Thread: Lakers Thread

Originally Posted by Shazam!

Id be scared to death of this move. Sure Davis and LeBron i get it, but what kind of player is James gonna be next year? Its a lot of assumptions.

What? So the Lakers should not acquire other talent because James is starting to age. That makes little sense.

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

Originally Posted by Shazam!

Id be scared to death of this move. Sure Davis and LeBron i get it, but what kind of player is James gonna be next year? Its a lot of assumptions.

What? So the Lakers should not acquire other talent because James is starting to age. That makes little sense.

Now now I didn't say anything like that little one.

Is Vegas saying the Lakers are now the favorite to win the Championship next year?

I would bet against that.

Originally Posted by Shazam!

Now now I didn't say anything like that little one.

If that’s not what you meant you should have worded it better.

Originally Posted by WTE

Is Vegas saying the Lakers are now the favorite to win the Championship next year?

I would bet against that.

There were Vegas handicappers that had the Lakers as the favorite before the trade.

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Originally Posted by WTE

Is Vegas saying the Lakers are now the favorite to win the Championship next year?

I would bet against that.

Best odds at 7-2. I wouldn't touch them at 15-1. This team finished 8 games below .500. Adding a great, although slightly injury prone AD while giving up a young core (not even counting the picks) no way should make them anywhere close to the favorites. Now, if they add a premium PG to play the Wade/Kyrie role and get some shooters, then maybe. Right now? Lol.

Shit just got real.

Sign Kyrie.

Do it.

Originally Posted by Dapper Dan

Do it.

I think he's going to Brooklyn.

But...J.J. Reddick/Harris might happen.

Originally Posted by Timmy!

Best odds at 7-2. I wouldn't touch them at 15-1. This team finished 8 games below .500. Adding a great, although slightly injury prone AD while giving up a young core (not even counting the picks) no way should make them anywhere close to the favorites. Now, if they add a premium PG to play the Wade/Kyrie role and get some shooters, then maybe. Right now? Lol.

I think those odds assume that they are going to add another piece.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

I think those odds assume that they are going to add another piece.

I bet $50 at 18-1 on the lakers awhile back. Value bet.

Originally Posted by BeefStew25

I bet $50 at 18-1 on the lakers awhile back. Value bet.

It's pretty crazy that the Lakers seem in way better shape for this season than the warriors now.

Originally Posted by Timmy!

The Lakers just mortgaged their future and won't even get a ring to show for it lol.

I disagree. AD is going to resign, and having a star in his prime is a good way to get more talent, which makes for a great future. Also, Ingram has blood clot issues, Lonzo is limited as a shooter, and Hart is going to be a nice player, but not a great one. Draft picks aren't as valuable in the NBA as the NFL because there are far fewer star players each draft in the NBA.

The Lakers can either try to get a third star (it will be hard because of the trade date) or build out a well-rounded roster. Guys like J.J. Reddick, Tobias from Philly, etc. The fact that they kept Kuzmo, the man with the most synergy with LBJ is pretty good.

In order for this trade to be worth it, AD has to resign and the Lakers have to get a ring out of him at some point. Will that happen? I don't know. But I'd rather have him.

Originally Posted by King87

I think he's going to Brooklyn.

But...J.J. Reddick/Harris might happen.

Are you being cereal? That would be awesome.