Lakers OFF-SEASON IS A WRAP

[pmatic]

Welp.

 

[essential1]

I want Towns or Okafor.

Russell would be fine and be fine with if we can grab Gasol or Jordan. But that's a huge risk.

Just don't think it's smart to pass on a franchise center when you have a blank spot at Center.

Oh boy. Would you look at this. 1 week, 2 days ago.

 

[youngwolf]

So you wanted the guy at # 4. But not at # 2. You wanted Okafor.

Which is exactly what I wanted....


Just stop Wolf, your bark isn't big enough.



If saying I'd be elated if it was Russell at # 3, but pissed at the reasoning for him at #2. Is not the same as you saying give me Okafor at # 2, but if Russell is there at # 4. You really are missing a lot.

No.

I wanted the pick to be 4 because I didn't think the FO had the balls to take him at 1, 2, or 3. It wasn't a case of me wanting to only take him if he was available after the other guys. 

I always wanted Russ.

 

I want Towns or Okafor.

Russell would be fine and be fine with if we can grab Gasol or Jordan. But that's a huge risk.

Just don't think it's smart to pass on a franchise center when you have a blank spot at Center.

Oh boy. Would you look at this. 1 week, 2 days ago.

So you only wanted him conditionally. 

So you didn't want him. 

So I was right.

 

[WAKKO!]

Can't wait for DLO and Randle pick n rolls

 

[kal-el-8]

Can't wait for DLO and Randle pick n rolls

With Anthony brown and Jabari brown sitting there waiting for the kickouts.

This is gonna be fun. 

 

[CP1708]

GTB, who gave you authority to deny? Hell no, we take it to a vote. (Which I will fix in his favor)

First a Laker, then a Hurricane.

 

[MVP]

GTB, who gave you authority to deny? Hell no, we take it to a vote. (Which I will fix in his favor)

First a Laker, then a Hurricane.

Ducks are actually relevant although no chips to show.

 

[kal-el-8]

 

GTB, who gave you authority to deny? Hell no, we take it to a vote. (Which I will fix in his favor)

First a Laker, then a Hurricane.

Ducks are actually relevant although no chips to show.

Denied.

 

[thatboydrew]

still HYPED. If the Upshaw summer invite pans out Mitch gets an overall A from me!!

Also like that we picked up Bandon Ashley for SPL 

meeting with Deandre better be fiyah 

 

 

[Chester McFloppy]

 

[mosk33toe]

Was hoping for Okafor, i'm okay with Russell contingent we get either LMA or Gasol or Deandre.

Why is everyone skeptical about Gasol coming here? His brother won championships here, and I know Lakers and Pau didn't leave on a good note, but him and Kobe are still close, maybe he could influence his brother.

Gasol
Randle
Kobe
Clarkson
Russell

Not bad...

 

[halcyon]

lmfaooo!!!!

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

Taking a good look at the direction the lakers went in the draft as well as the free agent market and it's clear that the front office is all in on the gsw model of team building. It's so different to see the type of players we draft now compared to what we were doing when phil was here. If we end up with someone like Harris a lineup of russell /clarkson/Harris/randle would operate like a souped up version of curry/thompson/barnes/green offensively if that doesn't make your head explore at the thought

 

[thatboydrew]

"You look around this building and you see [Wilt] Chamberlain, and you see [Kareem Abdul-Jabbar] and you see Shaquille O'Neal, those are three pretty good centers," said Kupchak, referring to the team's retired jerseys at the Lakers' team practice facility in El Segundo. "There was also Jerry West, Gail Goodrich and Magic Johnson," he continued.  "You can debate the whole topic.  Am I going to say that we selected him because we think that's the direction this league and the game is going?  I don't think that's the case.  You still need quality big men in this league and if any of those players on the wall were available, we would have selected them."

Jah must of really screwed up that second workout!

 

[grandtheftbike]

 

[kal-el-8]

 
"You look around this building and you see [Wilt] Chamberlain, and you see [Kareem Abdul-Jabbar] and you see Shaquille O'Neal, those are three pretty good centers," said Kupchak, referring to the team's retired jerseys at the Lakers' team practice facility in El Segundo. "There was also Jerry West, Gail Goodrich and Magic Johnson," he continued.  "You can debate the whole topic.  Am I going to say that we selected him because we think that's the direction this league and the game is going?  I don't think that's the case.  You still need quality big men in this league and if any of those players on the wall were available, we would have selected them."

Jah must of really screwed up that second workout!

 
Gabe Olaseni was flown to Los Angeles for one of his 12 pre-NBA Draft workouts with the Lakers.

He didn't find out that morning just how impactful this one-hour session would be.

Olaseni, the Big Ten Conference's Sixth Man of the Year, found out the Lakers brought him in Friday to go one-on-one against who could be the NBA's first or second man picked: Duke 7-footer Jahlil Okafor.

"I just relished the challenge. I definitely brought my 'A' game," said Olaseni, who averaged 8.1 points and 4.8 rebounds per game for Iowa last season. "And they were really appreciative of the intensity I showed going against him."

Word has it that Olaseni held his own and then some Friday. The center, who shared time with Adam Woodbury last season at Iowa, has seen his pro stock rise in the last few months — especially after ranking first among all 64 college seniors at the Portsmouth (Va.) Invitational  in April in blocked shots (3.7 a game) and second in rebounds (10.7).

I think this dude probably played really good defense, and Okafor struggled.

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

Why is everyone skeptical about Gasol coming here? His brother won championships here, and I know Lakers and Pau didn't leave on a good note, but him and Kobe are still close, maybe he could influence his brother.

Gasol
Randle
Kobe
Clarkson
Russell

Not bad...

Now that you mention it, if there was any player out there that the lakers had a handshake agreement with before the draft, it would be marc gasol

You still need quality big men in this league and if any of those players on the wall were available, we would have selected them.

that was a swift kick in the nuts

 

[Johnny_Cakes]

Team DRuss
DarthSka
L2B
Mamba
SoHi
manup
Kal
Willchamberlain
thatboydrew
MR J
cleansneaks
CP?
Blu3s?

Team Grumpygills
Kane
Essential

Told you after you initially posted the list I'm Team D

 

[akajae]

you can put me down for Team Russell....

I don't know much about these guys anyway (college bb :x )


I wanted Okafor because everyone was saying he was the "safer' pick.

but I go where the Lakers go

 

[essential1]

We are where we are. It's clear a big is most important today going into Free Agency.

Assuming DeAndre or Gasol are not coming. They are my 1, 2, order doesn't matter.

I think Aldridge is the guy.. I do.

He's a power forward, so that would presumably hurt Randle. But we could get Randle 25-30 minutes, and still get Aldridge his minutes.

He's not a good center, but he's a passable center. His offense was significantly better, his defense was slightly worse. He played next to insignificant 4s most of the time as a Center. Maybe Randle's better conditioning makes it easier.

On offense, Aldridge range, allows Julius some time in the post. And if it's true about Julius improved range. That gives Aldridge time in the post.

Have Aldridge start at Center. Play 20 minutes there. 14 minutes at the 4.

The rest of the center minutes can be done by committee. Tarik Black, Robert Upshaw & Robert Sacre. All bring some form of defense to the Center spot. Also could use the $2.8mil room exception on a cheap center.

Aldridge could be a big draw to fellow Univ of Texas alum KD. And if not KD, he still has star power to his name.


Russell & Aldridge give me a nice Lillard & Aldridge feel. Although Lillard has ice in his veins in the clutch, and we could only hope Russell has 1/10 of that. Russell is a better shooter and distributor.



Now I'd be content going with Tobias and $10mil on somebody else. Or get 3 really good rotational players. But I think, if there's a big with a name, you could do much worse than Aldridge.



If we go Aldridge. Try to free up a few mil in cap for another SG or SF, if not Wayne Ellington please come back.

Then in 2016, we have a lot to chase KD. Have a backup / starting big. And a 3 & D guy.

 

[mosk33toe]

We are where we are. It's clear a big is most important today going into Free Agency.

Assuming DeAndre or Gasol are not coming. They are my 1, 2.

I think Aldridge is the guy.. I do.

1. He's a power forward, so that would presumably hurt Randle. But we could get Randle 25-30 minutes, and still get Aldridge.

He's not a good center, but he's a passable center. His offense was significantly better, his defense was slightly worse. He played next to insignificant 4s most of the time as a Center. Maybe Randle's better conditioning makes it easier.

Have Aldridge start at Center. Play 20 minutes there. 14 minutes at the 4.

The rest of the center minutes can be done by committee. Tarik Black, Robert Upshaw & Robert Sacre. All bring some form of defense to the Center spot. Also could use the $2.8mil room exception on a cheap center.

Aldridge could be a big draw to fellow Univ of Texas alum KD. And if not KD, he still has star power to his name.


Russell & Aldridge give me a nice Lillard & Aldridge feel. Although Lillard has ice in his veins in the clutch, and we could only hope Russell has 1/10 of that. Russell is a better shooter and distributor.



Now I'd be content going with Tobias and $10mil on somebody else. Or get 3 really good rotational players. But I think, if there's a big with a name, you could do much worse than Aldridge.

Why do you have DeAndre over Gasol? Not questioning just wonder?

Also are these guys (Love, DeAndre,Gasol,Love) going to get the same amoutnt ~$20m?

I think DeAndre would be good for defensive purposes, I think Gasol can do what DeAndre does defensively and is leaps and bounds better offensively.

My List would be Gasol, Aldridge, and then DeAndre. If we don't go for a big you have to think Tobias is a must and then maybe a lesser center?

 

[pmatic]

Perhaps I am aiming low to avoid disappointment, but Robin Lopez and Al Farouq-Aminu would make me happy as free agent signings. May even some extra money leftover for a backup.

Lopez is a solid two way center. Protects the rim, decent rebounding and a scavenger on offense. Aminu is an athletic, defensive monster that can make the occasional three ball.

Lopez
Randle
Aminu
Kobe
Russell

 

[lovehateself]

DJ is younger and far more athletic. 

we dont quite need an offensive force at the 5, DJ's game perfectly balances out with what Randle offers on the offensive end and makes up for a lack of defense ( of all other players too) 

 

[essential1]

Why do you have DeAndre over Gasol? Not questioning just wonder?

Also are these guys (Love, DeAndre,Gasol,Love) going to get the same amoutnt ~$20m?

I think DeAndre would be good for defensive purposes, I think Gasol can do what DeAndre does defensively and is leaps and bounds better offensively.

My List would be Gasol, Aldridge, and then DeAndre. If we don't go for a big you have to think Tobias is a must and then maybe a lesser center?

I don't. Just how I typed it. But could really care less about the order. If one of the 2 want to be here.. I'll be excited.


Yes. Love, DeAndre, Gasol, Aldridge are all $20.13mil max.

 

[grandtheftbike]

Perhaps I am aiming low to avoid disappointment, but Robin Lopez and Al Farouq-Aminu would make me happy as free agent signings. May even some extra money leftover for a backup.

Lopez is a solid two way center. Protects the rim, decent rebounding and a scavenger on offense. Aminu is an athletic, defensive monster that can make the occasional three ball.

Lopez
Randle
Aminu
Kobe
Russell

Any defensive big would pair well with Randle but Lopez is a guy I had on the top of my list as well