anyone else excited all the young assets Mitch accumulated?

Sting · Starting Rotation Joined: 04 Dec 2014 Posts: 846

It might take time before we are contenders but I'm jubilant watching the trio of Randle, Clarkson, and Dlo develop.. not only the trio, but alot of other young assets have been added

C:
Black, Upshaw

PF:
Kelly, Randle, Nance

SF:
Brown, Holmes

SG:
Russell, Brown

PG:
Clarkson

all 25 and under....

add in a couple vets who can actually play in Lou, Bass, Hibbert, Young, Kobe

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allNet · Starting Rotation Joined: 27 Jun 2005 Posts: 159

I'd prefer to not call our players assets. They're people, not commodities nor unrealized draft picks nor disposable tools.

But yes, I'm excited about our young group of talented players

golaker · Star Player Joined: 04 Mar 2010 Posts: 2557

With the amount of young guys we have, I think at least 1 will turn into an all-star level player. If we're extremely lucky 2 of them will. It's going to be a long ride.
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Yong · Star Player Joined: 08 Oct 2009 Posts: 9024

Not really. I am happy with the talents that Randle and Clarkson have displayed. I am concerned about the lack of athleticism of Russell. Black is a great locker room presence but he is only an adequate role player. Kelly and Sacre are goners. I was once excited by the potential of Kelly but it appears that we have developed him the wrong way (Kelly at 3? Seriously?).

Jabari seems to be a decent player. I will go as far as saying that he has late first round talent. But a late first round talent will not save a franchise. Upshaw and Holmes were undrafted for a reason. Holmes was only 33 on Lakers' board.

Anthony seems destined for mediocrity. We are at best getting a James Jones-esque career out of him. I would consider that a lottery if he can emulate James Jones' career. It is highly unlikely.

Nance has the greatest variance. His athleticism and skillset seems to suggest that he can be the next Draymond Green, but he can also be the next Joe Alexander. I am very skepitcal about his shooting mechanics. If he can't shoot, he won't even get a chance to see the court.

All in all ... cautiously optimistic. All depends on how our top 3 guys pan out, and whether one of the rest can surprise us like Clarkson did.

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Fan0Bynum17 · Franchise Player Joined: 30 Nov 2005 Posts: 15436

Is there something else to be excited about? A 36 year old physically decimated Kobe?

Agent P · Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 7:41 pm Post subject:

All very quickly, too. Other than Kelly, all were picked up last year and this year. Nice quick reload.

PICKnPOP · Star Player Joined: 14 Jul 2014 Posts: 5388

I wonder how these d'angelo Russell haters are going to live with themselves once he makes it to star status? You guys will probably shamelessly be his biggest supporters hoping nobody remembers how you initially reacted to him being a laker.

Anyways, I am really, really excited about the lakers new young players.i have high hopes that they will all reach their potential.

Anthony brown 3&D specialist

Larry nance untility knife defender, energy guy, highlight dunks

Russell star

Randle star

Clarkson star

Jabari brown solid rotation player, kid can score in this league and his effort on the defensive end looked improved in SL

Black 3rd bigman pf or C

22 · Franchise Player Joined: 05 Apr 2013 Posts: 17063

Yes.

And I was excited at even the possibility of having such a talented young core. Now that we actually have it I'm thrilled!

I've been wanting a team like this since the beginning of last year. 3 young studs with the potential to grow into a future core ala golden state. And able bodied vets to help them get there. They'll still be cheap if they blow up and turn into something. Then you can add the final pieces to the puzzle and have amazing depth.

Jellojigglin · Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 5:16 am Post subject:

Nope
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Four Decade Bandwagon · Star Player Joined: 18 Jul 2014 Posts: 8159

Yes. I am excited about the young group assembled.

Going to be an interesting year watching them develop and grow together. I especially like the potential is spread out over the entire team. How all the puzzle pieces fit together if it works out right.

Maybe a bit optimistic but I think the Lakers have the potential core of 6-8 players to build around. Give them a couple of years to develop and build that team chemistry is exciting for me as a fan. Not just the marquee players with the potential to be All-Stars but just as importantly the impact bench players too.

Unlikely they will all develop into impact players. But IMO several will. Now they just need to play the game and prove it. IMO this is going to be a fun season to watch. Certainly some highs and lows but as of today I am liking the rebuild plan. Lakers just have to stick with it even when it gets difficult.

yinoma2001 · Retired Number Joined: 19 Jun 2010 Posts: 119487

We have to understand that some of these young guys may have a very short Lakers tenure. The FO wants to be in contention as fast as possible as we are likely missing the playoffs for a 3rd straight year.
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Sina · Star Player Joined: 12 Jul 2015 Posts: 1812

Mitch has done a good job, especially considering we've trade away our picks b4. We reload beautifully in 2 reasons when Kobe injured, simply with #2, #7 picks only. We have 3 all star potential players already in Clarkson, Randle and Russell. Nothing short when comparing to teams like 76ers, magic, Kings, jazz or Timberwolves who have been tanking for much longer time.

With our young 3 gaining more experience, we could be a team can attract big name players again soon. A trade like Pau Gasol would make the team contender again soon

Peoples Hernandez · Star Player Joined: 11 Apr 2009 Posts: 3727

We better lol... Randle and Russell will be here for the next 7 years.
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pio2u · Retired Number Joined: 26 Dec 2012 Posts: 54623

It's a nice step in the right direction on the long road to recovery.

kobeandgary · Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 7:10 am Post subject:

Nope, pretty much all of them aren't very good.

City_Dawg · Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 7:15 am Post subject:

Of course. This is one of the funnest parts of being a fan, seeing if the young gunz can work out. Going to have be patient though. You don't want to be one of these morons who writes off a guy after one performance.
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K28 · Franchise Player Joined: 29 Nov 2012 Posts: 10038

Not so excited. Frankly, I've seen very little to get my hopes up.

Wish for the best though.

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SGV-Laker fan · Star Player Joined: 23 May 2013 Posts: 8879

what assets? other than Russell whom i think will be hampered big time by our coaching staff, all others are either late round picks or FA rookies.

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