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kikanga Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2019 2:46 pm Post subject: |
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Halflife wrote: | kikanga wrote: | Halflife wrote: | kikanga wrote: | Probably the biggest reason why Kawhi and PG13 didn't sign here is: Bron.
Kobe was hated too. But he brought us chips. Time to see if LBJ can get it done.
I don't believe he can win a chip without a big 3 (he needs an all star perimeter teammate like Kyrie and Wade). But I'm ready for Bron to make me a believer. |
3player super teams are dead. We winning ring this year |
*Looks at GS*
I guess you could say top heavy big 3 teams are susceptible to injury. But the obvious retort to that is. We're dead in the water if one of our big 2 get hurt as well. Injury is not a big 3 specific problem.
Asking Bron to win with less starpower than he had in his prime seems like a recipe for disappointment. |
You’re not counting dray as a big 3 are you |
Draymond has made 2 all nba teams. He's made 3 all defensive teams. He's a 3 time all star. He took a back seat to Durant (wisely) so didn't make the all star game. But when they won 73 games, he lead GS in assists instead of their PG.
Kevin love made 5 all star teams. 2 all nba teams. Won MIP. Won a 3pt contest. And also lead the league in rebounds on a garbage MIN team. You can keep downplaying both of them. But they were significantly better than the 3rd player on our team currently (whoever that is) when they won chips.
Even now, a big reason why GS is penciled in for the playoffs is because Draymond is still on the team. _________________ "Every hurt is a lesson, and every lesson makes you better” |
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Kobesystem Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2019 4:05 pm Post subject: |
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if lebron don't make playoffs next season, he definitely is going to ask for a trade and AD will leave and we will have to start from the beginning again. |
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socalsp3 Star Player
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Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2019 8:18 pm Post subject: |
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Its on lebron next year to get this team past the clippers. Hope he still has some gas in the tank |
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J.C. Smith Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2019 8:28 pm Post subject: |
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Kobesystem wrote: | if lebron don't make playoffs next season, he definitely is going to ask for a trade and AD will leave and we will have to start from the beginning again. |
Barring catastrophic injury to Lebron and AD, I think the chances are pretty slim of the Lakers not making the playoffs. Losing out on Kawhi stinks, but the Lakers still have a pretty good team. |
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Nash Vegas Star Player
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bfc1125roy Starting Rotation
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2019 11:00 am Post subject: |
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Nash Vegas wrote: | https://twitter.com/chrisbhaynes/status/1148303242977140736?s=21
LeBron will be starting PG |
Relying on a 35 year old LeBron to play this role is a terrible idea. _________________ (bleep) David Stern. |
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miggz23 Star Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2019 11:16 am Post subject: |
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bfc1125roy wrote: | Nash Vegas wrote: | https://twitter.com/chrisbhaynes/status/1148303242977140736?s=21
LeBron will be starting PG |
Relying on a 35 year old LeBron to play this role is a terrible idea. |
That was the role he was expected to play if Kawhi signed here |
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ElginBaylor Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2019 11:31 am Post subject: |
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miggz23 wrote: | bfc1125roy wrote: | Nash Vegas wrote: | https://twitter.com/chrisbhaynes/status/1148303242977140736?s=21
LeBron will be starting PG |
Relying on a 35 year old LeBron to play this role is a terrible idea. |
That was the role he was expected to play if Kawhi signed here |
Actually a brilliant idea. Very well might prolong his career. _________________ Not a legend |
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Hero Ball Star Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2019 11:42 am Post subject: |
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Bron
Green
Kuzma
AD
Boogie
Cook
Bradley
Daniels
Dudley
Mcgee
Caruso
Rondo
THT
Slowtime? |
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noahp45 Star Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2019 11:51 am Post subject: |
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ElginBaylor wrote: | miggz23 wrote: | bfc1125roy wrote: | Nash Vegas wrote: | https://twitter.com/chrisbhaynes/status/1148303242977140736?s=21
LeBron will be starting PG |
Relying on a 35 year old LeBron to play this role is a terrible idea. |
That was the role he was expected to play if Kawhi signed here |
Actually a brilliant idea. Very well might prolong his career. |
I agree it's a Very smart Idea |
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numero-ocho Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2019 12:01 pm Post subject: |
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noahp45 wrote: | ElginBaylor wrote: | miggz23 wrote: | bfc1125roy wrote: | Nash Vegas wrote: | https://twitter.com/chrisbhaynes/status/1148303242977140736?s=21
LeBron will be starting PG |
Relying on a 35 year old LeBron to play this role is a terrible idea. |
That was the role he was expected to play if Kawhi signed here |
Actually a brilliant idea. Very well might prolong his career. |
I agree it's a Very smart Idea |
The entire roster construction is designed so Lebron won't be going downhill against a packed defense like had to quite often last season. He also has two bigs good enough to do something with the ball if he needs to take a possession off and they both can shoot well enough not to compromise the spacing when they're on the floor with him. _________________ "Suck it up. Don't be a baby. Do your job." - Kobe Bryant |
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LaxT Star Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2019 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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Hero Ball wrote: | Bron
Green
Kuzma
AD
Boogie
Cook
Bradley
Daniels
Dudley
Mcgee
Caruso
Rondo
THT
KCP
Slowtime? |
The 2nd unit lacks a forward; Iggy would be ideal. Or they may just play four guards with Mcgee.
If LBJ is classified as a guard, they have only three forwards now-- AD, Kuz, Dudley. THT is a forward to me too but I doubt he plays. |
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Jesusdelonla Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2019 7:37 pm Post subject: |
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Hero Ball wrote: | Bron
Green
Kuzma
AD
Boogie
Cook
Bradley
Daniels
Dudley
Mcgee
Caruso
Rondo
THT
Slowtime? |
Why you starting cousins? He is a backup |
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Aeneas Hunter Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2019 7:41 pm Post subject: |
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Hero Ball wrote: |
Slowtime? |
You should register a trademark and start selling t-shirts. |
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LaxT Star Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2019 7:42 pm Post subject: |
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numero-ocho wrote: | noahp45 wrote: | ElginBaylor wrote: | miggz23 wrote: | bfc1125roy wrote: | Nash Vegas wrote: | https://twitter.com/chrisbhaynes/status/1148303242977140736?s=21
LeBron will be starting PG |
Relying on a 35 year old LeBron to play this role is a terrible idea. |
That was the role he was expected to play if Kawhi signed here |
Actually a brilliant idea. Very well might prolong his career. |
I agree it's a Very smart Idea |
The entire roster construction is designed so Lebron won't be going downhill against a packed defense like had to quite often last season. He also has two bigs good enough to do something with the ball if he needs to take a possession off and they both can shoot well enough not to compromise the spacing when they're on the floor with him. |
It would not be pretty when LBJ defends the other team's guards. It might even get him hurt if he wants to match up the speed. There was a reason MJ or Kobe played more at the low post when they aged.
I think it would be better if they play two shooters/ perimeter defenders with him even if LBJ is the main ball handler. |
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tox Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2019 8:38 pm Post subject: |
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socalsp3 wrote: | Its on lebron next year to get this team past the clippers. Hope he still has some gas in the tank |
Pretty much, we'll need prime LeBron to be great with PG and Kawhi defending him. FWIW if there's any player I'd trust in the NBA to do well despite being guarded by those two, it's LeBron. |
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JeezyXVII Star Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2019 10:07 pm Post subject: |
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tox wrote: | socalsp3 wrote: | Its on lebron next year to get this team past the clippers. Hope he still has some gas in the tank |
Pretty much, we'll need prime LeBron to be great with PG and Kawhi defending him. FWIW if there's any player I'd trust in the NBA to do well despite being guarded by those two, it's LeBron. |
You know he’s gonna play extra for how Kawhi mislead him after months of recruiting. Kawhi wants the “torch”, LBJ isnt going to let it be taken easily. |
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LandsbergerRules Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2019 10:31 pm Post subject: |
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tox wrote: | socalsp3 wrote: | Its on lebron next year to get this team past the clippers. Hope he still has some gas in the tank |
Pretty much, we'll need prime LeBron to be great with PG and Kawhi defending him. FWIW if there's any player I'd trust in the NBA to do well despite being guarded by those two, it's LeBron. |
Bron's gonna need to work on his post game, honestly. His clear advantage over them that still remains is his size and strength. He won't be able to blow past either one at his age. _________________ "Chick lived and breathed Lakers basketball…but he was also fair and objective and called every game the way it was played."
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venturalakersfan Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2019 10:07 am Post subject: |
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JeezyXVII wrote: | tox wrote: | socalsp3 wrote: | Its on lebron next year to get this team past the clippers. Hope he still has some gas in the tank |
Pretty much, we'll need prime LeBron to be great with PG and Kawhi defending him. FWIW if there's any player I'd trust in the NBA to do well despite being guarded by those two, it's LeBron. |
You know he’s gonna play extra for how Kawhi mislead him after months of recruiting. Kawhi wants the “torch”, LBJ isnt going to let it be taken easily. |
Kawhi already shut down one of Lebron’s dynasties _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023. |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2019 12:15 pm Post subject: |
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venturalakersfan wrote: | JeezyXVII wrote: | tox wrote: | socalsp3 wrote: | Its on lebron next year to get this team past the clippers. Hope he still has some gas in the tank |
Pretty much, we'll need prime LeBron to be great with PG and Kawhi defending him. FWIW if there's any player I'd trust in the NBA to do well despite being guarded by those two, it's LeBron. |
You know he’s gonna play extra for how Kawhi mislead him after months of recruiting. Kawhi wants the “torch”, LBJ isnt going to let it be taken easily. |
Kawhi already shut down one of Lebron’s dynasties |
Well, they split the series 1-1. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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JeezyXVII Star Player
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Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2019 12:47 pm Post subject: |
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venturalakersfan wrote: | JeezyXVII wrote: | tox wrote: | socalsp3 wrote: | Its on lebron next year to get this team past the clippers. Hope he still has some gas in the tank |
Pretty much, we'll need prime LeBron to be great with PG and Kawhi defending him. FWIW if there's any player I'd trust in the NBA to do well despite being guarded by those two, it's LeBron. |
You know he’s gonna play extra for how Kawhi mislead him after months of recruiting. Kawhi wants the “torch”, LBJ isnt going to let it be taken easily. |
Kawhi already shut down one of Lebron’s dynasties |
He wasnt option 1. He did it behind Duncan & Parker.
& He led Raps to a title, but with healthy Klay & KD, he wouldn't have a chance. |
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epak Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2019 10:00 am Post subject: |
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Initiate Project: Kobe-Shaq
1. AD carries the Lakers the first 3 quarters while Lebron cruises
2. Lebron kills it in the 4th |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2019 10:04 am Post subject: |
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epak wrote: | Initiate Project: Kobe-Shaq
1. AD carries the Lakers the first 3 quarters while Lebron cruises
2. Lebron kills it in the 4th |
Speaking of.
With LBJ/AD/Boogie, I think we will get teams into foul trouble rather quickly. Hopefully we have one of them on the court during all 48 minutes of the game. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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KeepItRealOrElse Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2019 10:05 am Post subject: |
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epak wrote: | Initiate Project: Kobe-Shaq
1. AD carries the Lakers the first 3 quarters while Lebron cruises
2. Lebron kills it in the 4th |
wow. the accuracy |
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epak Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2019 10:08 am Post subject: |
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yinoma2001 wrote: | epak wrote: | Initiate Project: Kobe-Shaq
1. AD carries the Lakers the first 3 quarters while Lebron cruises
2. Lebron kills it in the 4th |
Speaking of.
With LBJ/AD/Boogie, I think we will get teams into foul trouble rather quickly. Hopefully we have one of them on the court during all 48 minutes of the game. |
And now we actually have guys who can hit free throws! |
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