Lakers OFF-SEASON IS A WRAP

[mr j 858]

Boogie isn't a free agent!

LMA has the Spurs ahead of us on his list!

This makes ZERO sense!

Boogie can still be had through a trade later this summer.

Spurs I repeat again will not have the cap space & time to unload Splitter, to match a max offer sheet for Kawhi in order to get LMA once free agency starts next week.

 

[senorroboto2k5]

Boogie isn't a free agent!

LMA has the Spurs ahead of us on his list!

This makes ZERO sense!

Boogie can still be had through a trade later this summer.

Spurs I repeat again will not have the cap space & time to unload Splitter, to match a max offer sheet for Kawhi in order to get LMA once free agency starts next week.

A trade that will probably require this #2 pick, so you can't really base this pick around that potential deal.

If they genuinely rank Russell as a better player, then I'm fine with it.

But it really is idiotic if a potential trade or signing is a factor, unless there is an illegal under-the-table agreement.

 

[essential1]

Boogie isn't a free agent!

LMA has the Spurs ahead of us on his list!

This makes ZERO sense!

Boogie can still be had through a trade later this summer.

Spurs I repeat again will not have the cap space & time to unload Splitter, to match a max offer sheet for Kawhi in order to get LMA once free agency starts next week.

The Kawhi offer sheet doesn't matter, the RFA money is what counts. He's not going to take a max offer slot

Okay then let's say the Rockets.

Rockets > LA.



Also you want to play Aldridge 30+ minutes at the 5?


If not, you need another piece at the 5.

 

[akajae]

lol at the NT GMs...




I'll be in traffic at 4.35

 

[noblekane]

Lakers are making a huge mistake if they draft russell

 

[mr j 858]

Okay then let's say the Rockets.

Rockets > LA.



Also you want to play Aldridge 30+ minutes at the 5?


If not, you need another piece at the 5.

Rockets need to free up cap space also to even consider giving him a max offer which is why they are shopping the #18 pick right now.

What reports have you seen LMA is on their list considering them besides the fact he's from Texas and played his college ball there ?

 

[ValarMorghulis]

Panic has set-in in here I see....

D'lo is the truth... just wait.

 

[ValarMorghulis]

D

 

[essential1]

Okay then let's say the Rockets.

Rockets > LA.



Also you want to play Aldridge 30+ minutes at the 5?


If not, you need another piece at the 5.

Rockets need to free up cap space also to even consider giving him a max offer which is why they are shopping the #18 pick right now.

What reports have you seen LMA is on their list considering them besides the fact he's from Texas and played his college ball there ?

Fine. He comes to the Lakers..


Are you playing LeMarcus Aldridge for 30+ minutes at the Center position?

 

[noblekane]

Panic has set-in in here I see....

D'lo is the truth... just wait.

Son is the only one dressed like a clown today. Look like the black pee wee herman

 

[ValarMorghulis]

See: Kelly Oubre

 

[Maximus Meridius]

Got a feeling they'll take Russell.


A bunch of over thinking these last few weeks.

 

[WAKKO!]

Why so much hate on Russell

 

[mr j 858]

Heading to the bar now to get my spot and watch the draft

 

[lokid300s]

you guys really think the Lakers have no plans or have already a plan in mind w/their issue at Center?  C'mon bros...remember we did have CP3 and Dwight Howard signed. We drafted Randle and Clarkson.  #TRUSTINMITCH

He had these rookies come to workout multiple times...we are picking the best player available!!!  AND have something in the bag for Center position.  c'mon newbs!

 

[ValarMorghulis]

Why so much hate on Russell

Cause the sky is falling... yet 2 weeks ago they were cool with it if we got a big

 

[senorroboto2k5]

What reports have you seen LMA is on their list considering them besides the fact he's from Texas and played his college ball there ?

The original Marc Stein report that said LA was moving up on his list also said SA still remains #1.

 

[mr j 858]

Why so much hate on Russell

Because a lot of people are so use to the convential way of drafting a big automatically equals sucess and the Lakers history & sucess is built around big men.

 

[jab step]

 

 

Okay then let's say the Rockets.

Rockets > LA.



Also you want to play Aldridge 30+ minutes at the 5?


If not, you need another piece at the 5.

Rockets need to free up cap space also to even consider giving him a max offer which is why they are shopping the #18 pick right now.

What reports have you seen LMA is on their list considering them besides the fact he's from Texas and played his college ball there ?

Fine. He comes to the Lakers..


Are you playing LeMarcus Aldridge for 30+ minutes at the Center position?

I would probably lean towards the thought process that the Lakers aren't making this pick based on who they "can" get aka free agency. They're making this pick based on who they think will be the better player. 

D'angelo Russell at the 2nd pick is not a huge mistake. I don't understand that at all. Based on everything I've seen the guy has the potential to be something really special. 

If the Lakers pick Russell it's because they think he's the best prospect out of the two, not because of free agents. I'm pretty confident about that. 

 

[essential1]

Why so much hate on Russell

He's being chosen over a better player... In a position we need. For a reason that is no more a sure bet than Russian Roulette.


So when Aldridge ends up somewhere else... And Love stays in Cleveland. And we max out Greg Monroe.. We'll have fun with that team

 

[flyerthandelta]

Plz draft Russ we can get a big man in FA the chips are there

 

[ValarMorghulis]

...acting like we drafting Devin Booker like the Knicks

I have $100 on them drafting JO @2 ... wouldn't be mad at all if I lose it

 

[essential1]

I would probably lean towards the thought process that the Lakers aren't making this pick based on who they "can" get aka free agency. They're making this pick based on who they think will be the better player. 

D'angelo Russell at the 2nd pick is not a huge mistake. I don't understand that at all. Based on everything I've seen the guy has the potential to be something really special. 

If the Lakers pick Russell it's because they think he's the best prospect out of the two, not because of free agents. I'm pretty confident about that. 

You haven't seen every report about Russell at # 2.

Always been attached to the names on the board for Free Agency.

Chad Ford, Ramona Shelburne & Kevin Ding. All 3 said that it was a major reason if Russell is # 2

 

[noblekane]

Why so much hate on Russell

You will find out in about 3 years

 

[noblekane]

He's being chosen over a better player... In a position we need. For a reason that is no more a sure bet than Russian Roulette.


So when Aldridge ends up somewhere else... And Love stays in Cleveland. And we max out Greg Monroe.. We'll have fun with that team

Who are you and what have you done with essential?