 pm

I can't wait for the draft to come and go.

iamworthy · Post #1816 » by **iamworthy** » Tue Jun 20, 2017 1:37 pm

Read on Twitter

tugs · Post #1817 » by **tugs** » Tue Jun 20, 2017 1:43 pm

Why are we so high on prospects and giving away our proven players btw?

TJM217 · Post #1818 » by **TJM217** » Tue Jun 20, 2017 1:47 pm

The draft can't happen soon enough. These writers are getting antsy and are just writing anything.

ratra_1211 · Post #1819 » by **ratra_1211** » Tue Jun 20, 2017 2:01 pm

yeah trading a 2-year NBA level PG and PF who are starting to understand the league for 19 year old who just got out of college would be absurd. it would be like setting back our young core's development for another 2 years. and i doubt paul george would be cool with that. if anything, trading dlo and/or randle would lessen the possibility of george coming to LA.

Post #1820 » by **TyCobb** » Tue Jun 20, 2017 2:05 pm

Pincus, the same guy with an article out called 'If Lakers draft Ball, is Russell out?'.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2714665-if-la-lakers-draft-lonzo-ball-is-dangelo-russell-out

Mad the fake news wasnt his.

Who do the Lakers draft on June 22nd with the 2nd overall pick?