KobeMVP888 wrote:lakerevolution wrote:The Lakers aren't trying to be the Warriors to beat the Warriors -- I think they're going to resemble the 90s Bulls more than anything. That being said, here's our Paxson/Kukoc/Kerr:
Interesting stuff on Svi. Remember, there is still 5.5 mil in cap space left and many free agents left on the market. I'm hoping (maybe praying a little bit) that Brook Lopez takes that money on a one year deal. Maybe they can even sign Wayne Ellington to the vet min. Signing Bonga to a guaranteed contract was interesting. Maybe we only sign one more free agent to fill out the staff unless a trade is still being worked on for Kawhi Leonard. Whatever.
Rajon Rondo made some insightful comments yesterday, but this is the one I liked the best:
“Obviously a lot of teams are shooting the three ball,” he responded. “But I think it’s kinda crazy if you think you’re going to outshoot Golden State at this point. They proved it three or four years straight that no team can really shoot with them. There’s other ways you have to try and beat those guys, and I think we’re going to try and crack that code.”
It has always been my opinion that you can't be them to beat them. No, you have to "crack that code" another way. With LeBron having cracked that code already (pre-KD, of course), perhaps he suggested to Magic Johnson that the Lakers try to sign guys like Rondo, Javale McGee and Lance. After all, LeBron has had his playoff battles with all three of those guys and know what they bring to a team.
Rondo also said:
“We might have a roster where there’s five ballhandlers on the court at one time,” he shared. “Five guys that can play make and create offense for each other versus just one dominant ballhandler. So we’re very versatile, and I don’t think you’ll be able to scout and stick to one game plan as far as trying to stop a certain player.”
Now that's some code cracking shit!
Rondo is one smart dude. We have alot of Good players = Kuzma, Ingram, Lonzo, Rondo, KCP, Lance, etc. and one Great one in LeBron. This season is going to be fun. I wish we had at least one more Great 3 point shooter to help spread the floor but it is what it is. I am hoping this will be the season that Brandon Ingram breaks out into an All-Star and becomes a Great 3 point shooter. I see no reason why we can't win 50 games with the guys we have though. I am not sure what Seed 50 wins will bring? It could be a 3rd or a 6th in the West. Next summer will be when Magic puts the final nail in the coffin and we get LeBron's Robin, unless we still trade for Kawhi now. It would be great to be able to get Klay Thompson in Free Agency next summer if we don't get Kawhi. Thompson has ties to the Lakers as his dad played for them and is loved by the organization. Signing Thompson would do 2 things, give LeBron his Robin and take him away from the Warriors making them weaker, that alone may be better than trading for or Signing Kawhi. He is a deadly 3 point shooter to boot.