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[RamonSessions7]

The King has won a title three different years against the better team so I have faith he could do it again for the fourth time

Since when were the Spurs better than not 4 not 5 not 6 not 7?
Hell they were better than the Mavs but choked that away

Okc, Spurs, and warriors were the favorites

SPURS Had them in 6, but they choked
OKC has Westbrook KD, harden
Warriors, David vs Goliath for the history books

And yes The King has lost one while being the favorite but he’s won 3 while being the underdog

Miami was actually quite heavily favored the first year vs the spurs when they won. They were slight underdogs the following year when they lost.

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Meh, all that razzle-dazzle and his defender was still right there in his face. He appears to have more raw talent than Zo had at the same age, but I doubt he'll be as impactful as Zo.

[Slava]

Embiid just lost his right to open his mouth the rest of the season and playoffs. Damn thats ugly.

That Toronto defence is a buzzsaw though. All that length and movement with high IQ defensive instincts.

[stan francisco]

Embiid just lost his right to open his mouth the rest of the season and playoffs. Damn thats ugly.

That Toronto defence is a buzzsaw though. All that length and movement with high IQ defensive instincts.

Indeed. And good coaching.

Siakam is a beast and FVF is the PG the Lakers need. I’d give up JaVale (preferrably KCP) to get FVF and I’d take the chance that he’ll re-sign next summer.

[dockingsched]

You’d give up a dime a dozen limited big man for a good young still improving guard, how generous of you.

[stan francisco]

You’d give up a dime a dozen limited big man for a good young still improving guard, how generous of you.

Okay, now we’re talking. Do you think a Klutch can talk KCP into going to Toronto despite the NTC? What is his value in a three team deal? Is JMG worthless around the league? Not even close. Big for small is a balancing factor. Add a guard, like Cook or Daniels

Or, what would you consider giving up for a potential four month lease in FVF? What’s fair to you?

Why would Toronto trade him? They only would if they already know he’s walking this summer. I think he is ready to move on, and I think they know it. Basing that off of a recent interview.

[thebigbird]

You’d give up a dime a dozen limited big man for a good young still improving guard, how generous of you.

Okay, now we’re talking. Do you think a Klutch can talk KCP into going to Toronto despite the NTC? What is his value in a three team deal? Is JMG worthless around the league? Not even close. Big for small is a balancing factor. Add a guard, like Cook or Daniels

Or, what would you consider giving up for a potential four month lease in FVF? What’s fair to you?

Why would Toronto trade him? They only would if they already know he’s walking this summer. I think he is ready to move on, and I think they know it. Basing that off of a recent interview.

Why trade KCP though? He's been great lately and is shooting 44% from 3 on the year.

[stan francisco]

You’d give up a dime a dozen limited big man for a good young still improving guard, how generous of you.

Okay, now we’re talking. Do you think a Klutch can talk KCP into going to Toronto despite the NTC? What is his value in a three team deal? Is JMG worthless around the league? Not even close. Big for small is a balancing factor. Add a guard, like Cook or Daniels

Or, what would you consider giving up for a potential four month lease in FVF? What’s fair to you?

Why would Toronto trade him? They only would if they already know he’s walking this summer. I think he is ready to move on, and I think they know it. Basing that off of a recent interview.

Why trade KCP though? He's been great lately and is shooting 44% from 3 on the year.

Because he’s been shooting 44% from three and has been less inconsistent lately.

I was just told above that JMG is not enough of an offer for FVF. You’re saying KCP is too much? No suggestions? I’m just curious if anyone else here sees the fit.

I happen to think he’s the perfect fit to start at point on this team. I’d like to get him here before he hits FA.

McGee is tradable if DMC comes back healthy in April/May. KCP has value and is tradable with a healthy Bradley. All other tradable pieces are fillers at best.

Iggy and Van Fleet would complete this roster. If we can get their expirings for Javale, Pope and Cook or a young talented player, do it.

[kblo247]

Melo !!!

Feel good for him. He’s in the best system he can be in with their ISO’s and mid range heavy style. He’s not asked to play like anyone but what Melo great, which is like Dwight being asked to simply play D.

[Landsberger]

I hate Melo.... but not as much as CP3. Couldn't care less about what he's doing.

[snaquille oatmeal]

So do we think that if we would have kept BI instead of Kuz that BI would be having the same kind of season he is having or would he still be mediocre from the 3, missing FT, and getting mauled on his way to the basket?

[Landsberger]

So do we think that if we would have kept BI instead of Kuz that BI would be having the same kind of season he is having or would he still be mediocre from the 3, missing FT, and getting mauled on his way to the basket?

I didn't see any difference in his game other than opportunity last night. I've watched 4 or 5 of NO's games and he's basically the same but NO is putting him in better situations that we did. He does look to be somewhat improved from 3. He's still spotty from the line but improving.

If he were getting 20 min/night off the bench I'm not sure the impact would be much different... Now, would he have a different role than Kuzma... that's the question. Does he fit with Bron and Davis? To me that's a stretch to say yes. He's such a ball dominant offensively player my thoughts are that he'd get little opportunity to have that role here with those guys. If one got injured he's be a guy who could step in probably better than Kuz.

[bb22]

So do we think that if we would have kept BI instead of Kuz that BI would be having the same kind of season he is having or would he still be mediocre from the 3, missing FT, and getting mauled on his way to the basket?

I didn't see any difference in his game other than opportunity last night. I've watched 4 or 5 of NO's games and he's basically the same but NO is putting him in better situations that we did. He does look to be somewhat improved from 3. He's still spotty from the line but improving.

If he were getting 20 min/night off the bench I'm not sure the impact would be much different... Now, would he have a different role than Kuzma... that's the question. Does he fit with Bron and Davis? To me that's a stretch to say yes. He's such a ball dominant offensively player my thoughts are that he'd get little opportunity to have that role here with those guys. If one got injured he's be a guy who could step in probably better than Kuz.

Very good point.

[thebigbird]

Ingram is a classic example of a guy putting up numbers on a bad team. He didn't look any different last night from last year. He was scared to go at LeBron all night. Imo, the Lakers kept their best two prospects in Kuzma and Caruso. Talentwise they're not the two best, but they're both willing to work hard and sacrifice their numbers to be part of a contender. Would the other guys have been willing to do that? Maybe, but I don't think so.

[Landsberger]

Ingram has expanded his numbers but is you look at the games he's scored the most in he has a poor ± in relation to the game outcome in most of them. That is exactly what happened here in his 12 game run of high scoring. He scored but we didn't win. I remember comparing 20 point and above games between he and Kuz last year and the impact on the team's chances when each got at least that amount was starkly different. Not to say that one is better than the other but to say that last year, in those circumstances, when Kuz got at least 20 we were usually in much better shape.

He still looks to be a guy who's trying to be a first option. I just don't think any team will be a true contender with him scoring 22+ as the primary option. That's not to say he's a failure or whatever.... just that he's not got the trajectory of a top 10 player. The Lakers are better off trading him... he'll probably be better off not being here so it's a win win.

[dockingsched]

Ingram would be a good 6th man scoring option on a contender. Someone who is asked to get buckets when the stars are on the bench, not asked to carry the team all game, not in the game when the stars need someone who is good off the ball and not ball stopping.

[TKainZero]

Mavs vs suns tonight should be a fun game

Luka coming off a bad game, let’s see how he responds

[zimpy27]

Ingram would be a good 6th man scoring option on a contender. Someone who is asked to get buckets when the stars are on the bench, not asked to carry the team all game, not in the game when the stars need someone who is good off the ball and not ball stopping.

Might have been more useful than Kuzma to the Lakers?

[Landsberger]

Ingram would be a good 6th man scoring option on a contender. Someone who is asked to get buckets when the stars are on the bench, not asked to carry the team all game, not in the game when the stars need someone who is good off the ball and not ball stopping.

Might have been more useful than Kuzma to the Lakers?

In that role I'd say maybe marginally so. 24 minutes vs the 34 he's getting now. The issue is.... would he want that role being a number 2 pick? My guess is no. He want's a max deal and for that he needs stats. Kuzma seems more accepting of a role that will be largely in support of the 2 stars we have. If nothing else, Ingram seems to be cementing a nice next contract.

[iamworthy]

We need to get Allen Crabbe from ATL. He’d be lights out playing along side of AD and LeBron.