October 27, 20223 yr The Nets just had the most hapless 2-3 minutes of professional basketball not starring Russell Westbrook in years. ESPN has him at 8 for 19 but KD has missed like 4 or 5 straight that are usually automatic midrange buckets for him. If he can't be superman this Nets team is sunk. Jesus, Ben Simmons is not a good basketball player right now. He's fucking awful on both ends. Total lack of confidence on offense. As soon as he touches the ball he's looking for a way to get rid of it. Fucking Javale McGee looks more comfortable bringing the ball up the floor than Simmons. His shot is atrocious. Watching him shoot free throws is all the proof one needs to confirm that he don't give a shit about his craft. He gives his man a 3 foot cushion consistently on defense, letting them get downhill or establish position in the paint before he makes any effort. Just all out trash.He’s a loser. Oh well. Only have to pay him for 3 more season
October 27, 20223 yr I think taking Nash and Simmons out back and shooting them in the head would be a good start.
October 27, 20223 yr This Lakers team is so hilariously embarrassing it's almost much watch TV. I mean I enjoyed watching their trainwreck last season but I never really knew if they were about to flip a switch and win a bunch of games in a row. This season it's just like watching a special needs kid try and play prime Charles Barkley 1 on 1 after someone told Chuck the kid slept with his mom. The Spurs could never win another game and as long as I got this I'd be entertained. Edited October 27, 20223 yr by ztejas
October 27, 20223 yr LA next 3: @ Minny home against DEN home against NOP I think they find at least a win in those 3 (guessing they win @MIN) but they could potentially start 0-7. I mean if God is real...
October 27, 20223 yr So much whining on the Lakers, my god. They will never win a game when they constantly give the other team 5 on 4s on the break while someone is in the back bitching at the refs.
October 27, 20223 yr LA is getting stunted on by this skinny white German kid from Kansas. Do y'all want me to keep going here or should I start a Lakers hate thread?
October 27, 20223 yr 3 minutes ago, SilasCoade said: it should be self evident that any general nba thread is a lakers hate thread Hey I'm just trying to be polite before I dance on my enemy's grave.
October 27, 20223 yr at least Russ can point to this game and say "See, I'm not the problem here, man."
October 27, 20223 yr 9 minutes ago, ztejas said: LA could be staring at 0-7. The Lakers playing so shitty makes Laker fans think it’s genius to tank for Wembanyama. But they look so unbelievably bad, it doesn’t seem like some well thought out master plan to tank. It looks like a team with no chemistry who just doesn’t know what the fuck they are doing.
October 27, 20223 yr 14 minutes ago, MrBig said: The Lakers playing so shitty makes Laker fans think it’s genius to tank for Wembanyama. But they look so unbelievably bad, it doesn’t seem like some well thought out master plan to tank. It looks like a team with no chemistry who just doesn’t know what the fuck they are doing. Dude I'm about to blow your mind.
October 27, 20223 yr 12 minutes ago, ztejas said: Dude I'm about to blow your mind. Tell me what you know. I love some good sports conspiracies
October 27, 20223 yr 8 minutes ago, MrBig said: Tell me what you know. I love some good sports conspiracies What if I told you that the Los Angeles Lakers... ...might not own their first round pick next season?
October 27, 20223 yr So it begins. 4 games in: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34887425/lebron-vows-more-aggressive-amid-first-0-4-start-rookie-year Quote On the bright side, Anthony Davis (22 points, 14 rebounds) played through discomfort in his lower back and said he'll "be fine" going forward. The Lakers could use that. Edited October 27, 20223 yr by Francisco 2.0
October 27, 20223 yr Can we at least celebrate the Lakers being 0-4? Id like to see them bust out something amazing like 0-15 for good measure just to get the media all apoplectic.
October 27, 20223 yr How is AD only 29. He looks so old jogging up and down the court. "The Lakers are shooting 33-for-148 on 3s this season. That 22.3% 3-pt FG pct is the worst over any 4-game span by any team within a season in NBA history (min. 125 3-pt FGA)."
October 27, 20223 yr 4 minutes ago, Loch Ness Monster said: How is AD only 29. He looks so old jogging up and down the court.
October 27, 20223 yr 5 minutes ago, Loch Ness Monster said: How is AD only 29. He looks so old jogging up and down the court. "The Lakers are shooting 33-for-148 on 3s this season. That 22.3% 3-pt FG pct is the worst over any 4-game span by any team within a season in NBA history (min. 125 3-pt FGA)." They had already set the record for worst 3 game stretch to open a season.
October 27, 20223 yr What if the Lakes really blow it up?AD to Bulls for Vuc, Patrick Williams and Caruso. Russ to Hornets for Heyward, Rozier and the 2 picks BronCarusoRozierHeywardWilliamsVucPatBevWalkerNunnMaybe Curruso is part of a 3 team to bring another wing or PF.
October 27, 20223 yr 3 minutes ago, Fastbreak said: What if the Lakes really blow it up? AD to Bulls for Vuc, Patrick Williams and Caruso. You think they would trade a Klutch client?
October 27, 20223 yr 26 minutes ago, Loch Ness Monster said: How is AD only 29. He looks so old jogging up and down the court. "The Lakers are shooting 33-for-148 on 3s this season. That 22.3% 3-pt FG pct is the worst over any 4-game span by any team within a season in NBA history (min. 125 3-pt FGA)." It gets so fucking old watching that dude grimace and limp up and down the court after every slight bit of contact. Edited October 27, 20223 yr by Pam Cummings
October 27, 20223 yr 23 minutes ago, Fastbreak said: What if the Lakes really blow it up? AD to Bulls for Vuc, Patrick Williams and Caruso. Russ to Hornets for Heyward, Rozier and the 2 picks Bron Caruso Rozier Heyward Williams Vuc PatBev Walker Nunn Maybe Curruso is part of a 3 team to bring another wing or PF. That's an insane package for a dude that can't stay on the court. I wouldn't trade Caruso for AD straight up.
October 27, 20223 yr He’s a loser. Oh well. Only have to pay him for 3 more season Kyrie isn't having any of Ben slander
October 27, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, Fastbreak said: Russ to Hornets for Heyward, Rozier and the 2 picks Why in the hell would anyone take on Westbrook and his contract for any player(s), let alone give up picks to LA in the process? This is like the Lakers fan fiction shit all off-season where people claimed they could acquire Kyrie or another all-star for Russ straight up. LOL OK The only scenario I can imagine is if another team regretted giving a max contract with multiple years left, and traded the player for Russ just to clear the books by next year. Also seems like exactly what GM LeBron would do (further mortgage the future for some unlikely to pan out addition now) Edited October 27, 20223 yr by Murfdogg21
October 27, 20223 yr Author 2 minutes ago, Murfdogg21 said: Why in the hell would anyone take on Westbrook and his contract for any player(s), let alone give up picks to LA in the process? This is like the Lakers fan fiction shit all off-season where people claimed they could acquire Kyrie or another all-star for Russ straight up. LOL OK The only scenario I can imagine is if another team regretted giving a max contract with multiple years left, and traded the player for Russ just to clear the books by next year. Also seems like exactly what GM LeBron would do (further mortgage the future for some unlikely to pan out addition now) I think he meant two Laker firsts. That would make more sense, but still probably not enough to move the needle for Charlotte. They were reportedly trying to move Hayward for salary cap purposes but the calculus might have changed for them when they didn't have to re-up for Miles Bridges after his domestic assault stuff. Even with the picks, that's still a bad trade for Charlotte. It kills any chance of playoff success and they still wouldn't be bad enough to compete at the bottom with the Wemby sweepstakes.
October 27, 20223 yr Do the Lakers have any picks to offer?Yes. ‘27 and ‘29Of course it is Russ + Picks…
October 27, 20223 yr 17 hours ago, ztejas said: I think taking Nash and Simmons out back and shooting them in the head would be a good start. Is that an option for Westbrook? If so, I choose that
October 27, 20223 yr 6 hours ago, Fastbreak said: What if the Lakes really blow it up? AD to Bulls for Vuc, Patrick Williams and Caruso. Russ to Hornets for Heyward, Rozier and the 2 picks Bron Caruso Rozier Heyward Williams Vuc PatBev Walker Nunn Maybe Curruso is part of a 3 team to bring another wing or PF. I’m in favor of a complete tear down, including LBJ. Get whatever picks and young assets back you can.
October 27, 20223 yr 33 minutes ago, Sbbruin said: I’m in favor of a complete tear down, including LBJ. Get whatever picks and young assets back you can. You can’t trade Lebronto until next season.
October 27, 20223 yr 2 hours ago, Sbbruin said: I’m in favor of a complete tear down, including LBJ. Get whatever picks and young assets back you can. At least you got that bubble *championship* out of it.
October 28, 20223 yr ben simmons just airballed a lay-in. give and go with KD, and he gets the ball back, goes up, lofts the ball, and it just comes down and goes out of bounds. this shit continues to blow my mind. like even if he *never* practiced he shouldn't be this bad.
October 28, 20223 yr basketball has got to be a burden for this guy. like his real passion is surfing, or archery, or call of duty, and he's just playing ball because they'll pay him a lot of money to do so. i'm sure one day he'll release an autobiography detailing how hard it was to be born 6'10", 250 lbs with speed and athleticism, and then paid millions and millions of dollars to play a game that you aren't even really that into.
October 28, 20223 yr Kyrie is 5/14, 1/7 from 3. At half. Durant is 4/5. They're really giving the Lakers a run for their money.
October 28, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, shadow_operative said: ben simmons just airballed a lay-in. give and go with KD, and he gets the ball back, goes up, lofts the ball, and it just comes down and goes out of bounds. this shit continues to blow my mind. like even if he *never* practiced he shouldn't be this bad. It really is baffling. Would class body, YMCA heart.
October 28, 20223 yr Author Kyrie may be one of the dumbest people on this (round) planet but holy shit his handles and finishing ability at the rim are spectacular. I hate that I enjoy watching him play.
October 28, 20223 yr Ben Simmons looks legit terrified on offense. Doesn't even look at the rim unless its an easy dunk/put back. Just turns around and looks for a teammate. This is a max contract player.
October 28, 20223 yr Simmons kinda saved them getting a steal while down 2 with 15 seconds left in the game. He passed it to Durant who tied the game and sent it to OT. They still lost, cause lolNets, but it was a big play.
October 28, 20223 yr I literally play with 5’4” 35 year old Asian guys who have better inside/outside games that Ben. We play once a month and after a few warmups they can hit 15 footers.
October 28, 20223 yr 11 hours ago, SilasCoade said: It really is baffling. Would class body, YMCA heart. Not sure which Y you go to, but mine is full of scrappy guys with a lot of heart. They're just fat.
October 28, 20223 yr 8 hours ago, Fastbreak said: I literally play with 5’4” 35 year old Asian guys who have better inside/outside games that Ben. We play once a month and after a few warmups they can hit 15 footers.
October 28, 20223 yr On 10/21/2022 at 10:31 PM, MNLonghornFUKM said: They’re not gonna raise any banners. They beat Denver’s ass who’s currently beating golden states ass. They have zero shot at maintaining any of this. But they’re still a team filled with disrespected professional basketball players. Some can shoot and catch fire. Dangerous combo Yeah I looked at their box score playing the Rockets and saw a team that could win 30 or so games. Maybe 35 if they were trying to win 35. Ainge will actively have to work to make them worse throughout the year.
October 28, 20223 yr 7 minutes ago, Wulaw Horn said: Ainge will actively have to work to make them worse throughout the year. Disagree. They'll peter out.
October 28, 20223 yr In a couple of weeks the jazz can send markanen and Conley to LA for a year of Russ and send olynyk and Clarkson to bkn for Simmons. They would instantly become the favorites for the wemby sweepstakes.
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