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Chronicle Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 1:18 am Post subject: |
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1 _________________ Kobe |
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Tanlentueux Star Player
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Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 2:28 am Post subject: |
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rmonkey wrote: | 1. Minimal injuries
2. Minimal injuries
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freshp Sixth Man
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Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 6:26 am Post subject: |
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rmonkey wrote: | 1. Minimal injuries
2. Minimal injuries
3. Minimal injuries
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pretty much this |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
Joined: 19 Jun 2010 Posts: 119487
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Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 6:28 am Post subject: |
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1. Kobe to have a great season, and if he's going out, leave on his own terms.
2. development of DLO, Clarkson, Randle into a legit core that will attract talent.
3. hopefully Jeannie and Jim become grownups and start running this team more cohesively.
4. At the very least, sweep the Celtics and Clippers.
5. Fight valiantly for the last playoff spot, but just miss it, and luck out with a top 3 pick in the lottery. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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Laker328 Starting Rotation
Joined: 14 Jan 2006 Posts: 137
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Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 7:27 am Post subject: |
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1. Health. The last 3-4 seasons have been an absolute nightmare when it comes to injuries. Hopefully Vitti's replacement can bring something different and change our horrible luck.
2. Development of Randle, Clarkson and Russell. I want to see effort, hunger and desire to get better and dominate. I want these 3 to show they want to be the next generation of Lakers.
3. Kobe knowing there is zero chance this team can win a championship and not try to be a hero every game. I want him to be a positive mentor to the future of this franchise and I want him to enjoy what is left of his career by playing free and 'careless' so to speak.
4. Effort from the entire team every night.
5. For the Lakers to be good enough for me to sell a few of my season tickets to help pay for next season. |
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Don Draper Retired Number
Joined: 21 Feb 2008 Posts: 28422 Location: LA --> Bay Area
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Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 8:30 am Post subject: |
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1. No jackass blackholes controlling the offense.
2. Byron using analytics.
3. Kobe taking a backseat offensively.
4. Flashes of superstardom from D-Lo.
5. If Vitti can flash forward a century or two and start using morphine instead of leeches, that'd be great. |
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EldenCampbell Starting Rotation
Joined: 10 Mar 2008 Posts: 939
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Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 9:03 am Post subject: |
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1) Russell, Randle, and Clarkson playing 26-30 MPG and staying healthy all season
2) Kobe playing no more than 30 MPG in 60+ games
3) Hibbert playing like he was worth acquiring
4) 30 wins and playing defense
5) Byron getting fired |
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DLaker Star Player
Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Posts: 1536
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Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 9:12 am Post subject: |
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Kobe making one last push and get his six ring with a team that is nowhere need a championship level. Retiring and cementing his legacy as one of the greatest if not the greatest to ever play the game. No Jackson, No Fish, No #2 Sidekick. Shutting up all the doubters.
Then I woke up I can only dream hehehe |
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LakerDYnasty72 Star Player
Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Posts: 4562
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Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 9:13 am Post subject: |
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Top 5:
1. Randle, Russell, and/or Clarkson to truly emerge as a "face" for the franchise
2. Byron Scott coach to the strengths of the team
3. Jeannie & Jim scrap that dumb a_s public deadline, or at least take it behind doors. I'd like to see them function as a unit because if they don't I believe it can/will undermine our pursuit of FA's.
4. Kobe's primary role be that of a facilitator.
5. The development and sustained maturation of Robert Upshaw |
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LoyalLakerfan44 Star Player
Joined: 09 Jun 2010 Posts: 3219
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Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 9:36 am Post subject: |
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1. No injuries.
2. Positive growth from all of our rookies specially Russell, and Randle.
3. Al least 10-15 more wins than last year.
4. Greatness from Hibbert, and Williams
5. Byron Scott to succeed as a Lakers' coach. |
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Kava Star Player
Joined: 10 Mar 2010 Posts: 2173
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Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 10:08 am Post subject: |
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1) Quick decision catch and shoot, pass, or dribble Kobe. Limited ISO ball.
2) Randle to avg 8 rebounds a game and score in double figures.
3) Clarkson to score mostly from either a dunk/layup or a 3pt shot
4) D Russ to avg 9 dimes 5 rebs and learn how to shoot a floater.
5) Hibbert to avg 10 rebs and 3 blks a game and develop an Mutombo attitude of sending players away when they come into the paint.
Thank you for letting me play |
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Cap's Elbow Starting Rotation
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Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 10:14 am Post subject: |
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Lowest Merion wrote: | He did by agreeing to an extension. Doesn't mean you can't ask the same girl out on a date twice. |
True, but I would think he would want to finish his contract first or at least be near its end, if the rumor was true to begin with. He supposedly also turned down the Thunder position recently. |
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Power Gasol Starting Rotation
Joined: 15 Nov 2010 Posts: 348 Location: Vegas
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Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 10:19 am Post subject: |
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rmonkey wrote: | 1. Minimal injuries
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70sdude Star Player
Joined: 05 Feb 2009 Posts: 4567
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Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 10:35 am Post subject: |
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1. A decent season without a debilitating pattern of key injuries.
2. A more watchable team.
3. A better defending team, even if just marginally better.
4. Relief from Kobe's continuing series of injuries, stemming from the announcement of his retirement.
5. Announcement of reduced home game ticket prices for 2016-2017. |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
Joined: 19 Jun 2010 Posts: 119487
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Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 10:37 am Post subject: |
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Power Gasol wrote: | rmonkey wrote: | 1. Minimal injuries
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Instead of "minimal injuries," how about NO INJURIES. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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textbook Star Player
Joined: 27 Mar 2015 Posts: 2179
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Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 11:03 am Post subject: |
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1. Jordan Clarkson avg. 18/5/5
2. Russell to become ROY
3. Julius Randle would be ROY if he was allowed, avg 18/9
4. Kobe to stay healthy and evolve into 20/10/6 guy
5. Hibbert become all star again avg. 3.8 blocks a game. |
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Dr. Funkbot Star Player
Joined: 24 Sep 2001 Posts: 8188 Location: Eagle Rock
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Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 11:48 am Post subject: |
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1: not to have to watch Boozer "play" defense
2: not to have to watch Ellington dribble for 20 seconds and hoist up an off balance one footed shot
3: not to have to watch Sacre somehow manage to loose a rebound to a 6 food guard who has better blocking out skills thane he does.
So far I am good for 1 & 2, I am probably going to be disappointed about number 3. _________________ R.I.P. Doc Buss |
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Laker's Fan Franchise Player
Joined: 27 Jun 2002 Posts: 12810
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Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 11:57 am Post subject: |
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Five things we will get for sure -
1. Not having to feel like victories are hurting the big picture
2. Being able to assess Byron as a coach, not a tankmaster
3. Watching a good mix of vets and prospects instead of journeymen playing for their next deal
4. Being far better on defense
5. Getting our first glimpse of whether the youngsters are wired for team or individual agendas. |
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TDRock Retired Number
Joined: 27 May 2010 Posts: 48596 Location: LA to the Bay
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Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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1. I want to have FUN watching Lakers bball.
2. I want to watch a FUN and engaged group on the floor
3. I want to have FUN when I go to the games and not have my half-time pretzel be the highlight of my attendance.
4. I want to have FUN engaging with my fellow Lakers fam and not have to hear folks happy about losing and hopefully never hear the word "tank" associated with the Lakers again.
5. If this is Kobe's last year, I hope it's FUN and he goes out healthy and playing strong.
Honorable Mention: it would be FUN to make it into the post-season. |
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Lowest Merion Retired
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Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 10:45 pm Post subject: |
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Cap's Elbow wrote: | Lowest Merion wrote: | He did by agreeing to an extension. Doesn't mean you can't ask the same girl out on a date twice. |
True, but I would think he would want to finish his contract first or at least be near its end, if the rumor was true to begin with. He supposedly also turned down the Thunder position recently. |
Yeah. I read the same re your last sentence. In any event, that would be my pick. And college coaches jump ship all of the time regardless of their contracts, whether it be from one U to another, or from a university to the pros. (Basketball and football).
Easy example. Ainge hired Brad Stevens from Butler. Great hire. He's so good, the Celts couldn't/can't even tank properly. And per Butler's AD, Stevens was under contract with Butler until 2025.
http://espn.go.com/boston/nba/story/_/id/9448871/brad-stevens-hired-boston-celtics-head-coach |
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kobe209 Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2015 12:15 am Post subject: |
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1- Championship
2- Championship
3- Championship
4- Championship
5- Championship _________________
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NBALakerLegends Star Player
Joined: 06 Aug 2007 Posts: 1026
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2015 9:03 am Post subject: |
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1. 35 wins
2. 70 plus games for our starting lineup
3. Kobe going out on his own terms
4. Hibbert returning to All-Star form
5. Clarkson, DLo and Randle develop solid building blocks for the future |
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All_Star_Laker Star Player
Joined: 30 Jul 2005 Posts: 2672 Location: NYC
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2015 9:05 am Post subject: |
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1. Championship (always, will never change)
2. Kobe be great at the end of his career
3. Clarkson makes all-star team
4. Russell/Randle live up to expectations
5. No Injuries _________________
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LakerLanny Retired Number
Joined: 24 Oct 2001 Posts: 47565
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2015 9:29 am Post subject: |
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Gimme_the_rock wrote: | 1. The healthiest season for the roster in 20 years.
2. A more facilitating Kobe.
3. Continual, steady improvement for the youngsters.
4. Good chemistry between the vets and youngsters.
5. Competitive spirit driving the team game in and out, despite the scoreboard.
After that, let the chips fall where they may. |
Good list GTR.
I agree health is the key, they have been just devastated by injuries the last few years.
I would also like to see more facilitating Kobe and less low percentage high volume shooter Kobe. Key for him is health, if he plays 68-70 games or more, I think he will figure it out.
The other points you make are great also. We need improvement from the youngsters and minutes, cohesion with the vets and competitive spirit for sure.
To me, the biggest single area that needs to improve drastically is overall defensive effort and team defense. They have been atrocious in that area and hopefully guys like Hibbert and smart vets like Bass and Williams could help improve that.
They have to compete harder and more consistently on the defensive end and let the youngsters play minutes and develop through the inevitable mistakes. _________________ Love, Laker Lanny |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2015 11:32 am Post subject: |
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Cap's Elbow wrote: | Lowest Merion wrote: | Lakers_Jester wrote: | Lowest Merion wrote: | 5. Scott is fired at the conclusion of the season, if not sooner. |
U think we have a shot at kevin ollie? |
Probably a question for Yin... |
I think Ollie turned the Lakers down already. |
I would try again. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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