I remember being a little disappointed when we didn't get Carmelo. That worked out ok. Blazers will be just fine without Davis. I like the voodoo doll thing. That was good.
We obviously don't know what was offered. I would really like to see Ball and Zion in a hard push offense. Could be interesting. But, yes, thinking of team ball, I would rather have Collins and Simons. If you think Zion is the focal point of the team, then you need cold blooded 3 pt shooters and defensive big next to him, who can dunk and drain 3s.
Serious question: what was the last good trade the Lakers made? Was it Pau Gasol? (Which netted the Grizzlies Marc Gasol.)
In terms of available money for wealthy people to spend on sports tickets, LA, NYC and SF have to be the top three.
I have to admit that when that trade went down, I was furious that Grizzly's got robbed. Just goes to show that most front offices know more than we do. Just hoping AD and King James chemistry looks less like alchemy and more like the stuff that makes toilet water blue.
I really think age is going to start to show on LeBron this coming season. Even more than last, I mean. And as you get older, injuries get more likely and more dangerous. Let's remember: they're combining the best players of two teams that failed to make the playoffs, minus a lot of players who were very instrumental in the wins they did manage.
Here are some draft pick details. No. 4 pick in 2019 Top-8 protected in 2021, becomes unprotected in ‘22 Unprotected swap in ‘23 Unprotected first in ‘24 Unprotected swap in ‘25
The Lakers ripped off New Orleans, and the media is trying to spin it like it was a good deal for the Pelicans, but we know...
Ok they got a PG who cant shoot. The number 4 pick in a class that has only 2 top end guys at least predraft ratings and all that, theres always a guy or two that surprise, but this years #4 isnt worth as much as it would be in other draft years. Brandon Ingram is probably the best player the Pelicans got (or will get) and his health is a major issue. Then some picks that if AD can LAL can get anyone else around his age to come on and play with him sure wont be lottery picks. So they traded the best player their franchise has ever had and the best player they got out of it Brandon Ingram... I mean theres a small chance that LAL ends up sucking at some point with one of those unprotected picks, but not a very high chance, because unfortunately LA now has two stars and the money to go get a third.
Honest question, if you woke up tomorrow and saw Dame had been traded for that package how would you feel about it?
It’s apples and oranges. If Lillard had publically demanded a trade and sat out virtually the whole season prior? Yes. I’d be happy.
