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troy Star Player
Joined: 30 Jan 2013 Posts: 4973
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 7:53 am Post subject: Can we please appreciate our young core and stop acting so desperate? |
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I never wanted PG here. I've wrote about that a few times. I don't want Lebron either. I could care less about Kwami and his injuries and bad attitude.
We have a good group of young players with good heads on their shoulders and no debilitating injuries. We have players at all positions (except maybe center) that show great potential. And yet...
Why are we desperate for PG, who has never won anything, got swept out of the first round last season and got owned by Joe Ingles, of all people?
Why are we desperate for KL, who was seriously injured, and we don't know if he still is, and who quit on his team?
Why are we desperate for Lebron, who's a male diva that demands everything be his way?
We're not winning any finals for the next few years anyway, why not enjoy seeing our young guys become stars? Maybe try for Klay Thompson next year. There will be some great players out there that we don't have to trade everybody to get. Why not try to make the playoffs this year and attract those players by showing them we have the potential to win.
I'm sick and tired of these low IQ fake stars humiliating my Lakers. PG talking sh*t now, posing with cigars in his mouth like he's worth a damn. I hate that guy with a passion.
Let's show some pride in our Lakers and stop acting so anxious for players to sign with us. We have a good team now, it will get better. Leave it be and be patient. Stop begging. Show some pride. |
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LakerDynasty6.0 Star Player
Joined: 12 Jan 2009 Posts: 4652
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 8:03 am Post subject: |
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Pride in Lakers --> Check! _________________ Starting Lakers Dynasty6.0! NOW!!
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....." each year in Lakerland is marked by four seasons: Kobe’s Mad at His Teammates; Kobe’s Shooting Too Much; Kobe Leads the Victory Parade; Kobe Receives His Championship Ring." |
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Kobe Jocker Star Player
Joined: 01 Mar 2004 Posts: 3754
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 8:07 am Post subject: |
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I wanted PG because he's young and fits the core. But I'm fine rolling witht he young guys. _________________ "What makes you think a bartender is stupid or incapable of scouting?" ~ Rick12322 |
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ChickenBeckerman Star Player
Joined: 08 Jul 2012 Posts: 2060
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 8:10 am Post subject: |
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Yeah out of all the free agents I would have liked PG. Even if he was a little over priced.
But oh well
I straight don't want Lebron
also dont' want to trade anyone worthwhile for Kawaii.
Our young core is good and exciting and this coming year could be a breakout year for em. |
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Fracture Star Player
Joined: 01 Feb 2005 Posts: 9318 Location: Planet Terror
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 8:16 am Post subject: |
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Yea we have to focus on developing our own. Nobody's coming here to save us. |
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70sdude Star Player
Joined: 05 Feb 2009 Posts: 4567
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 8:26 am Post subject: |
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Let's not confuse appreciation for the guys in-house with a desire for a strong team. |
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32 Retired Number
Joined: 04 Nov 2009 Posts: 73040
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 8:28 am Post subject: |
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We haven't done anything desperate. We could have traded young assets for PG and we said no. _________________ Nobody in the NBA can touch the Laker brand, which, like the uniform color, is pure gold. |
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deal Franchise Player
Joined: 17 Aug 2008 Posts: 14900 Location: Earth
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 8:31 am Post subject: |
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32 wrote: | We haven't done anything desperate. We could have traded young assets for PG and we said no. |
Exactly ! _________________ Lakers need to build a freaking team ! |
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Wildchild027 Star Player
Joined: 17 Jul 2002 Posts: 3846 Location: A-T-L-A-N-T-A
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 8:31 am Post subject: |
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No one is dismissing our young talent. We have two chances to add to the core before we have to pay them. It's good business to seek stars with our capspace. |
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24Legend007 Star Player
Joined: 05 May 2018 Posts: 1789
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 8:33 am Post subject: |
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If Lebron Jmaes is not coming, you can trade but maybe one of the core.
Ingram, Moe, Zu, 2019 1st for Kawhi is probably all they can muster. |
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lakermann44 Starting Rotation
Joined: 13 Apr 2001 Posts: 272
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 8:35 am Post subject: |
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I totally agree Troy |
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TooMuchMajicBuss Franchise Player
Joined: 17 Sep 2008 Posts: 21064 Location: In a white room, with black curtains near the station
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 8:35 am Post subject: |
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I agree with troy on this. |
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lakermann44 Starting Rotation
Joined: 13 Apr 2001 Posts: 272
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 8:36 am Post subject: |
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I totally agree Troy |
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Sentient Meat Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 8:37 am Post subject: |
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You don't trade for Kawhi if LBJ isn't coming.
The point of trading for him early was to use the 20 million contract.
Without LBJ there's no need to create the cap space.
Instead you build the team organically and hope Kawhi's still interested next season. |
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TDRock Retired Number
Joined: 27 May 2010 Posts: 48600 Location: LA to the Bay
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 8:40 am Post subject: |
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I’ve been pretty vocal about not particularly wanting LeBron. I’m trying to reconcile myself with the reality that he may very well come here. That said I am very much desperate for the steeplechase to be over and to know what’s going to happen one way or another so we can move forward. I seriously hate the free agency sweepstakes frenzy period. |
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Villain6Activated Star Player
Joined: 22 Dec 2011 Posts: 6697
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 8:43 am Post subject: |
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List of guys Brandon Ingram is going to dunk all over next season:
Comfirmed: Paul George
Pending: Lebron James, Demarcus Cousins, Kawhi Leonard _________________ “Life is too short. You have to keep it moving.” - Kobe |
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€H£M£$TR¥ Star Player
Joined: 03 Apr 2017 Posts: 3782
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 8:45 am Post subject: |
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Love my Lakers. Perspective re-established. _________________ DEAR BASKETBALL |
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Vancouver Fan Franchise Player
Joined: 17 Apr 2006 Posts: 17740
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 8:51 am Post subject: |
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We should've kept ALL of them then. Cap space is useless if we cant even use it to attract 1st tier talent. _________________ Music is my medicine |
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defense Retired Number
Joined: 12 Jan 2010 Posts: 39324
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 8:52 am Post subject: |
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I appreciate them. As of right nowthey just aren't that good. Here's to hoping they all turn into stars. |
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ignardlakerfan Star Player
Joined: 15 Dec 2004 Posts: 7457
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 8:54 am Post subject: |
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year after year the lakers name has been used to garner hype and buzz for dudes that never come...i agree just keep who we have and roll with them _________________ RIP.....Pop (AJ Sr.) 7/09/23-01/20/09
Thanks for 35 years of love, sacrifice and joy...also for taking me to all the lakers games at the GW forum as a youngster and helping me understand the joy that comes from watching a lakers game |
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DShotMaker1824 Star Player
Joined: 16 Feb 2012 Posts: 8767
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 8:55 am Post subject: |
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Kobe Jocker wrote: | I wanted PG because he's young and fits the core. But I'm fine rolling witht he young guys. |
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"Through the legs to the left, through the legs to the right, we don't run them Laker plays, we just Kobe fadeaway..."
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LakersFanESS Starting Rotation
Joined: 06 May 2003 Posts: 789
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 8:57 am Post subject: |
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Troy is so right, screw these guys. I love our young guys and having flexibility is nice. We have so many options.. |
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LakersFanESS Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 8:58 am Post subject: |
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We can make trades during the season without having to match salaries. Sky is the limit.. |
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PHILosophize Franchise Player
Joined: 05 Nov 2012 Posts: 10758
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 8:58 am Post subject: |
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none of our young core have superstar potential _________________ one dog goes that way the other dog goes the other way |
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Villain6Activated Star Player
Joined: 22 Dec 2011 Posts: 6697
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 9:07 am Post subject: |
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PHILosophize wrote: | none of our young core have superstar potential |
Brandon Ingram does, Lonzo has really good potential too _________________ “Life is too short. You have to keep it moving.” - Kobe |
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