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2017 Lakers Draft Pick Discussion

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

Poll ended at Thu Jun 22, 2017 6:11 pm

Lonzo Ball
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73%
Josh Jackson
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27%
 
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Re: 2017 Lakers Draft Pick Discussion 

Post#1901 » by Michael Lucky » Wed Jun 21, 2017 4:29 am

dockingsched wrote:As much as people are excited about drafting Ball, seems obvious the front office views all the young players* as trade chips with free agency and established stars as the end goal. Hard to get attached to anyone right now.

*Well may be not Ingram, but if and once there's a rumor about him then no one is safe.


This is only going to lead to no chips and another rebuild 5 years down the road. Even if you got LeBron and Paul George, you would be nowhere near good enough to beat GSW.
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Re: 2017 Lakers Draft Pick Discussion 

Post#1902 » by J_LA » Wed Jun 21, 2017 4:44 am

Michael Lucky wrote:At least now we know why Lonzo hasn't received any promise.


Yup, Looks like the Lakers aren't as sold on him as some thought.
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Re: 2017 Lakers Draft Pick Discussion 

Post#1903 » by Spens1 » Wed Jun 21, 2017 4:54 am

ak7 wrote:
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Lol Magic Johnson is a bad GM.


Magic Johnson is not the GM.

Also, no way in hell the Kings said no to 5/10 for 2.

And if they did, who is really the bad GM?


why wouldn't they. Lonzo is miles better than Fox to be honest.
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Re: 2017 Lakers Draft Pick Discussion 

Post#1904 » by spikeslovechild » Wed Jun 21, 2017 4:59 am

J_LA wrote:
Michael Lucky wrote:At least now we know why Lonzo hasn't received any promise.


Yup, Looks like the Lakers aren't as sold on him as some thought.


As someone who thought they would take Jackson all the way I think after the Russell trade it's sort of clear they are taking Ball. Otherwise they would have kept him
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Re: 2017 Lakers Draft Pick Discussion 

Post#1905 » by J_LA » Wed Jun 21, 2017 5:01 am

spikeslovechild wrote:
J_LA wrote:
Michael Lucky wrote:At least now we know why Lonzo hasn't received any promise.


Yup, Looks like the Lakers aren't as sold on him as some thought.


As someone who thought they would take Jackson all the way I think after the Russell trade it's sort of clear they are taking Ball. Otherwise they would have kept him


DA probably lied then..
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Re: 2017 Lakers Draft Pick Discussion 

Post#1906 » by TyCobb » Wed Jun 21, 2017 5:20 am

spikeslovechild wrote:
J_LA wrote:
Michael Lucky wrote:At least now we know why Lonzo hasn't received any promise.


Yup, Looks like the Lakers aren't as sold on him as some thought.


As someone who thought they would take Jackson all the way I think after the Russell trade it's sort of clear they are taking Ball. Otherwise they would have kept him


Well, yeah.. it's already been Woj'd..

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Re: 2017 Lakers Draft Pick Discussion 

Post#1907 » by Slava » Wed Jun 21, 2017 5:25 am

TyCobb wrote:
spikeslovechild wrote:
J_LA wrote:
Yup, Looks like the Lakers aren't as sold on him as some thought.


As someone who thought they would take Jackson all the way I think after the Russell trade it's sort of clear they are taking Ball. Otherwise they would have kept him


Well, yeah.. it's already been Woj'd..

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That tweet it's older than Aldridge's. Magic is prone to making mistakes as the pressure builds.
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Re: 2017 Lakers Draft Pick Discussion 

Post#1908 » by TyCobb » Wed Jun 21, 2017 5:30 am

Slava wrote:That tweet it's older than Aldridge's. Magic is prone to making mistakes as the pressure builds.


I'm not going to take shots at DA here, but he is using a 'per sources'. Now why the hell would the Lakers share something like that? The Lakers could have had talks as soon as the lottery order was established. And the Kings releasing it now to speed bump the Lakers after piecing it together themselves.

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Post#1909 » by ISayshowmee » Wed Jun 21, 2017 5:32 am

I still believe Lonzo will never wear a Lakers' uniform. Magic will not allow other teams to change PG13's mind about going to Tinseltown......get him now !!!!
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Re: 2017 Lakers Draft Pick Discussion 

Post#1910 » by Slava » Wed Jun 21, 2017 5:33 am

TyCobb wrote:
Slava wrote:That tweet it's older than Aldridge's. Magic is prone to making mistakes as the pressure builds.


I'm not going to take shots at DA here, but he is using a 'per sources'. Now why the hell would the Lakers share something like that? The Lakers could have had talks as soon as the lottery order was established. And the Kings releasing it now to speed bump the Lakers after piecing it together themselves.

Woj is straight statements, no sources. Just facts.


Woj reported the DAngelo trade as sources said too. You are getting caught up in the trivial things and ignoring the message here that Pritchard has these two bozos spinning on their heels in their very first serious negotiation and it's clear they are in over their heads.
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Re: 2017 Lakers Draft Pick Discussion 

Post#1911 » by Michael Lucky » Wed Jun 21, 2017 5:37 am

ISayshowmee wrote:I still believe Lonzo will never wear a Lakers' uniform. Magic will not allow other teams to change PG13's mind about going to Tinseltown......get him now !!!!

I don't want us to become an instant meme, so please no.
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Re: 2017 Lakers Draft Pick Discussion 

Post#1912 » by TyCobb » Wed Jun 21, 2017 5:38 am

Slava wrote:Woj reported the DAngelo trade as sources said too. You are getting caught up in the trivial things and ignoring the message here that Pritchard has these two bozos spinning on their heels in their very first serious negotiation and it's clear they are in over their heads.


You are still running on emotions that have been damaged due to one of your young bucks being moved. Larry Bird left the organization because he didn't want to gift wrap George to the Lakers. The Lakers are competing against themselves here. It is in their best interest to move contracts that aren't apart of their future in a deal for George (Clarkson and to a degree Randle). Pritchard can be as stubborn as he wants, but he is up against a former agent and time. He can lose the man for nothing. Everything will work out man...show some damn respect for Magic and Rob. Jesus.
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Re: 2017 Lakers Draft Pick Discussion 

Post#1913 » by Michael Lucky » Wed Jun 21, 2017 5:39 am

Slava wrote:
TyCobb wrote:
Slava wrote:That tweet it's older than Aldridge's. Magic is prone to making mistakes as the pressure builds.


I'm not going to take shots at DA here, but he is using a 'per sources'. Now why the hell would the Lakers share something like that? The Lakers could have had talks as soon as the lottery order was established. And the Kings releasing it now to speed bump the Lakers after piecing it together themselves.

Woj is straight statements, no sources. Just facts.


Woj reported the DAngelo trade as sources said too. You are getting caught up in the trivial things and ignoring the message here that Pritchard has these two bozos spinning on their heels in their very first serious negotiation and it's clear they are in over their heads.
They caved in on both the salary dump and the not trading young assets for Paul George in one go. And we don't even have Paul George. Every front office knows this now.
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Re: 2017 Lakers Draft Pick Discussion 

Post#1914 » by J_LA » Wed Jun 21, 2017 5:45 am

"Show some damn respect for Magic and Rob" :rofl: Oh man this is great
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Re: 2017 Lakers Draft Pick Discussion 

Post#1915 » by TyCobb » Wed Jun 21, 2017 5:48 am

Wish I could say the same about your posts.
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Re: 2017 Lakers Draft Pick Discussion 

Post#1916 » by ISayshowmee » Wed Jun 21, 2017 5:49 am

Some fans are so short-sighted. This trade was a Salary Dump'. Magic will be going after multiple FA next season when Lopez' rental is up !! Let the Magic Man do his job .....
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Re: 2017 Lakers Draft Pick Discussion 

Post#1917 » by Lakernut4ever » Wed Jun 21, 2017 5:49 am

Princeinrevolt wrote:
jigga_man wrote:
Princeinrevolt wrote:
Read on Twitter


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Lol Magic Johnson is a bad GM.


This is the worst pair of tweets I've ever read.

Thanks Vlade? He's a better executive then anyone in the Lakers front office.

I'd definitely would rather have Lonzo Ball... We just traded D'angelo, what is the point of this? trading a #10 pick or #5 pick to the Pacers would be a bad deal for us.


Vlade did the Laker fanbase a great favor by not approving that trade....now the front office be just smart and draft Ball now that DLo is gone...Indy is asking too much now that they know Magic desperately wants PG right now. Lakers should just walk away....l would be happy to have PG next year while having Clarkson, Randle 27th and 28th pick in the team. Those losing seasons are too painful to not having anything to show for them....
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Re: 2017 Lakers Draft Pick Discussion 

Post#1918 » by J_LA » Wed Jun 21, 2017 5:53 am

TyCobb wrote:Wish I could say the same about your posts.


I don't usually talk basketball with baseball guys so...Go Dodgers!!
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Re: 2017 Lakers Draft Pick Discussion 

Post#1919 » by spikeslovechild » Wed Jun 21, 2017 6:05 am

Slava wrote:
TyCobb wrote:
Slava wrote:That tweet it's older than Aldridge's. Magic is prone to making mistakes as the pressure builds.


I'm not going to take shots at DA here, but he is using a 'per sources'. Now why the hell would the Lakers share something like that? The Lakers could have had talks as soon as the lottery order was established. And the Kings releasing it now to speed bump the Lakers after piecing it together themselves.

Woj is straight statements, no sources. Just facts.


Woj reported the DAngelo trade as sources said too. You are getting caught up in the trivial things and ignoring the message here that Pritchard has these two bozos spinning on their heels in their very first serious negotiation and it's clear they are in over their heads.


Well for those of us who were around Pritchard is sort of an OG when it comes to these type of deals. He was Hinkie before there was Hinkie.

I think the problem the Lakers have right now is they only have two type of assets some that aren't worth a whole lot last late round pic, Clarkson, Randle and assets that are worth a ton like the 2nd overall pick and Ingram. So it sort of boils down to can they find some way of splitting an already existing asset into smaller pieces or combine two lesser assets into a more attractable piece where they can consummate a trade without overpaying.

I do think if the offer remains the same some team will beat it and the Lakers run the real risk of him resigning if it is a title contender like the Cavs. Heck for the price the Lakers are offering I hope my sixers get involved we have cap space. We can go out and add two more additional max players to play with PG ontop of Simmons-Embiid-Fultz-Saric. Do I expect that to happen no but I mean the option is there. What I don't really understand is why Russell wasn't included in the package for George. He is sort of the bridge value between clarkson and ingram. Strange.
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Re: 2017 Lakers Draft Pick Discussion 

Post#1920 » by TyCobb » Wed Jun 21, 2017 6:20 am

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