2014-15 Official Lakers Season Thread, Vol: We Love Each Other

[tupac003]

I'm getting a little tired of everyone in Laker land trying to sell me that paying 25 mil for a broken 36 year old is good business.

Shut the **** up Mitch and admit you guys are stupid for that move.

I agree CP...but I also understand there are not to many GM/owners out there that admit mistakes...if there were james dolan would be on tv just about weekly apologizing for his sorry excuse of a franchise.

 

[mrdieselfuel09]

Hope we get that number 1 spoooot

 

[Johnny_Cakes]

Have you guys seen this? Amazing.

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/05/12/upshot/basketball-map.html?_r=2#5,38.756,-97.391

This is truly a Lakers Nation.

 

[grandtheftbike]

bet they were all anti mda

da onlee laker nashion dat mattahs iz u guise

 

[licensed to ball]

bet they were all anti mda

That's why our country is the smartest on Earth.

 

[grandtheftbike]

the battle of LA: lakers vs bulls

 

[Johnny_Cakes]

The Clippers are not even the second most liked team in their own city.

I like to support the underdog, but damn, man. Maybe they should consider going back to San Diego.

 

[pmatic]

I always felt they belonged in Anaheim

Edit:

"If I was going to trick somebody, try to steal somebody's franchise — it's going to be the Los Angeles Lakers," Magic said

Magic just confessed why he keeps ******** on Jim.

 

[MVP]

had me rolling over here.

 

[had pants]

 

[Johnny_Cakes]

I almost feel bad for the Spurs in that gif. There's no way in hell that Derek got that shot off in time

 

[sea manup]

there is no way there are more lakers fans here than raptors fans 

must be because everyone over here is chinese and a kobe fan

 

[essential1]

With Stan Van Gundy in at the Pistons, and making all the decisions.. Greg Monroe will probably be able to walk.


I like Greg as an offensive player, BUT he's a defensive liability. He's not worth maxing out.

 

[pmatic]

I want no parts of him.

 

[CP1708]

I don't want to max him, but if we can somehow get him at a discount, I'd pull him. (provided we pull Lance and Bledsoe as well)

Him by himself? Naw, pass. As an added asset on the roster, potential throw in for a Love deal, or any other Pau type deal that presents itself, as long as it's not the max, I'd take him for those reasons.

 

[SORIANOTRON]

LOL @ the thought of a monroe max

 

[essential1]

I don't want to max him, but if we can somehow get him at a discount, I'd pull him. (provided we pull Lance and Bledsoe as well)

Him by himself? Naw, pass. As an added asset on the roster, potential throw in for a Love deal, or any other Pau type deal that presents itself, as long as it's not the max, I'd take him for those reasons.

Would kill KLove in 2015. And yes, I take KLove over Monroe every time, even being older. Both defensive liabilities. But Love changes the game in a way Monroe can't.

I think Lance has to be the top target. Then retain Kelly, and whoever else cheap past this upcoming season.

Keeps a good amount of the bench in tact. 3 of 5 starters, then Love. Maybe have just enough money to chase Asik.

LOL @ the thought of a monroe max

He may not get it, but $10mil+ is a definite. That's only $3mil off a max, so if there's a bidding war, it will hit max.

 

[pmatic]

Kind of coming around to the idea of Marcus Smart.

 

[SORIANOTRON]

He may not get it, but $10mil+ is a definite. That's only $3mil off a max, so if there's a bidding war, it will hit max.

we shall see.

 

[essential1]

Kind of coming around to the idea of Marcus Smart.

He'll be a lockdown defender. That's 1 thing that won't be iffy.

I think he has potential to be 12-4-5, depending on how he's played in the offense. If he's allowed to drive to the hoop, he'll pick up a lot of free throws because he's too powerful, it's the only way to stop him.

If we have Top 3.. Obviously won't be our pick. If Exum is gone by 6, as is Randle. I think he's the right pick.

 

[CP1708]

I rather have Gordon than Smart.

Not sure what value Smart has now without Mike's offense. I like them both defensively, but Smart may be a guy that can guard 1-4 on given nights, Matrix-y that way.


I'll be happy with either, but both on the board, I go Gordon.

 

[licensed to ball]

Gordon can't shoot though. We need a scorer to groom and build around while Kobe transitions into retirement.... IMHO of course.

 

[CP1708]

Weren't you clamoring for defense all year? When it was "Mike's fault"?

Why do we now need a scorer, over an elite defender? (Potentially, of course)

And how does Marcus Smart count as a scorer to groom?

 

[essential1]

Gordon can't shoot though. We need a scorer to groom and build around while Kobe transitions into retirement.... IMHO of course.

You'll have to reach, and pray someone like Hood or Harris can be that guy.

 

[licensed to ball]

Weren't you clamoring for defense all year? When it was "Mike's fault"?

Why do we now need a scorer, over an elite defender? (Potentially, of course)

And how does Marcus Smart count as a scorer to groom?

So you're saying Smart can't defend?
Just making sure I'm hearing you right.

Would it make you happy if I just agreed with you and said yes take Gordon?

I mean, I couldn't even post my opinion without being confronted about old d'antoni ********.

Can't even speak in here anymore.