[:: LAKERS 2014 THREAD | POLL: Who Should Coach Next Year? ::]

[CP1708]

This has been in motion since 2010, when they had Kobe, Pau, Artest, etc all set to come off the books by 2014.

They tried to get Kobe the help for #17-6, and then go from there. Like E said, Paul-Dwight were unexpected missteps.

Now, start over. Replace old man Kobe with hopefully a new shining star, use cap space to add 1-2 legit stars, then proceed from that point.

Everyone should know this by now, we've talked about it since the Kobe-Pau extensions during the Finals runs.

 

[CP1708]

Top 5 this year + top 5 next year rather than giving the pick to Phoenix should be a no brainer, but after what I seen this year, dudes would be a mess.

Just have to pray Mitch can pry Indy pick + our pick next year. #Miracle

That pick is gone bro.

Not if we land in the top 5 again next year.

Which could be VERY possible.

 

[essential1]

If Mitch wants to impress me, he'll get Jerry West to take Steve Nash for their Richard Jefferson trade exception. Considering they have no second round picks until 2019, isn't like they'll use it. I'm serious because my bar is set at that level for Mitch.


Also I refuse to believe Jordan Hill can't net us better than a salary dump. Hell combine him with Meeks, and maybe you can get a late first rounder out of it.

 

[kal-el-8]

If Mitch wants to impress me, he'll get Jerry West to take Steve Nash for their Richard Jefferson trade exception. Considering they have no second round picks until 2019, isn't like they'll use it. I'm serious because my bar is set at that level for Mitch.


Also I refuse to believe Jordan Hill can't net us better than a salary dump. Hell combine him with Meeks, and maybe you can get a late first rounder out of it.

Not a chance in hell that happens man. Not a chance in hell

 

[noblekane]

so the cavs said screw your pau we will take deng.

now the suns will say screw your pau and take deng too

 

[Johnny_Cakes]

This has been in motion since 2010, when they had Kobe, Pau, Artest, etc all set to come off the books by 2014.

They tried to get Kobe the help for #17-6, and then go from there. Like E said, Paul-Dwight were unexpected missteps.

Now, start over. Replace old man Kobe with hopefully a new shining star, use cap space to add 1-2 legit stars, then proceed from that point.

Everyone should know this by now, we've talked about it since the Kobe-Pau extensions during the Finals runs.

I always felt that our 2010 title would be Kobe's last. Even on the night we won, it felt like we had peaked.

 

[sea manup]

2008 was "lets come back next year and get it done"

2009 was "lets get another one next year"

2010 was "good job everyone we did it!!!"

 

[hybridsoldier23]

I can handle a couple more tank seasons after this one.

This.

 

[senorroboto2k5]

so the cavs said screw your pau we will take deng.

now the suns will say screw your pau and take deng too

 

[pmatic]

Blake to the Warriors huh? I wonder where that rumor started.

 

[daprescription]

Blake to the Warriors huh? I wonder where that rumor started.

Matt Steinmetz named Sam Amick as the source.

 

[pmatic]

Blake to the Warriors huh? I wonder where that rumor started.

Matt Steinmetz named Sam Amick as the source.

I wasn't serious asking the question.

I figured the Warriors would be interested in Blake a few weeks back.

 

[daprescription]

Blake hasn't looked good to me, but if they decide to get him, hopefully he'll be a serviceable backup.

 

[pmatic]

He's been pretty solid when he's played.

Maybe it is D'Antoni's system that is making him look better than he really is though (in particular the assist numbers). But as a backup for 10-15 minutes, he'll be fine.

 

[pmatic]

And right on cue, Zach Lowe highlights the issue(s) with the Magic core that I posted about yesterday.

 

[lovehateself]

He's been pretty solid when he's played.

Maybe it is D'Antoni's system that is making him look better than he really is though (in particular the assist numbers). But as a backup for 10-15 minutes, he'll be fine.

dont forget he's been playing at the 2-guard spot. 

 

[darthska]

I can handle a couple more tank seasons after this one.

You forgot the apostrophe and t in can't.

 

[Johnny_Cakes]

If that's what it took to be a long term winner again I wouldn't mind it. But I know how hard this is for a lot of people in here

 

[licensed to ball]

Well when your an A's and Raiders fan, you slowly become complacent and comfortable with losing

And I'm an A's fan so, no shots intended.
I know how it is. The chargers have sorta desensitized me as well.

it's true.

 

[grandtheftbike]

i wouldnt say i am 'comfortable' with losing but i still try to watch every game

 

[licensed to ball]

Weekend gtb is mad comfortable with L's

 

[senorroboto2k5]

Cavs were apparently looking into acquiring Chris Kaman

 

[sea manup]

poor chris 

mad all season about not getting any pt

then when he finally gets some good pt he has to worry about getting traded to the cavs

 

[CP1708]

Bottom line, if we ain't winning a chip next year anyways (we aren't) and we have a choice between sucking and getting (and keeping) a top 5 pick, or having to hand over our pick #6-29 to a division rival, I root for sucking enough to get another top 5 pick to pair with this year's top 5 pick.

Sucking (not good enough) to land the 7th pick in the draft, then handing it to a team in our own division is about the worst thing we could do.

So if we fail to load up this summer, Pro-Tank stays in effect one more season.

Sorry.


(I'm not sorry)

 

[CP1708]

Cavs were apparently looking into acquiring Chris Kaman

Yes!!!!!!!!!!

Take him, please!