**LA LAKERS THREAD** Sitting on 17! 2023-2024 offseason begins

[lovehateself]

 

Nah. Think Zo has a chance to be the best player in the draft.

He also has the biggest chance to be the worst top 5 pick in the draft as well.

biggest bust potential...as was d'lo and hes doing just well

 

[tonelow]

 

 
If we trade out I want DSJ. 

I still can not fathom why he is projected to go so low.  I get he had an ACL injury, but jesus, dude has off the chart athleticism, great finishing touch, and a pretty good shot.

Lots of concerns with his attitude, but I'm with you. Might be my favorite player in the draft.

 

[junglejim]

 
biggest bust potential...as was d'lo and hes doing just well

This the same D'lo that everyone wants to trade damn near every day?

 

[lovehateself]

 

 
biggest bust potential...as was d'lo and hes doing just well

This the same D'lo that everyone wants to trade damn near every day?

not everyone

just those who work in barbershops 

but real talk, its cause aside from BI (who still has to play a 2nd year) d'lo is our best player 

 

[licensed to ball]

Nah, that's Tatum.

They need to take the risk with Lonzo. I'd be disappointed if they went somewhere else.

I think we understand by now who you want and that you would be upset with anything else

 

[licensed to ball]

Anyone else think Tatum, DSJ, Monk, Jackson, Fox can all end up better players than Lonzo? Damn the top ten is really deep

Glad we have a pick.

Nah. Think Zo has a chance to be the best player in the draft.

Technically any player in the draft has a chance to be the best player in the draft...

*kanye shrug*

 

[sohi 23]

I'm just convinced Lonzo is what we need.

A low usage, lengthy point guard with elite efg% and above average athleticism doesn't come around too often.

Not only is it an investment in our future, Ball will make Dlo/JR/BI look way better than they have.

 

[CP1708]

Clippers is kind of a best scenario because they'd have to give up a core piece, for sure lose in the playoffs and then he'd walk across the hall and we wouldn't have to give up anything. Clippers would hit rock bottom after that

If Clarkson + 28th + future first round is enough to get it done they should pull the trigger now.  None of those assets will significant affect them in the future.

Still a waste when you could use those exact pieces to get something to go along with PG.

(and I highly doubt that's the best offer the Pacers can get)

 

[junglejim]

Still a waste when you could use those exact pieces to get something to go along with PG.

(and I highly doubt that's the best offer the Pacers can get)

Well getting something to go along with him doesnt matter if he never gets here.

 

[CP1708]

Still a waste when you could use those exact pieces to get something to go along with PG.


(and I highly doubt that's the best offer the Pacers can get)

Well getting something to go along with him doesnt matter if he never gets here.

Why would he never get here? Dude said to his team he isn't signing, he wants to come here, so whoever trades for him, they can't kidnap him and force his sig, if he wants to be here, he'll be here, no matter what they try.

 

[kingjaffejo]

I think he wants to be in LA moreso than being a Laker, even tho we would be his preferred choice.

 

[junglejim]

Why would he never get here? Dude said to his team he isn't signing, he wants to come here, so whoever trades for him, they can't kidnap him and force his sig, if he wants to be here, he'll be here, no matter what they try.

Woj just said he prefers Lakers, not that he would only sign here.  I don't think it is as much of a slam dunk as everyone thinks it is.

 All-Star forward Paul George has informed the Indiana Pacers  that he plans to become a free agent in the summer of 2018 and will leave the franchise – preferably for the Los Angeles Lakers, league sources told The Vertical.

 

[CP1708]

Why would he never get here? Dude said to his team he isn't signing, he wants to come here, so whoever trades for him, they can't kidnap him and force his sig, if he wants to be here, he'll be here, no matter what they try.

Woj just said he prefers Lakers, not that he would only sign here.  I don't think it is as much of a slam dunk as everyone thinks it is.

So then you want to trade pieces for a guy you aren't sure will re-sign with us? Ala Dwight?

Again, if he wants to be here, he'll be here, a year from now. No need to give stuff away to get him. If he wants to sign somewhere else, then so be it. Would obviously mean he didn't really want to be here and was using us as leverage.

 

[junglejim]

So then you want to trade pieces for a guy you aren't sure will re-sign with us? Ala Dwight?

Again, if he wants to be here, he'll be here, a year from now. No need to give stuff away to get him. If he wants to sign somewhere else, then so be it. Would obviously mean he didn't really want to be here and was using us as leverage.

I would imagine they wouldnt be dumb enough to trade for him without an extension being signed after the last time.

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

I'm just convinced Lonzo is what we need.

A low usage, lengthy point guard with elite efg% and above average athleticism doesn't come around too often.

Not only is it an investment in our future, Ball will make Dlo/JR/BI look way better than they have.

Yea he should be a nearly perfect fit in the offense. Really looking forward to see how they work him in

 

[Lizakers]

At the end of the day, we worked out these kids (some multiple workouts) and saw them up close .

So if FO thinks Lonzo is the best available at #2, I'm good with it

Next season will be hype

 

[tonelow]

At the end of the day, we worked out these kids (some multiple workouts) and saw them up close .

So if FO thinks Lonzo is the best available at #2, I'm good with it

Next season will be hype

Where I'm at also.

Seems like they have really done their due diligence. 

Ready for Thursday.

 

[cassanova brown]

At the end of the day, we worked out these kids (some multiple workouts) and saw them up close .

So if FO thinks Lonzo is the best available at #2, I'm good with it

Next season will be hype

 True, have to live with the decision the front office makes. Were there any significant changes in FO/scouting department once Rob and Magic came in? 

 

[junglejim]

 
 True, have to live with the decision the front office makes. Were there any significant changes in FO/scouting department once Rob and Magic came in? 

I think Ryan West is still the director of player personnel isnt he?  I think he has kind of been responsible for who they ultimately draft.

 

[MVP]

https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2716504.amp.html

Ding on draft, PG, D'Lo & Randle.

 

[tonelow]

https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2716504.amp.html

Ding on draft, PG, D'Lo & Randle.

 The Lakers got a firsthand look at Fultz in a workout Thursday, so the fact that they are leaning toward Ball (even if Fultz was available) as this week began is telling.

Yea, Ball is the pick.

 

[Maximus Meridius]

I'm fine with Ball.

Ball/ DLO / PG / Ingram locks up all but maybe 20 minutes at the 1-3 for 5 years with a lot of versatility for position movement.

That allows you a wide latitude of pickiness for who you add to the bench.

And Zu keeps getting better. Nice team for the next however many years.

 

[essential1]

Momo said the Lakers are trying to get back into the 8-12 pick. Hornets at 11 or Pistons at 12 seem like only possibles. And I'd immediately offer that up to Indy. No need for any of the guys in that range in all honesty.

 

[sohi 23]

I read that too. Seems they're targeting Collins, which is great. Not sure how'd they pull it off without trading Randle tho.

 

[had pants]