I love the Portland fans victims mentality, it's almost like we actually buy in to the myopic Lakers fan belief that they are a contender for eternity. I don't believe the Lakers are going to be gift wrapped another dynasty. This isn't the 2 Jerrys (Bus and West) Lakers anymore. Sure they snagged Dwight last year but then couldn't keep him. Who is going to flock there to play for Mitch and Jim? Bottom line they are going to have to rebuild like everyone else and the PacNW victims of the evil empire will constantly preaching the lore of Rigged lotteries and bent rules but until I actually see favoritism as to how therapies itself (ignore the media bias) I call bullshit if it was there the Knicks wouldn't have been so futile for so long. Sent from my LG-LS995 using Tapatalk
We want the Lakers to be a perennial 8th seed or in the lower lottery. No way do I want to see them get a Top 3 pick. Either they use it to draft a future superstar or trade it for one now to pair with Kobe. Stay mediocre, L.A.
24+ years being a fan and seeing the Lakers dominant for 20 of those years is why folks like myself have the belief the Lakers will always find a way to be contenders.
MAS I don't think anyone would ever accuse you of being overly optimistic. Sent from my LG-LS995 using Tapatalk
The CBA made it difficult for the Lakers to compete in the manner they used to. They could luck into a top pick, no doubt, but the chances of them getting a top 3 pick + a legit superstar + kobe returning to his old self (emphasis on old) are slim. Had Jerry not died, and Jerry West not left, I wouldn't put anything past them, even with the new CBA. But the new CBA makes it far more difficult (even with their insane Time Warner TV contract). Kobe is going into his 19th year next year AND that's not counting the almost 3 seasons worth of post-season. I doubt that LeBron is going to to go LA to be on a team with an aging star (+ his own contract) and a rookie. That would be a short term (at best) run. LeBron himself is in his 11th year. LeBron + Kobe + rookie (whoever they do pick) wouldn't be a great team. The other 9 players wouldn't be anything great. Btw, is it hard for anyone else to fathom that Kobe is in his 18th year? Just mind boggling.
Pair with Kobe? Kobe is done. She he will play out his contract which expires after next season, but he will retire after that, he can't even stay healthy anymore. They don't have the resources to instantly build a 1 year title run. Sent from my LG-LS995 using Tapatalk
WTF? I thought PDXKass was wearing your skin for a coat. Where the hell have you been. You owe me a beer.
