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A Mad Chinaman Star Player
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Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2017 1:22 am Post subject: Ramona on the FO's Past, Present and Futurr |
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Interesting article on the FO that could prompt these questions
Is Jeanie the final decision maker on any approving any player contracts such as the ones given Mosgov and Deng?
Given the success of Phil as a GM and Magic as a coach, would having Magic head of Basketball Operations a prudent move where another position might more fully maximize his skills
Admiring Mitch's integrity while commenting that other GMs are utilizing ways to circumvent this detail is an interesting acknowledgement.
Will Jeanie and Magic make the mistake of firing Mitch before having a very good idea of whom the replacement would be and an indication of the interest
If Magic is the Head of Basketball Operations, will he commit to a deadline?
Will he differ from Mitch's vision that a Superstar is needed, which is one reason why (according to the article) Mitch missed certain players
Is Magic's statement that the Lakers are one player away from being a serious title contending team - knowing that Lebron and KD (along with others such as Walk, Greek Freak, etc) are not available. What other player would provide the missing element?
Given that Jeanie (who was at a Governors Meeting with Stern) wasn't able to stop the CP3 deal being overturned, maybe Magic will be the owner's face (Jeanie) who will have overall say that includes being present at all meetings to present a charismatic ownership presence
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/18641743/los-angeles-lakers-owners-front-office-grappling-next-steps-franchise
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Magic might be a very intelligent man privately but some of his public declarations are nothing short of delusional. Lottery teams aren't one superstar away. The only way we would be one star away is if both D'Angelo and Ingram turned out to be all stars wich at this point is far, far from guaranted and would still take years anyway. Even if it were true that us a lottery team was one superstar away, that superstar would never ever come to a lottery team so it's a moot point regardless. |
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kikanga Retired Number
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Where's the link? _________________ "Every hurt is a lesson, and every lesson makes you better” |
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A Mad Chinaman Star Player
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Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2017 1:49 am Post subject: |
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zePokar wrote: | Magic might be a very intelligent man privately but some of his public declarations are nothing short of delusional. Lottery teams aren't one superstar away. The only way we would be one star away is if both D'Angelo and Ingram turned out to be all stars wich at this point is far, far from guaranted and would still take years anyway. Even if it were true that us a lottery team was one superstar away, that superstar would never ever come to a lottery team so it's a moot point regardless. | They are two major FAs away
A floor general on the court (Ball or Fultz) would help get the ball to the right people at the right time while having them organized at the end of games
A legitimate threat in the post where they could throw the ball yo make the defense collapse and move instead of just passing it around the perimeter with no purpose since only LouWill can create their own shots consistently |
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Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2017 2:09 am Post subject: |
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Quote: | Video of Kaman lying down on an empty bench with a towel over his face went viral. |
One of the funniest Laker moments ever. That's up there with the time Huertas hid behind Spolestra. _________________ "Every hurt is a lesson, and every lesson makes you better” |
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Vin Star Player
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Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2017 2:28 am Post subject: |
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A Mad Chinaman wrote: | zePokar wrote: | Magic might be a very intelligent man privately but some of his public declarations are nothing short of delusional. Lottery teams aren't one superstar away. The only way we would be one star away is if both D'Angelo and Ingram turned out to be all stars wich at this point is far, far from guaranted and would still take years anyway. Even if it were true that us a lottery team was one superstar away, that superstar would never ever come to a lottery team so it's a moot point regardless. | They are two major FAs away
A floor general on the court (Ball or Fultz) would help get the ball to the right people at the right time while having them organized at the end of games
A legitimate threat in the post where they could throw the ball yo make the defense collapse and move instead of just passing it around the perimeter with no purpose since only LouWill can create their own shots consistently |
It all depends on Russell and Ingram's development really. We might be going nowhere or we might be one or two stars away. I was hyped at the begining of the season, seeing progress every game but I've really cooled down and I adopt a wait and see approach. I'am not sure why Magic feels like he has to make theses obnoxious (may not be the right adjective, sorry) declarations. Maybe he thinks it will appease the casual crowd or something. |
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A Mad Chinaman Star Player
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zePokar wrote: | A Mad Chinaman wrote: | zePokar wrote: | Magic might be a very intelligent man privately but some of his public declarations are nothing short of delusional. Lottery teams aren't one superstar away. The only way we would be one star away is if both D'Angelo and Ingram turned out to be all stars wich at this point is far, far from guaranted and would still take years anyway. Even if it were true that us a lottery team was one superstar away, that superstar would never ever come to a lottery team so it's a moot point regardless. | They are two major FAs away
A floor general on the court (Ball or Fultz) would help get the ball to the right people at the right time while having them organized at the end of games
A legitimate threat in the post where they could throw the ball yo make the defense collapse and move instead of just passing it around the perimeter with no purpose since only LouWill can create their own shots consistently | It all depends on Russell and Ingram's development really. We might be going nowhere or we might be one or two stars away. I was hyped at the begining of the season, seeing progress every game but I've really cooled down and I adopt a wait and see approach. I'am not sure why Magic feels like he has to make theses obnoxious (may not be the right adjective, sorry) declarations. Maybe he thinks it will appease the casual crowd or something. | DLO is a talented player but doesn't appear to have the mental makeup of a floor leader. Not talking about making the right decisions but the willingness, talent and mental toughness that can immediately be seen. As shared, DLO's talents seem more compatible as a combo guard that will have a long NBA career. Even somebody Jeremy Lin is more capable of beating his man in the paint forcing the defense to collapse. Too often DLO and JC (with others) are passing exclusively on the perimeter with no purpose or intent devoid of the ability to beat their man with one-on-one coverage with few P&Rs (especially at the end of games)
If they were able to beat their man but was blocked by somebody helping, that would be an improvement
Will JC transform himself into a Marcus Smart-type player on defense? If he did, having him and Nance would be a good start of having a lineup that plays hardnose defense |
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Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2017 10:02 am Post subject: |
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A Mad Chinaman wrote: | zePokar wrote: | Magic might be a very intelligent man privately but some of his public declarations are nothing short of delusional. Lottery teams aren't one superstar away. The only way we would be one star away is if both D'Angelo and Ingram turned out to be all stars wich at this point is far, far from guaranted and would still take years anyway. Even if it were true that us a lottery team was one superstar away, that superstar would never ever come to a lottery team so it's a moot point regardless. | They are two major FAs away
A floor general on the court (Ball or Fultz) would help get the ball to the right people at the right time while having them organized at the end of games
A legitimate threat in the post where they could throw the ball yo make the defense collapse and move instead of just passing it around the perimeter with no purpose since only LouWill can create their own shots consistently |
The NBA museum called and they would like you to return the throw it into the post to collapse the defense argument that you borrowed from them 15 years ago. They need it for their obsolete relics of the pre analytics, illegal defense Era exhibit. _________________ “We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” ― Elie Wiesel |
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Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2017 8:24 pm Post subject: |
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Omar Little wrote: | A Mad Chinaman wrote: | zePokar wrote: | Magic might be a very intelligent man privately but some of his public declarations are nothing short of delusional. Lottery teams aren't one superstar away. The only way we would be one star away is if both D'Angelo and Ingram turned out to be all stars wich at this point is far, far from guaranted and would still take years anyway. Even if it were true that us a lottery team was one superstar away, that superstar would never ever come to a lottery team so it's a moot point regardless. | They are two major FAs away
A floor general on the court (Ball or Fultz) would help get the ball to the right people at the right time while having them organized at the end of games
A legitimate threat in the post where they could throw the ball yo make the defense collapse and move instead of just passing it around the perimeter with no purpose since only LouWill can create their own shots consistently |
The NBA museum called and they would like you to return the throw it into the post to collapse the defense argument that you borrowed from them 15 years ago. They need it for their obsolete relics of the pre analytics, illegal defense Era exhibit. |
Cold blooded.
A post hating the post. Self-hating post. #21stCenturyProblems _________________ "Every hurt is a lesson, and every lesson makes you better” |
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Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2017 11:59 pm Post subject: |
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Omar Little wrote: | A Mad Chinaman wrote: | zePokar wrote: | Magic might be a very intelligent man privately but some of his public declarations are nothing short of delusional. Lottery teams aren't one superstar away. The only way we would be one star away is if both D'Angelo and Ingram turned out to be all stars wich at this point is far, far from guaranted and would still take years anyway. Even if it were true that us a lottery team was one superstar away, that superstar would never ever come to a lottery team so it's a moot point regardless. | They are two major FAs away
A floor general on the court (Ball or Fultz) would help get the ball to the right people at the right time while having them organized at the end of games
A legitimate threat in the post where they could throw the ball yo make the defense collapse and move instead of just passing it around the perimeter with no purpose since only LouWill can create their own shots consistently |
The NBA museum called and they would like you to return the throw it into the post to collapse the defense argument that you borrowed from them 15 years ago. They need it for their obsolete relics of the pre analytics, illegal defense Era exhibit. |
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