Do you guys still consider the Lakers a rival?

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  1. dviss1

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    Jesus @Boob-No-More..... You and all those damn facts... :dry:
     
    dviss1, Nov 11, 2016
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    I love it. For all I know he could be completely full of shit cause I never fact check, but he sure does read like he knows his shit. Lol.
     
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    I should add BGD that when you say "you guys" you do understand HCP is a Laker fan.....right?
     
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    Well the Blazers are a game back from the Lakers again. HCP must be happy.
     
    BigGameDamian, Nov 27, 2016
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    Anyone watching the game?
     
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    Why would I waste my time?
     
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    Two big time market teams goin at it!
     
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    You just proved my point.
     
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    Got to root for Luol Deng and Timofy Mozgov.
     
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    They are a rival for Portland fans much more than we are a rival for them. Portland has the 2 best players but they probably have more young talent balanced across their roster. Also, a couple of them can play a little defense. SUPER young right now but the other thing they have going for them is they aren't backed right up to the Luxury Tax level and have a current salary of $26 million less than Portland. They also have $14 million rolling off the cap at the end of this year so fiscally, they are also in a better place than Portland.
     
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    I'm starting to think Luke Walton is a hell of a coach....they look improved....losing Kobe changed things....other players actually shoot the ball now...Randle is a great rim protector....was impressed with him
     
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    You mean the identical twins when it comes to style of play? That hasn't proved to be a big plus especially when the twins don't play much defense and both start side by side. I do think Brandon Ingrum and Julius Randle will both be studs though.
     
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    Yes, the identical (although I think 'fraternal' would be better) twins. Best for now but as the Laker babies progress, if any of them can score and play a little defense, out bombs-away-0le' duo might easily get passed up.
     
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    Naw! Not really a rival. However, I never see my way clear to wish them well. I do though, like their coach, the man knows the value of systems. I wish we had Walton as coach and the Lakers
    had McMillan. Ha! That would be pleasing.
     
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