Mitchell Robinson is who we should have drafted over Moritz Wagner.
And Moritz Wagner is a draft pick we SHOULD have held onto after picking him over Mitchell because HE has a solid role in the league too.
Wagner, Zubac, drafting Robinson. There's so may centers the Lakers could have next to AD right now that they just let go of. None hurting more currently than Zubac. Whom Magic trade away for Mike Muscala.... And then Magic bolted 3 months later.
If we get swept again I think the guy that gets booted should be Rob the snake pelinka
I would draft Kel'el Ware, 7 foot with a 7'7" wing span, fluid athlete that can run the floor, jump, and shoot 3s. Looks comfortable with the ball facing up and in the post. Just turned 20.
2nd choice is Isaiah Collier. A guy that os young and athletic. Can create for himself and get to the basket. Can't shoot yet. _________________ Previously LBJ23
Mitchell Robinson is who we should have drafted over Moritz Wagner.
And Moritz Wagner is a draft pick we SHOULD have held onto after picking him over Mitchell because HE has a solid role in the league too.
Wagner, Zubac, drafting Robinson. There's so may centers the Lakers could have next to AD right now that they just let go of. None hurting more currently than Zubac. Whom Magic trade away for Mike Muscala.... And then Magic bolted 3 months later.
Solid trade idea. Would then look to turn Rui into a solid 2 way guard
Robinson
AD/Wood
LeBron/Vando
????/Reaves
DLO _________________ "He's a Zen master, so he can speak to you, and he doesn't need a microphone; you can hear him in your head, 'Ron, don't shoot, don't shoot.' Whatever, pow, three. I love the Zen, though."
I don't think the Knicks have any interest in trading Robinson. Especially as long as Embiid is in the East.
I think at the beginning of the season this was their stance, but Hartenstein filled in quite nicely. Maybe just maybe they feel like he's the guy to keep especially if Mitchell could be part of a bigger trade where that first gets them closer to a guy they want like Embiid or on a smaller scale, Bridges. But that just hinges on what Hartenstein costs and/or if a bigger deal comes available.
Realistically, targeting Jonas V with MLE seems far more plausible and I still feel like he gets more than that.
^^ we will only the tax payer MLE at about 5.2MLE. Jonas value will probably be around regular MLE (12-14M a year) _________________ "He's a Zen master, so he can speak to you, and he doesn't need a microphone; you can hear him in your head, 'Ron, don't shoot, don't shoot.' Whatever, pow, three. I love the Zen, though."
Goga would be my target. Underrated big that has played well when given PT. _________________ "He's a Zen master, so he can speak to you, and he doesn't need a microphone; you can hear him in your head, 'Ron, don't shoot, don't shoot.' Whatever, pow, three. I love the Zen, though."
^^ we will only the tax payer MLE at about 5.2MLE. Jonas value will probably be around regular MLE (12-14M a year)
Is there an avenue to open the full MLE?
LeBron would have to take a 20mill pay cut. Deal starting at 30mill instead of the 50 he will likely get.
Players worth full MLE (4y/55mill), Some will get more
Nic Claxton, Jonas, Hartenstein
Malik Monk,KCP....Miles Bridges
Pretty weak free agency crop. Knicks was able to get Donte D last year for MLE and look what he is doing. _________________ "He's a Zen master, so he can speak to you, and he doesn't need a microphone; you can hear him in your head, 'Ron, don't shoot, don't shoot.' Whatever, pow, three. I love the Zen, though."
I believe this summer is where you start to be able to use the MLE like a trade exception, essentially being able to trade for a player at/under that salary instead of only being available for free agents.
Coupling that with a draft pick is a new rout to bring in talent. _________________ Austin Reaves keeps his game tight, like Kobe Bryant on game night.
Looking at the draft power rankings, this looks like a couple of current "move" back options...Lakers 17 and 55 for...
Toronto 19 and 31
New York 24 or 25 and 38
Orlando 18 and 47
Milwaukee 23 and 33
Utah 29 and 32 _________________ Austin Reaves keeps his game tight, like Kobe Bryant on game night.
The future of the org depends on these picks. Get it right _________________ Yi Jianlian Fanboy. Respect The Chair.
Starting anew. I'm retiring my main.
this kid Grant Nelson from Alabama needs to be a target of the FO for next season. Not only is he 6'11 with a long wingspan and a polished game where he is a 3 level scorer, but he is also a 4 year senior and much like Jaime Jaquez, he'll be able to contribute to a contending team right away. We need to add talent on the margins, and I think Grant Nelson fits PERFECTLY next to AD as a 6-11 big that can help patrol the paint but also space the floor. I see him being a potential Rui replacement if we end up shipping Rui
During the tourney, he wasnt mocked at all. But past few days I'm seeing him as high as 40 on some boards. Really hope the Lakers can draft him because i believe he will be the steal of the draft
He still has another year of eligibility but if Lakers offer him a spot, I'm not so sure he would pass. Hope the scouting deparment makes a move here _________________ He's my GOAT
this kid Grant Nelson from Alabama needs to be a target of the FO for next season. Not only is he 6'11 with a long wingspan and a polished game where he is a 3 level scorer, but he is also a 4 year senior and much like Jaime Jaquez, he'll be able to contribute to a contending team right away. We need to add talent on the margins, and I think Grant Nelson fits PERFECTLY next to AD as a 6-11 big that can help patrol the paint but also space the floor. I see him being a potential Rui replacement if we end up shipping Rui
During the tourney, he wasnt mocked at all. But past few days I'm seeing him as high as 40 on some boards. Really hope the Lakers can draft him because i believe he will be the steal of the draft
He still has another year of eligibility but if Lakers offer him a spot, I'm not so sure he would pass. Hope the scouting deparment makes a move here
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Sources close to the program has told me that Mark Sears and Grant Nelson are planning on returning.
Bama hoops getting two stars back 📈
Auburn hoops getting Chris Moore 📉 _________________ How NBA 2K18 failed the All-Time Lakers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxMBYm3wwxk
this kid Grant Nelson from Alabama needs to be a target of the FO for next season. Not only is he 6'11 with a long wingspan and a polished game where he is a 3 level scorer, but he is also a 4 year senior and much like Jaime Jaquez, he'll be able to contribute to a contending team right away. We need to add talent on the margins, and I think Grant Nelson fits PERFECTLY next to AD as a 6-11 big that can help patrol the paint but also space the floor. I see him being a potential Rui replacement if we end up shipping Rui
During the tourney, he wasnt mocked at all. But past few days I'm seeing him as high as 40 on some boards. Really hope the Lakers can draft him because i believe he will be the steal of the draft
He still has another year of eligibility but if Lakers offer him a spot, I'm not so sure he would pass. Hope the scouting deparment makes a move here
Reminds me of college Austin Reaves. Really was expecting more out of him at Bama (after picking Bama over my Razorbacks) but he finished strong. Very skilled guy that plays hard. Would be a fun 2 way guy _________________ "He's a Zen master, so he can speak to you, and he doesn't need a microphone; you can hear him in your head, 'Ron, don't shoot, don't shoot.' Whatever, pow, three. I love the Zen, though."
Curious to see if Edey can develop into a Rik Smits type of player. Would need to improve his mobility some and extend his range to 12ft. Even then, Smits played in an era where slow centers could stay on the floor longer. But he could become a difficult guy to defend on bench units. _________________ Austin Reaves keeps his game tight, like Kobe Bryant on game night.
Curious to see if Edey can develop into a Rik Smits type of player. Would need to improve his mobility some and extend his range to 12ft. Even then, Smits played in an era where slow centers could stay on the floor longer. But he could become a difficult guy to defend on bench units.
I think of it this way.
Zach Edey is going to be on an NBA training regimen with an NBA training staff and on an NBA kind of diet.
So I see him getting stronger and more active. I remember when people thought Zubac was too lumbering, even though I never felt that way. But getting on an NBA diet and getting stronger, losing the baby fat and gaining muscle. It helps a ton.
Edey gaining muscle, working with trainers etc just becoming stronger and more explosive is a good thing and I think we'd benefit tremendously. It did wonders for Jokic as well, remember how he came into the league vs now.
I can see the same happening for Edey and it would be a TREMENDOUS advantage for us. _________________ How NBA 2K18 failed the All-Time Lakers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxMBYm3wwxk
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