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PASTOR RILEY Star Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2020 6:10 pm Post subject: |
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His there such a thing or person named VFL? |
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AD23 Star Player
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Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2020 7:31 pm Post subject: |
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strong9 wrote: | Yet another setback for VLF. |
Haha how is that troll aka Clipper fan doing? |
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danzag Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2020 6:05 am Post subject: |
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AD23 wrote: | strong9 wrote: | Yet another setback for VLF. |
Haha how is that troll aka Clipper fan doing? |
Radio silence since the championship |
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ksmgf Star Player
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Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2020 8:45 am Post subject: |
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Ziggy wrote: | We all owe Guillermo a debt of gratitude for convincing AD that he should remain a Laker. |
and don't forget birria taco truck owner, AD loves these street tacos in LA |
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lordtrapula Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 1:35 pm Post subject: |
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Still in awe of AD's post-season with us.
That finals run he had was probably the best defensive series I've seen from a Laker. |
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ksmgf Star Player
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Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 1:41 pm Post subject: |
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lordtrapula wrote: | Still in awe of AD's post-season with us.
That finals run he had was probably the best defensive series I've seen from a Laker. |
Kobe's defense in game 7 vs Celtics was EPIC. |
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LastStand 2.0 Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 1:46 pm Post subject: |
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AD is an incredible player who now has comfort on the biggest stage and winning. He’s our new Kobe, guy to build around. Have to be very careful how they do that. He’s only 27. Within the next 3 years they need to secure his next running mate |
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lordtrapula Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 2:14 pm Post subject: |
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ksmgf wrote: | lordtrapula wrote: | Still in awe of AD's post-season with us.
That finals run he had was probably the best defensive series I've seen from a Laker. |
Kobe's defense in game 7 vs Celtics was EPIC. |
That was a defensive slugfest but I meant individually from one guy in an entire series. We haven't had a defensive anchor this good since maybe Kareem but definitely not since Wilt. |
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Lonzo-Lite Star Player
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Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2020 10:14 am Post subject: |
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LA Times:
Quote: | Most NBA executives believe Anthony Davis’ best course is to opt out and sign a two-year deal with a player option for the second season.
If he did that, Davis would become a free agent the same time as LeBron James following the 2021-22 season.
When that might happen is unknown since the NBA and players’ union has to negotiate when the new 2020-21 season will begin, including the free-agency period.
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https://t.co/soN21LiVO1 _________________ Tacos |
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SPO200 Star Player
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Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2020 10:18 am Post subject: |
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Sadly it is the most logical decision for him. It leaves us in a weak position in 2 years as we will probably have no guaranteed players unless Kuzma stays. But well, that assures that the first draft pick that we are going to give NO will be a low pick. |
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LakerDYnasty72 Star Player
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Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2020 10:22 am Post subject: |
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lordtrapula wrote: | ksmgf wrote: | lordtrapula wrote: | Still in awe of AD's post-season with us.
That finals run he had was probably the best defensive series I've seen from a Laker. |
Kobe's defense in game 7 vs Celtics was EPIC. |
That was a defensive slugfest but I meant individually from one guy in an entire series. We haven't had a defensive anchor this good since maybe Kareem but definitely not since Wilt. |
Actually, the guy who was the centerpiece of the Kareem trade, Elmore Smith, was a force and anchor....still holds the record for block shots in a game, 17....11 in one half! |
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LakerSD Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2020 10:23 am Post subject: |
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SPO200 wrote: | Sadly it is the most logical decision for him. It leaves us in a weak position in 2 years as we will probably have no guaranteed players unless Kuzma stays. |
Just the way it is. The superstars control the game and it keeps the organizations on their toes.
The Lakers will have to prove to AD that they intend to keep on winning post-Lebron and we know the Lakers are all about the championship so I’m pretty confident.
If he wants to go to Chicago in 2 years then nothing we can do about it. He would have had it in his head to have a homecoming. |
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LandsbergerRules Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2020 10:29 am Post subject: |
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LakerSD wrote: | SPO200 wrote: | Sadly it is the most logical decision for him. It leaves us in a weak position in 2 years as we will probably have no guaranteed players unless Kuzma stays. |
Just the way it is. The superstars control the game and it keeps the organizations on their toes.
The Lakers will have to prove to AD that they intend to keep on winning post-Lebron and we know the Lakers are all about the championship so I’m pretty confident.
If he wants to go to Chicago in 2 years then nothing we can do about it. He would have had it in his head to have a homecoming. |
Yup. That's just reality. Gotta just enjoy this upcoming season and just see what comes after. _________________ "Chick lived and breathed Lakers basketball…but he was also fair and objective and called every game the way it was played."
-from Chick: His Unpublished Memoirs and the Memories of Those Who Knew Him |
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Lonzo-Lite Star Player
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SPO200 Star Player
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Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2020 2:15 pm Post subject: |
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He doesn't want a 4 years contract |
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danzag Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2020 2:25 pm Post subject: |
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He's a Green Bay Packers fan |
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SD2Hollyweird Starting Rotation
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Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2020 2:26 pm Post subject: |
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danzag wrote: | AD23 wrote: | strong9 wrote: | Yet another setback for VLF. |
Haha how is that troll aka Clipper fan doing? |
Radio silence since the championship |
Yeah, then he'll return at some opportune (for him) point, spout his usual intellectually bankrupt nonsense, get called out, mods will react to those who call him out, and then just let him continue with his trolling and dishonesty. Play it again. Play it again. Play it again.... _________________ I believe that a triangle, if it could speak, would say that God is eminently triangular, and a circle that the divine nature is eminently circular; and thus would every one ascribe his own attributes to God. - Baruch Spinoza |
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saetarubia Star Player
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Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2020 2:26 pm Post subject: |
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Bron should still be a Top 10 player in 2022 provided he stays injury free. AD could be Top 2 by then. I think he will renew again in 2022 for 35% cap space salary. Looking at 2022 free agents, don't see anyone who could team up with AD in Chicago. Harden will be 35 and even more gassed in playoffs. _________________ Showtime 2.0 |
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PASTOR RILEY Star Player
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Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2020 2:30 pm Post subject: |
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SPO200 wrote: | Sadly it is the most logical decision for him. It leaves us in a weak position in 2 years as we will probably have no guaranteed players unless Kuzma stays. But well, that assures that the first draft pick that we are going to give NO will be a low pick. | I don’t see any problem with this at all! It’s like anywhere else in employment you treat your employees right and they will stay and if not they will leave |
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PASTOR RILEY Star Player
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Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2020 2:31 pm Post subject: |
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SPO200 wrote: | Sadly it is the most logical decision for him. It leaves us in a weak position in 2 years as we will probably have no guaranteed players unless Kuzma stays. But well, that assures that the first draft pick that we are going to give NO will be a low pick. | I don’t see any problem with this at all! It’s like anywhere else in employment you treat your employees right and they will stay and if not they will leave |
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l4kerz Star Player
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Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2020 3:43 pm Post subject: |
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saetarubia wrote: | Bron should still be a Top 10 player in 2022 provided he stays injury free. AD could be Top 2 by then. I think he will renew again in 2022 for 35% cap space salary. Looking at 2022 free agents, don't see anyone who could team up with AD in Chicago. Harden will be 35 and even more gassed in playoffs. |
Bron will be Le Vin |
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LakerLanny Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2020 6:12 pm Post subject: |
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TDRock wrote: | |
I am feeling youi TDRock!
Great job as always this season setting up the game threads!
_________________ Love, Laker Lanny |
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wolfpaclaker Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2020 12:13 pm Post subject: |
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Was just scrolling this thread today and by "accident" ran into these posts from last year.
venturalakersfan wrote: | Don Draper wrote: | I really believed in the guys we gave up, and the #4 pick. But I’ll hold my tongue and hope this is our 2008 Pau moment. If we win the 2020 championship it’ll ease the pain of having our young guys blow up in New Orleans. |
We don’t have a prime Kobe unfortunately |
No we have PRIME AD, Ventura. PRIME AD and MVP level Bron.
Mege wrote: | This trade is a mistake. |
MJST wrote: | venturalakersfan wrote: | D-Shiznit wrote: | Skip Bayless
Verified account @RealSkipBayless
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Good for the Lakers acquiring AD without having to give up Kuzma. They gave up a lot but Pels deserved Kuzma more than Josh Hart. |
No, Pelicans are fine with Hart |
The Pelicans have Zo, Ingram, Zion, and the 4th Pick, as well as 2 additional 1sts from the Lakers.
They are in a far better situation than the Lakers currently.
The Lakers only hope is to make enough of a splash next season that Davis decides to stay. But if betting your entire future on Anthony Davis an an aging LeBron isn't enough, don't count on Davis sticking around in another New Orleans type situation.
If they lose Davis in the off-season, the FO will hopefully and thankfully be fired.
Lakers are not winning a ring
We'll see what betting against themselves gets them. They are betting on Kuzma to be the star of the young roster despite the evidence of him benefiting from Lonzo.
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wolfpaclaker wrote: | Kuzma will have so many more open shots now with AD and LBJ. Think about how easy it was for Mirotcic and Randle around AD. Now Kuzma has LBJ AND AD to help him get open shots. No one is going to be concerned about Kuzma.
He is a good cutter, runner. His shot is the main concern. Vogel needs to sit him down and make him understand the importance of hitting open shots. Practice. Practice. Practice more. Then defense. Work on his defensive IQ. He needs to watch tape.
Kuzma has the talent to play a Lamar Odom type of role. Not same exactly. But similar. AD the Pau role. LBJ the Kobe role. We need to get some tough 3nD shooters, and make sure AD and LBJ are healthy come playoffs. Then I take us against anyone.
LETS GO Baby |
Ok this guy was a little wrong about Kuzma, lol, but at least I was on about how deadly LBJ, AD some 3nD role players would be. |
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wolfpaclaker Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2020 12:15 pm Post subject: |
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Oh man going back into this thread June 2019. Was such a great read. You could really tell the folks who knew the impact an all time bigman talent like AD could have with a player like Bron.
Super super fun re-living that time.
Still so appreciative of AD to go all out on the defensive end like he did this season. He really gave 100 percent almost every single game on that end. He was a monster that set the tone on D all season long. Even held Bron accountable. |
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LandsbergerRules Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2020 12:41 pm Post subject: |
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wolfpaclaker wrote: | Oh man going back into this thread June 2019. Was such a great read. You could really tell the folks who knew the impact an all time bigman talent like AD could have with a player like Bron.
Super super fun re-living that time.
Still so appreciative of AD to go all out on the defensive end like he did this season. He really gave 100 percent almost every single game on that end. He was a monster that set the tone on D all season long. Even held Bron accountable. |
It's also funny to go back and read posts that disliked this trade and said crazy (bleep) like Paul George or keeping our young players was a better choice. _________________ "Chick lived and breathed Lakers basketball…but he was also fair and objective and called every game the way it was played."
-from Chick: His Unpublished Memoirs and the Memories of Those Who Knew Him |
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