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| How Many Wins/What Seed Do You See The Lakers Acheiving This Season? |
| A. 41 Wins or Less/Miss the Playoffs |
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1% |
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| B. 42-44 Wins/8th Seed |
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0% |
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| C. 45-49 Wins/6th to 7th Seed |
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16% |
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| D. 50-55 Wins/3rd to 5th Seed |
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65% |
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| E. 56 Wins or More/1st or 2nd Seed |
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16% |
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fusuyballer
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 Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 9:55 am Post subject: This Laker team will surprise people |
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It reminds me of the old Cavs team when LeBron first came into the NBA...with just more talent / potential. I actually think chemistry of this team will be awesome if Luke can get everyone to buy in to their roles.
Minutes allocation and buying in is the key. I imagine a starting unit and reserve unit that plays hard and full of energy every game. Cheering each other on and really playing some good defense.
That was kind of the 07 Cavs formula. Really stingy defense and they found ways to score and won like 60+ games.
WE'RE GOING TO SURPRISE A LOT OF PEOPLE. |
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Not really a surprising team. Lebron has a real supporting cast now. Warriors will coast in the regular season like last year and Rockets are gonna regress with less depth on their team now, CP3 older and Capela is still a mystery.
Lakers got a real shot at the number 1 seed this year.
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I think that a 3-6 seed is possible, with more success in 2019.
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| Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 10:02 am Post subject: |
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| venturalakersfan wrote: | | I think that a 3-6 seed is possible, with more success in 2019. |
I can see us having some regular season struggles...go through some slumps trying to figure out lineups, etc......and make a playoff push. |
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WHat are the expectations though?
Championship? I doubt it.
3-4 seed? MOre probable, but still going to be difficult. Lebron led the cavs to like the 4th seed in an inferior conference .
Besides Rockets and GSW, I think OKC and Utah will finish off with a better record. |
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| I feel like our supporting cast/young core is severely underrated by the media/other fans. I see us making a serious playoff run, with all our young guys taking the next step. |
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| The expectations with Lebron are that he plows thru the West just as he did the East. They won’t exceed the expectations. They may win 50 games with this supporting cast and I expect this team to contend. |
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| Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 10:20 am Post subject: |
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One game at a time mentality with the intention to dominate each. If we can start the season on a double digit win streak, I think that momentum would carry us through the winter. If by all star break we are a mere .500 team, we are a first round exit.
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I predict 55-57 wins. Our talent is criminally underrated, and I don't think playing in the West is going to slow LeBron down. The team, along with James, are going to be motivated. They understand all eyes are on them. 55-57 wins.
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I am really excited.
Listening for instance to Rondo's comments and watching Josh Hart in summer league....the arrow is pointing straight UP for our team, finally!
Let's GO!
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| Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 10:25 am Post subject: |
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| 3rd seed if we don't have too much injuries... |
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I agree with OP. With guys like Kuzma,Hart,Ball & Ingram growing and getting better, and I'm predicting a ROY level season from Wagner, along with the obvious addition of Lebron, I can see us winning between 56-62 games.
-My official prediction: 61-21 |
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| LakerLanny wrote: | I am really excited.
Listening for instance to Rondo's comments and watching Josh Hart in summer league....the arrow is pointing straight UP for our team, finally!
Let's GO! |
I believe in the talent we already had, and Lebron was the only game changer this summer. The only thing that can eff this up is if Maginka guts the depth to bring in Kawhi. |
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| Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 10:31 am Post subject: |
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| venturalakersfan wrote: | | I think that a 3-6 seed is possible, with more success in 2019. |
I see something like this. If there is a championship, it'll be in the third year. |
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| #2 seed in West |
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People either think they're title contenders or they're gonna miss the playoffs. Since neither of those are true I'd say yes they're gonna surprise everybody.
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Jesusdelonla
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| Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 10:33 am Post subject: |
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Imagine the spacing everyone will have with LEBRON on floor
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Rondo creating easy baskets for the bench players |
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| Runway8 wrote: | | LakerLanny wrote: | I am really excited.
Listening for instance to Rondo's comments and watching Josh Hart in summer league....the arrow is pointing straight UP for our team, finally!
Let's GO! |
I believe in the talent we already had, and Lebron was the only game changer this summer. The only thing that can eff this up is if Maginka guts the depth to bring in Kawhi. |
Which I don't believe they will. They haven't yet for a reason. Pretty sure SAS is salivating at the idea of nabbing Kuzma AND Ingram for an expiring KL. Not going to happen, not under Magic's watch and also because the man is a FA next summer, and if by chance he doesn't work out for us, the options to pick up other superstars is available. No need to panic and gut the team. We're good as currently constructed, and will be great once we add that missing piece next summer.
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| Beir32 wrote: | | People either think they're title contenders or they're gonna miss the playoffs. Since neither of those are true I'd say yes they're gonna surprise everybody. |
I don't know one person who thinks they're going to miss the playoffs. |
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| Runway8 wrote: | | Beir32 wrote: | | People either think they're title contenders or they're gonna miss the playoffs. Since neither of those are true I'd say yes they're gonna surprise everybody. |
I don't know one person who thinks they're going to miss the playoffs. |
Go to realcavsfans and you'll see plenty 
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| Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 10:39 am Post subject: |
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| Lakers aren’t supposed to surprise people, we have a potential all-time great on the roster, people are gonna expect us to contend for titles, oh and btw we are still not done making moves. |
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| GTL wrote: | | Runway8 wrote: | | LakerLanny wrote: | I am really excited.
Listening for instance to Rondo's comments and watching Josh Hart in summer league....the arrow is pointing straight UP for our team, finally!
Let's GO! |
I believe in the talent we already had, and Lebron was the only game changer this summer. The only thing that can eff this up is if Maginka guts the depth to bring in Kawhi. |
Which I don't believe they will. They haven't yet for a reason. Pretty sure SAS is salivating at the idea of nabbing Kuzma AND Ingram for an expiring KL. Not going to happen, not under Magic's watch and also because the man is a FA next summer, and if by chance he doesn't work out for us, the options to pick up other superstars is available. No need to panic and gut the team. We're good as currently constructed, and will be great once we add that missing piece next summer. |
Exactly. We need to be like GS, keeping home-growns and adding to it. Trading for players is analogous to trading buckets when you're down in the 4th quarter. You need to go on runs, not trade buckets. Adding talent without losing talent. |
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Beir32
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| GTL wrote: | | Runway8 wrote: | | Beir32 wrote: | | People either think they're title contenders or they're gonna miss the playoffs. Since neither of those are true I'd say yes they're gonna surprise everybody. |
I don't know one person who thinks they're going to miss the playoffs. |
Go to realcavsfans and you'll see plenty |
Yep. Just go have a look around the message boards and social media. They're literally everywhere. |
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| Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 10:47 am Post subject: |
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| Runway8 wrote: | | GTL wrote: | | Runway8 wrote: | | LakerLanny wrote: | I am really excited.
Listening for instance to Rondo's comments and watching Josh Hart in summer league....the arrow is pointing straight UP for our team, finally!
Let's GO! |
I believe in the talent we already had, and Lebron was the only game changer this summer. The only thing that can eff this up is if Maginka guts the depth to bring in Kawhi. |
Which I don't believe they will. They haven't yet for a reason. Pretty sure SAS is salivating at the idea of nabbing Kuzma AND Ingram for an expiring KL. Not going to happen, not under Magic's watch and also because the man is a FA next summer, and if by chance he doesn't work out for us, the options to pick up other superstars is available. No need to panic and gut the team. We're good as currently constructed, and will be great once we add that missing piece next summer. |
Exactly. We need to be like GS, keeping home-growns and adding to it. Trading for players is analogous to trading buckets when you're down in the 4th quarter. You need to go on runs, not trade buckets. Adding talent without losing talent. |
One of the main reasons I'm against signing Melo.
Imagine GS stunted the growth of Klay, Green and Curry by signing shoot first vets when they were still on the up and up. Might have ruined their chemistry and missed out on a championship.
I've conceded that I could be wrong about Carmelo, and he could have a breakout season next year, more power to him if he does. Would just prefer he showcases his talents elsewhere.
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| Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 10:47 am Post subject: |
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| Nothing short of getting to the finals should surprise anybody about this team. |
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