Was gonna post the Bronny stuff in the Draft Thread where I keep all the other information about the draft and the prospects. But as Bronny has his own thread, I'll just focus on posting stuff to do with specifically him, here.
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Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 5:45 am Post subject:
paymonM wrote:
ThreePointBomber wrote:
Hammett wrote:
Bronny making it to the Lakers will only confirm that professional sports are run by nepotism and cronyism*. This kid hasn't earned jack to step onto an NBA court.
*Sponsored by Fanduel
Lakers fans have a short memory. Do you remember how bad post Shaq pre Gasol Lakers and post Kobe achilles pre LeBron Lakers.
The 1.5 years of Westbrook were ugly too.
- What stops Bronny from pulling an Austin Reaves/Colin Castleton, by forcing his way and getting a 2 way? This saves a draft pick.
- This will print money. Lets avoid losing good players like Caruso because Jeanie is too cheap.
Crying about nepotism is pointless. The 17th pick did what Last year?
Its a gamble that has zero downsides. Athletic 2 way glue giue guy that every team needs if it pans out.
Cut him if he fails to perform. No risk.
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really ? no risk at all ? So no consequences for a coach that benches Bronny, or votes to cut him ?
There is zero risk.
- Jeanie can buy a 2nd round pick and make the money back with LeBron + Bronny Marketing
- Bronny can pull an Austin Reaves and come on a 2 way deal
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...for a coach that benches Bronny
He isn't starting, and if the coach benches him so what?
I want this to happen, but I am also saying to cut him if he fails to provide value. (Unlikely due to the $$$ that will be made marketing LeBron playing with his son) _________________ The most important shot in basketball.
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Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 5:48 am Post subject:
MJST wrote:
Don Draper wrote:
(bleep) it, I'll take Bronny at 17.
No. Bronny is being expected to boost G-League sales. Whomever drafts him understands going in he's going to spend the first few years of his career in the G-League. They aren't wasting a first round pick on that.
Lakers did it with JHS _________________ The most important shot in basketball.
No. Bronny is being expected to boost G-League sales. Whomever drafts him understands going in he's going to spend the first few years of his career in the G-League. They aren't wasting a first round pick on that.
Lakers did it with JHS
JHS is a prospect they likely hoped would be able to make the leap in his second season, like Christie and Reaves. Bronny is a multi-year stash.
On top of that, JHS is 10x the player in College than Bronny was/is. Heck, Gary Payton II was more of a prospect than Bronnt leaving college. We know where Bronny is headed. If you're drafting him, you're doing it for 3 years down the line hopefully. _________________ How NBA 2K18 failed the All-Time Lakers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxMBYm3wwxk
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No. Bronny is being expected to boost G-League sales. Whomever drafts him understands going in he's going to spend the first few years of his career in the G-League. They aren't wasting a first round pick on that.
Lakers did it with JHS
The JHS pick is an opportunity to learn a lesson, not an invitation to keep repeating the mistake. _________________ 14-5-3-12
No. Bronny is being expected to boost G-League sales. Whomever drafts him understands going in he's going to spend the first few years of his career in the G-League. They aren't wasting a first round pick on that.
Lakers did it with JHS
I’m starting to think that JHS was held back by Ham. Ham couldn’t develop anyone. He couldn’t even bring himself to develop Max who was definitely ready for 15 minutes a game.
If you watch Scrubfino’s college highlights, his teammates set a LOT of picks and screens, where he looked a lot faster because he is driving straight into the lane with no resistance, it just gave the illusion that he was quick. Without a screen he just dribbles and dribbles and dribbles. Darius Morris, RIP, 2.0. I don’t think it was Darvin holding him back by not designing an entire offense around a rookie point guard. They don’t even screen for him in his g-league highlights.
IMO his combine results have exceeded most expectations.
No doubt that Bronny's value is on the defensive side of the ball because of his athletic quickness and ability.
Bronny has added 15 lbs of muscle and is a LOT healthier than he was a year ago.
He will definitely need long term G-league experience and development, but there is enough talent and potential to develop into a decent NBA role player.
Some team will take a chance on him in the late second round because it will be a boon for their business or he could "pull an AR" and sign anywhere.
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All of a sudden, you guys are treating like a late second round pick like diamond or something. Lakers last three second overall picks were DLo, BI and Ball. You guys think they would land Jokic like player at 55? _________________ JJ is the GCOAT, greatest coach of all time!
Seems like we'll get a glimpse of what Bronny can do in the 5v5 today.
Megaton wrote:
Get Edey at 17, draft Bronny at 55.
I'll be a very happy guy.
Axel Foley Voice: You know, I think that would be best.
Can y'all post it, YouTube blocked at work _________________ “The main goal for the Lakers is to win a championship. All I care about, all we care about, is to raise another banner in the rafters.“
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Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 9:38 am Post subject:
ocho wrote:
ThreePointBomber wrote:
MJST wrote:
Don Draper wrote:
(bleep) it, I'll take Bronny at 17.
No. Bronny is being expected to boost G-League sales. Whomever drafts him understands going in he's going to spend the first few years of his career in the G-League. They aren't wasting a first round pick on that.
Lakers did it with JHS
The JHS pick is an opportunity to learn a lesson, not an invitation to keep repeating the mistake.
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Teams are intrigued by Bronny James because of the financial impact he will have on their G League level at the beginning of his career, per
@wojespn
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Bronny to the Lakers will print money.
Everyone should want this because we have lost a very quality player in Alex Caruso because ownership was being cheap.
If he shows out in the 5 on 5 today his draft stock will rise, and regardless if you are against drafting him because of Cronyism, nepotism, or a dislike of LeBron you need to draft him. _________________ The most important shot in basketball.
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Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 9:40 am Post subject:
kfkilla wrote:
ThreePointBomber wrote:
MJST wrote:
Don Draper wrote:
(bleep) it, I'll take Bronny at 17.
No. Bronny is being expected to boost G-League sales. Whomever drafts him understands going in he's going to spend the first few years of his career in the G-League. They aren't wasting a first round pick on that.
Lakers did it with JHS
I’m starting to think that JHS was held back by Ham. Ham couldn’t develop anyone. He couldn’t even bring himself to develop Max who was definitely ready for 15 minutes a game.
Impossible to thrive with a HAM coached team. _________________ The most important shot in basketball.
No. Bronny is being expected to boost G-League sales. Whomever drafts him understands going in he's going to spend the first few years of his career in the G-League. They aren't wasting a first round pick on that.
Lakers did it with JHS
The JHS pick is an opportunity to learn a lesson, not an invitation to keep repeating the mistake.
Quote:
Teams are intrigued by Bronny James because of the financial impact he will have on their G League level at the beginning of his career, per
@wojespn
:
Bronny to the Lakers will print money.
Everyone should want this because we have lost a very quality player in Alex Caruso because ownership was being cheap.
If he shows out in the 5 on 5 today his draft stock will rise, and regardless if you are against drafting him because of Cronyism, nepotism, or a dislike of LeBron you need to draft him.
I would 100% bring my family to watch Bronny in El Segundo, hope they have the free ramen again. The $7 beer was nice too _________________ “The main goal for the Lakers is to win a championship. All I care about, all we care about, is to raise another banner in the rafters.“
No. Bronny is being expected to boost G-League sales. Whomever drafts him understands going in he's going to spend the first few years of his career in the G-League. They aren't wasting a first round pick on that.
Lakers did it with JHS
The JHS pick is an opportunity to learn a lesson, not an invitation to keep repeating the mistake.
Quote:
Teams are intrigued by Bronny James because of the financial impact he will have on their G League level at the beginning of his career, per
@wojespn
:
Bronny to the Lakers will print money.
Everyone should want this because we have lost a very quality player in Alex Caruso because ownership was being cheap.
If he shows out in the 5 on 5 today his draft stock will rise, and regardless if you are against drafting him because of Cronyism, nepotism, or a dislike of LeBron you need to draft him.
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@Sam_Vecenie
Bronny isn’t going to pack G League arenas lol. He didn’t pack LA arenas this year at USC. Team had an average attendance of 6300 in an arena that supports 10K+. The merchandising probably has some potential.
Let’s not perpetuate a myth here. No matter how much airtime ESPN gives to this kid who isn’t any good, he isn’t a draw. People might tune in to see his first game with Dad but they’re not going to keep coming because he isn’t good and he’s going to be in the G-League all year. Nobody cares about G-League attendance nor should a draft selection ever be made for that reasoning. _________________ 14-5-3-12
He didn't impress in the 5 on 5. Know how you know? Nobody is saying anything about it. _________________ How NBA 2K18 failed the All-Time Lakers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxMBYm3wwxk
It’s the size of a high school bleecher,only one side _________________ “The main goal for the Lakers is to win a championship. All I care about, all we care about, is to raise another banner in the rafters.“
No. Bronny is being expected to boost G-League sales. Whomever drafts him understands going in he's going to spend the first few years of his career in the G-League. They aren't wasting a first round pick on that.
Lakers did it with JHS
Bronny will get more minutes than JHS next year and not because of his last name. I'm not sure there's anything JHS is better than Bronny at aside from hairstyle variation.
BTW, for those concerned about his size, the comp for me is Gary Payton II, who is nearly identical in height, wingspan, bulldog POA defense with a come-and-go 3-ball. Not bad value for a second rounder. Maybe he's our next Alex Caruso?
No. Bronny is being expected to boost G-League sales. Whomever drafts him understands going in he's going to spend the first few years of his career in the G-League. They aren't wasting a first round pick on that.
Lakers did it with JHS
I’m starting to think that JHS was held back by Ham. Ham couldn’t develop anyone. He couldn’t even bring himself to develop Max who was definitely ready for 15 minutes a game.
Weird. Reaves and Rui both got big paydays under Ham. DLO had his best shooting season ever. AD evolved his playmaking. Vando, who was discarded by 3 different teams with strong development records, started to look somewhat useable on offense before he got hurt. The "Ham couldn't develop anyone" or "Podz/JJ/Cam would have sucked on our team" myth has been confabulated almost entirely by those trying to rationalize the JHS pick.
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