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[random25]

Pacers won. Finally lol.

And Drummond is a beast on the boards.

 

[neptunes]

We in for a rude awakening tomorrow, KD and YNB gonna make us litework

 

[wmlk]

Raptors killed themselves today.

KD will go for 50.

 

[Andrew Korenchkin]

Wow, what's going on with New Orleans? Will Anthony Davis ever get frustrated and leave?

Spoiler

DAVIS TO THE LAKERS CONFIRMED!

 

[Kickz]

Wow, what's going on with New Orleans? Will Anthony Davis ever get frustrated and leave?

Spoiler

DAVIS TO THE LAKERS CONFIRMED!

And then to Houston after a year

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Pacers won. Finally lol.

And Drummond is a beast on the boards.

He'd be unbelievable if he had any offensive skill.

 

[Andrew Korenchkin]

And then to Houston after a year

AD to the Rockets? Sure, why not?

 

[Jmanunknown]

Random question: who, in NBA history, do you think had the highest vertical leap? Has this been effectively measured?

Michael Jordan is tied with Darrell Griffith with the highest vertical leaps in NBA History at 48 inches. Jordan was a freak athlete so I am not suprised.

 

[MetalFearSolid]

Lakers can win this game. They have too lol.

Mudiay vs. Russell

 

[random25]

He'd be unbelievable if he had any offensive skill.

He'd be a superstar if he has legit post moves.

 

[Face it Tiger..]

Where ya ass was at when the Raps went 4-0 for the first time in franchise history, and are first in the east, and tied with the Warriors!

 

[Kickz]

Lakers can win this game. They have too lol.

Tyreke Evans vs. Earl Watson

Fixed?

 

[Dangansona]

Wow, what's going on with New Orleans? Will Anthony Davis ever get frustrated and leave?

Spoiler

DAVIS TO THE LAKERS CONFIRMED!

To copy my post from the last page:

Pelicans getting pasted by the Magic. Pelicans and Davis is starting to mirror the NBA version of the Indianapolis Colts: transcendent young star who can be a force in the league held back by a bad team.

That might at been the case in the first half of last season, but right now we are a severely hurt team. We currently have 10 players who can play, 3 of which are coming off injury and/or are playing limited minutes. On top of that AD is playing weak, almost looks like he doesn't care. And then to top it off, two of our four losses have been to the Warriors.

So it's not always as it appears. Don't blame the talent of the other players on the team. If we can get healthy we have a solid roster.

 

[CreeperBlocks]

Raps undefeated baby first 4-0 start in franchise history.

Yay!!!

Toronto Raps still need a True Star.

Kevin Durant please come here ;w;

 

[Officerrob]

I could not be less impressed with D'Angelo Russell

 

[fertygo]

I could not be less impressed with D'Angelo Russell

Evan Turner's little brother

 

[MetalFearSolid]

I could not be less impressed with D'Angelo Russell

And apparently he isn't dating Kendall Jenner so forget about the Kardashian athlete curse.

Mudiay can't buy a basket as well.

 

[dream]

D'Angelo is garbage, but this Jordan Clarkson kid is pretty impressive.

 

[MetalFearSolid]

Guess we saw a glimpse of what Lakers are trying to do.

Refs lol are you kidding me?

 

[Tubobutts]

At least Randle is looking pretty good.

 

[MetalFearSolid]

Randle might be the only bright spot for the Lakers season.
Celtics should have picked him.

 

[Net_Wrecker]

Russell's in the bushes.

Clarkson + Randle the new future of the franchise.

 

[Bread]

Randle might be the only bright spot for the Lakers season.
Celtics should have picked him.

nah, smart's a beast.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Randle might be the only bright spot for the Lakers season.
Celtics should have picked him.

Jordan Clarkson is legit.

 

[MetalFearSolid]

So if you touch Lou Williams it is a foul.
Jordan Clarkson is good and that has been known since last year.

 

[MetalFearSolid]

Damn Gallo!!

 

[Officerrob]

0-4, the tank rolls on

 

[Macadinho94]

Lakers GAF, would you accept tanking at this stage to get a top pick and try lure a free agent next summer at this stage?

 

[Lee Chaolan]

Raps undefeated baby first 4-0 start in franchise history.

Raps in 4 finally happened

 

[Kickz]

Lol Lakers, when does Byron get fired?

 

[harSon]

Lakers GAF, would you accept tanking at this stage to get a top pick and try lure a free agent next summer at this stage?

Well if they get Ben Simmons, they're probably set for years between their young core and being able to grant 1-2 max contracts.

 

[Randolph Freelander]

Speaking of Simmons, Laker GAF

Spoiler

Andrew

, Bill Simmons is here to help.

Bill Simmons ‏@BillSimmons 34m34 minutes ago
http://youtu.be/F2mnPqpmkLQ


Bill Simmons ‏@BillSimmons 30m30 minutes ago
Happier times.

http://youtu.be/H008I590stc

 

[MetalFearSolid]

Well I guess this confirms it. Kobe is Done.

And I just hope he doesn't play out this season. What a stain on his legacy this will be.

 

[Jarate]

Lakers GAF, would you accept tanking at this stage to get a top pick and try lure a free agent next summer at this stage?

Its risky as shit because they're pick is only top 3 protected and they are going to have to out tank a few other teams

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Why are you guys acting like the Lakers are "choosing" to tank? This team is just terrible, and Byron Scott is one of the worst coaches in the league. It's not a choice. The 2nd best player on this team is Lou Williams for crying out loud. Jordan Clarkson and Lou are probably the only two guys that would even sniff the roster of any contending teams. I kept trying to tell you that this was easily one of the worst teams in the league and nobody would listen.

 

[Jonm1010]

That might at been the case in the first half of last season, but right now we are a severely hurt team. We currently have 10 players who can play, 3 of which are coming off injury and/or are playing limited minutes. On top of that AD is playing weak, almost looks like he doesn't care. And then to top it off, two of our four losses have been to the Warriors.

So it's not always as it appears. Don't blame the talent of the other players on the team. If we can get healthy we have a solid roster.

Unfortunately "if we can get healthy" has been the mantra for about four years now.

My biggest fear is we come out of this next trip and come home to play Denver still winless or with only one win and the franchise, the fanbase and the team hit the panic button and the season is over before it can begin.

 

[LyleLanley]

I just want the Lakers to be good enough to beat the Nets.

 

[Pachimari]

Ugh, my NBA Premium Pass expires today.

By the way, my impression were, that both Randle and Russell were huge talents. Aren't they good players as well?

 

[Crimson_Echidna]

I can't wait till Chalmers is traded. I love the guy, but he should not be getting minutes over Tj.

If he is traded, Miami desperately needs to get a good shooter for their second unit. Gerald Green not playing last night really exposed how weak Miami's second unit is offensively.

 

[Cheebo]

Ugh, my NBA Premium Pass expires today.

By the way, my impression were, that both Randle and Russell were huge talents. Aren't they good players as well?

Russell is a rookie, it will be a while before you can judge whether he will be talented at the NBA level or not. It doesn't help that he has been pretty awful in his first 4 games in the NBA so far. Many other rookies are outperforming him. Of his fellow '15 rookie class so far Towns, Okafor, Porzingis, Hezonja, Mudiay, Winslow, & Turner have all looked better.

Best case Lakers scenario is they have the worst record in the league and get the #1 pick and grab Ben Simmons and then a few solid FA's next summer after Kobe gets kicked to the curb.

 

[FloydtheFathead]

As an OSU fan , I watched D'Angelo in the tourney and during the regular season... I never really understood the hype. I admit that I know little about basketball in a lot of ways, but I didn't get the noise surrounding him.

 

[Cheebo]

As an OSU fan , I watched D'Angelo in the tourney and during the regular season... I never really understood the hype. I admit that I know little about basketball in a lot of ways, but I didn't get the noise surrounding him.

It seemed like Lakers were going to go for Okafor for the longest time, seems like it would have been the better bet so far.

 

[Gully State]

As an OSU fan , I watched D'Angelo in the tourney and during the regular season... I never really understood the hype. I admit that I know little about basketball in a lot of ways, but I didn't get the noise surrounding him.

Something about how his advanced stats comparing very closely to players like James Harden, Deron Williams, Derrick Rose etc..He's a boom or bust type of player. My guess is that he needs the ball in his hands to be effective and well you probably aren't going to get that as a Laker.

I just discovered that the Warriors have a soundcloud that archives postgame and practice interviews. I think this might be the case for all NBA teams as well as I see a few other teams with it.

 

[LyleLanley]

It seemed like Lakers were going to go for Okafor for the longest time, seems like it would have been the better bet so far.

As much as I hope Russell is a bust it's way too early to see who's going to be the better bet. Okafor was always going to look better out of the gate thanks to his polished post up game.

 

[El Topo]

At some point your body defies you and there's nothing you can do.

 

[Gully State]

Look at that defense right there. Kobe even gives him a little speed boost at the start.

 

[Kave_Man]

Raps in 4 finally happened

I'm so happy right now!

 

[offtopic]

Looking forward to tonight's game. If the Clips beat the Warriors without Kerr/Bogut no big deal as the dubs are still the team to beat. However, if the Clips get run by 20+ I think that'll send an alarm through the rest of the NBA.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

Look at that defense right there. Kobe even gives him a little speed boost at the start.

Tank commander knows what's best.

 

[Fjordson]

I would love for us to spank the Clips tonight. But like most games against them, guys other than Steph will have to play well. They always do a good job of blitzing the shit out of Steph up top with Blake, Jordan and whoever else on the pick & roll.