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Anybody really interested in seeing Westbrook, LeBron and AD succeed?

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Anybody really interested in seeing Westbrook, LeBron and AD succeed? 

Post#1 » by Kilroy » Sat May 28, 2022 7:42 pm

I find myself trying to envision a successful season with LeBron, AD and Westbrook, and am finding it impossible to imagine. Along the road, I've begun to realize that even if it did work out, As a true Laker fan, I may not even be interested in seeing it... Something about the 3 of them just frustrates me so much, success, even though it seems impossible at this point, is having a hard time moving the needle for me...

So what about you? Imagining for a minute that we keep Westbrook, and he becomes a good fit, AD stays healthy and becomes a beast again, LeBron puts his pursuit of individual accomplishments on the back-burner and works harder to bring everyone together, Ham goes 'Honey-Glazed" mode and is a genius... And all the other 'little people' play their roles perfectly and we find ourselves having a real season... Would you be interested?

I'm not sure I would... Partially because I'm almost positive none of those things will happen, but still... The prospect of another season of Westbrook, Ad and LeBron, just isn't that appealing to me, no matter the result.
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Post#2 » by Slava » Sat May 28, 2022 8:45 pm

I have a warm affection for both LeBron and AD, they chose to come to the Lakers when we were in absolute shambles and they corrected the course, won us a championship. I could care less about Westbrook though, if it were upto me, I'd trade him to Siberia for a top 55 protected 2nd just to watch him survive there in all his skirts and blazers.
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Post#3 » by MAMBAEMD » Sat May 28, 2022 10:24 pm

Slava wrote:I have a warm affection for both LeBron and AD, they chose to come to the Lakers when we were in absolute shambles and they corrected the course, won us a championship. I could care less about Westbrook though, if it were upto me, I'd trade him to Siberia for a top 55 protected 2nd just to watch him survive there in all his skirts and blazers.



I feel the same way.
Regardless of the individual players on the team though, I will be watching and enthusiastically supporting the P & G just like I have for the last 40 + years.
As a true Laker fan, I will be interested and will continue to watch and support, and go to games.
Even though we've all endured some very frustrating years, we've also had more triumphs and championships than any other team in the last 40 years.
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Post#4 » by myersia » Sat May 28, 2022 11:18 pm

Honestly no. I’m not going to lie my love for the lakers has kind of taken a huge hit over the last few years since Klutch and Bron took over. I just haven’t enjoyed our brand of basketball since. I’m sure I’ll get hate for it but I honestly have wondered if I will even be interested next year. It’s felt like being in a relationship that has hit its peak…you start dreaming about leaving…that’s how I’ve been since we traded all our core away. Tried to enjoy the bubble championship but I just kind of didn’t care.
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Post#5 » by Ball so hard » Sun May 29, 2022 1:10 am

myersia wrote:Honestly no. I’m not going to lie my love for the lakers has kind of taken a huge hit over the last few years since Klutch and Bron took over. I just haven’t enjoyed our brand of basketball since. I’m sure I’ll get hate for it but I honestly have wondered if I will even be interested next year. It’s felt like being in a relationship that has hit its peak…you start dreaming about leaving…that’s how I’ve been since we traded all our core away. Tried to enjoy the bubble championship but I just kind of didn’t care.


I’m kind of in the same boat. I think my love of the game as a whole has waned over the years. It doesn’t help that our two stars are divas. I recall staying up until 1 AM on the east coast watching Laker games and I’d have trouble sleeping when we lost. Gone are those days. I’m now comfortable watching highlights the following day or watching on DVR if my schedule suits. I’m sure it’s partially a function of my getting older and priorities have shifted. Klutch and co leave a bad taste in my mouth. Not a fan of the team up with your buddies trend, 3pt shooting clinic, etc. said it before… can’t wait until Lebron is off this team. Anyway I digress.
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Post#6 » by Dr Aki » Sun May 29, 2022 2:17 am

Westbrook has shown he is too hardheaded to be a winning player

I was horrified at the trade, I wanted it to work, but the proof was in the pudding

It was sh*t
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Post#7 » by Landsberger » Sun May 29, 2022 2:28 am

I find it interesting that most pundits and most fans knew it wouldn't work.... yet AD and Bron pushed for it anyway. Westbrook has never been additive beyond his personal stats. He's like Harden and many others before them. Steve Francis, Starbury and on and on.

Bron's political BS along with the NBA's duplicity on "justice" depending on who makes the shoe and who wears it is wearing thin on me as well.

Davis isn't a leader and doesn't show any fire.

The game doesn't have a face once Bron declines. It will be the first time since Magic or maybe even Kareem since the NBA doesn't have a definitive "best player" that will define the game going forward. The quality of the game hasn't recovered from the combination of "1 and done" and shooting 40% of the shots from the 3 point line.

This combination is done. I don't see the fortitude or the acumen to rebuild it in our front office either. This next rebuild will be a long one I'm afraid. The model we are following is get 3 max guys and boarder line NBA talent. That's not going to put us back where we want to be.
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Post#8 » by danfantastk32 » Thu Jun 23, 2022 7:33 am

Landsberger wrote:I find it interesting that most pundits and most fans knew it wouldn't work.... yet AD and Bron pushed for it anyway. Westbrook has never been additive beyond his personal stats. He's like Harden and many others before them. Steve Francis, Starbury and on and on.

Bron's political BS along with the NBA's duplicity on "justice" depending on who makes the shoe and who wears it is wearing thin on me as well.

Davis isn't a leader and doesn't show any fire.


Yeah, 1000% with your post to this point. As Kilroy pointed out, it's really hard to envision the 3 of them working out.

That said....I really like the bubble team. Bringing back Howard, and having it all work out great. Never thought I'd have a nice thing to say about Rondo in my life....but he was a huge part of it. Caruso played his part, and what a great story he was. Wasn't my favorite squad....but I found them fun to root for. It was a fun year.

I know Lebron has his warts, and so many people love/hate him....but the guy does seem to bring guys together. For all his selfishness, and personal agenda's, etc......I dunno. Teams win with him. Teams seem to gel, and get along. You take Westbrook out of this, and yeah, I can envision a Laker team I could get back to rootin' for.
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Post#9 » by DoctaJ » Thu Jun 23, 2022 4:21 pm

Yeah, I honestly haven't cared too much (as evidence by lack of activity on the boards) since we got LeBron. I was even more engaged during the few years post-Kobe/pre-LeBron. Just don't really care for either LeBron or AD. Will probably be more excited once they're both not Lakers anymore - even if we suck.
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Post#10 » by TylersLakers » Thu Jun 23, 2022 7:54 pm

I have no interest in watching Russell Westbrook play basketball ever again.
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Post#11 » by TheHartBreakKid » Thu Jun 23, 2022 8:32 pm

I'm definitely interested in seeing Lebron and AD succeed. I, like most laker fans, don't like how Lebron/klutch have so much power in the team, and both Lebron and AD have frustrated me individually as players the past couple of seasons. That said, people forget that Lebron and AD both chose to be Lakers after a period where it seemed like literally no one did. They also got us a ring in a really sad time, and worked their asses off and played the right way in getting that ring. I have concerns about their priorities and dedicated now, specially AD, but of course I'm interested in seeing them succeed.

As for RW...My rule is that I'll always root for anyone who is a Laker, and that's still the case. But I don't think anyone has tested that rule more than RW did last year. I don't like his game, I don't like his approach, and I don't like his attitude. The team without him would be much easier to root for, both in terms of the names on paper, and in terms of the type of basketball being played.

I wouldn't say I'm not interested in him succeeding (as long as he is a laker), and I certainly wouldn't say that his presence makes me less interested in seeing AD/Lebron succeed, but I would be a much happier fan if he's gone. And despite all that, I would still rather suffer through another year of him vs giving up assets or taking on bad contracts just to dump him.
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Post#12 » by Ball so hard » Thu Jun 23, 2022 10:06 pm

Don’t disagree with much of what you said. However, let’s not forget Bron and AD coming to the Lakers were just as beneficial for them as it was for the Lakers.
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Post#13 » by Beethoven » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:33 am

Of course I want to see then succeed. What kind of question is this??
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Post#14 » by Noctilux » Fri Jun 24, 2022 4:15 am

Seeing it, yes. Believing it, no.
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Post#15 » by SlimShady83 » Fri Jun 24, 2022 7:45 am

With out reading the replies...

Yes ...

Why?

Last year was full of Covid, Injuries and missed used lines ups with a tone of different line ups being done..

You can't expect any team too gell and make things work with that kind of stuff happening

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Wait until this week and see IF he opts IN/OUT what ever it is. I'm happy ... Give him a chance

Edit: I do have a question though

Q)IF he OPTS IN and Lakers can't trade him, we play Him for first half season, If things don't go well, what will be the options come trade dead line can Lakers trade him?? IF things don't go well??
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Post#16 » by DanishLakerFan » Sat Jun 25, 2022 7:14 am

I would love to see those guys succeed, but i dont think it'll happen. Westbrook is an amazing athlete and nba player but what makes him great is also what makes it impossible for him to adapt to new situations.

At this point i hope they can turn his bad contract into 2-3 smaller (also bad, but longer) contracts, but with guys that'll actually work.
For instance (relax, just spitballin'), but flip him to Knicks for some combination of Randle (i will die on Randle Island), Fournier, Burks, Robinson etc. To the Hornets for Rozier, Hayward, whatever. Or the Pacers for Buddy, Brogdon, TJ, ... etc.
Something along those lines.
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Post#17 » by danfantastk32 » Sat Jun 25, 2022 4:42 pm

Beethoven wrote:Of course I want to see then succeed. What kind of question is this??


Well, the key word is "seeing".

Always want the Lakers to win. Would love #18. But I'm not interested in watching Westbrook on the squad anymore. I'll keep tabs on what they are doing, and listen to sports....so I'll have a general idea. But nah.....I'm not watching that clown dribble down, and brick dumb shots, if he doesn't turn it over first. Not interested.
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Post#18 » by stan francisco » Sat Jun 25, 2022 9:45 pm

Yes. But it’s a false premise for a poll. Am I interested in seeing them succeed? Sure, just like I’m interested in seeing the sun set in the east.

Westbrook will not suddenly change his brain and start playing defense like M Smart. He won’t be able to. That’s what it would take for them to succeed (win rings).

I would’ve instead wanted to see the following team grow from scratch and succeed: Lonzo, Caruso, Hart, Ingram, Kuzma, T Bryant. Add a quality big and a star and we’d be a dangerous right around now.
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Post#19 » by Beethoven » Sat Jun 25, 2022 10:10 pm

danfantastk32 wrote:
Beethoven wrote:Of course I want to see then succeed. What kind of question is this??


Well, the key word is "seeing".

Always want the Lakers to win. Would love #18. But I'm not interested in watching Westbrook on the squad anymore. I'll keep tabs on what they are doing, and listen to sports....so I'll have a general idea. But nah.....I'm not watching that clown dribble down, and brick dumb shots, if he doesn't turn it over first. Not interested.

Well, if hypothetically we win the championship w Russell on the team, you'd be interested right?
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Post#20 » by danfantastk32 » Sat Jun 25, 2022 11:32 pm

Beethoven wrote:
danfantastk32 wrote:
Beethoven wrote:Of course I want to see then succeed. What kind of question is this??


Well, the key word is "seeing".

Always want the Lakers to win. Would love #18. But I'm not interested in watching Westbrook on the squad anymore. I'll keep tabs on what they are doing, and listen to sports....so I'll have a general idea. But nah.....I'm not watching that clown dribble down, and brick dumb shots, if he doesn't turn it over first. Not interested.

Well, if hypothetically we win the championship w Russell on the team, you'd be interested right?


I'd prob record the game where Lebron passes Kareem. I'd watch some of that. If we made it to the WCF's, I might start watching a bit. Prob would watch the Finals. Not sure. Might just record, and watch the second half of the game where we actually won the title. Enjoy #18 as best as I could.

If Melo was there....I may not watch anything.

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