At ORL should be a win
At Miami winnable, but probably a loss
At BKN definitely winnable with KD out, and nets not playing well
At PHI probably a loss although sixers are not playing well
At CHA probably a loss, but definitely winnable
At ATL ATL beat the bucks tonight, this is hard to predict.
As you can see, a lot of winnable games, but none of them are easy. This trip will define lakers season in terms of going to the 5/6 seed or 7-10.
I’d be happy with 3-3
At ORL should be a win
At Miami winnable, but probably a loss
At BKN definitely winnable with KD out, and nets not playing well
At PHI probably a loss although sixers are not playing well
At CHA probably a loss, but definitely winnable
At ATL ATL beat the bucks tonight, this is hard to predict.
As you can see, a lot of winnable games, but none of them are easy. This trip will define lakers season in terms of going to the 5/6 seed or 7-10.
I’d be happy with 3-3
At ORL should be a win
At Miami winnable, but probably a loss
At BKN definitely winnable with KD out, and nets not playing well
At PHI probably a loss although sixers are not playing well
At CHA probably a loss, but definitely winnable
At ATL ATL beat the bucks tonight, this is hard to predict.
As you can see, a lot of winnable games, but none of them are easy. This trip will define lakers season in terms of going to the 5/6 seed or 7-10.
I’d be happy with 3-3
Realistically the only winnable game is the ORL 1
I disagree that it’s the only winnable game - all six games are winnable as all these opponents are going through their own issues at the moment. But I agree in that the Orlando game is the only one I’d put money on the Lakers to win. Apart from that game, any of the other games could go either way.
Don't rush this guy back - he is a walking injury, I'd get him as close to 100% as possible for the playoff push.
And our trainers need to help Davis strengthen his core and base to prevent some of these soft tissue injuries, he is still like a baby giraffe out there.
Don't rush this guy back - he is a walking injury, I'd get him as close to 100% as possible for the playoff push.
And our trainers need to help Davis strengthen his core and base to prevent some of these soft tissue injuries, he is still like a baby giraffe out there.
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Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 9:16 am Post subject:
Halflife wrote:
venturalakersfan wrote:
Nah, you don’t trade AD, you find someone to replace Lebron when the time comes.
2 years? AD will be close to 30 with more wear and tear.
He will continue to be a complimentary player. It looks like he has peaked but he is still a top defender when he plays. They will never get the assets for him that they gave to get him so you ride the defense as long as you can. When the cost outweighs the benefits you see what you can get for him. _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023.
At ORL should be a win
At Miami winnable, but probably a loss
At BKN definitely winnable with KD out, and nets not playing well
At PHI probably a loss although sixers are not playing well
At CHA probably a loss, but definitely winnable
At ATL ATL beat the bucks tonight, this is hard to predict.
As you can see, a lot of winnable games, but none of them are easy. This trip will define lakers season in terms of going to the 5/6 seed or 7-10.
I’d be happy with 3-3
Realistically the only winnable game is the ORL 1
I disagree that it’s the only winnable game - all six games are winnable as all these opponents are going through their own issues at the moment. But I agree in that the Orlando game is the only one I’d put money on the Lakers to win. Apart from that game, any of the other games could go either way.
You guys are so optimistic it’s beautiful. Orlando is the only win I see as well. Should steal a random 1-2 more but to say 5-6 games are winnable is (bleep) laughable for this team.
Think about it, I just fixed Philly. They pick Ben over Embiid and team Ben with AD.
They wouldn’t pick Ben AND AD over Embiid. Not even close.
Embiid is less reliable to stay on the court than people keep screaming about AD being. _________________ How NBA 2K18 failed the All-Time Lakers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxMBYm3wwxk
Joined: 19 Nov 2007 Posts: 4372 Location: Lake Nacimiento
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 2:41 pm Post subject:
Snipes wrote:
Cyberfreak444 wrote:
Inspector Gadget wrote:
mad55557777 wrote:
At ORL should be a win
At Miami winnable, but probably a loss
At BKN definitely winnable with KD out, and nets not playing well
At PHI probably a loss although sixers are not playing well
At CHA probably a loss, but definitely winnable
At ATL ATL beat the bucks tonight, this is hard to predict.
As you can see, a lot of winnable games, but none of them are easy. This trip will define lakers season in terms of going to the 5/6 seed or 7-10.
I’d be happy with 3-3
Realistically the only winnable game is the ORL 1
I disagree that it’s the only winnable game - all six games are winnable as all these opponents are going through their own issues at the moment. But I agree in that the Orlando game is the only one I’d put money on the Lakers to win. Apart from that game, any of the other games could go either way.
You guys are so optimistic it’s beautiful. Orlando is the only win I see as well. Should steal a random 1-2 more but to say 5-6 games are winnable is (bleep) laughable for this team.
They just beat the Jazz who are better then any of those teams in there current states.. It's perfectly fine not to be super negative and assume they are going to lose a bunch of very winnable games (even for this years team).. With how they've played this season I fully get not trusting them to win any certain games but what's the point in even being a fan if you are just going to assume losses and mope in negativity? If you're at that point just stop watching for awhile, it's just basketball.
If we're talking about radical AD trade ideas, I actually would take the combination of both Ben Simmons and Domantas Sabonis for him if the Lakers could somehow pull that off.
Sabonis is a very skilled player on offense. He has great ball-handling and play-making for a big and is an all-around scorer. He seems skilled enough to potentially be a 2nd option on a great team.
Ben Simmons is big difference-maker on defense and as a play-maker. He would be a really good 3rd player on a great team.
Played around with the trade machine on fanspo:
Lakers get:
Domantas Sabonis
Ben Simmons
Sixers get:
Anthony Davis
Pacers get:
2 FRPs from the Sixers
1 FRP from the Lakers
Talen Horton-Tucker
Kendrick Nunn
If we're talking about radical AD trade ideas, I actually would take the combination of both Ben Simmons and Domantas Sabonis for him if the Lakers could somehow pull that off.
Sabonis is a very skilled player on offense. He has great ball-handling and play-making for a big and is an all-around scorer. He seems skilled enough to potentially be a 2nd option on a great team.
Ben Simmons is big difference-maker on defense and as a play-maker. He would be a really good 3rd player on a great team.
Played around with the trade machine on fanspo:
Lakers get:
Domantas Sabonis
Ben Simmons
Sixers get:
Anthony Davis
Pacers get:
2 FRPs from the Sixers
1 FRP from the Lakers
Talen Horton-Tucker
Kendrick Nunn
First let's understand that AD's injury was a player getting pushed (by Lebron) into his legs. Lucky it wasn't season ending. Embiid, Butler, Kyrie and Kawaii have been less available. Embiid even skipping the first two seasons when he played in zero games. Kevin Durant is out with the same injury that AD has. More players miss time than you realize, we just don't pay as close attention. Lebron is also a freak, though it is catching up with him the past few years.
They are not trading AD unless a superstar comes in return. Last year until LBJ got hurt, they were doing OK and would have been great with AD playing more. Pelinka should not have given up on his vision for last year by dumping three rotation players for Westbrook. It wasn't a coincidence that he sat for a large portion of the fourth. His dunk was awesome and fired up the crowd, but otherwise another transparent game from him. For a super max player, not really playing like one.
First let's understand that AD's injury was a player getting pushed (by Lebron) into his legs. Lucky it wasn't season ending. Embiid, Butler, Kyrie and Kawaii have been less available. Embiid even skipping the first two seasons when he played in zero games. Kevin Durant is out with the same injury that AD has. More players miss time than you realize, we just don't pay as close attention. Lebron is also a freak, though it is catching up with him the past few years.
They are not trading AD unless a superstar comes in return. Last year until LBJ got hurt, they were doing OK and would have been great with AD playing more. Pelinka should not have given up on his vision for last year by dumping three rotation players for Westbrook. It wasn't a coincidence that he sat for a large portion of the fourth. His dunk was awesome and fired up the crowd, but otherwise another transparent game from him. For a super max player, not really playing like one.
last year- AD was hurt during post season. not a surprise.
When he was healthy this year without Bron he couldn't carry us.
The reality is he's always dinged, always falling I cant believe he will get healthier as he gets older or become a natural 1a.
His trade value is probably at its highest right now. Has years on contract and is young. i have to believe another team is willing to part with their star for ours. i know he's not good enough to get Ja, Luka, Freak but his level is tatum.
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