We are now a legit team.

E_Wulf420 · Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2017 5:54 am Post subject:

If you think about it, Every starter has a chance to make the all star team, although its very difficult in the west. IF:
Lonzo averages 14/8
KCP averages 18ppg
Ingram averages 18ppg
Randle averages 18/10
Brook averages 20/8
The first half of the season would have to be perfect but its possible with all the Laker fans voting.
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la4win · Star Player Joined: 27 Mar 2010 Posts: 2239

If Deng earns 1/4th of his check this year, we will be legit for sure.

yinoma2001 · Retired Number Joined: 19 Jun 2010 Posts: 119487

I doubt Ingram/Randle/KCP will average 18ppg each. Not sure Lonzo will break double digit PPG, though I can see him averaging 6-7apg.
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LandsbergerRules · Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2017 6:00 am Post subject:

If legit means we're a 30+win team, yes. If legit means we're a playoff team, no.
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governator · Retired Number Joined: 28 Jan 2006 Posts: 25086

Brook Lopez-KCP led team plus young studs... most likely wins in 30s, hoping for a 40+win season and a playoff spot, 8th, take on GS and get these puppies paws wet

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hydrohead · Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2017 6:28 am Post subject:

We have legit players. We are not a legit team.
We will still need to show that the team will function as a cohesive defensive unit.
We will still need to the play on the court to elevate the performance.

this will be the challenge for Luke and every player. And having players on expiring contacts could help, but may bring a level of selfish play that may hurt.
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LakersRGolden · Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2017 6:39 am Post subject:

Sina · Star Player Joined: 12 Jul 2015 Posts: 1801

Lopez is a maure player. Project: 12/6
KCP is ready or close to ready. Project: 16/4
Randle needs 1-2 more year to be ready or close to ready. 14/8
Ingram needs 2-3 more years to be a scorer. Project: 16/5
Ball is still a rookie. Project: 6/6

We have 3 legit starters and two rising stars. Lopez will be limited by playing time since we want to play more uptempo style small. Ingram and Ball will be controlled at 28-30 and 25-28 minutes per game respectively to prevent injuries.

Our bench are very deep but inexperienced. JC, Nwaba, Brewer and Nance could led the way while Zubac, Kuzma, Hart could get playing time as the season progress.

35 wins thought

Lakerpark · Star Player Joined: 09 Nov 2002 Posts: 2117

Now that the Lakers have some legit talent, I am kind of wondering about Luke's coaching or offense.

Last season, to me it seemed like a lot of iso or one on one...Lou, Clarkson, Randle, DLO.

Or else a bunch of bad (inconsistent) shooting: Deng, Brewer, Mozgov, Randle, Nance, Robinson and DLo, Clarkson and MWP sometimes.

Or guys who were afraid to shoot: Nance, Nwaba

At the start of the season I envisioned a lot of quick passing like the Warriors team does.

Was it the coaching or the players? No talent or guys not listening to the coach or a not so great offensive scheme?

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Also like yin said what's legit?
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I would say we are more like a whole team now. We have a starting lineup where the pieces fit. We still have a young and inexperienced team.
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oldlakerfan · Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2017 7:23 am Post subject:

We have legit talent at every position.

We have depth at every position, especially if we sign Rondo

We have a lot of player who can play position less basketball

Questions:

Lots of developing youth

Outside Shooting

Defense

If we play good defense Lakers can be a good team.

If we play good defense and develop some good outside shooting we can be a playoff team.

LakerMindLA · Star Player Joined: 26 Dec 2008 Posts: 5344

We've gone from winning under 25 games to over 25 games. Winning more than 30 will still be tough.

laker50 · Star Player Joined: 07 Mar 2014 Posts: 2140

Magic and Rob have made the Lakers into a legit team.
Going to contend for 8th playoff spot.

Lopez close to all star center
Randle contract year, has to show he can shoot everything else
is there
Ingram star in the making
KCP missing piece
Ball assist guy

bench
Clarkson valuable off bench
nance energy guy
hart solid
Kuzma can hit the 3
Nwaba solid defender
Brewer ok second string
Deng belongs second string and way overpaid

Maybe bring in Caruso?
Spots are still open

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44TheLogo · Star Player Joined: 21 Feb 2009 Posts: 6364

I think 32-35 wins is totally reasonable based on roster talent. But that's not going to be close to a playoff spot in the west and might still be bottom 3 or 4.

The roster has NBA talent at every position now, that's certain. The question that needs to be answered now is...is Luke Walton actually a good coach? Because this roster under a Rick Carlisle, Erik Spoelstra...
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I don't know what legit means but we're certainly improved.

If we win 32+ games, I'll be satisfied. It shows improvement and trajectory.If we win 40+ I'd be thrilled, though I don't see this as likely. My guess is we win 30-35.

Randle, IMO, is the key here. People talk about Brook's 20 a game, or Ingram's substantial improvement, or the new 'face of the franchise' but in reality, this is Julius' team this coming season. He's the one who needs to be the emotional leader and bring the level of intensity that can carry us to overachieve.

Ironically, who knows how long he'll be here.

venturalakersfan · Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2017 8:22 am Post subject:

Yes, a legit 36 win team. Up from the 32 I was expecting before. Rejoice Laker fans, we might only lose 45 games this season.
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