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LKA Star Player
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 3:47 pm Post subject: |
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Practice wrote: | LKA wrote: | Would be funny if we end up sucking for the next 10 years again all because this team doesn't understand how to properly tank.
5 times in the lottery and each time we needed to be selecting higher.
These days I wonder if the Lakers can do anything right smh. Better pray every single night for Kawhi... this #4 doesn't hold much value. The best 3 players will be gone 100% in the top 3. New Orleans don't want this pick or anything to do with us. |
Yeah, we need to learn how to tank like the Suns. They won 20 games last season and made out super well last night. |
Doesn't matter Ayton has more upside than any of our guys |
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Practice Star Player
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 3:51 pm Post subject: |
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LKA wrote: | Practice wrote: | LKA wrote: | Would be funny if we end up sucking for the next 10 years again all because this team doesn't understand how to properly tank.
5 times in the lottery and each time we needed to be selecting higher.
These days I wonder if the Lakers can do anything right smh. Better pray every single night for Kawhi... this #4 doesn't hold much value. The best 3 players will be gone 100% in the top 3. New Orleans don't want this pick or anything to do with us. |
Yeah, we need to learn how to tank like the Suns. They won 20 games last season and made out super well last night. |
Doesn't matter Ayton has more upside than any of our guys |
You should go ask Suns fans if last night mattered.
We'll see what happens with Ayton and the rest of their core. |
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BigGameHames Star Player
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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LKA wrote: | Practice wrote: | LKA wrote: | Would be funny if we end up sucking for the next 10 years again all because this team doesn't understand how to properly tank.
5 times in the lottery and each time we needed to be selecting higher.
These days I wonder if the Lakers can do anything right smh. Better pray every single night for Kawhi... this #4 doesn't hold much value. The best 3 players will be gone 100% in the top 3. New Orleans don't want this pick or anything to do with us. |
Yeah, we need to learn how to tank like the Suns. They won 20 games last season and made out super well last night. |
Doesn't matter Ayton has more upside than any of our guys |
Zo getting slept on as usual. Teams don't fold in back to back years when a bad player gets hurt. Even an average one wouldn't have the kind of impact Zo does. |
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KDB Sixth Man
Joined: 29 Jun 2018 Posts: 80 Location: Indiana
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 4:00 pm Post subject: |
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LKA wrote: | #4 really sucks if you think about it |
Jumping 7 spots sounds pretty good to me. |
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LKA Star Player
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 4:02 pm Post subject: |
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KDB wrote: | LKA wrote: | #4 really sucks if you think about it |
Jumping 7 spots sounds pretty good to me. |
4 might as well be 11 in this draft. |
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LKA Star Player
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 4:03 pm Post subject: |
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BigGameHames wrote: | LKA wrote: | Practice wrote: | LKA wrote: | Would be funny if we end up sucking for the next 10 years again all because this team doesn't understand how to properly tank.
5 times in the lottery and each time we needed to be selecting higher.
These days I wonder if the Lakers can do anything right smh. Better pray every single night for Kawhi... this #4 doesn't hold much value. The best 3 players will be gone 100% in the top 3. New Orleans don't want this pick or anything to do with us. |
Yeah, we need to learn how to tank like the Suns. They won 20 games last season and made out super well last night. |
Doesn't matter Ayton has more upside than any of our guys |
Zo getting slept on as usual. Teams don't fold in back to back years when a bad player gets hurt. Even an average one wouldn't have the kind of impact Zo does. |
I've said many times Lonzo is the one I'd try to keep if we traded away the young guys. I like him as a key contributor on a team with multiple stars, but there isn't much reason for me to believe he has a crazy high ceiling. |
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Sago Star Player
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 4:04 pm Post subject: |
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LKA wrote: | KDB wrote: | LKA wrote: | #4 really sucks if you think about it |
Jumping 7 spots sounds pretty good to me. |
4 might as well be 11 in this draft. |
Lol sure
Would u take Rui Haichimura @ 4? |
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KeepItRealOrElse Retired Number
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 4:05 pm Post subject: |
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Sago wrote: | LKA wrote: | KDB wrote: | LKA wrote: | #4 really sucks if you think about it |
Jumping 7 spots sounds pretty good to me. |
4 might as well be 11 in this draft. |
Lol sure
Would u take Rui Haichimura @ 4? |
wouldn't take him late teens |
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Sago Star Player
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 4:06 pm Post subject: |
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KeepItRealOrElse wrote: | Sago wrote: | LKA wrote: | KDB wrote: | LKA wrote: | #4 really sucks if you think about it |
Jumping 7 spots sounds pretty good to me. |
4 might as well be 11 in this draft. |
Lol sure
Would u take Rui Haichimura @ 4? |
wouldn't take him late teens |
Waiting for LKA’s “4 might as well be 11” response |
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LKA Star Player
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 4:06 pm Post subject: |
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Sago wrote: | LKA wrote: | KDB wrote: | LKA wrote: | #4 really sucks if you think about it |
Jumping 7 spots sounds pretty good to me. |
4 might as well be 11 in this draft. |
Lol sure
Would u take Rui Haichimura @ 4? |
You get what I'm saying.. this draft is all about the top 3.. Well really just Zion and Morant. |
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€H£M£$TR¥ Star Player
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 4:07 pm Post subject: |
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KDB wrote: | LKA wrote: | #4 really sucks if you think about it |
Jumping 7 spots sounds pretty good to me. |
I don’t think a Hunter type of role player would even be a consideration at 11. He just seems to be in the right place at the right time, with a cool demeanor (dare I say Kawhi-like) under pressure. Some guys just never give up, and are able to stay calm. Boring personality? Maybe. But so was Horry, Duncan, and Stockton. Keep in mind, I’m talking about court mannerisms. The kind of personality that doesn’t foul needlessly or set you back with techs. Defensively sound as well. |
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panamaniac Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 4:10 pm Post subject: |
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LKA wrote: | KDB wrote: | LKA wrote: | #4 really sucks if you think about it |
Jumping 7 spots sounds pretty good to me. |
4 might as well be 11 in this draft. |
Not at all. |
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Sago Star Player
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 4:11 pm Post subject: |
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Imo, it’s really just Zion and everyone else. Ja Morant is great but I think he’ll struggle initially due to his weight and lack of shooting.
Garland, before the injury was the #1 PG in the draft...if he’s available @4 ill be really happy. I hope NYk picks RJ |
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Super Mega Team Star Player
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 4:16 pm Post subject: |
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LKA wrote: | KDB wrote: | LKA wrote: | #4 really sucks if you think about it |
Jumping 7 spots sounds pretty good to me. |
4 might as well be 11 in this draft. |
There’s always your Fox’s and Donovan Mitchell’s our there. Can’t always project how talent pans out in the NBA. |
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panamaniac Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 4:24 pm Post subject: |
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Sago wrote: | Imo, it’s really just Zion and everyone else. Ja Morant is great but I think he’ll struggle initially due to his weight and lack of shooting.
Garland, before the injury was the #1 PG in the draft...if he’s available @4 ill be really happy. I hope NYk picks RJ |
I'm ecstatic at the prospect of having one of Garland/Barrett. Can't complain about that considering we were sitting outside of the top 10 just last night. |
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JerryWest_44 Retired Number
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 4:25 pm Post subject: |
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LKA wrote: | KDB wrote: | LKA wrote: | #4 really sucks if you think about it |
Jumping 7 spots sounds pretty good to me. |
4 might as well be 11 in this draft. |
LOL -- does anyone watch college basketball -- sheesh. There is infinitely more value at the #4 pick then at the 11th pick on two fronts -- 1) you can choose a top 5 college player (Hunter, Culver etc.) or 2) use this pick as part of a trade package to someone who covets the #4 slot |
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VicXLakers Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 4:25 pm Post subject: |
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Kawhi was drafted 15th overall in 2011...Giannis was selected 15th overall in 2012 |
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LakersForever123 Star Player
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 4:28 pm Post subject: |
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Not good news for THT.
Report: Talen Horton-Tucker pleads guilty to misdemeanor theft
ByCHANCE LINTON 110 minutes ago
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Former Iowa State basketball player Talen Horton-Tucker has reportedly pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor theft charge.
Citing court records, the Des Moines Register reported Wednesday that Horton-Tucker pleaded guilty to a fifth-degree theft charge stemming from an alleged incident at an Ames Walmart in early February.
The misdemeanor charge is for alleged thefts of under $200. Per the report, Horton-Tucker is alleged to have taken about $16 worth of goods without paying for them. |
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bandiger Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 4:29 pm Post subject: |
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LKA wrote: | #4 really sucks if you think about it |
Based on past history they miss a lot. Hopefully the scouting dept knows enough to hit this one |
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Aike Starting Rotation
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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OC Lakerfan wrote: | LKA wrote: | KDB wrote: | LKA wrote: | #4 really sucks if you think about it |
Jumping 7 spots sounds pretty good to me. |
4 might as well be 11 in this draft. |
There’s always your Fox’s and Donovan Mitchell’s our there. Can’t always project how talent pans out in the NBA. |
Lots of people were all over Fox in 2017. Some on this board wanted him at 2.
As for this draft, Garland/Culver/Reddish all have All Star potential. The 4 pick is pretty good, especially as a trade chip. |
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Sago Star Player
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 4:34 pm Post subject: |
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panamaniac wrote: | Sago wrote: | Imo, it’s really just Zion and everyone else. Ja Morant is great but I think he’ll struggle initially due to his weight and lack of shooting.
Garland, before the injury was the #1 PG in the draft...if he’s available @4 ill be really happy. I hope NYk picks RJ |
I'm ecstatic at the prospect of having one of Garland/Barrett. Can't complain about that considering we were sitting outside of the top 10 just last night. |
For sure... if you gave me a choice of RJ or Garland, ill prob go Garland since I think his game can translate better than Rj especially in terms of shooting which the league is turning in to.
But if NyK takes Garland and we end up with RJ, ill still be satisfied with that vs getting a #11 pick type of player |
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matrixskillz Star Player
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 4:47 pm Post subject: |
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If NYK picks Garland, RJ is an even more attractive trade asset. _________________ We only celebrate championships.
"I GOT WHEATIES!" |
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Freddie Buckets Star Player
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 4:50 pm Post subject: |
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bandiger wrote: | LKA wrote: | #4 really sucks if you think about it |
Based on past history they miss a lot. Hopefully the scouting dept knows enough to hit this one |
One of the few good things we've done lately is draft well.
D'Lo and Randle have turned into really good NBA players. Ingram and Lonzo have showed flashes of brilliance.
Nance and Zu can play, Hart was a good late first rounder and Thomas Bryant will stick in the league for a long time. |
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Clutch24 Starting Rotation
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 4:54 pm Post subject: |
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JerryWest_44 wrote: | LKA wrote: | KDB wrote: | LKA wrote: | #4 really sucks if you think about it |
Jumping 7 spots sounds pretty good to me. |
4 might as well be 11 in this draft. |
LOL -- does anyone watch college basketball -- sheesh. There is infinitely more value at the #4 pick then at the 11th pick on two fronts -- 1) you can choose a top 5 college player (Hunter, Culver etc.) or 2) use this pick as part of a trade package to someone who covets the #4 slot |
Exactly. Some sound absolutely delusional. |
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Bol Star Player
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 5:03 pm Post subject: |
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I don't love any player in this draft except Zion, but for sure there will be others who turn out to be very good. It's interesting that with Durant out, the two best players on every team remaining in the playoffs were drafted after the 5th pick. |
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