I think Okafor or Towns . I love Cousins game, but that money being spent elsewhere would be my choice. _________________ "The NBA On NBC" Circa late 1990's
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Tough one... I would keep the pick draft either one of the following at #2 pick Okafor, Russell, or Towns and continue the youth movement since we are still really far away from being a contender out West this is process that will take some time. Demarcus Cousins is a great talent and player but a total headcase with bad attitude problem and bad work ethic so I've heard. Cousins has never made playoffs or had .500% record his whole career not sold on him being franchise #1 guy for championship caliber team. I would pass thanks, but no thanks.
Tough decision but I would keep the pick since having an extra $10M of cap space would help the team. _________________ #11/08/16 America became GREAT again
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Depends what else we're giving up with the pick, but I'd strongly consider it.
It would speed up the rebuild drastically, and he's not even in his prime yet. I'm a big fan of Cousins. I assume Randle would be shipped with the pick.
For some reason, I just feel like a Clarkson-Cousins core is a more balanced duo. I love Randle but he's going to be more a face-up, ball handling 4.
I'm not sure how much cap space we'd have left. Maybe we can still throw $7M at Danny Green? Next season we'd be looking at:
Make the postseason next season as an 8th seed, and then make a run at Durant next summer. Roster:
PG: Clarkson
SG: Green
SF: Durant
PF: Davis/Black
C: Cousins
That's a young core to build around for the next 6 years. The Lakers have never been the type of franchise to just "let the kids grow". If they can get a young core of proven all-stars in their primes I think they'll do it. No question.
Having a great player on a rookie deal is a MASSIVE asset, especially when you're a FA destination like the Lakers.
If we can build a cheap young core with talent, the stars will come.
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i honestly understand guys, like the big name, established all-star.. i seriously understand and get why guys like and want cousins... BUT unless its Lebron, Westbrook, Durant, Lillard, Curry, Thompson... we keep the pick...
anything other than those 5 players and we should keep the pick.
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Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2015 7:26 am Post subject:
calistrtballr wrote:
turn down best center in the league? 24pts 13rebs 2 blks w/78%FT?
id trade for that in a heartbeat. He's the exact type of player Durant needs
He's not winning games. Has huge areas for improvement in terms of feel for the game and turnovers. Understand the offense runs through him, but he has PGs on his team and shooters.
But, to put it in another perspective... or the way I'd like to see it.
Okafor or Towns + Westbrook or Durant.
And that would roughly cost what, just $4mil. more for the Lakers with better talent on the team? _________________ Resident Car Nut.
turn down best center in the league? 24pts 13rebs 2 blks w/78%FT?
id trade for that in a heartbeat. He's the exact type of player Durant needs
He's not winning games. Has huge areas for improvement in terms of feel for the game and turnovers. Understand the offense runs through him, but he has PGs on his team and shooters.
But, to put it in another perspective... or the way I'd like to see it.
Okafor or Towns + Westbrook or Durant.
And that would roughly cost what, just $4mil. more for the Lakers with better talent on the team?
Pretty much what I've been arguing. Cousins is not capable of carrying subpar teammates to even a .500 record. He's not a superstar. Why should the lakers rush to trade their top 5 pick for that? Keep the top 5 pick, have young cheap assets and then go after free agents with the extra capspace. That's a more well rounded team imo.
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Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2015 8:08 am Post subject:
Cousins is a black hole offensively and plays lazy defense. Would rather take a chance on Towns. _________________ Damian Lillard shatters Dwight Coward's championship dreams:
This really is a no brainer. It shouldn't even be a question.
Yeah you're right there's no question we should keep the pick.
Agreed.
One franchise player alone doesn't get you in the playoffs. See OKC.
Or see Cousins' current team. They've sucked every year despite having some semi-decent talent in Gay, Maclemore, and Thomas (last couple years), and Collison.
I'm curious to see his splits before and after they fired Malone. Last year he shot 50% with 3.5TO (still too high).
Looking at the Kings roster, it's no wonder he has to carry the offense. Their point guards are Andre Miller and Darren Collison. Rudy Gay is a solid scorer but he can't create off the dribble.
Put some ball handlers around Cousins and his efficiency will go up and his turnovers down.
I'm not saying I'd do it, but it's definitely something I'd spend more time looking into. I think Cousins is a stud. If he were a FA I think he'd be the biggest target in the NBA this summer.
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