Optimism Discussion: The Laker's Sky Is Not Falling

Discussion in 'Lakers Discussion' started by therealdeal, Jun 20, 2016.

Page 248 of 535
  1. SilkWilkes52

    SilkWilkes52 - Rookie -

    Joined:
    Jul 23, 2018
    Messages:
    102
    Likes Received:
    256
    Trophy Points:
    63
    Offline
    OK, finished licking my wounds from 2018-2019 .... Still optimistic about the best two young players in the league BI and Zo (They are 21!). If they can stay healthy and resist the urge to trade them, they are the new Shaq Kobe for the next 10 yrs. Rejuvinated LeBron with these two and you just need to build around them. If we can't add Kahwi in free agency I'd be ok with just adding solid shooters and more importantly defensive minded players. Don't over-complicate this... the stew is already cooking.
     
    SilkWilkes52, May 1, 2019
    #4941
    Juronimo, Toklat, lakerjones and 1 other person like this.
  2. sirronstuff

    sirronstuff - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    32,435
    Likes Received:
    78,603
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Your time is running out Ham
    Location:
    Laker Purgatory
    Offline
    I bet Bron gains about 35 lbs this offseason and is just a shell of his former self. Happily takes his 40 mil, says he's saving himself for the playoffs, continues stat hunting, avoid defense like the plague, and blaming everyone else for his shortcomings as a leader.

    This is going to be so great.

    Lebron: "Plz get me some help."

    LakerNation:

    :Lonzoreally:

    go to overeaters anonymous first bro
     
    sirronstuff, May 1, 2019
    #4942
  3. LTLakerFan

    LTLakerFan - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    37,839
    Likes Received:
    63,220
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    So Cal
    Offline
    Nah LeBron loves LeBron waay too much to let LeBron get fat.


    :LLLLLebronlaughing:
     
    LTLakerFan, May 1, 2019
    #4943
    OX1947 and sirronstuff like this.
  4. sirronstuff

    sirronstuff - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    32,435
    Likes Received:
    78,603
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Your time is running out Ham
    Location:
    Laker Purgatory
    Offline
    there is just a false narrative on Lebron will be rejuvenated at the age of 34-35 with his mileage. Ain't going to happen. You've seen the best he will ever be as a Laker, and we'll be lucky if he is able to play more games per year than he did this year. It's common sense. We all want him to be the exception to the rule, but I'm not going to get my hopes up. And he's my favorite player.
     
    sirronstuff, May 1, 2019
    #4944
  5. Khmrp

    Khmrp - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2016
    Messages:
    12,239
    Likes Received:
    13,938
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    [​IMG]
     
    Khmrp, May 1, 2019
    #4945
    sirronstuff likes this.
  6. sirronstuff

    sirronstuff - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    32,435
    Likes Received:
    78,603
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Your time is running out Ham
    Location:
    Laker Purgatory
    Offline
    so outlaw defense to make him look better?
     
    sirronstuff, May 1, 2019
    #4946
    Khmrp likes this.
  7. Khmrp

    Khmrp - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2016
    Messages:
    12,239
    Likes Received:
    13,938
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    [​IMG]
     
    Khmrp, May 1, 2019
    #4947
    alam1108, ElginTheGreat and sirronstuff like this.
  8. abeer3

    abeer3 - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    29,699
    Likes Received:
    80,636
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    [​IMG]

    worked for me.
     
    abeer3, May 1, 2019
    #4948
    alam1108, SilkWilkes52, gcclaker and 3 others like this.
  9. Weezy

    Weezy Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Sep 6, 2014
    Messages:
    19,217
    Likes Received:
    78,594
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Anaheim
    Offline
    I actually think he will be better next year than this year. First time since like his 2nd year in the league he’s had a summer off, I think the rest will do him good. If we can land a 2nd max guy that helps a ton too, LeBron had no true 2nd guy to play with last season, Ingram didn’t start putting up all-star numbers until after the all-star break yet again. So yeah, if we get a 2nd (or even 2nd and 3rd star), and get a couple legit shooters I think LeBron will look better and more interested next season.
     
    Weezy, May 1, 2019
    #4949
    lakerjones, LTLakerFan and SilkWilkes52 like this.
  10. sirronstuff

    sirronstuff - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    32,435
    Likes Received:
    78,603
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Your time is running out Ham
    Location:
    Laker Purgatory
    Offline
    while I hope you are right, I'm also considering if you are smoking some good stuff. I don't see his game aging as well as Kobe's if he refuses to develop a post game. In one more year, he's not blowing by anybody. And a 3 from the logo isn't a good percentage shot.

    [​IMG]
     
    sirronstuff, May 1, 2019
    #4950
  11. Weezy

    Weezy Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Sep 6, 2014
    Messages:
    19,217
    Likes Received:
    78,594
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Anaheim
    Offline
    I forgot to say I think the year after next is when I think his game falls off. So while I’m being optimistic, I’m only thinking he has one great year left in him, which is why this offseason is so important. Also, while smoking is legal where I live now, it doesn’t agree with me at all, so I don’t touch the stuff.

    :LLLLLebronlaughing:
     
    Weezy, May 1, 2019
    #4951
    Cookie and sirronstuff like this.
  12. SilkWilkes52

    SilkWilkes52 - Rookie -

    Joined:
    Jul 23, 2018
    Messages:
    102
    Likes Received:
    256
    Trophy Points:
    63
    Offline
    Hopefully LeBron adjusts his game, I think dragging the Cavs to the finals influenced his style of play to his and the Lakers detriment this past year. A Perimeter LeBron centric team with him as the primary point facilitator gets nowhere. We need LeBron the finisher, operating from the post and wings with team ball movement. The ball is still going to be in his hands quite a bit, just not 25’-30’ from the hoop.
     
    SilkWilkes52, May 1, 2019
    #4952
    LTLakerFan and sirronstuff like this.
  13. Doc Brown

    Doc Brown - Lakers Starter -

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2014
    Messages:
    2,571
    Likes Received:
    11,517
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Doctorin'
    Location:
    Hill Valley
    Offline
    Ummm.....

    - Lebron
    - Young core
    - # 4 pick
    - Max slot

    Great start to head into the draft and offseason. And then there is the front off....

    Optimism thread they don’t belong here.
     
    Doc Brown, May 14, 2019
    #4953
    Battle Tested20, fabfourlakers, Juronimo and 8 others like this.
  14. Khmrp

    Khmrp - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2016
    Messages:
    12,239
    Likes Received:
    13,938
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    are the rambis part of the FO or in a class of their owm?
     
    Last edited: May 14, 2019
    Khmrp, May 14, 2019
    #4954
    KB24 and D-Fish Man like this.
  15. KareemtheGreat33

    KareemtheGreat33 - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    12,450
    Likes Received:
    25,455
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    The Don Consiglieri
    Location:
    Las Islas Filipinas
    Offline
    I still lay it on our scouts to take the best player available, don't want to have the Lonzo Ball fiasco again with World beaters drafted after him...
     
    KareemtheGreat33, May 14, 2019
    #4955
    Khmrp likes this.
  16. LakerFanIam

    LakerFanIam - Lakers 6th Man -

    Joined:
    Oct 8, 2014
    Messages:
    1,823
    Likes Received:
    5,313
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    Fans & Media would have you believe the sky is falling.. I'm reserving all judgement until Feb. 2020.
     
    Last edited: May 14, 2019
    LakerFanIam, May 14, 2019
    #4956
  17. alam1108

    alam1108 - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    13,586
    Likes Received:
    37,190
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Laker Land
    Offline
    Keep or trade, just don’t screw it up. This could be the turning point.
     
    alam1108, May 14, 2019
    #4957
    KB24, DoMinJoon, Weezy and 3 others like this.
  18. Khmrp

    Khmrp - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2016
    Messages:
    12,239
    Likes Received:
    13,938
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    only kurt n linda knows what will happen :Signcontract:
     
    Khmrp, May 14, 2019
    #4958
    sirronstuff and Kenzo like this.
  19. karacha

    karacha Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Sep 6, 2014
    Messages:
    9,035
    Likes Received:
    29,320
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    I agree. We need to be smart here. Trading with the Pelicans is a real possibility now. But I feel optimistic again.
     
    karacha, May 15, 2019
    #4959
    Cookie, alam1108 and LTLakerFan like this.
  20. Savory Griddles

    Savory Griddles Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2014
    Messages:
    9,170
    Likes Received:
    22,447
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    We have the best package for AD. IT all boils down to the Pelican's pettiness. If they want to cut off their nose to spite their face, not much we can do. Darius Garland is a really nice player and could end up being the 2nd best player in the draft. He's also more of a shoot first pg which would fit nicely next to Lonzo. If we can't trade for AD, and we can't sign anyone in the offseason, a Garland/Lonzo/Ingram/Kuz core could still end up being a contender in 5 years.
     
    Savory Griddles, May 15, 2019
    #4960
    tada and Cookie like this.
Page 248 of 535

Share This Page