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deal Franchise Player
Joined: 17 Aug 2008 Posts: 14911 Location: Earth
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 8:02 pm Post subject: |
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lakersken80 wrote: | I think of that moment years ago when Mitch showed him the trophies from past Lakers championships....well now Dwight finally got his imprint on the Larry O'Brien. |
Yep. Hope he finds a way to hang around... _________________ Lakers need to build a freaking team ! |
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h2omike Star Player
Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 2811
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 8:03 pm Post subject: |
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Well done, you finally get your ring now. If you decide to keep playing, stay here for what they offer you. If McGee leaves, you end up being our starting center. |
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dfchang813 Star Player
Joined: 19 Jun 2010 Posts: 1508
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 8:03 pm Post subject: |
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lakersken80 wrote: | I think of that moment years ago when Mitch showed him the trophies from past Lakers championships....well now Dwight finally got his imprint on the Larry O'Brien. |
This is bananas. 😉😂 |
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bluehill Starting Rotation
Joined: 06 Jul 2009 Posts: 890
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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I was a hard no on signing Dwight again, but he did everything he said would. So happy for him. |
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lar9149 Star Player
Joined: 10 Jul 2010 Posts: 2387
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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Dwight Howard scored the last basket of the season. 3 from deep |
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Gellollo Star Player
Joined: 17 Jul 2008 Posts: 1561
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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Anyone remember this from 2015?
https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/5/28/8677311/dwight-howard-says-hes-a-champion-right-after-being-eliminated
Quote: | The Rockets lost Game 5 against the Warriors on Wednesday and were eliminated from the playoffs. Still, Dwight Howard told the media after the game that "no matter how the season ends, I'm still a champion. And I won't let anyone tell me different." |
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City_Dawg Retired Number
Joined: 14 Jul 2006 Posts: 46878 Location: Coming soon and striking at your borders.
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 8:07 pm Post subject: |
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Dwight's IG story is for THE VOLT _________________ *sighs*
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Capt.Skyhook Star Player
Joined: 29 Feb 2004 Posts: 3991 Location: Louisville, Ky.
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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Dwight's redemption is complete! |
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ocho Retired Number
Joined: 24 May 2005 Posts: 53835
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 8:14 pm Post subject: |
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Never felt so happy to be wrong about a champion. _________________ 14-5-3-12 |
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calistrtballr Star Player
Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 6352 Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 8:15 pm Post subject: |
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He’s a MUST to bring back. Gotta deal with Jokic |
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1995Lakers Star Player
Joined: 26 Aug 2020 Posts: 4341
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 8:16 pm Post subject: |
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calistrtballr wrote: | He’s a MUST to bring back. Gotta deal with Jokic |
Not necessarily. Demarcus Cousins also has his way with Jokic. Obviously having Cousins and Dwight would be ideal |
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fansincemagic Franchise Player
Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 11075
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 8:17 pm Post subject: |
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STAY. for the league minimum to run it back |
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GOODRICH25 Star Player
Joined: 17 Jun 2017 Posts: 3366
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 8:28 pm Post subject: |
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HOFer and NBA champion. You did it man, congrats _________________ 48 49 50 52 53 54 72 80 82
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17 99 19 22 44 13 25 Mic.
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SocalDevin Star Player
Joined: 26 May 2016 Posts: 7825 Location: Long Beach
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 8:31 pm Post subject: |
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1995Lakers wrote: | calistrtballr wrote: | He’s a MUST to bring back. Gotta deal with Jokic |
Not necessarily. Demarcus Cousins also has his way with Jokic. Obviously having Cousins and Dwight would be ideal |
Hope you're kidding..
Cousins can't guard anyone at this stage of his career.
We don't win a chip without Dwight this year. He was key in that series against Denver. |
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J.C. Smith Franchise Player
Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 12673
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 9:01 pm Post subject: |
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SocalDevin wrote: | Cousins can't guard anyone at this stage of his career. |
I don't know what (if anything) Cousins has left in the tank. But I would bet the Lakers have a pretty good idea. Prior to his injury he was looking like he was in the best shape of his career last summer.
If you can grab him for the minimum for next season (which you can) then he is absolutely worth the risk. You mentioned Howard, people were saying the same things about Howard this past summer. That he was done. Not worth the risk. He proved them wrong. Cousins could do the same, but unlike Howard (tail end of his career) if Cousins makes it back he is still young enough to have some years in the tank. |
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SocalDevin Star Player
Joined: 26 May 2016 Posts: 7825 Location: Long Beach
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 9:05 pm Post subject: |
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J.C. Smith wrote: | SocalDevin wrote: | Cousins can't guard anyone at this stage of his career. |
I don't know what (if anything) Cousins has left in the tank. But I would bet the Lakers have a pretty good idea. Prior to his injury he was looking like he was in the best shape of his career last summer.
If you can grab him for the minimum for next season (which you can) then he is absolutely worth the risk. You mentioned Howard, people were saying the same things about Howard this past summer. That he was done. Not worth the risk. He proved them wrong. Cousins could do the same, but unlike Howard (tail end of his career) if Cousins makes it back he is still young enough to have some years in the tank. |
Quite a few of us knew he had value.. He put up solid numbers when given the opportunity. And he's always been a hell of a defender, unlike Cousins.
This is a defensive team. Which is something Cousins isn't good at, he'll be even worse with less mobility. |
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LakerSD Franchise Player
Joined: 10 Nov 2016 Posts: 23786
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 9:19 pm Post subject: |
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ocho wrote: | Never felt so happy to be wrong about a champion. |
Same. He was amazing, what a turnaround season for him. |
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BotPoster24 Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 9:32 pm Post subject: |
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J.C. Smith wrote: | SocalDevin wrote: | Cousins can't guard anyone at this stage of his career. |
I don't know what (if anything) Cousins has left in the tank. But I would bet the Lakers have a pretty good idea. Prior to his injury he was looking like he was in the best shape of his career last summer.
If you can grab him for the minimum for next season (which you can) then he is absolutely worth the risk. You mentioned Howard, people were saying the same things about Howard this past summer. That he was done. Not worth the risk. He proved them wrong. Cousins could do the same, but unlike Howard (tail end of his career) if Cousins makes it back he is still young enough to have some years in the tank. |
Different scenarios when you factor in Boogie the last four or so years. |
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LakerDynasty6.0 Star Player
Joined: 12 Jan 2009 Posts: 4660
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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Congrats Dwight, and THANKS! As someone who had evil thoughts about you, you sure redeemed yourself.
Now re-sign, and lets do it again! _________________ 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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CRoost Star Player
Joined: 21 Mar 2017 Posts: 4798
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 10:13 pm Post subject: |
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Hopefully he stays. He will always have a role with our team. |
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dcarter4kobe Franchise Player
Joined: 30 Jul 2005 Posts: 17679
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 10:19 pm Post subject: |
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Will be able to offer him a little more than the vet min without using any of our exceptions. About 3M. Hopefully he stays in LA. _________________ "He's a Zen master, so he can speak to you, and he doesn't need a microphone; you can hear him in your head, 'Ron, don't shoot, don't shoot.' Whatever, pow, three. I love the Zen, though." |
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Theseus Franchise Player
Joined: 15 Dec 2007 Posts: 14208
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 10:20 pm Post subject: |
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Not that he needs another championship with us to cement his HOF status, but it'd be a lot cooler if he did. |
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XTC Star Player
Joined: 22 Jun 2002 Posts: 6193
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 10:20 pm Post subject: |
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If Jeanie ever brings back those Stay D12 (2.0) billboards, this time I hope he does. |
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Smoothness101 Star Player
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 10:59 pm Post subject: |
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So happy for him. Redemption complete. |
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tj24 Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 11:05 pm Post subject: |
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cherry on top of that hof career. I expect him back. |
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