There should be more excitement for Lopez. We a get a 7 footer that just averaged at least 20 PPG, 1.7 BPG two seasons in a row. Can't really rebound, but can pass, shoot 3's and FT's . Great attitude and still in his prime. If Randle turns into a rebounding beast, we will surprise a lot of people.
Can there really be excitement about a player whom we are all expecting will be gone in a year?
Exactly...he's 29 so he doesn't exactly fit into the rebuild. It would be funny though if the two max players we sign next season are randle and Lopez lol
There should be more excitement for Lopez. We a get a 7 footer that just averaged at least 20 PPG, 1.7 BPG two seasons in a row. Can't really rebound, but can pass, shoot 3's and FT's . Great attitude and still in his prime. If Randle turns into a rebounding beast, we will surprise a lot of people.
Can there really be excitement about a player whom we are all expecting will be gone in a year?
Exactly...he's 29 so he doesn't exactly fit into the rebuild. It would be funny though if the two max players we sign next season are randle and Lopez lol
It wouldn't be funny at all, It'd be pretty depressing though
unless Randle someone is looking like a superstar in the making and Paul George takes 1 dollar less then the max _________________ “Life is too short. You have to keep it moving.” - Kobe
I really think he will surprise many here that think of him as a one season throw away player for us. He is better than you think.
The question is if Maginka thinks of him as anything other than a one season throwaway player. They seem so fixated on their "2 max players" plan that I doubt there will be any room on the Lakers for Brook come the 2018-2019 season if they sign the max players they want, unless Brook decides to take a massive hometown discount (or those max players take a discount). Seeing as this is probably Brook's last chance at a long and fat contract, I highly doubt that happens.
Don't get me wrong, though. Brook is a great player and will easily be the Lakers' best player out of the gates, and I would love for him to be signed for a 3 year, <$20 million/year contract. However, it just doesn't seem like Maginka got him for anything other than cap relief. _________________ This game's in the refrigerator: the door is closed, the lights are out, the eggs are cooling, the butter's getting hard, and the Jell-O's jigglin'!
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Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2017 11:44 am Post subject:
DoubleClutch wrote:
LVLAKERFAN wrote:
There should be more excitement for Lopez. We a get a 7 footer that just averaged at least 20 PPG, 1.7 BPG two seasons in a row. Can't really rebound, but can pass, shoot 3's and FT's . Great attitude and still in his prime. If Randle turns into a rebounding beast, we will surprise a lot of people.
Yeah, I feel a little bad for Brook. Only on page 4 of his official thread. Lonzo's over 200 and they've been Lakers for basically the same amount of time.
Even if this and other signings are one-year rentals, people underestimate the impact that good, established players can have on the young guys. I'm not even talking about the positive locker room and work ethic influence, but the fact that a stretch 5 like Brook can open up Jules' slashing game all of a sudden. Just in general, things are easier when you have other veteran players drawing the defense's attention and creating better scoring opportunities for you. It's why a guy like Booker could solely focus on scoring with Bledsoe by his side as a set-up man, versus DLo who had to create his own offense for the most part.
Brook Lopez is such a steal for the Lakers... they basically gave up nothing to get him!
Kudos Magic and Rob! _________________ "Now, if life is coffee, then the jobs, money & position in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold & contain life, but the quality of life doesn't change. Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we fail to enjoy the coffee in it."
Brook Lopez is such a steal for the Lakers... they basically gave up nothing to get him!
Kudos Magic and Rob!
Bro, this trolling just to get a reaction from people. Knock it off.
I was not. Lakers drafted Ball to replace Dlo, kinda equal trade off there.
But then, only gave up Mozgov for Lopez, lopsided in the Lakers favor...
how is that trolling? Giving props to the Lakers is now trolling? _________________ "Now, if life is coffee, then the jobs, money & position in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold & contain life, but the quality of life doesn't change. Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we fail to enjoy the coffee in it."
Joined: 14 Apr 2001 Posts: 144469 Location: The Gold Coast
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2017 6:55 pm Post subject:
Jiggling Jello wrote:
kobe_luver wrote:
I really think he will surprise many here that think of him as a one season throw away player for us. He is better than you think.
The question is if Maginka thinks of him as anything other than a one season throwaway player. They seem so fixated on their "2 max players" plan that I doubt there will be any room on the Lakers for Brook come the 2018-2019 season if they sign the max players they want, unless Brook decides to take a massive hometown discount (or those max players take a discount). Seeing as this is probably Brook's last chance at a long and fat contract, I highly doubt that happens.
Don't get me wrong, though. Brook is a great player and will easily be the Lakers' best player out of the gates, and I would love for him to be signed for a 3 year, <$20 million/year contract. However, it just doesn't seem like Maginka got him for anything other than cap relief.
His cap hold is around $45 mil, he will be renounced. _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023.
Brook Lopez is such a steal for the Lakers... they basically gave up nothing to get him!
Kudos Magic and Rob!
Bro, this trolling just to get a reaction from people. Knock it off.
I was not. Lakers drafted Ball to replace Dlo, kinda equal trade off there.
But then, only gave up Mozgov for Lopez, lopsided in the Lakers favor...
how is that trolling? Giving props to the Lakers is now trolling?
So Lonzo is equal to Russell?
You know this and he hasn't even played in 1 NBA game?
I don't think it will be an issue but what if Lonzo busts? Is it still an a smart trade? Is it still a steal?
What if we don't get any max or we agents next summer. Is it still a great move?
What if Dlo has a break out season. Is he still nothing?
it will be called "meaningless" cause he's in Brooklyn and gets "all the offensive opportunities" _________________ How NBA 2K18 failed the All-Time Lakers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxMBYm3wwxk
I really think he will surprise many here that think of him as a one season throw away player for us. He is better than you think.
The question is if Maginka thinks of him as anything other than a one season throwaway player. They seem so fixated on their "2 max players" plan that I doubt there will be any room on the Lakers for Brook come the 2018-2019 season if they sign the max players they want, unless Brook decides to take a massive hometown discount (or those max players take a discount). Seeing as this is probably Brook's last chance at a long and fat contract, I highly doubt that happens.
Don't get me wrong, though. Brook is a great player and will easily be the Lakers' best player out of the gates, and I would love for him to be signed for a 3 year, <$20 million/year contract. However, it just doesn't seem like Maginka got him for anything other than cap relief.
His cap hold is around $45 mil, he will be renounced.
I think it's around a 30m cap hold. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals
Brook Lopez is such a steal for the Lakers... they basically gave up nothing to get him!
Kudos Magic and Rob!
Bro, this trolling just to get a reaction from people. Knock it off.
I was not. Lakers drafted Ball to replace Dlo, kinda equal trade off there.
But then, only gave up Mozgov for Lopez, lopsided in the Lakers favor...
how is that trolling? Giving props to the Lakers is now trolling?
So Lonzo is equal to Russell?
You know this and he hasn't even played in 1 NBA game?
I don't think it will be an issue but what if Lonzo busts? Is it still an a smart trade? Is it still a steal?
What if we don't get any max or we agents next summer. Is it still a great move?
What if Dlo has a break out season. Is he still nothing?
your response is full of "ifs"... when those "ifs" materialize , then I'll have a different opinion.
see, my opinion is based on the present ... actually, I believe Ball is going to be a lot lot better than Russell, factoring all things. Only concern is his father, but I don't really think Lavar will be a problem, since, his kid looks ok so far.
by the way, we also got a pick out of the trade... making more lopsided in the Lakers favor. _________________ "Now, if life is coffee, then the jobs, money & position in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold & contain life, but the quality of life doesn't change. Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we fail to enjoy the coffee in it."
I really think he will surprise many here that think of him as a one season throw away player for us. He is better than you think.
The question is if Maginka thinks of him as anything other than a one season throwaway player. They seem so fixated on their "2 max players" plan that I doubt there will be any room on the Lakers for Brook come the 2018-2019 season if they sign the max players they want, unless Brook decides to take a massive hometown discount (or those max players take a discount). Seeing as this is probably Brook's last chance at a long and fat contract, I highly doubt that happens.
Don't get me wrong, though. Brook is a great player and will easily be the Lakers' best player out of the gates, and I would love for him to be signed for a 3 year, <$20 million/year contract. However, it just doesn't seem like Maginka got him for anything other than cap relief.
His cap hold is around $45 mil, he will be renounced.
Brook is as good as a mentor as you could probably get if you are grooming Zubac to be the next center.
The two actually have similar games -- Brook's is a lot more refined obviously and he can put the ball on the floor a little bit. I think Brook might even be a little better of an athlete than Zubac is.
There's some similarities though (the shooting touch, floater in the paint etc)
I'm excited to see what this team looks like in pre-season. They should be able to play any style they want to. They can run-and-gun with Lonzo where he can also be recipient of some Dirk-like trailing 3's .. OR if a play breaks down.. he's someone you can dump it into and he can make something happen.
I really, really like the Brook Lopez acquisition.
I really think he will surprise many here that think of him as a one season throw away player for us. He is better than you think.
The question is if Maginka thinks of him as anything other than a one season throwaway player. They seem so fixated on their "2 max players" plan that I doubt there will be any room on the Lakers for Brook come the 2018-2019 season if they sign the max players they want, unless Brook decides to take a massive hometown discount (or those max players take a discount). Seeing as this is probably Brook's last chance at a long and fat contract, I highly doubt that happens.
Don't get me wrong, though. Brook is a great player and will easily be the Lakers' best player out of the gates, and I would love for him to be signed for a 3 year, <$20 million/year contract. However, it just doesn't seem like Maginka got him for anything other than cap relief.
His cap hold is around $45 mil, he will be renounced.
I think it's around a 30m cap hold.
Yeah, I was under the impression that it was 150%, or around 34 million. Still doesn't bode well for his longevity with the Lakers. _________________ This game's in the refrigerator: the door is closed, the lights are out, the eggs are cooling, the butter's getting hard, and the Jell-O's jigglin'!
Joined: 19 Apr 2003 Posts: 22852 Location: La Jolla, San Diego
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2017 9:33 pm Post subject:
rwongega wrote:
DoubleClutch wrote:
LVLAKERFAN wrote:
There should be more excitement for Lopez. We a get a 7 footer that just averaged at least 20 PPG, 1.7 BPG two seasons in a row. Can't really rebound, but can pass, shoot 3's and FT's . Great attitude and still in his prime. If Randle turns into a rebounding beast, we will surprise a lot of people.
Yeah, I feel a little bad for Brook. Only on page 4 of his official thread. Lonzo's over 200 and they've been Lakers for basically the same amount of time.
I'm sure it'll rebound in time.....
I'm afraid not. Rebounds and Brook Lopez are not compatible.
Joined: 19 Apr 2003 Posts: 22852 Location: La Jolla, San Diego
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2017 9:35 pm Post subject:
Drifts wrote:
PICKnPOP wrote:
Drifts wrote:
DancingBarry wrote:
Drifts wrote:
Brook Lopez is such a steal for the Lakers... they basically gave up nothing to get him!
Kudos Magic and Rob!
Bro, this trolling just to get a reaction from people. Knock it off.
I was not. Lakers drafted Ball to replace Dlo, kinda equal trade off there.
But then, only gave up Mozgov for Lopez, lopsided in the Lakers favor...
how is that trolling? Giving props to the Lakers is now trolling?
So Lonzo is equal to Russell?
You know this and he hasn't even played in 1 NBA game?
I don't think it will be an issue but what if Lonzo busts? Is it still an a smart trade? Is it still a steal?
What if we don't get any max or we agents next summer. Is it still a great move?
What if Dlo has a break out season. Is he still nothing?
your response is full of "ifs"... when those "ifs" materialize , then I'll have a different opinion.
see, my opinion is based on the present ... actually, I believe Ball is going to be a lot lot better than Russell, factoring all things. Only concern is his father, but I don't really think Lavar will be a problem, since, his kid looks ok so far.
by the way, we also got a pick out of the trade... making more lopsided in the Lakers favor.
The idea is to build upon your picks, not replace it. 2015 is now wasted. Unless the super team dream comes true. The end result of this trade after losing Brook will be the 27th pick. So tempter your excitement, hatred, etc.
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