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fadeaway3
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| Reflexx wrote: | I expect this current team to make some noise. I wouldn't be surprised if by the end of the season this team actually starts looking scary good. People may be dumbfounded by how well the Lakers do.
We'll be there in the mix for #6 seed. One spot ahead of the Rockets. |
Make it happen!!! A part of me want them to have 4th and we 5th seed then we soul crush em in the first round. From that point forward, James Harden will be known as 1 and done Harden. |
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| I can definitely see Byron bringing in Laker legends to speak to the team consistently throughout the year. I always liked him being the coach simply because I feel he does not want to disappoint his hometown team. |
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| Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 7:36 pm Post subject: |
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| Car54 wrote: | | What's Presseys specialty |
I'm guessing he'd be Scott's defensive guru... I sure hope he's not here to convert Henry into a point forward.
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Krispy Kreme
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| Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 9:30 pm Post subject: |
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Making some noise isn't a 6th seed who very likely goes out in the first round.
If you're gonna go bold on a prediction, then do it. 6th seed? Making noise? Uhhh... no.
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| Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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| Krispy Kreme wrote: | Making some noise isn't a 6th seed who very likely goes out in the first round.
If you're gonna go bold on a prediction, then do it. 6th seed? Making noise? Uhhh... no. |
6th is fine by me. Face the 3rd seeded clips and kick their butt. Then face the 2nd seeded spurs in round 2. Then the 1st seeded thunder. Then meet the bulls in the finals. Beat pau in 5 games. |
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fansincemagic
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| Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 9:41 pm Post subject: |
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| Krispy Kreme wrote: | Making some noise isn't a 6th seed who very likely goes out in the first round.
If you're gonna go bold on a prediction, then do it. 6th seed? Making noise? Uhhh... no. |
I get where you're coming from, but with the current team being rag tag I'd consider a 6th seed out West a pretty good outcome. I don't know what kind of noise that makes, and I know only rings are true success in LA but I mean come on. I mean it took 49 wins for Dallas to get the 8 seed, Phoenix may have slightly improved and I don't see any of those 9 bombing. Also, if they've earned a 6 seed and have a healthy Kobe I personally wouldn't consider them likely to go out in the 1st. |
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| Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 9:46 pm Post subject: |
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Interesting. According to Rotoworld, the Lakers were 2nd in the league in isolation defense and had the best defense in pick-and-rolls against the roll man. They were however one of the easiest teams to get an offensive rebound against, which was to be expected. Check out the report here.
http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nba/47871/401/nba-defenses-by-the-numbers |
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| Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 9:50 pm Post subject: |
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The real BOLD predictions!!
1. Spurs
2. OKC
3. Clippers
4. Mavs
5. Blazers
6. Lakers
7. Rockets
8. Warriors
1st round...
Spurs take out Warriors in 6 games.
Rockets upset OKC in 7 games!
Lakers upset Clippers...win game 7 at "home" to advance and play against Rockets!
Mavs beat Blazers in 7 games.
2nd round...
Mavs take out the defending champs Spurs in 6 games!!
Lakers win game 6 on the road against Rockets to close out, Linsanity payback game with 30 pts!!
WCF
Lakers beat Mavs in 6 games, payback for 2011!
Finals
Lakers vs. Bulls...Kobe vs. Pau...Lakers win in game 7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kobe names Finals MVP and ties MJ for #6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Let's go Lakers!!!!!! |
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| Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 10:23 pm Post subject: |
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| Jackobe wrote: | The real BOLD predictions!!
1. Spurs
2. OKC
3. Clippers
4. Mavs
5. Blazers
6. Lakers
7. Rockets
8. Warriors
1st round...
Spurs take out Warriors in 6 games.
Rockets upset OKC in 7 games!
Lakers upset Clippers...win game 7 at "home" to advance and play against Rockets!
Mavs beat Blazers in 7 games.
2nd round...
Mavs take out the defending champs Spurs in 6 games!!
Lakers win game 6 on the road against Rockets to close out, Linsanity payback game with 30 pts!!
WCF
Lakers beat Mavs in 6 games, payback for 2011!
Finals
Lakers vs. Bulls...Kobe vs. Pau...Lakers win in game 7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kobe names Finals MVP and ties MJ for #6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Let's go Lakers!!!!!! |
I'm all with the Lakers' payback tour! |
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| Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 10:27 pm Post subject: |
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My ultimate pipe would be taking out the Spurs in the first round as the 8th seed, then the Rockets, the Clips in the WCF, and the Bulls in the Finals. A man can dream right?  |
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| LoyalLakerfan44 wrote: | | Reflexx wrote: | I love having a coach that really emphasizes what it means to be a Laker. That's something that a lot of other coaches just can't do.
The guy bleeds purple and gold.
Also, he's going to put it on the team to know that his buddies like Magic, Worthy, Coop, etc... are all watching and they will be seriously peeved if this crew doesn't have the pride to go out there and compete hard every night.
I just wonder who the ass-kicking player is going to be when Kobe is retired. Who else has that kind of intensity and the power to hold everyone else accountable?
The Showtime Lakers has Cooper to do it, so it doesn't have to be one of the stars. It just has to be someone that consistently works hard and is willing to get in the faces of those that don't. |
Very nice post my sentiments exactly. People don't put enough value in the pride factor. Byron will give it his all not to fail and I think the Lakers will eventually realize he's going to be their long term coach. Someone who's proud of that uniform and understands what it means to be a Laker. Add opposed to bringing a college coach with no experience or a retread (as some here use the term) with no previous Laker affiliation. |
I concur. Nice post. I for sure have guys that self police but yeah not sure if there's another leader like Kobe to get in teammates ears. But maybe that's why Byron was a fits hire to do just that |
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| Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 11:14 pm Post subject: |
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| epak wrote: | | Krispy Kreme wrote: | Making some noise isn't a 6th seed who very likely goes out in the first round.
If you're gonna go bold on a prediction, then do it. 6th seed? Making noise? Uhhh... no. |
6th is fine by me. Face the 3rd seeded clips and kick their butt. Then face the 2nd seeded spurs in round 2. Then the 1st seeded thunder. Then meet the bulls in the finals. Beat pau in 5 games. |
Now, that's BOLD!!! |
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| fansincemagic wrote: | | Krispy Kreme wrote: | Making some noise isn't a 6th seed who very likely goes out in the first round.
If you're gonna go bold on a prediction, then do it. 6th seed? Making noise? Uhhh... no. |
I get where you're coming from, but with the current team being rag tag I'd consider a 6th seed out West a pretty good outcome. I don't know what kind of noise that makes, and I know only rings are true success in LA but I mean come on. I mean it took 49 wins for Dallas to get the 8 seed, Phoenix may have slightly improved and I don't see any of those 9 bombing. Also, if they've earned a 6 seed and have a healthy Kobe I personally wouldn't consider them likely to go out in the 1st. |
We're ranked like 28th or 29th. Making the 6th seed is definitely making some noise. If we can make some of the teams above us in seeding a bit nervous, that's a job well done in my book. Of course, it's only the first step, but if we have a better developed Randle (if he pans out) and our youngsters buy in and play good defense, we will put ourselves in good position to pick up some great free agents and contend once again. |
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| Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 11:28 pm Post subject: |
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Byron is a defensive-oriented coach... that's what he focuses on first. If the Lakers can play good defense, we'll surprise people.
As much as i like Gasol... he destroyed our defense because he was the anchor in the middle. Davis is a defensive specialist. Nowhere near the overall player that Gasol is, but we don't need that. With Boozer and Randle, we have plenty of offense in the front court.
The other key is Kobe... is he going to be a good defender? Doesn't need to get anywhere near he previouse defensive greatness obviously. But he does need to hold his own out there.
It will be interesting no doubt. |
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Reflexx
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| Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 1:58 am Post subject: |
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| Krispy Kreme wrote: | Making some noise isn't a 6th seed who very likely goes out in the first round.
If you're gonna go bold on a prediction, then do it. 6th seed? Making noise? Uhhh... no. |
Who said a first round exit? 
I expect the team to start off okay, but really start to gel later in the season. Too late for a high seed. |
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| Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 2:01 am Post subject: |
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| droppin' dimes wrote: | | Jackobe wrote: | The real BOLD predictions!!
1. Spurs
2. OKC
3. Clippers
4. Mavs
5. Blazers
6. Lakers
7. Rockets
8. Warriors
1st round...
Spurs take out Warriors in 6 games.
Rockets upset OKC in 7 games!
Lakers upset Clippers...win game 7 at "home" to advance and play against Rockets!
Mavs beat Blazers in 7 games.
2nd round...
Mavs take out the defending champs Spurs in 6 games!!
Lakers win game 6 on the road against Rockets to close out, Linsanity payback game with 30 pts!!
WCF
Lakers beat Mavs in 6 games, payback for 2011!
Finals
Lakers vs. Bulls...Kobe vs. Pau...Lakers win in game 7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kobe names Finals MVP and ties MJ for #6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Let's go Lakers!!!!!! |
I'm all with the Lakers' payback tour! |
Sorry... but I have a hard time believing that there's even a remote possibility of this happening.
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I just can't see the Rockets making it past the first round.  |
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If we can drive the opponents' point totals down just a little we'll win a lot of those games we lost last year.
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| Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 3:16 am Post subject: |
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| Jackobe wrote: | The real BOLD predictions!!
1. Spurs
2. OKC
3. Clippers
4. Mavs
5. Blazers
6. Lakers
7. Rockets
8. Warriors
1st round...
Spurs take out Warriors in 6 games.
Rockets upset OKC in 7 games!
Lakers upset Clippers...win game 7 at "home" to advance and play against Rockets!
Mavs beat Blazers in 7 games.
2nd round...
Mavs take out the defending champs Spurs in 6 games!!
Lakers win game 6 on the road against Rockets to close out, Linsanity payback game with 30 pts!!
WCF
Lakers beat Mavs in 6 games, payback for 2011!
Finals
Lakers vs. Bulls...Kobe vs. Pau...Lakers win in game 7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kobe names Finals MVP and ties MJ for #6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Let's go Lakers!!!!!! |
Ok pass the pipe now, bogart |
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| Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 3:18 am Post subject: |
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| fadeaway3 wrote: | | Reflexx wrote: | I expect this current team to make some noise. I wouldn't be surprised if by the end of the season this team actually starts looking scary good. People may be dumbfounded by how well the Lakers do.
We'll be there in the mix for #6 seed. One spot ahead of the Rockets. |
Make it happen!!! A part of me want them to have 4th and we 5th seed then we soul crush em in the first round. From that point forward, James Harden will be known as 1 and done Harden. |
AKA - Can't get it Harden |
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| Jim99187 wrote: | | kobe_luver wrote: |
His son? We had MDA bring his brother and now Scott bringing his son? Not happy about that at all.
They better not let Madsen go!! |
did u even see his credentials before rejecting him outright? come on now. |
Exactly stop over reacting based on past coaches. SMH!
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| Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 4:05 am Post subject: |
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| LoyalLakerfan44 wrote: | | People don't put enough value in the pride factor. Byron will give it his all not to fail and I think the Lakers will eventually realize he's going to be their long term coach. Someone who's proud of that uniform and understands what it means to be a Laker. |
It also goes unmentioned he was a Laker FAN growing up, Ingle-WOOOD! He has talked about sneaking into The Forum as far back as Logo's late years.
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| Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 4:49 am Post subject: |
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6th seed? Isn't that like 53-55 win territory. Wow. People really going a bit overboard here. 8th seed is 48-50 win territory, and that'll be amazing if we can get that.
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| Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 5:45 am Post subject: |
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If we can make the playoff, we are ecstatic!
I am happy with 6th-8th seed!
BScott, just get your staff together and show us what you can do!
Work them hard and show them what it means to be a Laker! |
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| Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 6:43 am Post subject: |
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| yinoma2001 wrote: | | 6th seed? Isn't that like 53-55 win territory. Wow. People really going a bit overboard here. 8th seed is 48-50 win territory, and that'll be amazing if we can get that. |
People who aim low will never prosper. You have to always believe in yourself, that you can be better!!!! We need to start the season with a positive mind frame, not start the season "just hoping" for 8th seed!!!! That's a loser mentality!!! I don't care what the team looks like, you aspire to succeed and be the best, period!!!!
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| LakersMDGurl wrote: | | yinoma2001 wrote: | | 6th seed? Isn't that like 53-55 win territory. Wow. People really going a bit overboard here. 8th seed is 48-50 win territory, and that'll be amazing if we can get that. |
People who aim low will never prosper. You have to always believe in yourself, that you can be better!!!! We need to start the season with a positive mind frame, not start the season "just hoping" for 8th seed!!!! That's a loser mentality!!! I don't care what the team looks like, you aspire to succeed and be the best, period!!!! |
Ok. So because I'm realistically analyzing the roster, that's a loser's mentality?
Read the insane posts from last year predicting mid-playoff seeding.
I enter this season with eyes wide open, again. I think this will be a much more enjoyable team to watch. Everyone will be giving effort as this team is composed of lots of cast-offs, written-off players. If we were in the East, I'd be more optmistic, but I've researched what it takes to make the playoffs and we'll be hard pressed to get to 48-50 wins (8th seed).
But I'm looking forward to seeing Randle develop, and hopefully a healthier season from Kobe/Nash, plus Lin of course.
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