Russell: This Lakers squad will most definitely be a playoff team

[fiddy]

[QUOTE]While some rookies might doubt themselves or buckle under the extreme pressure, Russell is so confident that he isn

[Fallen Angel]

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[ISHGoat]

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DAngelo Russell not Bill Russel.

[DoctorP]

I like it. Russell stays alpha.

[senelcoolidge]

Notice how the show offs and big mouth people are the really insecure ones. When this guys busts out the league it will be hilarious.

[triangleoffense]

I like it, Russell already embracing Laker expectations.

[bitedez]

:roll: :roll: :roll:

[triangleoffense]

Notice how the show offs and big mouth people are the really insecure ones. When this guys busts out the league it will be hilarious.
That's only true if they don't win. But yea Russell needs to put his money where his mouth is now.

[Dr Hawk]

This guy is the GOAT so have some respect

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[Legends66NBA7]

Let the kid be confident about it. Nothing wrong with that.

[ralph_i_el]

He knows LA is in the west right?

[Hey Yo]

DAngelo Russell not Bill Russel.
Isn't that Morgan Freeman?

[Papaya Petee]

Isn't that Morgan Freeman?
Sure is.

Bill Russell and Morgan Freeman don't even look alike.

[HOoopCityJones]

There he goes, running his mouth again.

[midatlantic09]

Let the kid be confident about it. Nothing wrong with that.

Nah, he's going about it the wrong way. It's fine to be confident, but he's been borderline arrogant when it comes to certain things he's said, and as of now, he hasn't proven he can backup his words. He needs to just shut up, play ball, produce on the court, and let his play speak for itself.

The correct thing to say regarding the Lakers would be something along the lines of "I think this Lakers squad can make the playoffs if we all give it 100% and gel as a team." However, saying things like this team will definitely be a playoff team is ridiculous considering the Lakers were a bottom 5 team last year and play in a very tough western conference where even 45 wins doesn't guarantee your team a spot in the playoffs. Try to crawl before you can walk...

[JellyBean]

I like it, Russell already embracing Laker expectations.

Yes indeed. He isn't coming in with the "I hope" speech. Or the "I might" speech. He is showing a great level of confidence and embracing that Laker pride.

[dazzer87]

Kome 2.0......:applause:

[NugzFan]

blah blah blah...just preseason bs.

of course he has to say all this stuff to the media. do you expect him to say "no we wont!" but would he bet his own money on it? never.

if the lakers do make the playoffs (lol) then he looks like a genius. if they dont, then no one will ever remember this quote.

[Braincells]

lol...

Season needs to start so that meaningless quotes like these are non-topics.

What else would you expect him to say in an interview? A player expressing confidence in his team? NO WAIII! HE'S A BUST!

"Nahhhh... we ain't making the playoffs." :oldlol:

Laker fans would have a field day with that one.

[fiddy]

lol...

Season needs to start so that meaningless quotes like these are non-topics.

What else would you expect him to say in an interview? A player expressing confidence in his team? NO WAIII! HE'S A BUST!

"Nahhhh... we ain't making the playoffs." :oldlol:

Laker fans would have a field day with that one.
Wouldnt hurt if he was more humble about it.

[bobopenguin]

he should wait and say it during half way through the season... not now.. :facepalm

[wally_world]

Nothing wrong with that but he needs to prepare for some backlash when vets come at him hard