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Denny_Russo Star Player
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 5:40 am Post subject: People will be shocked when we win 40 games next season |
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I keep seeing 17 wins being brought up as if Byron and Kobe are still here to derail the Lakers.
Newsflash: Byron and Kobe are gone. That's an addition by subtraction, fellas.
Luke is in and he more than likely doubles that win total.
One of the young three will probably emerge as a superstar (Russell is my guess) and we get some big name free agent the following year.
Things are looking good. _________________ Yi Jianlian Fanboy. Respect The Chair.
Starting anew. I'm retiring my main. |
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Four Decade Bandwagon Star Player
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 5:58 am Post subject: |
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I may agree that the Lakers are trending upward. But until I see the draft and free agency play out I am a long way from predicting 40 wins.
I am optimistic though. IMO the hiring of Walton and a new mentality will be huge. It is a system and style that players should buy into an hopefully thrive in.
I am looking forward to the development and increased production of the young players in it. Another year of working on their strengths and weaknesses. Adding the #2 and #32 also builds up that foundation. Potentially both picks will have an impact.
Finally to state the obvious, free agency will define the off-season. Who they add and how they fit into the roster puzzle will dictate how many wins are possible. A jump to 40 wins would be huge. Not completely far fetched though.
I like your optimism and share it. Just with a bit more crossing my fingers that all continues to go well before predicting such a turnaround.
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al242 Star Player
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 5:58 am Post subject: |
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We are not winning 40 games.... |
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KeepItRealOrElse Retired Number
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 5:58 am Post subject: |
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I agree! we'll have a real shot to win close to 40! |
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governator Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 5:59 am Post subject: |
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Positive thread, I like it
Barring a superstar signing, I'll chalk up a 20 games improvement in the win column as a successful season
Then after next summer... playoff |
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Denny_Russo Star Player
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 5:59 am Post subject: |
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al242 wrote: | We are not winning 40 games.... |
Yes we are. _________________ Yi Jianlian Fanboy. Respect The Chair.
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LakerLuke Starting Rotation
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 5:59 am Post subject: |
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If we get Simmons, we'll win 40+. If we get Ingram it'll be about 30. |
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oldschool32 Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 6:02 am Post subject: |
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al242 wrote: | We are not winning 40 games.... |
_________________ "It's just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up."-The Greatest |
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Four Decade Bandwagon Star Player
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 6:04 am Post subject: |
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Some of you are so funny?
How are you so certain of any win total until the Lakers actually have a completed roster? |
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al242 Star Player
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 6:07 am Post subject: |
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Four Decade Bandwagon wrote: | Some of you are so funny?
How are you so certain of any win total until the Lakers actually have a completed roster? |
We have very little tradable assets, and I don't see any realistic free agent signing that is going to propel us to 40 wins. |
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jjangx27 Star Player
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 6:11 am Post subject: |
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i predict 35 as of right now in the way too early prediction stage |
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watchME Star Player
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 6:18 am Post subject: |
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I can see this. I believe offensively we will be able to keep up with anyone in the league. I really hope for a pg13 move. Russell will break out and nance as well. |
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Thugnomoe Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 6:19 am Post subject: |
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oldschool32 wrote: | al242 wrote: | We are not winning 40 games.... |
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not with that attitude.
I'm optimistic.. but..I think 30-35 is realistic. |
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Four Decade Bandwagon Star Player
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 6:22 am Post subject: |
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al242 wrote: | Four Decade Bandwagon wrote: | Some of you are so funny?
How are you so certain of any win total until the Lakers actually have a completed roster? |
We have very little tradable assets, and I don't see any realistic free agent signing that is going to propel us to 40 wins. |
Not going to argue with your opinion, it's your opinion.
Not sure why "tradable assets" has anything to do with any speculation though.
IMO the Lakers need to keep developing their current talent to see what they have before they trade any foundation players away.
Also disagree with your opinion about realistic free agents. All depends on what is considered "realistic". Adding 3-4 solid free agents changes this roster significantly.
How they fit and contribute could significantly change the chemistry of this team. Add a legitimate center and a couple of wing defenders that buy into the system and wins can and will happen.
Just my opinion. |
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oldschool32 Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 6:24 am Post subject: |
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Thugnomoe wrote: | oldschool32 wrote: | al242 wrote: | We are not winning 40 games.... |
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not with that attitude.
I'm optimistic.. but..I think 30-35 is realistic. |
I think 30ish is realistic. If they do great in free agency, I can see more. There will be a ton of roster turnover, a new system which requires a learning curve, and our core is not too far out of high school with the exception of Clarkson. All of those factors make me believe that there will be some ups and downs this year. We're getting the ship pointed in the right direction, and that's the biggest thing. _________________ "It's just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up."-The Greatest |
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nash Star Player
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 6:25 am Post subject: |
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Denny_Russo wrote: | al242 wrote: | We are not winning 40 games.... |
Yes we are. |
Without a couple of superstars our young core is good enough for another lottery pick, period.
Can we talk abou 40 games two seasons from now? |
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Eindhoven Star Player
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 6:35 am Post subject: |
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Impossible to predict something before the FA market opens.
If we keep the roster, add Ingram and only minor role players as FA, I believe we'll be around 30 wins. To reach 40, we need to get a couple of solid starters. _________________ .... |
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Rivershow Star Player
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 6:36 am Post subject: |
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I will wait till preseason to do my predictions. I remember heading into last season positive and then we looked like trash in the preseason and I knew our season was going to go down the toilet again. |
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1hu2ren3dui4 Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 6:37 am Post subject: |
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That sounds so awesome....ly mediocre. |
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Four Decade Bandwagon Star Player
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 6:40 am Post subject: |
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nash wrote: | Denny_Russo wrote: | al242 wrote: | We are not winning 40 games.... |
Yes we are. |
Without a couple of superstars our young core is good enough for another lottery pick, period.
Can we talk abou 40 games two seasons from now? |
This is nitpicking but there is a difference in lottery team and 40 wins. This draft has three 40 win teams in the lottery.
Perhaps I am delusional but I am expecting some significant player development from the young players currently on the roster. Also expecting a few quality free agents to be signed. I am not expecting any "superstars" but 2nd tier players that fit the system and provide that experience that is needed to win games.
Even my most optimistic FA signings would likely produce a borderline playoff team. The more realistic ones hopefully a more competitive team and with the potential to pass that 30-35 win plateau. But until we actually see the signings and how Walton develops the player chemistry we are all just speculating. Including my own uninformed hopeful predictions. |
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Car54 Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 6:44 am Post subject: |
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al242 wrote: | We are not winning 40 games.... |
Your guess is just as premature as the OP. _________________ Coach Vogel, Kidd, Hollins
Max slot : Kawhi |
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Chronicle Retired Number
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 6:50 am Post subject: |
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98-0 baby _________________ Kobe |
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epak Retired Number
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 6:59 am Post subject: |
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Last years team without Kobe should have won over 20 games.
Last years team without Byron should have won over 20 games.
So without both? 😄 |
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M2K Star Player
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 7:05 am Post subject: |
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Four Decade Bandwagon wrote: | I may agree that the Lakers are trending upward. But until I see the draft and free agency play out I am a long way from predicting 40 wins. |
_________________ A three headed monster... Jeannie, Pelinka, and Ham... another terrible season. |
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LakersRGolden Star Player
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 7:07 am Post subject: |
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Hard to say. We were about a 23 win team last year, but Luke + player growth + #2 aren't going to get us 17 more wins so it's up to the FA signings or trades. |
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