Optimism Discussion: The Laker's Sky Is Not Falling

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  1. lakerjones

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    What a glorious road trip!
     
    lakerjones, Dec 6, 2019
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    LaVarBallsDad, Dec 6, 2019
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    One of the best I've ever seen. And we laker fans have seen some great teams.
     
    OX1947, Dec 6, 2019
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    You had me scared for a little while before I saw the sarcasm!!!
     
    Wino, Dec 6, 2019
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    I love this team. Love it, the defense is so fun, and having 2 superstars and a cast of really likable role players again is plain awesome.
     
    Weezy, Dec 6, 2019
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    Portland is usually loud and rocking... Tonight we silenced them early and kept it there. So quiet, I can hear our own fans and the "Kuuzzz..." chants.
     
    gcclaker, Dec 6, 2019
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    Beating the Jazz and Denver on the road was sweet enough, then blowing out the Blazers on the road where over the years we have notoriously struggled is the cherry on top.

    Sure we there will be tough times at some point as it’s a long season, but right now this team is so easy to root for.
     
    Kou, Dec 7, 2019
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    Azndude2190, Dec 7, 2019
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    acts like he's a key contributor SMH

    :Kobe Snickering:
     
    sirronstuff, Dec 7, 2019
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    Thing is... he was serious. Don't let the sarcasm tag fool you :D
     
    Kenzo, Dec 7, 2019
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    I had forgotten how fun it is to watch a team dominate.
     
    ElginTheGreat, Dec 7, 2019
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    :Laugh:

    :Crazyartest:
     
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    “This upcoming road trip will be their first true test.”

    DOMINATED.
     
    alam1108, Dec 7, 2019
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    What's crazy is we blew through this roady without our best perimeter defender.
     
    TIME, Dec 7, 2019
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    Yet without falling into playing down to the opposition. This is fabulous. Just stay healthy.
     
    Punk-101, Dec 7, 2019
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    Cousins front and center cool and nonchalant...Green in the back mugging...Howard looking content. Interesting mix of good casual outfits. Riley would have imposed a dress code, had them wearing jackets.
     
    gcclaker, Dec 7, 2019
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    I rewatched the second half last night and couldn’t help but thinking we have everything in this team that we always hoped for since our last championship run:
    • Top notch leader with championship experience;
    • Top notch skilled partner-in-crime to pair with the leader;
    • Team defense;
    • Perimeter defense;
    • Interior weak side defense;
    • 3pt shooters in the starting lineup and coming off the bench;
    • Strong bench to maintain or extend the lead;
    • Experienced and competent coaching staff.
    All of this with a contract flexible roster, no reliance on an immature talented draft pick, and a realistic hope of contending for a championship immediately. What’s most amazing is that this feels like it happened overnight as a backup plan. Much props to the Lakers front office.
     
    Jaguar, Dec 7, 2019
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    Not a dress code fan but wearing a winter cap on a plane, is just stupid :p
     
    Kenzo, Dec 7, 2019
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    they made the white guy wear a hoodie to fit in better SMH

    There must be a lot of social unrest in that locker room
     
    sirronstuff, Dec 7, 2019
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    I would pay a dollar to know how you really feel about this team
     
    SamsonMiodek, Dec 7, 2019
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