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

[therealest1]

 

[Brosizzlew30.23]

When healthy, have a glut of players at the forward positions: Bron, Rui, Vando, DFS.

Will be interesting to see how the rotations pan out

Whatever center we get, I would start DFS over Max at the 2. New center would presumably start at the 5 if the Lakers really want an optimal championship rotation that caters to AD’s strengths

Forward rotation would be Bron, Knecht, Vando at the 3, and AD, Wood, Vando at the 4 with Bron also capable of playing the 4

With Gabe and Max off the bench, the Lakers 2nd unit would be solid. Would like to see LAL acquire another bigger guard on the cheap though, maybe like a Torrey Craig type, because Reddish will likely be traded

 

[Brosizzlew30.23]

I would include Gabe in trades since his value has gone up, and sign Lonnie

Nah I wouldn’t do that. I don’t think Gabe gets traded. He seemingly is healthy now and Vincent will prove valuable in the playoffs.

Call me crazy but I see Gabe as a D-Fish lite.

 

[moonman818]

gabe is nice but if we end with something better he gotta go.

Myles not gonna happen but would be my preference if we can get it done with no FRP.

 

[pmatic]

Gabe is providing competent two-way guard play off the bench. Kinda have to keep him because no one else really provides it.

 

[Lizakers]

Gabe is providing competent two-way guard play off the bench. Kinda have to keep him because no one else really provides it.

You don’t think Lonnie can provide that? Plus the more athletic transition type buckets. He did win us a playoff game. Crazy how he’s not in the league

 

[lovehateself]

There was also talk of signing Markelle fultz post dlo trade

 

[pmatic]

You don’t think Lonnie can provide that? Plus the more athletic transition type buckets. He did win us a playoff game. Crazy how he’s not in the league

I would like Lonnie back (he has a buy-out starting next month I believe), but as like a change of pace, fifth guard in case Knecht falters. I don't want him back as the first guard off the bench. He can be a chaser like he was vs the Warriors guarding Klay, but I don't think/know if he can be a primary defender against the dribble like Gabe has been.

 

[tupac003]

They on Rob's head

 

[pmatic]

 

[grittyman]

Pelinka jokes are funny, but the Sparks trading down 7 spots in the draft to pick up a small, shot chucking guard who can’t guard anyone doesn’t really seem like a great move to me.

 

[darthska]

Pelinka jokes are funny, but the Sparks trading down 7 spots in the draft to pick up a small, shot chucking guard who can’t guard anyone doesn’t really seem like a great move to me.

Move around.
It's not too late to get on the Plum/Hamby/Brink train, friend.

 

[lovehateself]

to pick up a small, shot chucking guard who can’t guard anyone doesn’t really seem like a great move to me.

what does bronny have to do with any of this

 

[pmatic]