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NFT: For JonC & Filthy: The Baby Lakeshow!

David in LA : 10/27/2016 1:52 pm
Great start to kick off the post-Kobe era. We might not be a playoff team this year, but this is going to be a very fun year for us. I've been to a couple preseason games, and I can tell you that our bench is going to close a lot of deficits for us, and will be a strength for us all year. Luke Walton seems like a guy that's destined for this gig, and you can tell that this year's club has a completely different atmosphere. Russell has got to be the hands down favorite for most improved player. Clarkson has a great shot at 6th man. It's nice to see a promising, young foundation show signs of life. Should be an entertaining season!
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26.2 : 10/27/2016 2:12 pm : link
I don't follow the LAL, but why does Clarkson come off the bench? I'm sure he gets his minutes, but just curious why he isn't a starter.
Clarkson strengthens the bench, I think Luke wants  
David in LA : 10/27/2016 2:28 pm : link
that to be a strength.
David  
hassan : 10/27/2016 2:40 pm : link
almost predictable that the Lakers would benefit immensely freeing themselves from the cancer that was Kobe over the last few painful years.

And that's not to dump on Kobe (too much--I'll openly admit Im not a fan while I acknowledge he more than made up for it with his earlier contributions), but his mindset was never going to let them move on and he was not going to ever be a Jabbar in accepting a different role and playing a third or fourth fiddle.

They are poised to play 'Warrior-Style' ball. Three or four strong players, the coach, and sharing the ball extensively. Some people liked the farewell tour but I found it unwatchable. Should be entertaining again to tune in.

Wont be surprised if they snuck in the playoffs.
Hassan, I got a lot of love for Kobe  
David in LA : 10/27/2016 2:47 pm : link
but you're right, a true rebuild was never going to happen under his watch. It's akin to an aging QB that won't leave when it's time holding the franchise hostage (see Dan Marino).
David  
hassan : 10/27/2016 2:57 pm : link
lets face it. Whether you love or hate him.........A true rebuild was not only impossible, but it was four years of suboptimal hoops for LA Lakers. Spending that much time in purgatory coddling a player is a long time. Especially for the Laker franchise which is much bigger than Kobe Bryant.

I dont necessarily even blame him mostly. The Buss family should have figured all of this out. And they were going to be bad even if his ability to be more mindful of the overall team situation was better. But still, he didnt help.

Anyway, wont be surprised to see Lakers not only improve this year, but become big players in free agency and add some pieces to move past the Clippers and regain their rightful place in the LA pecking order :)
Yeah, Jeanie should get some flack for the Kobe contract  
David in LA : 10/27/2016 3:01 pm : link
I cringed at the deal, because we were definitely bidding against ourselves for Kobe at that absurd pricetag. IMO she did anything to secure Kobe, because of the Time Warner deal.
agree with hassan  
JonC : 10/27/2016 3:03 pm : link
Buss chose to honor Kobe over developing the new core, and I'm relieved it's in the past. Haven't seen last night's game yet, it's on the DVR at home.
I almost want them to stink one more year  
JonC : 10/27/2016 3:05 pm : link
milk another top 3 draft pick, sign Westbrook, and then let the fun begin.
The Westbrook ship has appeared to sail Jon  
David in LA : 10/27/2016 3:07 pm : link
He signed a 3 year deal this summer.
Wow, I missed it  
JonC : 10/27/2016 3:09 pm : link
working too much!
I wouldn't put a trade past them  
JonC : 10/27/2016 3:09 pm : link
eg, they get an elite PF with that top 3 pick in '17 and decide they can afford to package Randle and Clarkson ...
I just want  
RasputinPrime : 10/27/2016 4:12 pm : link
Laker basketball to be fun. They aren't making the playoffs unless Russell and one other kid really take a leap but they should be fun.

Will they play defense is a big question.
Funny we went from  
Rflairr : 10/27/2016 6:24 pm : link
Young being released before camp to him starting. Not saying it won't work. It was fine yesterday. Just saying its surprising
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