Lakers 8th seed
Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3, 4 ... 30, 31, 32  Next
 
Post new topic    LakersGround.net Forum Index -> LA Lakers Lounge Reply to topic
View previous topic :: View next topic  

Can the Lakers be the 8th seed this year?
Yes
51%
 51%  [ 174 ]
No
41%
 41%  [ 140 ]
Dont no
6%
 6%  [ 23 ]
Total Votes : 337

Author Message
noahp45
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 23 Apr 2006
Posts: 6572
Location: Oceanside Ca

PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 2:48 pm    Post subject:

I just called NBA radio they said Lakers have a better chance at being the worst team in the West.

I totally disagree with that I say we we get that 8th seed
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
krisobe
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 24 Jun 2005
Posts: 3309

PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 3:01 pm    Post subject:

Brook Lopez = 20/8/2 player (all star #s and talent, but wont make it in the West)
Ingram = 18/5/4 player this season (from what we seen in summer league)
Ball =14/8/6 player this season (ROY favorite)
KCP = 16/3/3 player (our best catch n shoot player) borderline all-star
Randle 14/10 player (dude looks ripped and improved his shot. locked to avg a double double)

Ennis, Kuzma, Nance, Zubac bench

HELL YEA we making playoffs.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Inspector Gadget
Retired Number
Retired Number


Joined: 18 Apr 2016
Posts: 46492

PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 3:05 pm    Post subject:

noahp45 wrote:
I just called NBA radio they said Lakers have a better chance at being the worst team in the West.

I totally disagree with that I say we we get that 8th seed


What radio station?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
LakerSanity
Moderator
Moderator


Joined: 30 Nov 2006
Posts: 33474
Location: Long Beach, California

PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 3:11 pm    Post subject:

The Lakers will win between 30-35 games next year IMO. That's not enough to get into the playoffs.
_________________
LakersGround's Terms of Service

Twitter: @DeleteThisPost
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
levon
Franchise Player
Franchise Player


Joined: 11 Oct 2016
Posts: 10353

PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 3:21 pm    Post subject:

Runway8 wrote:
levon wrote:
Runway8 wrote:
singlecamVTEC wrote:
Nope.

Yes, the team did get better, but so did the western conference as a whole.


Somewhat disagree. If CP3 stayed with the CLips and Hayward stayed with the Jazz, then yes, I would say it got tougher since the Wolves added Butler. But one team improved in the Wolves, and two teams got weaker, that helps us.

CP3 in Houston and PG13 in OKC are moot, since those were already playoff teams.

You're neglecting that even playoff teams getting stronger means they become more likely to beat us in the regular season. Meaning we're less likely to steal a game from OKC on a Nick Young 3 like last year.


Well, that goes for every borderline team trying to make the playoffs. Tough all around = moot. The best chance for a team to make the playoffs is for talent to assimilate in one team instead of disbursed. I'd love for Damien Lillard to join the Rockets as well. LOL!

To me, we got two playoff teams who got weaker in the Clippers and the Jazz. One team improved in the Wolves. Not only that, we've improved. Regardless if they make it or not, their chance this year is greater than their chance last year.

I agree, and I agreed with your logic, was just concerned you weren't factoring in stronger teams getting stronger so the flukes are less likely with them.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
RobinInHood
Starting Rotation
Starting Rotation


Joined: 30 Sep 2016
Posts: 195
Location: Stockholm

PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 3:30 pm    Post subject:

markjay wrote:
I think people are underestimating the potential of this team.

Lonzo Ball will be an immediate high impact player. He doesn't depend on his strength, but rather his basketball IQ and passing, neither of which will take time to develop.

KCP is a big upgrade at the two and will give us the first strong defensive guard in years. His fast style of play will also mesh very well with Lonzo.

Ingram is ready for a big leap at SF, and Randle looks ready to take a leap at PF as well. Randle also is a very good match with Lopez, who can play the stretch five and thus give Randle space inside. Lopez overall will be a huge upgrade over Mozgov from last year.

Clarkson has been working hard in the off-season, as has Nance. Ennis finished the season strong and will pick up from there. Kuzma and Hart are both 22 years old and ready to contribute right away. I expect Kuzma to surprise a lot of people by continuing his hot play and hot shooting into the season.

Zubac looks like he regressed a bit, but I expect him to get back up to speed by the season opener. If he doesn't shine (or even if he does), Nance or Randle can also slide over to the five, giving more minutes to Kuzma (and, if needed, Deng.)

Luke will be in his second year of coaching with a lot of lessons learned from last year.

And most importantly, the team will have every incentive to win, and no incentive at all to lose. If they are close to a playoff spot, they will be fighting all out to make it.

This will be a fast, exciting, and gritty team that will win 40+ games and make the playoffs.

I agree with this. I mean, a lot of things has to go right for it to happen - no major injures, Lonzo having a great first year, BI continuing his play that he displayed during the latter part of the season and that one SL game, Casey P and Lopez having career years...basically if everyone steps up their game the way we want them to, they'll make the playoffs. I definitely thinks it's doable and if everything goes right, they'll be fighting for that 8th seed.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
€H£M£$TR¥
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 03 Apr 2017
Posts: 3782

PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 3:31 pm    Post subject:

We will get into the playoffs and we will shock the world and win the whole damn thing.
_________________
DEAR BASKETBALL
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
ElginBaylor
Franchise Player
Franchise Player


Joined: 05 Nov 2005
Posts: 10772
Location: Hoosier Nation

PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 3:36 pm    Post subject:

Don't...no...stop...you're killing me.

There should be an age limit for creating polls.
_________________
Not a legend
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Inspector Gadget
Retired Number
Retired Number


Joined: 18 Apr 2016
Posts: 46492

PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 3:39 pm    Post subject:

LakerSanity wrote:
The Lakers will win between 30-35 games next year IMO. That's not enough to get into the playoffs.


Is 35 your total even with great chemistry and a big leap jump from our main guys?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
LakerSanity
Moderator
Moderator


Joined: 30 Nov 2006
Posts: 33474
Location: Long Beach, California

PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 3:50 pm    Post subject:

Inspector Gadget wrote:
LakerSanity wrote:
The Lakers will win between 30-35 games next year IMO. That's not enough to get into the playoffs.


Is 35 your total even with great chemistry and a big leap jump from our main guys?


Yes, I expect Ball to have his ups and downs, Randle to make a decent leap and Ingram to make an even greater leap. I think there will be some inevitable injuries and, unfortunately, we play in the West where there are just a lot of decent to good to great teams. Going from 26 to 35 wins would be a pretty sizeable jump. Would it surprise me if we got to 40 wins? No, but my best prediction is 30-35 wins. Even at 40 wins, I don't think we make the playoffs though (albeit it would be much closer).
_________________
LakersGround's Terms of Service

Twitter: @DeleteThisPost
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
babyskyhook
Franchise Player
Franchise Player


Joined: 15 Jul 2009
Posts: 18492
Location: The Garden Island

PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 3:51 pm    Post subject:

I voted yes because they can, although I don't think that they will.


1 gs
2 hou
3 sas
4 okc
5 min
6 pdx



That leaves 2 spots with utah, den, clips, mem, pels and Lakers.

Denver should be able to get the 7 slot, leaving a big scramble for that last slot.

I think the Lakers come up short of the 8 seed, but show a big improvement from last year, even if it' not always reflected in wins.

The progress of our young guys is all that really matters anyway.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
SGVL1
Starting Rotation
Starting Rotation


Joined: 02 Apr 2014
Posts: 844

PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 4:21 pm    Post subject:

Inspector Gadget wrote:
We are better then the:

Jazz
Clippers
Blazers
Nuggets

We will have 2 MIP candidates in Ingram and KCP who both might end up going bonkers next year, we will have a starting C looking to prove that the Nets made the wrong decision and we will have a PG who will look to show his Impact.

Come on folks, this team can end up anywhere from 35 wins to 50 wins.

There is so many things going our way right now that other teams in the WC don't have.


Would tend to agree with this except the Nuggets think they'll finish 33-49 which is a step in the right direction from last year and hopefully gets Magic a meeting with some talent 7/1/18.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Inspector Gadget
Retired Number
Retired Number


Joined: 18 Apr 2016
Posts: 46492

PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 4:42 pm    Post subject:

LakerSanity wrote:
Inspector Gadget wrote:
LakerSanity wrote:
The Lakers will win between 30-35 games next year IMO. That's not enough to get into the playoffs.


Is 35 your total even with great chemistry and a big leap jump from our main guys?


Yes, I expect Ball to have his ups and downs, Randle to make a decent leap and Ingram to make an even greater leap. I think there will be some inevitable injuries and, unfortunately, we play in the West where there are just a lot of decent to good to great teams. Going from 26 to 35 wins would be a pretty sizeable jump. Would it surprise me if we got to 40 wins? No, but my best prediction is 30-35 wins. Even at 40 wins, I don't think we make the playoffs though (albeit it would be much closer).


Good post LS.I will be thrilled with 40 wins but once again the real eye test begins in preseason when we see how the team chemistry is and how well the players are buying into the system, things can end up looking really great next year in terms of giving a Impression on FAs and playing consistent basketball.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
noahp45
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 23 Apr 2006
Posts: 6572
Location: Oceanside Ca

PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 4:47 pm    Post subject:

LakerSanity wrote:
The Lakers will win between 30-35 games next year IMO. That's not enough to get into the playoffs.

NBA radio XM
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
pio2u
Retired Number
Retired Number


Joined: 26 Dec 2012
Posts: 54520

PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 5:06 pm    Post subject:

VOTE it into existence!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
ringfinger
Retired Number
Retired Number


Joined: 08 Oct 2013
Posts: 29418

PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 5:12 pm    Post subject:

The poll should be 100% yes. Of course we CAN make the 8th seed. We can also go 82-0.

Whether we will? Different story/question.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Scoffs
Starting Rotation
Starting Rotation


Joined: 12 Aug 2001
Posts: 874

PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 5:34 pm    Post subject:

I'd like to answer after 20 games. We really don't know how much Randle and BI have improved and we don't know if the Ball Effect on shooters will translate in the real season. Basically, we're in if Kuzma and Lopez start shooting over 40% from 3s.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Inspector Gadget
Retired Number
Retired Number


Joined: 18 Apr 2016
Posts: 46492

PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 5:50 pm    Post subject:

ringfinger wrote:
The poll should be 100% yes. Of course we CAN make the 8th seed. We can also go 82-0.

Whether we will? Different story/question.


What is your win prediction?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
trablos
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 10 May 2017
Posts: 3020

PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 7:03 pm    Post subject:

I think we could have competed for the 8th seed last year if it wasn't for the injuries and the ensuing mental collapse of our team. That to me will be our biggest catalyst in seeing not only a win-improvement, but a much more competitive team that won't get blow out nearly as much as last year. Magic has everyone's spirits high, that alone will add a few W's to our record everything else being equal. There is no question we have the talent for it, but the mental aspect of building that chemistry throughout a tough season will be the key to our turnaround. Just ask Ingram.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
adkindo
Retired Number
Retired Number


Joined: 16 Jun 2005
Posts: 40345
Location: Dirty South

PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 7:10 pm    Post subject:

noahp45 wrote:
LakerSanity wrote:
The Lakers will win between 30-35 games next year IMO. That's not enough to get into the playoffs.

NBA radio XM


which show?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
mookielala
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 29 Jul 2012
Posts: 3026

PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 7:20 pm    Post subject:

Hell yes
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
ringfinger
Retired Number
Retired Number


Joined: 08 Oct 2013
Posts: 29418

PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 8:05 pm    Post subject:

Inspector Gadget wrote:
ringfinger wrote:
The poll should be 100% yes. Of course we CAN make the 8th seed. We can also go 82-0.

Whether we will? Different story/question.


What is your win prediction?


35 wins, give or take.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
lakerjoshua
Franchise Player
Franchise Player


Joined: 28 Nov 2007
Posts: 11277
Location: Bay Area

PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 8:12 pm    Post subject:

I voted yes.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
trablos
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 10 May 2017
Posts: 3020

PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 8:29 pm    Post subject:

€H£M£$TR¥ wrote:
We will get into the playoffs and we will shock the world and win the whole damn thing.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
RJ_LA
Starting Rotation
Starting Rotation


Joined: 20 May 2016
Posts: 121

PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 9:37 pm    Post subject:

LakerDYnasty72 wrote:
Can we get the 8th seed? - Yes
Will we get the 8th seed? - Probably not.

For me at least three factors have to come together:

1. Limit of injuries.

2. How quickly we gel.

3. If the addition of KCP and the maturation of BI, leads to an overall significantly improved team defense.


This, and I vote Yes to 8th!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic    LakersGround.net Forum Index -> LA Lakers Lounge All times are GMT - 8 Hours
Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3, 4 ... 30, 31, 32  Next
Page 3 of 32
Jump to:  

 
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum






Graphics by uberzev
© 1995-2018 LakersGround.net. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Use.
LakersGround is an unofficial news source serving the fan community since 1995.
We are in no way associated with the Los Angeles Lakers or the National Basketball Association.


Powered by phpBB