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  1. FrontOfJersey22

    FrontOfJersey22 - Lakers All Star -

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    He’s not just “off base,” he is downright idiotic with that take. I’m so sick of the weak minded labeling everything “an addiction” because it removes all accountability. Just shameful.
     
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    FrontOfJersey22 - Lakers All Star -

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    Why????
    He must have a lot of dirt on NBA executives.
     
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    FrontOfJersey22 - Lakers All Star -

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    Now I gotta listen to Nash and DudeBro while I wait for the game? At least they have Dirk and Haslem to balance out the annoying.
    Antman going for 40 tonight.
    Okay, I just figured out this team’s identity with LeStoic out. They are exactly like all those garbage teams Kobe had after the Shaq trade and before we stole Gasol. One otherworldly player carrying an entire team on his back night after night.
    JJ needs to somehow get some of these other guys going or it’s going to get really ugly.
     
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    Kobe Bryant 8 - Lakers Starter -

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    I'll go a bit further than that. Every other franchise better get a title soon. Wemby might ALREADY be the best player in the league. Castle has perennial All-Star written all over him. Harper could be amazing. The Spurs are going to be insanely competitive for the next decade of they play their cards right.
     
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    And you're an expert? What are your credentials?
     
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    sirronstuff - Lakers Legend -

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    I have a feeling some of these guys were compromised. If the mafia is up in your business and you have family members at stake, you probably do stupid things.
     
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    ElginTheGreat - Lakers MVP -

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    Much improved after just one game. Better effort and cut the turnovers in half.
     
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    ElginTheGreat - Lakers MVP -

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    Lots of players and coaches like to play poker. Billups is also a well liked guy. I imagine the list of people who showed up at his games is pretty long and filled with top names.
     
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    showtime24 - Lakers 6th Man -

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    Game 1 had a 9 man rotation, and game 2 had an 8 man rotation. I like what I'm seeing from Rui. Very efficient. Just taking what the defense gives him. Not trying to do too much. Ayton doing a good job with some of the little things, like setting screens. But you could tell there is a clear difference between him and players like Duren, Gafford, Kessler, and Claxton in terms of rim-running. He is more of a traditional post player. Gabe looks somewhat pedestrian out there so far. Luka and Reaves are as advertised. I know it's only been two games though, and we clearly are lacking defense and athleticism in the backcourt.
     
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    Dang, this guy is only getting 15 mpg in 2 games. He would be a clear upgrade over Gabe Vincent for the Lakers.
     

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