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PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 4:55 am    Post subject: Zo Signs With Klutch Sports

https://twitter.com/RealGM/status/1305488468001386497?s=19

Could a reunion be in the cards? I'd be down with that.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 4:58 am    Post subject:

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Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball has signed with Rich Paul of Klutch Sports. “For me, it was an easy call and it was the right time to make that call.”


https://twitter.com/malika_andrews/status/1305469739838431232?s=19

ESPN Story: https://t.co/IhRjENLDzu
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 5:00 am    Post subject:

The Lakers may have capspace at the end of next season. Ball is similar to Rondo in many ways, and would have same chemistry as Rondo has with AD. However, it would first have to be a situation where the Pelicans no longer want to pay him and just let him walk as a FA. This would not happen any other way.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 5:24 am    Post subject:

Even with Lavar drama I would be happy to take Lonzo back. He can be perfect replacement once Rondo is finished. Also he has lots of upside , can grow to good third or fourth option. If possible in any way. Why not.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 5:55 am    Post subject:

Speaking it into existence?
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 6:01 am    Post subject:

Pels aren't going to just let him walk. They'll trade him first and we don't have the right assets to make a trade for Zo (b/c the Pels have said assets ). I thought Zo and Zion had good chemistry.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 6:18 am    Post subject:

no thanks
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 6:30 am    Post subject: Re: Zo Signs With Klutch Sports

Texas_Pete wrote:
https://twitter.com/RealGM/status/1305488468001386497?s=19

Could a reunion be in the cards? I'd be down with that.


Yuck. That boat has sailed. No thanks.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 6:41 am    Post subject:

Hopefully it'll happen someday. Probably won't be right now, though.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 6:45 am    Post subject:

First off, not sure the Pels are planning on letting him go. IMO trading Holiday seems like the much better move considering the team and situation.

Secondly, why would having a young ball handler that facilitates the offense, plays defense and shoots 37% on 6 3pt attempts a game be a "bad" thing?

Most around here can embrace knuckleheads like Howard or Smith but still hold animosity towards Ball? Whose biggest issues were being a 19 yr old that struggled to meet lofty expextations as the Lakers savior and a crazy media whore of a Father.

Lakers would only be so lucky to be in position to bring him back.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 6:46 am    Post subject:

DG or KCP/1st for Zo please.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 6:56 am    Post subject:

dcarter4kobe wrote:
DG or KCP/1st for Zo please.


Are you out of your mind?
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 6:57 am    Post subject:

dcarter4kobe wrote:
DG or KCP/1st for Zo please.


Just a reminder, but Zo's massive caphold for 2021 means the 2021 plan would also be gone if you traded for Zo.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 7:08 am    Post subject:

Come back as a UFA.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 7:16 am    Post subject:

There’s only two teams I know that really wanted him. One was Phoenix, but I think that ship has sailed, and the other is Chicago. Also, I’m sure the Knicks can take a flyer out because what do they have to lose?

Some think this is a sign that either he didn’t like/receive his extension number or he heard that Josh Hart has an extension coming.

I’m a fan of all the ex-young core, but when it comes to Zo signing with Klutch, it’s who cares I guess.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 7:18 am    Post subject:

Zo may be the type of player who would try to hit UFA in 2022. He's still getting paid well ($14m QO in 2021-22 season) so he can take a gamble on himself.

I liked Zo. I think he would do well on this team with Vogel's defense oriented team.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 7:20 am    Post subject:

Zo was 37.5% from 3s on 6.3 attempts a game. He's improving on that end. Even improved his horrid FT%.

He would be able to take some of the ball handling duties to give LBJ a break. Pipe dream but it could happen if he's gone Klutch.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 7:22 am    Post subject:

Pelicans are gonna trade Zo. They don’t like his game, Zo is not happy in New Orleans and they hate Rich Paul.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 7:22 am    Post subject:

Lakerfan 4 Life wrote:
Pelicans are gonna trade Zo. They don’t like his game, Zo is not happy in New Orleans and they hate Rich Paul.


I thought he and Zion had great on court chemistry, much more than BI/Zion.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 7:26 am    Post subject:

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Pelicans are gonna trade Zo. They don’t like his game, Zo is not happy in New Orleans and they hate Rich Paul.


Would Philly do Embiid for Ingram + Ball + #13? Philly needs a wing and a playmaker. Though I'm not sure they would want a PG who can't space the floor, given that that's their issue...
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 7:28 am    Post subject:

Zo idolizes Lebron. Unfortunately they aren’t the same talent wise at that age. Zo’s in his own head too often, and it shows with his inability to drive to the basket. Lebron’s been telling him to do that since day one. Zo’s still young, and he can still become a beast, but he needs to start now. If I were him, I’d call Bron everyday until he agrees to help with whatever he can to make Zo’s game better.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 7:29 am    Post subject:

CandyCanes wrote:
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Pelicans are gonna trade Zo. They don’t like his game, Zo is not happy in New Orleans and they hate Rich Paul.


Would Philly do Embiid for Ingram + Ball + #13? Philly needs a wing and a playmaker. Though I'm not sure they would want a PG who can't space the floor, given that that's their issue...


I don't see Embiid/Zion as a good fit to be honest. Both need the same spots on the floor.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 7:30 am    Post subject:

CandyCanes wrote:
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Pelicans are gonna trade Zo. They don’t like his game, Zo is not happy in New Orleans and they hate Rich Paul.


Would Philly do Embiid for Ingram + Ball + #13? Philly needs a wing and a playmaker. Though I'm not sure they would want a PG who can't space the floor, given that that's their issue...


I personally wouldn’t give up that much for Embiid. But I’m not a Pels fan.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 7:38 am    Post subject:

Hard pass on Zo. He is so bad offensively and would be practically unplayable in the playoffs.

He also isn’t a true creator so his role would be 3-D and really you can find a better, cheaper option without the drama.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 7:43 am    Post subject:

LakerMindLA wrote:
Hard pass on Zo. He is so bad offensively and would be practically unplayable in the playoffs.

He also isn’t a true creator so his role would be 3-D and really you can find a better, cheaper option without the drama.



Exactly and he’s not even 3D type as he’s a horrible erratic 3 point shooter.
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