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lakersboy
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 Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 7:38 pm Post subject: Time to be blunt! |
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In order to re-sign Luka when his contract renews, Lakers need to show him they’re serious. That means being patient while Lebron plays take your kid to work, has to end immediately. Lebron’s tax isn’t more important than re-signing Luka.
Does anyone think things will change, especially hearing that it’s not automatic that Luka will stay with the Lakers? |
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| Knecht4 wrote: | | Lock it up |
We’ll see. |
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Sour Tower
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Luka just said he was gutted about leaving the Mavs because he thought Dallas would be his only home. What makes you even remotely think he wants to do this again?  |
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| Sour Tower wrote: | | Luka just said he was gutted about leaving the Mavs because he thought Dallas would be his only home. What makes you even remotely think he wants to do this again? |
Yeah he literally said in the presser that he values loyalty highly
Weird thread
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| Bryce looked pretty good against Crespi this week. I think it’s more likely that the Lakers sign Bryce than the Lakers part with LeBron. |
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lakersboy
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| Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 7:47 pm Post subject: |
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| Sour Tower wrote: | | Luka just said he was gutted about leaving the Mavs because he thought Dallas would be his only home. What makes you even remotely think he wants to do this again? |
I’m not predicting he will. I’m just listening to media reminders that him returning isn’t automatic. It will be important to make him feel the team is serious about winning, unlike some of us fans have been made to feel prior to his arrival.
Proclaiming that Bronny earned a spot and won’t travel with the GLeage team while people everywhere see he’s not the teams best option to be on the floor or in games, is reason for concern. |
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Team needs to build solid roster in order to retain superstar. Shocking news. Did this deserve a new thread?
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lakersboy
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| Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 7:51 pm Post subject: |
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| alleyoop wrote: | | Sour Tower wrote: | | Luka just said he was gutted about leaving the Mavs because he thought Dallas would be his only home. What makes you even remotely think he wants to do this again? |
Yeah he literally said in the presser that he values loyalty highly
Weird thread |
Weird because I haven’t watched that interview? I’m evaluating what I know so far. Are you unconcerned that there’s a possibility of him leaving? Do you honestly believe that mgmt shouldn’t show they’re serious about winning by playing, acquiring , and maintaining the best players they possibly can get? Does Lebron James Jr belong in that conversation?
As the title said, and obviously many fans don’t like….It’s time to be blunt. |
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lakersboy
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| manlisten wrote: | | Team needs to build solid roster in order to retain superstar. Shocking news. Did this deserve a new thread? |
Because it’s so hard to consider a different way of looking at it. People are so busy they don’t have time for this type of thought in its own thread.
I didn’t expect you to like the thread John Ireland. Of course, I already know your not interested in anyone speaking against Lebron’s son.
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Sour Tower
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| lakersboy wrote: | | alleyoop wrote: | | Sour Tower wrote: | | Luka just said he was gutted about leaving the Mavs because he thought Dallas would be his only home. What makes you even remotely think he wants to do this again? |
Yeah he literally said in the presser that he values loyalty highly
Weird thread |
Weird because I haven’t watched that interview? I’m evaluating what I know so far. Are you unconcerned that there’s a possibility of him leaving? Do you honestly believe that mgmt shouldn’t show they’re serious about winning by playing, acquiring , and maintaining the best players they possibly can get? Does Lebron James Jr belong in that conversation?
As the title said, and obviously many fans don’t like….It’s time to be blunt. |
What part of the Lakers trading away AD for a generational talent makes you think they're not serious about winning? Take a look around the league. Do you think the BUlls are serious about winning when they gave Lavine to the Kings and got 3 bums and their 1st round pick back? Of course they're going to give Luka the best chance to succeed. Why is this thread even a thing? |
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alleyoop
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| lakersboy wrote: | | alleyoop wrote: | | Sour Tower wrote: | | Luka just said he was gutted about leaving the Mavs because he thought Dallas would be his only home. What makes you even remotely think he wants to do this again? |
Yeah he literally said in the presser that he values loyalty highly
Weird thread |
Weird because I haven’t watched that interview? I’m evaluating what I know so far. Are you unconcerned that there’s a possibility of him leaving? Do you honestly believe that mgmt shouldn’t show they’re serious about winning by playing, acquiring , and maintaining the best players they possibly can get? Does Lebron James Jr belong in that conversation?
As the title said, and obviously many fans don’t like….It’s time to be blunt. |
He’s 15th man, I really don’t think it’s a determining factor
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Knecht4
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| lakersboy wrote: | | alleyoop wrote: | | Sour Tower wrote: | | Luka just said he was gutted about leaving the Mavs because he thought Dallas would be his only home. What makes you even remotely think he wants to do this again? |
Yeah he literally said in the presser that he values loyalty highly
Weird thread |
Weird because I haven’t watched that interview? I’m evaluating what I know so far. Are you unconcerned that there’s a possibility of him leaving? Do you honestly believe that mgmt shouldn’t show they’re serious about winning by playing, acquiring , and maintaining the best players they possibly can get? Does Lebron James Jr belong in that conversation?
As the title said, and obviously many fans don’t like….It’s time to be blunt. |
What do you mean what you know so far? You haven't spoken to Luka, Lebron, or anyone in the Lakers front office to know what any of them are thinking. Lol
You don't know anything.
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| Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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| Knecht4 wrote: | | Lock it up |
Put this in the VOLT! |
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lakersboy
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| Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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| alleyoop wrote: | | lakersboy wrote: | | alleyoop wrote: | | Sour Tower wrote: | | Luka just said he was gutted about leaving the Mavs because he thought Dallas would be his only home. What makes you even remotely think he wants to do this again? |
Yeah he literally said in the presser that he values loyalty highly
Weird thread |
Weird because I haven’t watched that interview? I’m evaluating what I know so far. Are you unconcerned that there’s a possibility of him leaving? Do you honestly believe that mgmt shouldn’t show they’re serious about winning by playing, acquiring , and maintaining the best players they possibly can get? Does Lebron James Jr belong in that conversation?
As the title said, and obviously many fans don’t like….It’s time to be blunt. |
He’s 15th man, I really don’t think it’s a determining factor |
I’m not predicting it will be, but many people on LG have shouted down others who feel it is an issue. It will be interesting to see how things proceed from here. |
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lakersboy
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| Knecht4 wrote: | | lakersboy wrote: | | alleyoop wrote: | | Sour Tower wrote: | | Luka just said he was gutted about leaving the Mavs because he thought Dallas would be his only home. What makes you even remotely think he wants to do this again? |
Yeah he literally said in the presser that he values loyalty highly
Weird thread |
Weird because I haven’t watched that interview? I’m evaluating what I know so far. Are you unconcerned that there’s a possibility of him leaving? Do you honestly believe that mgmt shouldn’t show they’re serious about winning by playing, acquiring , and maintaining the best players they possibly can get? Does Lebron James Jr belong in that conversation?
As the title said, and obviously many fans don’t like….It’s time to be blunt. |
What do you mean what you know so far? You haven't spoken to Luka, Lebron, or anyone in the Lakers front office to know what any of them are thinking. Lol
You don't know anything. |
Why are you responding? Wanting the thread locked means you’re not interested in communicating.
In answer to your question, I’m not claiming to be an expert in Luka’s head. I’m simply saying he’s going to be a free agent. Kobe was committed to the Lakers and once threatened to leave. Is it reasonable to believe a guy acquired in mid season trade is automatically going to return?
I’m not claiming to be an expert on Luka, but I’m not apologizing for not watching the press conference interview. Regardless of what I or anyone else knows, is it reasonable to believe his re-signing is automatic? |
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| More like time to hit the blunt |
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Knecht4
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| lakersboy wrote: | | Knecht4 wrote: | | lakersboy wrote: | | alleyoop wrote: | | Sour Tower wrote: | | Luka just said he was gutted about leaving the Mavs because he thought Dallas would be his only home. What makes you even remotely think he wants to do this again? |
Yeah he literally said in the presser that he values loyalty highly
Weird thread |
Weird because I haven’t watched that interview? I’m evaluating what I know so far. Are you unconcerned that there’s a possibility of him leaving? Do you honestly believe that mgmt shouldn’t show they’re serious about winning by playing, acquiring , and maintaining the best players they possibly can get? Does Lebron James Jr belong in that conversation?
As the title said, and obviously many fans don’t like….It’s time to be blunt. |
What do you mean what you know so far? You haven't spoken to Luka, Lebron, or anyone in the Lakers front office to know what any of them are thinking. Lol
You don't know anything. |
Why are you responding? Wanting the thread locked means you’re not interested in communicating.
In answer to your question, I’m not claiming to be an expert in Luka’s head. I’m simply saying he’s going to be a free agent. Kobe was committed to the Lakers and once threatened to leave. Is it reasonable to believe a guy acquired in mid season trade is automatically going to return?
I’m not claiming to be an expert on Luka, but I’m not apologizing for not watching the press conference interview. Regardless of what I or anyone else knows, is it reasonable to believe his re-signing is automatic? |
To bring attention to a dumb redundant thread. Posted in the Luka, Lebron, or trade thread. As you can see by the responses, nobody cares about your opinion and it doesn't need a separate thread
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lakersboy
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| Sour Tower wrote: | | lakersboy wrote: | | alleyoop wrote: | | Sour Tower wrote: | | Luka just said he was gutted about leaving the Mavs because he thought Dallas would be his only home. What makes you even remotely think he wants to do this again? |
Yeah he literally said in the presser that he values loyalty highly
Weird thread |
Weird because I haven’t watched that interview? I’m evaluating what I know so far. Are you unconcerned that there’s a possibility of him leaving? Do you honestly believe that mgmt shouldn’t show they’re serious about winning by playing, acquiring , and maintaining the best players they possibly can get? Does Lebron James Jr belong in that conversation?
As the title said, and obviously many fans don’t like….It’s time to be blunt. |
What part of the Lakers trading away AD for a generational talent makes you think they're not serious about winning? |
Prioritizing drafting Bronny was a big clue. Many regular LG posters are missing in action this season. Other “fans” admit to not watching nearly as much Lakers ball as they used to. I’ve seen every generation of winning Lakers basketball, and have never seen them prioritize signing someone who the world knows isn’t ready for the NBA. The last sentence answers your question. |
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lakersboy
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| Knecht4 wrote: | | lakersboy wrote: | | Knecht4 wrote: | | lakersboy wrote: | | alleyoop wrote: | | Sour Tower wrote: | | Luka just said he was gutted about leaving the Mavs because he thought Dallas would be his only home. What makes you even remotely think he wants to do this again? |
Yeah he literally said in the presser that he values loyalty highly
Weird thread |
Weird because I haven’t watched that interview? I’m evaluating what I know so far. Are you unconcerned that there’s a possibility of him leaving? Do you honestly believe that mgmt shouldn’t show they’re serious about winning by playing, acquiring , and maintaining the best players they possibly can get? Does Lebron James Jr belong in that conversation?
As the title said, and obviously many fans don’t like….It’s time to be blunt. |
What do you mean what you know so far? You haven't spoken to Luka, Lebron, or anyone in the Lakers front office to know what any of them are thinking. Lol
You don't know anything. |
Why are you responding? Wanting the thread locked means you’re not interested in communicating.
In answer to your question, I’m not claiming to be an expert in Luka’s head. I’m simply saying he’s going to be a free agent. Kobe was committed to the Lakers and once threatened to leave. Is it reasonable to believe a guy acquired in mid season trade is automatically going to return?
I’m not claiming to be an expert on Luka, but I’m not apologizing for not watching the press conference interview. Regardless of what I or anyone else knows, is it reasonable to believe his re-signing is automatic? |
To bring attention to a dumb redundant thread. Posted in the Luka, Lebron, or trade thread. As you can see by the responses, nobody cares about your opinion and it doesn't need a separate thread |
If it deserves to be locked, talk to the mods and lets see if they lock it. You’re strong emotions don’t govern what should be locked.
You’re sending mixed messages. I don’t care if people like the thought. |
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| lakersboy wrote: | | Sour Tower wrote: | | lakersboy wrote: | | alleyoop wrote: | | Sour Tower wrote: | | Luka just said he was gutted about leaving the Mavs because he thought Dallas would be his only home. What makes you even remotely think he wants to do this again? |
Yeah he literally said in the presser that he values loyalty highly
Weird thread |
Weird because I haven’t watched that interview? I’m evaluating what I know so far. Are you unconcerned that there’s a possibility of him leaving? Do you honestly believe that mgmt shouldn’t show they’re serious about winning by playing, acquiring , and maintaining the best players they possibly can get? Does Lebron James Jr belong in that conversation?
As the title said, and obviously many fans don’t like….It’s time to be blunt. |
What part of the Lakers trading away AD for a generational talent makes you think they're not serious about winning? |
Prioritizing drafting Bronny was a big clue. Many regular LG posters are missing in action this season. Other “fans” admit to not watching nearly as much Lakers ball as they used to. I’ve seen every generation of winning Lakers basketball, and have never seen them prioritize signing someone who the world knows isn’t ready for the NBA. The last sentence answers your question. |
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lakersboy
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| Sour Tower wrote: | | lakersboy wrote: | | Sour Tower wrote: | | lakersboy wrote: | | alleyoop wrote: | | Sour Tower wrote: | | Luka just said he was gutted about leaving the Mavs because he thought Dallas would be his only home. What makes you even remotely think he wants to do this again? |
Yeah he literally said in the presser that he values loyalty highly
Weird thread |
Weird because I haven’t watched that interview? I’m evaluating what I know so far. Are you unconcerned that there’s a possibility of him leaving? Do you honestly believe that mgmt shouldn’t show they’re serious about winning by playing, acquiring , and maintaining the best players they possibly can get? Does Lebron James Jr belong in that conversation?
As the title said, and obviously many fans don’t like….It’s time to be blunt. |
What part of the Lakers trading away AD for a generational talent makes you think they're not serious about winning? |
Prioritizing drafting Bronny was a big clue. Many regular LG posters are missing in action this season. Other “fans” admit to not watching nearly as much Lakers ball as they used to. I’ve seen every generation of winning Lakers basketball, and have never seen them prioritize signing someone who the world knows isn’t ready for the NBA. The last sentence answers your question. |
Smush Parker would like a word with you. |
Smush was bad, but he was the best they could do at starting pg after Fisher left as a free agent. He was so bad, people wanted to rush Farmar into the position when he wasn’t ready.
I should say, not only did the team prioritize the signing, but they’ve made it clear they intend to play Bronny. It sells jerseys is what people keep saying. What part of that is being serious about winning? |
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DO NOT POLUTE THE BOARD WITH OWN PERSONAL HATER THREAD. GROW UP.
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