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PostPosted: Sun Feb 02, 2025 8:55 am    Post subject:

Got Luka for one pick.


I apologize Rob. Didn’t know you had it in you.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 02, 2025 10:00 am    Post subject:

I was seriously doubting Rob this season for not making a move in over two years, but man, when this guy strikes, he strikes hard. Committing highway robbery, making every opposing fan and league executive cry so much that they’re claiming this trade was rigged. Bravo, Rob… bravo. I will never doubt you again.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 02, 2025 10:10 am    Post subject:

Many of you will change your mind on Pelinka when he has full autonomy and doesn’t have LeGM to answer to.

It’s damn clear when Rob is operating on his terms as opposed to Klutch’s terms.

He has 2 impediments:

1. Having to answer to Klutch (seems like that has been relaxed by Laker brass)

2. Jeanie being cheap (which leads to him running a lean basketball ops).
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 02, 2025 10:15 am    Post subject:

Extention?.. Now he deserve a statue of himself next to Kobe.

Rob saves Lakers's next decade.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 02, 2025 10:20 am    Post subject:

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Extention?.. Now he deserve a statue of himself next to Kobe.

Rob saves Lakers's next decade.


Seriously we have been needing that next young superstar for the past 3 seasons…he delivered.

We can now look forward to ascending back to the mountain top. It’s now possible again. It was slammed shut for Lebron/AD era.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 02, 2025 10:23 am    Post subject:

Pelinkas Resume now reads

- Completed the AD trade where Magic failed (while retaining Kuzma)
- Won a nba title
- Made a wcf
- Won a in season Tournament
- Extended Bron so he broke the Kareem record in LA
- Turned AD into 25 year Luka who he doesn’t even have to super max


That’s his resume as a GM … meanwhile Morey, Presti, Frank ain’t got (bleep) to show for theirs 😂
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 02, 2025 11:08 am    Post subject:

Any Laker fan sad at this trade needs to go take a walk and think of the team now and for the next 5 years, 10 years.
With Luka, you get once in a lifetime talent and at 25 years old!!
Davis was great but the pairing with LeBron gave us one title and not a lot more.

Laker fans need to take a walk, drink a beer and really think about this trade.
No way the other 29 teams could have pulled off such a sweet fleece.
Laker fans have to be happy.
Look at the Gobert trade…look at the PG trade, Durant, etc.
Lakers look like straight up gangsters pulling this off.
No wonder why so many outside of Lakeland are pissed.
With that said, real Laker fans needed to think past LeBron and some of you couldn’t.
You can now and with a big ass smile.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 02, 2025 11:53 am    Post subject:

Kblo247! wrote:
Pelinkas Resume now reads

- Completed the AD trade where Magic failed (while retaining Kuzma)
- Won a nba title
- Made a wcf
- Won a in season Tournament
- Extended Bron so he broke the Kareem record in LA
- Turned AD into 25 year Luka who he doesn’t even have to super max


That’s his resume as a GM … meanwhile Morey, Presti, Frank ain’t got (bleep) to show for theirs 😂

Only stain is the brick trade
-traded for AD without adding kuz
-quickly build a championship team after kawhi cheated us
-quickly added Marc gasol, trezz/Ds( 1/2 in sixth man the previous year.
-fixed the lakers with the DLO for brick trade (WCF run)
-drafted max
-found AR in undrafted
-signed DLo/RUI/Ar to team friendly deals
-Thomas Bryant for 3 second round picks
-got Rui for 3 second round picks
-got DFS for DLO and 2nd round pick
-got Luka for AD and max and only 1 FRP
-cut tax payments for Jeanie
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 02, 2025 1:17 pm    Post subject:

God I wish we still had Zubac. (bleep) you magic
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 02, 2025 1:53 pm    Post subject:

It’s always easier to complete trades with people you know and like. Pelinka negotiated a great deal. I love this trade, we have a superstar for the present and future.

When both teams are happy, it’s a good trade.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 02, 2025 2:37 pm    Post subject:

Both this trade and the DFS trade just got a lot better in retrospect...

With Luka, the Lakers will probably be a top 8 team for the next 8 years.

Those 2nd round picks LAL traded for DFS - they're probably #52 or worse
That pick that went to Dallas, it's probably 22nd or worse
same with the 2027 that went to the Jazz as part of the WB trade

so, we now haven't given up any top-10 picks, or top 15 picks..
probably not even any top 20 picks

of course, the future picks we still own (26,28,30) aren't going to be as good either
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 02, 2025 2:44 pm    Post subject:

I hope this is a joke. Rob was gifted this by the idiot GM Nico.

He did nothing but make the obvious deal.

No faith in this dude building a team.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 02, 2025 2:46 pm    Post subject:

TMG wrote:
I hope this is a joke. Rob was gifted this by the idiot GM Nico.

He did nothing but make the obvious deal.

No faith in this dude building a team.


I heard that he is friends with Nico, the Mavs GM, so maybe it is possible his "inside" connection helped?
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 02, 2025 2:46 pm    Post subject:

TMG wrote:
I hope this is a joke. Rob was gifted this by the idiot GM Nico.

He did nothing but make the obvious deal.

No faith in this dude building a team.

You don’t think he negotiated what goes out?
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 02, 2025 2:50 pm    Post subject:

lar9149 wrote:
TMG wrote:
I hope this is a joke. Rob was gifted this by the idiot GM Nico.

He did nothing but make the obvious deal.

No faith in this dude building a team.


I heard that he is friends with Nico, the Mavs GM, so maybe it is possible his "inside" connection helped?


I'd say the reports of Doncic not wanting to resign and looking to play in LA is what contributed to that.

Rob gets no credit for me. I give him credit for the DFS trade.

This one? Nope it was giftwrapped. Nico should be put in prison for what he did

Im not sold on this guy as a GM.


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PostPosted: Sun Feb 02, 2025 2:52 pm    Post subject:

mad55557777 wrote:
TMG wrote:
I hope this is a joke. Rob was gifted this by the idiot GM Nico.

He did nothing but make the obvious deal.

No faith in this dude building a team.

You don’t think he negotiated what goes out?


I think he was afraid he was being put out to be a fool. And when he found out Nico was actually serious he did what every gm in the world would do. Accept the heist of a century.

Rob would be crucified if he didn't make the trade.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 02, 2025 3:35 pm    Post subject:

That's crazy imo not to give him credit, c'mon now.

He kept the talks in house and held his composure to not get fleeced, many GM's would have likely gave up more which is the most impressive thing about the entire trade. It kind of sucks losing AD but he's clearly heading towards a decline much sooner than later while Luka is just barely STARTING his prime. The only piece of this trade i'm at all bummed about when it's all said and done is not at all the ONE pick but Max who I think will be an elite 2-way role player (He's going to be the Marc Gasol of this trade in another Year or so as of right now nobody hardly even mentions him like he was a throw in) but it's a pretty clear no brainer trade and I fully give Rob at least the credit that he was able to complete the trade with us still having first round draft capital to pull off another possible move or two to help balance out the new roster going forward. We're def. not done yet even if it's from the buy out market.

You add a solid defensive Center and we suddenly have a very intriguing roster that's capable of beating anyone even this Season imo if we can mostly stay healthy and hit it off with quick chemistry. Considering we will now have one of Bron and Luka on the court at all times should help accelerate that as well.

That trade for DFS looks even better now too as we'll need all the defensive help we can get to surround the big 3 of Luka, Bron and Reaves. That's another thing I love about this trade is that it not only takes a ton of the playmaking and responsibilities away from Bron as he only continues to age but also Reaves as well who is at least on paper in a much more agreeable 3rd option role then he was before.

Time to give the guy a little credit imo. At worst, he's clearly a better GM then most and I can understand a pause about him being a top GM I guess but his resume even with a few question marks spread throughout compares pretty favorable to others around the League.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 02, 2025 6:14 pm    Post subject:

hype wrote:
That's crazy imo not to give him credit, c'mon now.

He kept the talks in house and held his composure to not get fleeced, many GM's would have likely gave up more which is the most impressive thing about the entire trade. It kind of sucks losing AD but he's clearly heading towards a decline much sooner than later while Luka is just barely STARTING his prime. The only piece of this trade i'm at all bummed about when it's all said and done is not at all the ONE pick but Max who I think will be an elite 2-way role player (He's going to be the Marc Gasol of this trade in another Year or so as of right now nobody hardly even mentions him like he was a throw in) but it's a pretty clear no brainer trade and I fully give Rob at least the credit that he was able to complete the trade with us still having first round draft capital to pull off another possible move or two to help balance out the new roster going forward. We're def. not done yet even if it's from the buy out market.

You add a solid defensive Center and we suddenly have a very intriguing roster that's capable of beating anyone even this Season imo if we can mostly stay healthy and hit it off with quick chemistry. Considering we will now have one of Bron and Luka on the court at all times should help accelerate that as well.

That trade for DFS looks even better now too as we'll need all the defensive help we can get to surround the big 3 of Luka, Bron and Reaves. That's another thing I love about this trade is that it not only takes a ton of the playmaking and responsibilities away from Bron as he only continues to age but also Reaves as well who is at least on paper in a much more agreeable 3rd option role then he was before.

Time to give the guy a little credit imo. At worst, he's clearly a better GM then most and I can understand a pause about him being a top GM I guess but his resume even with a few question marks spread throughout compares pretty favorable to others around the League.


If Rob makes a deal before the trade deadline to add a starting C then he gets credit for building a roster. If he doesn’t…considering the Lakers were flirting with 4th in the West standings…then he is who we thought he was. The biggest aspect of his ability is that to waste a season. The team was playing well enough such that with upgrades it looks like Rob could have created a chance this year. Maybe he will, time will tell.

1st season - wasted not keeping Randle/Lopez/Zubac

2nd season - ship yea!

3rd season - almost wasted dumping Dwight/Magee/Rondo ship contributors, will cut him some slack on this one tho getting a true PG in Schro and adding Drummond.

4th season - wasted, not because of the Westbrook gamble but building a roster planning to compete with DeAndre/Ariza/Ellington/Bazemore/Augustine/Bradley

5th season - wasted, all knew WB had to be traded but waited until trade deadline failed field a health back up C knowing AD would be held out back to backs.

6th season - wasted, downgraded the roster with Gabe for Schro and no big C, no moves at deadline

7th season - ??? That’s this one, no moves in the off season, build a roster Rob 🧐 , don’t waste another season. If acquiring Luka means playing him with an inadequate roster that can’t compete for a title then what’s the use. Make me eat crow Rob lol!
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 02, 2025 6:23 pm    Post subject:

hype wrote:
That's crazy imo not to give him credit, c'mon now.

He kept the talks in house and held his composure to not get fleeced, many GM's would have likely gave up more which is the most impressive thing about the entire trade. It kind of sucks losing AD but he's clearly heading towards a decline much sooner than later while Luka is just barely STARTING his prime. The only piece of this trade i'm at all bummed about when it's all said and done is not at all the ONE pick but Max who I think will be an elite 2-way role player (He's going to be the Marc Gasol of this trade in another Year or so as of right now nobody hardly even mentions him like he was a throw in) but it's a pretty clear no brainer trade and I fully give Rob at least the credit that he was able to complete the trade with us still having first round draft capital to pull off another possible move or two to help balance out the new roster going forward. We're def. not done yet even if it's from the buy out market.

You add a solid defensive Center and we suddenly have a very intriguing roster that's capable of beating anyone even this Season imo if we can mostly stay healthy and hit it off with quick chemistry. Considering we will now have one of Bron and Luka on the court at all times should help accelerate that as well.

That trade for DFS looks even better now too as we'll need all the defensive help we can get to surround the big 3 of Luka, Bron and Reaves. That's another thing I love about this trade is that it not only takes a ton of the playmaking and responsibilities away from Bron as he only continues to age but also Reaves as well who is at least on paper in a much more agreeable 3rd option role then he was before.

Time to give the guy a little credit imo. At worst, he's clearly a better GM then most and I can understand a pause about him being a top GM I guess but his resume even with a few question marks spread throughout compares pretty favorable to others around the League.



Dude have you seen Mavs GM presser post Luka Trade? Dude is an absolute bufoon. He's probably the worst GM in the history with this trade.

All Pelinka had to do was extend his arms and accept this gift on a gold platter.

I give him massive cred for the DFS trade though. But no this was all Nico basically gifting Rob a generational talent.

There's def something extremely shady going on with this trade because it literally makes no sense.

Nico didn't even inform the damn coach about what was going on. Kidd looked visibly distraught during the presser.

Dude literally said i dont need to inform Kidd about what trades are going on because i already know what Kidd wants.

Clearly you dont since Kidd looked like he wanted to strangle you by the end.



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PostPosted: Sun Feb 02, 2025 6:24 pm    Post subject:

He didn't do anything
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 02, 2025 6:28 pm    Post subject:

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hype wrote:
That's crazy imo not to give him credit, c'mon now.

He kept the talks in house and held his composure to not get fleeced, many GM's would have likely gave up more which is the most impressive thing about the entire trade. It kind of sucks losing AD but he's clearly heading towards a decline much sooner than later while Luka is just barely STARTING his prime. The only piece of this trade i'm at all bummed about when it's all said and done is not at all the ONE pick but Max who I think will be an elite 2-way role player (He's going to be the Marc Gasol of this trade in another Year or so as of right now nobody hardly even mentions him like he was a throw in) but it's a pretty clear no brainer trade and I fully give Rob at least the credit that he was able to complete the trade with us still having first round draft capital to pull off another possible move or two to help balance out the new roster going forward. We're def. not done yet even if it's from the buy out market.

You add a solid defensive Center and we suddenly have a very intriguing roster that's capable of beating anyone even this Season imo if we can mostly stay healthy and hit it off with quick chemistry. Considering we will now have one of Bron and Luka on the court at all times should help accelerate that as well.

That trade for DFS looks even better now too as we'll need all the defensive help we can get to surround the big 3 of Luka, Bron and Reaves. That's another thing I love about this trade is that it not only takes a ton of the playmaking and responsibilities away from Bron as he only continues to age but also Reaves as well who is at least on paper in a much more agreeable 3rd option role then he was before.

Time to give the guy a little credit imo. At worst, he's clearly a better GM then most and I can understand a pause about him being a top GM I guess but his resume even with a few question marks spread throughout compares pretty favorable to others around the League.


If Rob makes a deal before the trade deadline to add a starting C then he gets credit for building a roster. If he doesn’t…considering the Lakers were flirting with 4th in the West standings…then he is who we thought he was. The biggest aspect of his ability is that to waste a season. The team was playing well enough such that with upgrades it looks like Rob could have created a chance this year. Maybe he will, time will tell.

1st season - wasted not keeping Randle/Lopez/Zubac

2nd season - ship yea!

3rd season - almost wasted dumping Dwight/Magee/Rondo ship contributors, will cut him some slack on this one tho getting a true PG in Schro and adding Drummond.

4th season - wasted, not because of the Westbrook gamble but building a roster planning to compete with DeAndre/Ariza/Ellington/Bazemore/Augustine/Bradley

5th season - wasted, all knew WB had to be traded but waited until trade deadline failed field a health back up C knowing AD would be held out back to backs.

6th season - wasted, downgraded the roster with Gabe for Schro and no big C, no moves at deadline

7th season - ??? That’s this one, no moves in the off season, build a roster Rob 🧐 , don’t waste another season. If acquiring Luka means playing him with an inadequate roster that can’t compete for a title then what’s the use. Make me eat crow Rob lol!


I dont think Rob's gonna build a roster this season. He's gotten breathing room from the fans with the Luka trade.

But im not sold on him at all. He needs to build a contender by next season.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 02, 2025 6:33 pm    Post subject:

Bron
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Luka

I mean this dude swing for the fences, go get max players, now we need a Luka chip
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 02, 2025 9:54 pm    Post subject:

IMO Rob has gotten better over past couple of years. He's less likely to overpay for marginal players just to try to fill hole i.e. doing another Zubac/Muscala-type trade.

He also seems to have gotten better at making smaller deals to give himself some options to make future deals whether that's getting some second picks or expiring contracts.

This season I think he's also showing that he's finally taking a longer-term view of building a team and thinking about the post-LeBron Lakers. Now that he has Luka, he doesn't need to make dumb trades to win now. He doesn't have to tank to try to get a generational talent, and there's less pressure to sign LeBron at any price if he decides to continue playing.

Jeanie could have avoided a lot of the missteps if she just hired someone more experienced from the get-go, but it is what it is.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 02, 2025 9:56 pm    Post subject:

God no. The stink of Rob Lowe, the Rambii and the Buss kids needs to be washed off this franchise.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 02, 2025 10:07 pm    Post subject:

strong9 wrote:
God no. The stink of Rob Lowe, the Rambii and the Buss kids needs to be washed off this franchise.


I don’t know, dog, I think I’m gonna take this Luka and see how things work out.
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