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PostPosted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 6:59 pm    Post subject:

I say get Vucevic and just destroy teams with offense the way the 2023 Nuggets did while relying on a few key guys for the defense. Lets not forget the 2023 Lakers by the time they had reached the WCF, WERE the strongest defensive team in the league that literally could have strangled the life out of literally EVERY OTHER TEAM in the league but ran into the one team that showed that when the offense is too good, your defense does not matter. Its kinda like Mutombo guarding Shaq in 2001 and Robinson guarding Hakeem in 1995. Both top, apex literally the best defenders in the league at the time may as well have been league average bums, it would have made 0 difference.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 7:13 pm    Post subject:

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So we're not a contender this year. Are we a contender next year with Lebron still on the team? Most likely no. That's two years of Luka prime gone right there. Just saying. It's not easy to build a championship team. It could take a few years or more and by that time we might have wasted a lot of Luka's prime years already.


I’m not really sure why anyone would think this team isn’t a contender. I can see them beating anyone.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 7:18 pm    Post subject:

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lakersfever714 wrote:
So we're not a contender this year. Are we a contender next year with Lebron still on the team? Most likely no. That's two years of Luka prime gone right there. Just saying. It's not easy to build a championship team. It could take a few years or more and by that time we might have wasted a lot of Luka's prime years already.


I’m not really sure why anyone would think this team isn’t a contender. I can see them beating anyone.


I think it’s the Westbrook trade hangover effect. The Lakers became the favorites to win the West after we traded for Brick. People are afraid of receipts being pulled if they claim the Lakers are contenders and the team lays an egg. This team can absolutely be a contender this year as currently constructed. If we get Steven Adams, watch out.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 7:23 pm    Post subject:

I think people genuinely just don't understand how good Luka is. They probably wouldn't know how good Jokic is if he didn't kick our ass in the playoffs. Luka is on the same level.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 7:28 pm    Post subject:

manlisten wrote:
I think people genuinely just don't understand how good Luka is. They probably wouldn't know how good Jokic is if he didn't kick our ass in the playoffs. Luka is on the same level.

Yeah. i am pretty content right now with the understanding we have work to do. he is an awesome face of the franchise
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 7:29 pm    Post subject:

manlisten wrote:
I think people genuinely just don't understand how good Luka is. They probably wouldn't know how good Jokic is if he didn't kick our ass in the playoffs. Luka is on the same level.


Exactly. Especially some here that act as if they never heard of the guy.
He’s top 3.
Top 3.

Like wake up and watch videos.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 7:40 pm    Post subject:



I think Cowherd got this one right. I don’t find Nico Harrison to be stupid whatsoever.

Owners (for whatever reasons) didn’t want to commit the $345M.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 7:42 pm    Post subject:

anth2000 wrote:
manlisten wrote:
I think people genuinely just don't understand how good Luka is. They probably wouldn't know how good Jokic is if he didn't kick our ass in the playoffs. Luka is on the same level.


Exactly. Especially some here that act as if they never heard of the guy.
He’s top 3.
Top 3.

Like wake up and watch videos.


Objectively speaking there are 2 players that given their age are untouchable or so you would think: Wembanyama and Doncic.

I don’t think people understand. Jokic is number 1 but he could easily get traded in a couple of seasons because of his age.

Edit: Kyrie’s thoughts

https://x.com/grantafseth/status/1886978754301358241?s=46&t=LZLzjVPmosqPbICOlCZLnQ
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 9:47 pm    Post subject:

Get used to it...

https://x.com/LukaUpdates/status/1886990430593495072
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 9:55 pm    Post subject:

LakerSD wrote:
anth2000 wrote:
manlisten wrote:
I think people genuinely just don't understand how good Luka is. They probably wouldn't know how good Jokic is if he didn't kick our ass in the playoffs. Luka is on the same level.


Exactly. Especially some here that act as if they never heard of the guy.
He’s top 3.
Top 3.

Like wake up and watch videos.


Objectively speaking there are 2 players that given their age are untouchable or so you would think: Wembanyama and Doncic.

I don’t think people understand. Jokic is number 1 but he could easily get traded in a couple of seasons because of his age.

Edit: Kyrie’s thoughts

https://x.com/grantafseth/status/1886978754301358241?s=46&t=LZLzjVPmosqPbICOlCZLnQ



The way Jokic plays basketball he'll be dominant for a damn long time.

Dude is the greatest offensive hub this game has ever seen in the center position.

Build a proper team around him and he'll dominate til his late 30s in my opinion.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 9:56 pm    Post subject:

https://x.com/LADEig/status/1886982129311179165
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 10:07 pm    Post subject:

TMG wrote:
LakerSD wrote:
anth2000 wrote:
manlisten wrote:
I think people genuinely just don't understand how good Luka is. They probably wouldn't know how good Jokic is if he didn't kick our ass in the playoffs. Luka is on the same level.


Exactly. Especially some here that act as if they never heard of the guy.
He’s top 3.
Top 3.

Like wake up and watch videos.


Objectively speaking there are 2 players that given their age are untouchable or so you would think: Wembanyama and Doncic.

I don’t think people understand. Jokic is number 1 but he could easily get traded in a couple of seasons because of his age.

Edit: Kyrie’s thoughts

https://x.com/grantafseth/status/1886978754301358241?s=46&t=LZLzjVPmosqPbICOlCZLnQ



The way Jokic plays basketball he'll be dominant for a damn long time.

Dude is the greatest offensive hub this game has ever seen in the center position.

Build a proper team around him and he'll dominate til his late 30s in my opinion.


See: Chamberlain, Wilton Norman.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 10:10 pm    Post subject:

Wow. What an eye opener that Clippers game was. This team came out FIRED. UP.

.500 road team now. And the defense was swarming, no AD, no Max.

Pretty convincing argument that this team doesn't need to hurry into anything rash this week. They might need some insurance against the beefiest C's in the league, but no panic. Not when they can slap the Clippers silly like this.

Nice welcome to the Lakers game for Luka, can hardly wait to see him take the floor.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 10:10 pm    Post subject:

Attaining Luka still feels like a dream right now.

Same wow Factor signing Lebron

Same wow Factor signing Shaq (RIP JERRY WEST)

Same wow Factor I’m guessing for the generation reacting to Kareem getting traded to the Lakers
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 10:11 pm    Post subject:

Dr. Laker wrote:
TMG wrote:
LakerSD wrote:
anth2000 wrote:
manlisten wrote:
I think people genuinely just don't understand how good Luka is. They probably wouldn't know how good Jokic is if he didn't kick our ass in the playoffs. Luka is on the same level.


Exactly. Especially some here that act as if they never heard of the guy.
He’s top 3.
Top 3.

Like wake up and watch videos.


Objectively speaking there are 2 players that given their age are untouchable or so you would think: Wembanyama and Doncic.

I don’t think people understand. Jokic is number 1 but he could easily get traded in a couple of seasons because of his age.

Edit: Kyrie’s thoughts

https://x.com/grantafseth/status/1886978754301358241?s=46&t=LZLzjVPmosqPbICOlCZLnQ



The way Jokic plays basketball he'll be dominant for a damn long time.

Dude is the greatest offensive hub this game has ever seen in the center position.

Build a proper team around him and he'll dominate til his late 30s in my opinion.


See: Chamberlain, Wilton Norman.
Was just going to say the same thing. Wilt was otherworldly.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 10:18 pm    Post subject:

KingKobe20 wrote:
Attaining Luka still feels like a dream right now.

Same wow Factor signing Lebron

Same wow Factor signing Shaq (RIP JERRY WEST)

Same wow Factor I’m guessing for the generation reacting to Kareem getting traded to the Lakers


Yes, yes, and yes. Add to it landing Magic, with Boston getting Bird. Double wow after the NCAA championship that year. We knew we were in for a rivalry like no other.

I can assure you, getting Kareem after Wilt departed was this same level wow factor.

As was Wilt The Stilt coming out West to join the Lakers before that.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 10:19 pm    Post subject:

LakerSD wrote:
https://youtu.be/UzNxr7JCoz0?si=Jrtux0m9DPJb1PeS

I think Cowherd got this one right. I don’t find Nico Harrison to be stupid whatsoever.

Owners (for whatever reasons) didn’t want to commit the $345M.


A player like Luka is never traded unless it gets the owner okay. That was always obvious.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 10:21 pm    Post subject:

mhan00 wrote:
LakerSD wrote:
https://youtu.be/UzNxr7JCoz0?si=Jrtux0m9DPJb1PeS

I think Cowherd got this one right. I don’t find Nico Harrison to be stupid whatsoever.

Owners (for whatever reasons) didn’t want to commit the $345M.


A player like Luka is never traded unless it gets the owner okay. That was always obvious.

Jerry Jones is no longer the worst owner in Texas then
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 10:23 pm    Post subject:

LakerSD wrote:
https://youtu.be/UzNxr7JCoz0?si=Jrtux0m9DPJb1PeS

I think Cowherd got this one right. I don’t find Nico Harrison to be stupid whatsoever.

Owners (for whatever reasons) didn’t want to commit the $345M.


Yeah this reeks of Adelson through and through, not that I'm complaining about the Lakers being beneficiary of his decision.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 10:25 pm    Post subject:

I am liking the JV trade option a little more. Use him against Jokic to lean on him and he's always been a good offensive rebounder.


He's averaging 11.5 ppg and 8.2 reb in 20 minutes.

That's 20/15 per36

I know he isn't much of a defender, but in the West I like him against Houston, Denver, LAC, and Minnesota. Need a big that weighs atleast 260 to muscle with those behemoths.

He's not ideal, but he might be cheap.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 10:26 pm    Post subject:

Kyrie:

Quote:
"It's still a grieving process right now. I miss my hermano."


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PostPosted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 10:28 pm    Post subject:

drae wrote:
Kyrie:

Quote:
"It's still a grieving process right now. I miss my hermano."




He's Brons hermano now
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 10:29 pm    Post subject:

TooMuchMajicBuss wrote:
LakerSD wrote:
https://youtu.be/UzNxr7JCoz0?si=Jrtux0m9DPJb1PeS

I think Cowherd got this one right. I don’t find Nico Harrison to be stupid whatsoever.

Owners (for whatever reasons) didn’t want to commit the $345M.


Yeah this reeks of Adelson through and through, not that I'm complaining about the Lakers being beneficiary of his decision.


What’s ironic about them being cheap is that the Venetian/Palazzo are such luxurious hotels with world class restaurants. I’m especially fond of The X Pot.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 10:33 pm    Post subject:

CandyCanes wrote:
TooMuchMajicBuss wrote:
LakerSD wrote:
https://youtu.be/UzNxr7JCoz0?si=Jrtux0m9DPJb1PeS

I think Cowherd got this one right. I don’t find Nico Harrison to be stupid whatsoever.

Owners (for whatever reasons) didn’t want to commit the $345M.


Yeah this reeks of Adelson through and through, not that I'm complaining about the Lakers being beneficiary of his decision.


What’s ironic about them being cheap is that the Venetian/Palazzo are such luxurious hotels with world class restaurants. I’m especially fond of The X Pot.


Good counter point. Dammit now i want to go back. Yes.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 10:36 pm    Post subject:

CandyCanes wrote:
TooMuchMajicBuss wrote:
LakerSD wrote:
https://youtu.be/UzNxr7JCoz0?si=Jrtux0m9DPJb1PeS

I think Cowherd got this one right. I don’t find Nico Harrison to be stupid whatsoever.

Owners (for whatever reasons) didn’t want to commit the $345M.


Yeah this reeks of Adelson through and through, not that I'm complaining about the Lakers being beneficiary of his decision.


What’s ironic about them being cheap is that the Venetian/Palazzo are such luxurious hotels with world class restaurants. I’m especially fond of The X Pot.

Me too, but x pot is owned by someone else, and it is overpriced. There are tons of similar quality hot pot in LA.
Adelson had no issues donating 200 mil to some party, and their goal is to legalize gambling in Texas.
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