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lakersken80 Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 10:33 pm Post subject: |
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kwase wrote: | I don't see Jerry leaving Ballmer after making a commitment to him. He's just not that type of guy, plus he probably doesn't want to come here now...it doesn't appear that anybody wants to come here. |
Yep, that ship has sailed. Even though Jerry West is a Laker lifer, I'm sure at his age he doesn't need to grovel to anyone for a job. They let it be known they wanted to go in a different direction last time, they are realizing the consequences of those actions. |
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elBJ Rookie
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Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2019 9:01 am Post subject: |
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How the mighty have fallen!
44 needs to end his career where he started it. imo |
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deal Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2019 9:56 am Post subject: |
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elBJ wrote: | How the mighty have fallen!
44 needs to end his career where he started it. imo |
The Lakers now, IMO, need Jerry West more than he needs us. It
would foolish for ownership not to talk it over with him. Lakers are
a mess, he at the very least would be a sign of stability to come for
this seasons FA's. _________________ Lakers need to build a freaking team ! |
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Lucky_Shot Star Player
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Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2019 10:52 am Post subject: |
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deal wrote: | elBJ wrote: | How the mighty have fallen!
44 needs to end his career where he started it. imo |
The Lakers now, IMO, need Jerry West more than he needs us. It
would foolish for ownership not to talk it over with him. Lakers are
a mess, he at the very least would be a sign of stability to come for
this seasons FA's. |
actually it makes sense why we arent trying to sign him.
Lakers and Clippers are both trying to sign KL. West isnt likely to sign with us so if we try to and he turns us down it makes us look weak and they can use that info to tell KL "look even the Lakers want our guys".
If we go out and sign someone else and down play jerry west it puts us in a more powerful position |
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ReaListik Star Player
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Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2019 10:52 am Post subject: |
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Because she’s clueless as (bleep) _________________ "We are the goodest." - Shaq ESPN interview |
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deal Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2019 11:58 am Post subject: |
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Lucky_Shot wrote: | deal wrote: | elBJ wrote: | How the mighty have fallen!
44 needs to end his career where he started it. imo |
The Lakers now, IMO, need Jerry West more than he needs us. It
would foolish for ownership not to talk it over with him. Lakers are
a mess, he at the very least would be a sign of stability to come for
this seasons FA's. |
actually it makes sense why we arent trying to sign him.
Lakers and Clippers are both trying to sign KL. West isnt likely to sign with us so if we try to and he turns us down it makes us look weak and they can use that info to tell KL "look even the Lakers want our guys".
If we go out and sign someone else and down play jerry west it puts us in a more powerful position |
IF so, hopefully we sign the right individual. We'll see how this plays out. _________________ Lakers need to build a freaking team ! |
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Huey Lewis & The News Star Player
Joined: 18 Dec 2015 Posts: 5234 Location: So what's the uh...topic of discussion?
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Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2019 7:53 pm Post subject: |
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K2 wrote: | PayasoLoco wrote: | have any of the Buss kids been college educated? |
Johnny was enrolled at USC as a drama major for a while. Jim majored in math at USC before dropping out. Jeanie was a business major, graduated from USC with honors. Janie graduated from CS Dominguez Hills.
No idea if any crew coaches were ever involved during Jimmy’s application to USC. |
lol looks like Janie is the only one who was legitimately admitted into a university _________________ "All wars are civil wars, because all men are brothers."
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missingkobe Rookie
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Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2019 8:39 pm Post subject: |
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Have you seen Jerry West in person? Have you heard him speak? He is healthier than a lot of guys in their 30's and 40s and his mind is clear as a bell.
Halflife wrote: | Not to be an agest but he’s old. Anything more than a sounding board is too much |
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missingkobe Rookie
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Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2019 8:48 pm Post subject: |
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Funny. The whole world knows that we would love to have Jerry West and that he has zero interest in joining the Lakers.
You act like the Lakers can get a sit-down with everyone and anyone that we want to. That's not the case.
He is having success with the Clippers, close friends with Steve Ballmer who is worth $40 BILLION. The reason why we are "not trying to sign him" is because we have NO CHANCE of signing him. that ship has sailed. move on.
Lucky_Shot wrote: | deal wrote: | elBJ wrote: | How the mighty have fallen!
44 needs to end his career where he started it. imo |
The Lakers now, IMO, need Jerry West more than he needs us. It
would foolish for ownership not to talk it over with him. Lakers are
a mess, he at the very least would be a sign of stability to come for
this seasons FA's. |
actually it makes sense why we arent trying to sign him.
Lakers and Clippers are both trying to sign KL. West isnt likely to sign with us so if we try to and he turns us down it makes us look weak and they can use that info to tell KL "look even the Lakers want our guys".
If we go out and sign someone else and down play jerry west it puts us in a more powerful position |
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unleasHell Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2019 9:32 pm Post subject: |
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Jerry is a great guy and I'm fine if Jeanie retains him as a consultant, but he will be 81 next month and, I'm ok letting him not have to worry about all the crap associated with a full time position... _________________ “Always remember... Rumors are carried by haters, spread by fools, and accepted by idiots.” |
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missingkobe Rookie
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Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2019 9:41 pm Post subject: |
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That's generous of you bro...let's see if he wants to leave the Clippers $40 billion owner.
unleasHell wrote: | Jerry is a great guy and I'm fine if Jeanie retains him as a consultant, but he will be 81 next month and, I'm ok letting him not have to worry about all the crap associated with a full time position... |
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governator Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2019 5:51 am Post subject: |
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Maybe Jerry already told her in private and she pre-emptively squashed the rumors |
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socalsp3 Star Player
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Posted: Thu May 02, 2019 8:07 am Post subject: |
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Jerry is going to get KD or KL or both on the clips. Would be ironic if they win a chip. Thanks Jeanie. |
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Stumpy25 Star Player
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Posted: Thu May 02, 2019 8:19 am Post subject: |
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socalsp3 wrote: | Jerry is going to get KD or KL or both on the clips. Would be ironic if they win a chip. Thanks Jeanie. |
I really really doubt that. Maybe KL but not KD. |
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VicXLakers Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu May 02, 2019 12:20 pm Post subject: |
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but hey Linda is happy |
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deal Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu May 02, 2019 2:05 pm Post subject: |
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missingkobe wrote: | That's generous of you bro...let's see if he wants to leave the Clippers $40 billion owner.
unleasHell wrote: | Jerry is a great guy and I'm fine if Jeanie retains him as a consultant, but he will be 81 next month and, I'm ok letting him not have to worry about all the crap associated with a full time position... |
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The owner has 40 billion, that has no bearing on him one way or
the other. It's not like the guy is giving Jerry a % of his earnings.
It's a job, it's worth what it's worth. _________________ Lakers need to build a freaking team ! |
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deal Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu May 02, 2019 2:06 pm Post subject: |
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VicXLakers wrote: | but hey Linda is happy |
If Linda's happy, ok then .... _________________ Lakers need to build a freaking team ! |
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pjiddy Retired Number
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Posted: Thu May 02, 2019 2:10 pm Post subject: |
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deal wrote: | missingkobe wrote: | That's generous of you bro...let's see if he wants to leave the Clippers $40 billion owner.
unleasHell wrote: | Jerry is a great guy and I'm fine if Jeanie retains him as a consultant, but he will be 81 next month and, I'm ok letting him not have to worry about all the crap associated with a full time position... |
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The owner has 40 billion, that has no bearing on him one way or
the other. It's not like the guy is giving Jerry a % of his earnings.
It's a job, it's worth what it's worth. |
More resources to work with = greater odds of success. Whatever idea anyone in that FO has to gain an edge, Ballmer will pay for it. |
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K2 Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu May 02, 2019 3:09 pm Post subject: |
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missingkobe wrote: | Have you seen Jerry West in person? Have you heard him speak? He is healthier than a lot of guys in their 30's and 40s and his mind is clear as a bell.
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Yes, I had a season seat next to the scorer's table at D-Fenders games a few years back -- the Santa Cruz Warriors were in town. I was walking up to my assigned seat and noticed someone had already taken it. As I approached the seat, I realized it was none other than Jerry West!
The way he was interacting with Warriors staff and others around him, he appeared to be on a level much younger than his age (77 at the time) would suggest. No, I wasn't about to ask the Logo to scoot over, with my luck they'd probably throw me out. Usually the Toyota Center Staff would re-locate any media folks who sit at the seat to the sidelines, but they turned around and diverted me to a table at the other side (w/ AC Green) so that Jerry could work. |
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K2 Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu May 02, 2019 3:12 pm Post subject: |
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Huey Lewis & The News wrote: | K2 wrote: | PayasoLoco wrote: | have any of the Buss kids been college educated? |
Johnny was enrolled at USC as a drama major for a while. Jim majored in math at USC before dropping out. Jeanie was a business major, graduated from USC with honors. Janie graduated from CS Dominguez Hills.
No idea if any crew coaches were ever involved during Jimmy’s application to USC. |
lol looks like Janie is the only one who was legitimately admitted into a university |
She's the only one of the bunch that has exceeded all expectations. |
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Outspoken Star Player
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Posted: Thu May 02, 2019 3:17 pm Post subject: |
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Dr. Laker wrote: |
We have 500 threads discussing West & the Lakers. |
501 now. |
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venturalakersfan Retired Number
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Posted: Thu May 02, 2019 5:58 pm Post subject: |
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pjiddy wrote: | deal wrote: | missingkobe wrote: | That's generous of you bro...let's see if he wants to leave the Clippers $40 billion owner.
unleasHell wrote: | Jerry is a great guy and I'm fine if Jeanie retains him as a consultant, but he will be 81 next month and, I'm ok letting him not have to worry about all the crap associated with a full time position... |
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The owner has 40 billion, that has no bearing on him one way or
the other. It's not like the guy is giving Jerry a % of his earnings.
It's a job, it's worth what it's worth. |
More resources to work with = greater odds of success. Whatever idea anyone in that FO has to gain an edge, Ballmer will pay for it. |
Yes, there is no salary cap for the FO _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023. |
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venturalakersfan Retired Number
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Posted: Thu May 02, 2019 6:01 pm Post subject: |
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K2 wrote: | Huey Lewis & The News wrote: | K2 wrote: | PayasoLoco wrote: | have any of the Buss kids been college educated? |
Johnny was enrolled at USC as a drama major for a while. Jim majored in math at USC before dropping out. Jeanie was a business major, graduated from USC with honors. Janie graduated from CS Dominguez Hills.
No idea if any crew coaches were ever involved during Jimmy’s application to USC. |
lol looks like Janie is the only one who was legitimately admitted into a university |
She's the only one of the bunch that has exceeded all expectations. |
Big Joe always used to say that Janie was the only decent Buss kid. _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023. |
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Threatt_Level Starting Rotation
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Posted: Fri May 03, 2019 7:37 am Post subject: |
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Truck Turner wrote: |
One of the problems is that Jeanie has been listening too much to other people. The things people suggest don't work out then people do a 180 and act like the things they suggested were the most obvious bad moves a owner could make.
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Or she could hire a competent, experienced PBO, stay out of the way, and let the PBO make those decisions.
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Threatt_Level Starting Rotation
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Posted: Fri May 03, 2019 7:40 am Post subject: |
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monster_montego wrote: |
Let Jim Buss take the helm in the VP/GM department.
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Dr Buss put Jim in that role, and we went to 3 finals and won 2 titles with Jim in that role. We were better off with Jim as PBO than what we're dealing with now. |
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