Walker Kessler Discussion: Rim Protector And Lob Threat

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  1. ElginTheGreat

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    I do like adding Kessler in and of itself. We needed a center and he was the best available.
     
    ElginTheGreat, Jul 1, 2026 at 9:09 AM
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    Yeah, I like him better than Duren for the make up of this team. We needed a defensive anchor.
     
    tada, Jul 1, 2026 at 9:17 AM
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    We need one even more now with 3 stiffs in our starting lineup. Poor Kessler is going to be asked to perform miracles protecting the rim.
     
    Weezy, Jul 1, 2026 at 9:19 AM
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    Excellent signing. The front court should be good and we got younger. I’d also say grittier, but again… losing Smart hurts.
     
    karacha, Jul 1, 2026 at 9:44 AM
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    The Lakers are back!
     
    Toklat, Jul 1, 2026 at 9:50 AM
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    My concern is how Keon Ellis + Smart got $15 million combined.

    Is that not better than Grimes? I think Carr can develop into a Grimes-type player so not exactly a necessary signing IMO.

    Keon Ellis + Smart running the perimeter defense and funneling that to Walker Kessler would make a lot more sense. But it is what it is at this point.
     
    Astros, Jul 1, 2026 at 9:50 AM
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    wrong thread, but this is probably my biggest gripe.

    as for kessler, i was prepared to pay him the max and probably spend a first for the privilege. if we sent out 2 firsts, I wanted to move some salary, but i guess beggars couldn't be choosers. we would have traded all the firsts for kessler last year, happily. gleefully.
     
    abeer3, Jul 1, 2026 at 10:43 AM
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    What a horrible overpay. Man I can’t stand Rob Pelinka.
     
    JDLakersFan2019, Jul 1, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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    I know nothing about Kessler. Can he protect the rim? Is he a lob threat? Can he space the floor? Is he athletic?
     
    Juronimo, Jul 1, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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