So, I've been thinking about next season...

Donkeybong · Star Player Joined: 07 Jan 2006 Posts: 1440

And there is a little hope. I know a lot of "what ifs", but it's not completely out of the question.

Draft:
Trade Hill this year for a 1rst rounder.
Keep our top 5 pick (looking likely) and with a little luck get the #1 and draft Okafor.

Free agents:
Have a good amount coming off the books this summer. Maybe make a run at Leonard, Aldridge, Love, Rondo, Green, or Whiteside.

Own talent:
I like the idea of keeping Davis, Ellington, and Clarkson. Clarkson has really impressed me since getting the starting job for a bit. He looks like a completely different player since the start of the season and this dude is FAST. I mean Tony Parker fast. Can't wait to see what else he's capable of. Kobe is definitely coming back for one more year and if he plays like a playmaker, it's nothing but a positive for us. His defense is going to hurt a little, but he should make it up with his offense. Plus Randle coming back should be HUGE.

With a little luck and smart moves this summer, we can be in the playoff picture next year at least. Im hopeful and this is the first time in a while I've felt excited about the Lakers future.

pjiddy · Retired Number Joined: 12 Dec 2005 Posts: 29074

Hill is not netting a first rounder.

Sting · Starting Rotation Joined: 04 Dec 2014 Posts: 846

hill for jeremy lamb or perry jones

Legacy · Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 4:23 pm Post subject:

I like your optimism. My sentiments exactly. I realize in all likelihood it will take at least a couple of years to rebuild, but there are potentially great thing to look forward to in the somewhat near future. Then Kobe will come off the books soon after and we can welcome in a new era.

The hardest part is enduring through what we're seeing now, and then logging it all down for history to see. Pretty embarrassing.

TooMuchMajicBuss · Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 6:41 pm Post subject:

The lower we sink this season, the sweeter that title's going to be in 2019.

misterrunon · Star Player Joined: 19 Jun 2010 Posts: 1904

ideal for me would be to sign dragic in the offseason, draft towns or stanley johnson and go into the season with a decent core. once kobe's off the books, make another move.