Re: The Lakers Discussion Thread
Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2018 9:45 pm
KobeMVP888 wrote:It just dawned on me after watching the All-Star Game. Paul George ain't going nowhere and if LeBron goes anywhere, it will be to one of the elite teams. We'll re-sign Randle and punt again, overpaying a couple of above average veterans to one year deals like we did this season. It is possible that there is a Kyrie Irving or Paul George situation where some great player demands a trade and the cap space can be used that way, but I'm not holding my breath.
Magic Johnson apparently thinks that he can pull off that which Mitch Kupchak was unable to do, but I believe he's in for a rude awakening. These superstars all have houses here and don't need the Lakers for their brands. You can only judge a trade in hindsight, but it wouldn't surprise me at all if we look back at disposing of Clarkson and Nance as a mistake. They are both 25 with more experience than the remaining core, except Randle, who plays like more of a veteran than Kuzma, Ingram and Lonzo. Yes, we have a bright future, but I don't believe it starts in the 2018-19 season.
Sorry for the buzz kill.
No. You’re just being a realist. But I think that Magic & Pelinka did the right move even if we don’t get Lebron or George. At least they gave themselves a chance. Without cap space it’s not even a conversation for us. There’s still ways to continue the growth with our young core & still add some nice pieces to make us competitive enough to fight for an 8th seed. Then try again next year when Klay & company will be free agents.