OFFICIAL Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Thread (Resigned for 3 Years, $40 Million)

J.C. Smith · Franchise Player Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 12670

It was nice to see his teammates actively looking for him when he was on fire in the third. Great game overall by KCP.

numero-ocho · Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2018 7:03 am Post subject:

lakersfever714 · Franchise Player Joined: 05 Jan 2016 Posts: 11759

Too bad we can't resign him. He turned down 5-year/$80M from the Pistons last year so there's no way we can afford him at $18-20M/year if thats his asking price. Or we might have to if he continues to play like this the rest of the season. We'll never know.

Four Decade Bandwagon · Star Player Joined: 18 Jul 2014 Posts: 8151

It will be interesting to see what actually happens this summer. All the speculation on which players to sign and assumptions on what players will actually ask for and more importantly eventually get paid.

Several Laker players fall into this narrative. In reality we have no clue what players like KCP, Randle, Lopez or even IT will get paid. The common assumption seems to be they all will not fit due to being too expensive.

Depending on how the FO actually spends the cap space these players (one or all) are not horrible choices considering some of the alternatives.

Loved that KCP had such an explosive offensive game. He is quietly having a solid season and having improved career years in several areas. Not opposed to the path maintaining some continuity and re-signing him if the deal is right.

It may not fit the 2max marquee player path but I wonder how the team would respond without the looming trade or one year deals scenarios constantly over their heads. Whoever they decide to sign I prefer some multi year stability for this young team.

pio2u · Retired Number Joined: 26 Dec 2012 Posts: 54573

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope nets season-high 34 points in win over Kings

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tgi_friyay · Starting Rotation Joined: 04 Nov 2017 Posts: 275

Loved his reaction over the Julius and 1 dunk against the Kings. He's not just playing for the next contract.

JPaulK0n · Star Player Joined: 06 Feb 2018 Posts: 2478

It's assumed that KCP is only here as a rental, but if LeBron does actually sign here, wouldn't be surprised if the Lakers re-sign KCP to a long term deal AKA the LeBron Tax, same thing the Cav's had to pay J.R. Smith & Thompson with the Cav's. Also, known as LeBron runs your team practically, so if he does come, won't be surprised KCP if re-signed due to the Klutch Sports affiliation.

venturalakersfan · Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2018 9:59 am Post subject:

We could only sign KCP to an exception if Lebron comes.
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pio2u · Retired Number Joined: 26 Dec 2012 Posts: 54573

Decent game by KCP last night, he played with energy, even though he had his usual brain-farts.
He did have a double-double with 11 points and 14 big rebounds. He added 3 assists and 2 steals to boot.

pio2u · Retired Number Joined: 26 Dec 2012 Posts: 54573

KCP has strung together some pretty impressive games of late and tonight he delivered again. 18 points on 6-8 fg (75%) w/ 4 rebs.

Chronicle · Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2018 11:01 pm Post subject:

I still think he's too inconsistent. If he keeps up what he's doing now for another 10 games then yeah we should keep him
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danzag · Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2018 4:06 am Post subject:

He's been playing well.

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Eindhoven · Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2018 7:31 am Post subject:

He must regret not taking that $80M/5yrs offer from Detroit. Even playing very well as he is, I don't see teams offering him more than $12M/yr.
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Laker_Town · Retired Number Joined: 26 Jun 2006 Posts: 25604

KCP not having the green light to take some of those ugly shots is a great thing.

Hes been having to do less decision making out there and its shown in his last few games. Hes been playing well

numero-ocho · Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2018 8:00 am Post subject:

pio2u · Retired Number Joined: 26 Dec 2012 Posts: 54573

I'm sure he's feeling a lot less pressure now that the legal issue behind him. The injury slowed him too but he's playing really well right now.

No doubt that he is a pretty good basketball player and a good guy. He may be able to get $12-15 mil from some team desperate for guard help but not from the Lakers.
Although, depending on what happens this summer, I wouldn't mind if we re-signed him for MLE.

jjangx27 · Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2018 10:43 am Post subject:

unleasHell · Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2018 11:00 am Post subject:

The Lakers have KCP, that is a huge plus, and I agree he will not be getting a 5yr/$80mil offers, which is actually great for the Lakers as he may want to stick around another season and sign another 1yr contract (for less).

Sure he can score, but he is not overly mistake=prone and his defense and rebounding are huge and while Hart can produce at approx. 80% of what KCP does, Hart coming off the bench help with the Lakers depth and bench scoring, so moving Hart into KCP's starting role make not be as great as it seems.
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TDRock · Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2018 8:32 pm Post subject:

Yeah KCP!!!!

danzag · Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2018 8:33 pm Post subject:

Huge steal

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18 points and 13 rebounds.
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