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Which Roster Would You Prefer? |
Roster A |
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Inverse Star Player
Joined: 27 Jun 2014 Posts: 2059
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:30 pm Post subject: Keep Assets or Cash them in for Kawhi? |
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This poll is operating under a couple assumptions.
1) PG13 and LBJ have agreed to contracts with the Lakers
2) In order to acquire Kawhi and trade Luol Deng, the Lakers will have to cash in their top 3 assets (Lonzo, Kuzma, Ingram)
This would leave us with 2 possible Roster Scenarios:
Roster A:
PG: Lonzo Ball
SG: Brandon Ingram
F: Paul George
F: LeBron James
C: Brooke Lopez (Vet min)
Bench Depth: Josh Hart, Kyle Kuzma, Luol Deng + 1 Veteran Ring Chaser
Roster B:
PG: ?
SG: Paul George
SF: Kawhi Leonard
PF: LeBron James
C: Brooke Lopez (vet min)
Bench: Josh Hart + 3 Veteran Ring chasers
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Obviously, I see the appeal of both rosters. However, with Roster B, we lose our cost controlled assets that add tremendous value and depth, while also building for the future for the post Lebron era. Roster B is very top heavy and relies heavily on the front office finding ring chasers who will take massive discounts to fill out the bench and starting guard spot for a shot at a championship.
Roster A is more balanced and gives us a legit 8 man rotation before going out and signing any ring chasers. It also positions us to acquire Kawhi via free agency the following year as it would be easier to unload Deng as an expiring contract (if this is even possible numbers wise) _________________ He's my GOAT |
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MJST Retired Number
Joined: 06 Jul 2014 Posts: 26074
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:42 pm Post subject: |
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How about Roster C
Lonzo Ball
Paul George
Brandon Ingram
LeBron James
Julius Randle
Bench: Josh Hart, Kyle Kuzma, Thomas Bryant, Ivica Zubac, Channing Frye _________________ How NBA 2K18 failed the All-Time Lakers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxMBYm3wwxk |
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Inverse Star Player
Joined: 27 Jun 2014 Posts: 2059
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:49 pm Post subject: |
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MJST wrote: | How about Roster C
Lonzo Ball
Paul George
Brandon Ingram
LeBron James
Julius Randle
Bench: Josh Hart, Kyle Kuzma, Thomas Bryant, Ivica Zubac, Channing Frye |
If It's possible, I'll take it. Thought in order to get 2 max we'd have to renounce Jules. Good to know we can keep him _________________ He's my GOAT |
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Don Draper Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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It hurts to get rid of guys you drafted, but if a guy like Kawhi is on the table you do it. Top 5 players don't grow on trees. |
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venturalakersfan Retired Number
Joined: 14 Apr 2001 Posts: 144432 Location: The Gold Coast
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:02 pm Post subject: |
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MJST wrote: | How about Roster C
Lonzo Ball
Paul George
Brandon Ingram
LeBron James
Julius Randle
Bench: Josh Hart, Kyle Kuzma, Thomas Bryant, Ivica Zubac, Channing Frye |
I vote for C _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023. |
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adkindo Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:02 pm Post subject: |
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MJST wrote: | How about Roster C
Lonzo Ball
Paul George
Brandon Ingram
LeBron James
Julius Randle
Bench: Josh Hart, Kyle Kuzma, Thomas Bryant, Ivica Zubac, Channing Frye |
zero rim protection in that lineup |
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venturalakersfan Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:03 pm Post subject: |
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Don Draper wrote: | It hurts to get rid of guys you drafted, but if a guy like Kawhi is on the table you do it. Top 5 players don't grow on trees. |
The thing is he isn’t on the table, he hasn’t asked for a trade and he doesn’t have the nads to speak with Pop one on one. _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023. |
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adkindo Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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Don Draper wrote: | It hurts to get rid of guys you drafted, but if a guy like Kawhi is on the table you do it. Top 5 players don't grow on trees. |
role players don't lead teams to championships...this league is about Superstars |
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LakerLogic Franchise Player
Joined: 27 Mar 2005 Posts: 17886
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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adkindo wrote: | MJST wrote: | How about Roster C
Lonzo Ball
Paul George
Brandon Ingram
LeBron James
Julius Randle
Bench: Josh Hart, Kyle Kuzma, Thomas Bryant, Ivica Zubac, Channing Frye |
zero rim protection in that lineup |
That lineup doesn't really need any rim protection. Zo can be our weak side eraser. |
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venturalakersfan Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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If Lebron defends as he did this past season we might need a rim protector. _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023. |
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adkindo Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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venturalakersfan wrote: | If Lebron defends as he did this past season we might need a rim protector. |
he will probably take off about 80% of time...he may get locked in during 5-10 big games during the season and the playoffs....but Randle cannot be the 5 beside Lebron at the 4 as a primary lineup because Randle is too undersized, and Lebron is not playing much defense most nights. Randle can close at the 5 many nights....but he is not a starting 5 in the NBA unless you have a defender with size at the 4. |
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venturalakersfan Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:23 pm Post subject: |
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adkindo wrote: | venturalakersfan wrote: | If Lebron defends as he did this past season we might need a rim protector. |
he will probably take off about 80% of time...he may get locked in during 5-10 big games during the season and the playoffs....but Randle cannot be the 5 beside Lebron at the 4 as a primary lineup because Randle is too undersized, and Lebron is not playing much defense most nights. Randle can close at the 5 many nights....but he is not a starting 5 in the NBA unless you have a defender with size at the 4. |
Tell that to the Warriors, Green is shorter than Randle with the same wingspan. Protecting the rim isn’t a problem for him. _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023. |
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deal Franchise Player
Joined: 17 Aug 2008 Posts: 14900 Location: Earth
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:29 pm Post subject: |
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I really needed another poll... _________________ Lakers need to build a freaking team ! |
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Thug24Life8 Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:37 pm Post subject: |
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venturalakersfan wrote: | MJST wrote: | How about Roster C
Lonzo Ball
Paul George
Brandon Ingram
LeBron James
Julius Randle
Bench: Josh Hart, Kyle Kuzma, Thomas Bryant, Ivica Zubac, Channing Frye |
I vote for C |
This is what I’ve been hoping for all year. _________________ "Kobe is a scientific dawg," O'Neal wrote. "He works out every day, practices every day. Most of the other stars are just dawgs, not scientific dawgs. Kobe will always have the edge because of his range and killer instinct." |
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JamezAmp Star Player
Joined: 25 Jun 2005 Posts: 1785 Location: Scottsdale, AZ
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:45 pm Post subject: |
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^C |
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adkindo Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:48 pm Post subject: |
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venturalakersfan wrote: | adkindo wrote: | venturalakersfan wrote: | If Lebron defends as he did this past season we might need a rim protector. |
he will probably take off about 80% of time...he may get locked in during 5-10 big games during the season and the playoffs....but Randle cannot be the 5 beside Lebron at the 4 as a primary lineup because Randle is too undersized, and Lebron is not playing much defense most nights. Randle can close at the 5 many nights....but he is not a starting 5 in the NBA unless you have a defender with size at the 4. |
Tell that to the Warriors, Green is shorter than Randle with the same wingspan. Protecting the rim isn’t a problem for him. |
I might....but first I have to tell you that no, Draymond Green does not have the same wingspan as Randle. |
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Beir32 Star Player
Joined: 16 Feb 2016 Posts: 1710 Location: Western PA
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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adkindo wrote: | Don Draper wrote: | It hurts to get rid of guys you drafted, but if a guy like Kawhi is on the table you do it. Top 5 players don't grow on trees. |
role players don't lead teams to championships...this league is about Superstars |
Is it your opinion that Kawhi Leonard is a role player? |
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LakerDynasty6.0 Star Player
Joined: 12 Jan 2009 Posts: 4650
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:08 pm Post subject: |
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venturalakersfan wrote: | MJST wrote: | How about Roster C
Lonzo Ball
Paul George
Brandon Ingram
LeBron James
Julius Randle
Bench: Josh Hart, Kyle Kuzma, Thomas Bryant, Ivica Zubac, Channing Frye |
I vote for C |
I'm with you _________________ Starting Lakers Dynasty6.0! NOW!!
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....." each year in Lakerland is marked by four seasons: Kobe’s Mad at His Teammates; Kobe’s Shooting Too Much; Kobe Leads the Victory Parade; Kobe Receives His Championship Ring." |
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dcarter4kobe Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:35 pm Post subject: |
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Was just thinking of starting this poll too.
It's basically Randle/Ingram/Kuzma for Kawhi, coming of an injury. That's ALOT. _________________ "He's a Zen master, so he can speak to you, and he doesn't need a microphone; you can hear him in your head, 'Ron, don't shoot, don't shoot.' Whatever, pow, three. I love the Zen, though." |
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Scoffs Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:38 pm Post subject: |
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What if we wait a year to sign Kawhi try to get Anthony Davis by trading some of the young core? We lose a season and might get Kawhi mad, but our need is much greater at center than at sf/sg.
Possible 2019-2020 lineup:
Lebron
Anthony Davis
Kawhi
PG
Caruso
I know I'm being greedy. |
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audioaxes Franchise Player
Joined: 26 Apr 2004 Posts: 12573
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:50 pm Post subject: |
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not realistic to just pencil in Brook Lopez for vet minimum (not going to happen) _________________ (bleep) Kawhi |
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strong9 Star Player
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 10:07 pm Post subject: |
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MJST wrote: | How about Roster C
Lonzo Ball
Paul George
Brandon Ingram
LeBron James
Julius Randle
Bench: Josh Hart, Kyle Kuzma, Thomas Bryant, Ivica Zubac, Channing Frye |
C and definitely NOT B. |
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Sina Star Player
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 10:16 pm Post subject: |
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I prefer C too. |
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LakerMindLA Star Player
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 10:21 pm Post subject: |
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What about option D:
PG: Hart (defense)
SG: PG13
SF: Kawhi
PF: Lebron (will be the PG on offense)
C: Randle
Bench: Kuzma, Room Exception (Lopez) |
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splashmtn Star Player
Joined: 30 Aug 2016 Posts: 3961
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 10:26 pm Post subject: Re: Keep Assets or Cash them in for Kawhi? |
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Inverse wrote: | This poll is operating under a couple assumptions.
1) PG13 and LBJ have agreed to contracts with the Lakers
2) In order to acquire Kawhi and trade Luol Deng, the Lakers will have to cash in their top 3 assets (Lonzo, Kuzma, Ingram)
This would leave us with 2 possible Roster Scenarios:
Roster A:
PG: Lonzo Ball
SG: Brandon Ingram
F: Paul George
F: LeBron James
C: Brooke Lopez (Vet min)
Bench Depth: Josh Hart, Kyle Kuzma, Luol Deng + 1 Veteran Ring Chaser
Roster B:
PG: ?
SG: Paul George
SF: Kawhi Leonard
PF: LeBron James
C: Brooke Lopez (vet min)
Bench: Josh Hart + 3 Veteran Ring chasers
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Obviously, I see the appeal of both rosters. However, with Roster B, we lose our cost controlled assets that add tremendous value and depth, while also building for the future for the post Lebron era. Roster B is very top heavy and relies heavily on the front office finding ring chasers who will take massive discounts to fill out the bench and starting guard spot for a shot at a championship.
Roster A is more balanced and gives us a legit 8 man rotation before going out and signing any ring chasers. It also positions us to acquire Kawhi via free agency the following year as it would be easier to unload Deng as an expiring contract (if this is even possible numbers wise) | now why you have to go and put deng's name in it like that. that alone makes me sick to my stomach. knowing he aint playing.
but I still like the #1 team a tad better because of the depth i know we have and assuming ball isnt injury prone. we wont have a ton of old man injuries like we could if we have 3 vet ring chasers. you have to remember. there are almost no vet CLUTCH role player/or ex stars(due to age) that are still in the league that you can even trust and say that will be enough. so in reality, we may not even go the vet ring chaser route since there's no vets that are good enough. you might as well find some other young dudes. but how for that little of a price? |
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