Butler vs. Simmons/Ingram?

[HAWAIIGUY27]

Assuming we keep our Top 2 pick, I'm just curious to see where you all stand on the whole Butler/#2 debate, and why.
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[oldschool32]

Give me that #2. That would be a great core to just allow to grow by themselves, adding any free agents to that would be a cherry on top.
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[Raijin]

Are you (bleep) kidding me? Clarkson and the pick is highway robbery for Butler. I'd give up the pick, Clarkson and Randle.
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[Lakers95]

If we could get Butler without giving up Russell or Randle, I'd go for it, even if we had to include JC.

That said, the pick, JC, and the 32nd pick would be the absolute most that I'd offer.

[Boldarblood]

I get the whole idea that Butler is a proven entity, and is already successful in the NBA. I would not mind trading #2 and/or #2 Clarkson for him. Would be an awesome trade and I would not have much, if any complaint.

That being said, then there is the homer in me. I kinda like the idea of taking Ingram/Simmons (or whoever they pick), and growing them with our current core of Clarkson, Russell, Nance and Randle and develop them all together. Would be a lot of fun to see us build a good->great team through drafting and solid FA grabs. I like the idea of keeping our assets instead of trading them.

I do not like the idea of #2, Clarkson, Randle. That in my opinion is just to much to give up, even for the likes of Butler. Ingram and Simmons both look to have the ability to be successful in NBA, and Randle is definitely on his way to being a great player in the NBA. Jsut a little to much for me to give up. I would rather take my chances on what we have.

[venturalakersfan]

The last time we had to rebuild (between Magic and Shaq) we had some good and popular draft picks (Jones, Van Exel, Lynch, Peeler) that were fun to watch. However, by the time we were ready to compete, not a one was on our roster.
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[Halflife]

I want pick. But if we get #3, jc-3 for butler

[Tony Anapolis]

I give up the 2 and Clarkson for Butler. That cap space can be used for something else. Like Horford and Durant?

[KobeRe-Loaded]

LOL Clarkson
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[nickuku]

Laker fans are more than willing to wait for the players to develop. What we can't wait for is to find a competent coach.
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[PICKnPOP]

Butler is 3rd option on a championship team. No thanks if rather continue to collect assets

[dcarter4kobe]

If Butler is offered for just the pick, I'm sure the Lakers would do it in hopes that Butler would help recruit KD/Horford
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[AFireInside619]

Butler's camp used LA as a scare tactic to secure a long term deal with the Bulls. I don't believe he ever gave us a chance to make a pitch. I know he was restricted but we definitely would have talked to him. He's a good two way player. He's an all-star. But I wouldn't trade Clarkson and a potential franchise player for him. Clarkson will be a good player. Possibly a sixth man of the year type guy in the future. He wants to be a Laker. Simmons or Ingram can possibly become something special.
Now if we are talking K. Leonard, that's a different story. I'd trade quite a bit for him. Free agents want to play with someone like that so we wouldn't have a problem filling out the rest of the roster.

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[ainsley]

Butler is a nice piece, but not a potential franchise player like Simmons or Ingram. The only two situations I'd trade the pick for him are:

1) It would guarantee us Durant or another superstar in the future

2) He'd be the last piece to put us into contention. Giving up the pick + Clarkson might make us better in the short term, but not enough to make the playoffs

[ahaider]

Only on LG will people say that arguably the best SG in the league is the 3rd best player on a championship team.
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[ahaider]

Do people forget that Andrew Bogut, Anthony Benett, Andrea Bargnani were all number 1 draft picks?

You don't get an Anthony Davis, Blake Griffin or Lebron very often.
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[ainsley]

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Btw...gsw is the bar, you know, since they are defending champs n all. So your team would have to beat them....with butler as the star lol

[epak]

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Oh and don't forget gsw have Klay who is arguably the best sg in the NBA as their 3rd best player. Just some food for thought

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