Are the Lakers in the worst position for rebuilding?

[AirBonner]

Already talking about trading Russel. 9-38. No real key players that could add to a winning culture.

[Done_And_Done]

One word...


Brooklyn

[SpaceJam]

One word...


Brooklyn

/thread

[Gus Hemmingway]

Nope, 3 years of losing and still not even close.


No core talent, draft picks not guaranteed, weak 2016 FA's, weak draft class and poor management.


Lakers stay losing :lol

[AirBonner]

One word...


Brooklyn
They actually have nba talent that is tradable

[Hey Yo]

Nope, 3 years of losing and still not even close.


No core talent, draft picks not guaranteed, weak 2016 FA's, weak draft class and poor management.


Lakers stay losing :lol
but......but.....Utah's fans chant "MVP" for Kobe!!!

[Gus Hemmingway]

but......but.....Utah's fans chant "MVP" for Kobe!!!




b b b b b but sell out arenas everywhere!!!!

:roll:

[G-Funk]

No they all 3 tools to rebuild a team which are through Drafts/Trades/Free Agency

They have a top draft pick, Trade assets in D-Lo, Randle & Clarkson, and Cap Space to sign 2 max players.

[G-Funk]

A team with no picks, no trade assets and zero cap space would be considered "worst"

[oh the horror]

They actually have nba talent that is tradable




Like? Teams aren't lining up with offers dude. There's a reason Billy King was removed from his position as GM. He destroyed that team for years to come.



Lakers without even discussing their future at least have rookies and youth with potential. Wtf does Brookyn have? You serious? :oldlol:

[TommyGriffin]

The Lakers are in one of the best positions for the future. They have young talent, draft picks, and plenty of cap space.

[imnew09]

Draft pick, tons of cap space, and you consider that as worst position for rebuilding? All our big contracts are expiring after this season man

LOL... fken dumb a$$ :facepalm

[senelcoolidge]

They have drafted a lot of role players (couldn't start on a good team), maybe if they got a legit good player to put those role players around than they could be ok. They also need a real coach. They are a looong way off. Also they don't have a good owner so that will hold them back.

[outbreak]

If they lose this years pick then they might struggle unless they get free agents, but if they land simmons/ingram then they will look just as good as every other young rebuild team.

[AirBonner]

Draft pick, tons of cap space, and you consider that as worst position for rebuilding? All our big contracts are expiring after this season man

LOL... fken dumb a$$ :facepalm
who are they going to sign? no one wants to go to that hell hole :biggums: LA has nothing going for it right now except tons of money they can waste on mediocre talent. Not to mention the losing culture and crappy coach it will take even longer. I have to say Boston is doing it the right way. Improving the on court play and roster thru the draft at the same time. This tanking is a waste of time for something not even guaranteed.

[Bandito]

who are they going to sign? no one wants to go to that hell hole :biggums: LA has nothing going for it right now except tons of money they can waste on mediocre talent. Not to mention the losing culture and crappy coach it will take even longer. I have to say Boston is doing it the right way. Improving the on court play and roster thru the draft at the same time. This tanking is a waste of time for something not even guaranteed.
:biggums:

[miggyme1]

One word...


Brooklyn


One word


WRONG



You can build a championship contender around brook lopez. give brooklyn brandon jennings, keep joe johnson at the 3, give them a two guard like a ummmmmm oladipo or a young guy who plays both sides of the court and a stretch 4 like ryan anderson. not title contending but a playoff team for cheap minus joe johnson.

I look at the lakers and who do you build around????? lets just be honest....i like clarkson but you cant BUILD a team around a guy who is LEARNING how to play pg at an nba level. julius randle is gonna be the next zach randolph....not explosive,very fundamental but you cant BUILD a team around him. Where do you start in la? Ben simmons is not the answer...dude is gonna come with so much hype and i dont see him living up to it.

[AirBonner]

:biggums:
This is 2009 bro. Lakers are totally different.

[LAKingKobe]

LMAO guarantee a championship in five years time.
We r doing better than those idiots at Boston. All those draft picks only to play in the dleague. Larry nance and Russell and clarkson will be better than anyone Boston has drafted last two years.

[AirBonner]

LMAO guarantee a championship in five years time.
We r doing better than those idiots at Boston. All those draft picks only to play in the dleague. Larry nance and Russell and clarkson will be better than anyone Boston has drafted last two years.
:roll: funniest thing I have read all day. 9-39. Celtics are 26-21. "Will be better" good luck with that bub

[AirTupac]

Lakers are in a much better position than Boston. Lakers draft much better as well.

[Done_And_Done]

One word


WRONG



You can build a championship contender around brook lopez. give brooklyn brandon jennings, keep joe johnson at the 3, give them a two guard like a ummmmmm oladipo or a young guy who plays both sides of the court and a stretch 4 like ryan anderson. not title contending but a playoff team for cheap minus joe johnson.

I look at the lakers and who do you build around????? lets just be honest....i like clarkson but you cant BUILD a team around a guy who is LEARNING how to play pg at an nba level. julius randle is gonna be the next zach randolph....not explosive,very fundamental but you cant BUILD a team around him. Where do you start in la? Ben simmons is not the answer...dude is gonna come with so much hype and i dont see him living up to it.

An attractive destination will always have a better chance to flip their ailing situation expeditiously if they choose to spend the coin (and if the available free agents are impactful). What I'm referring to is a natural rebuild, comprised of youth and prospects.

When do the Nets finally get to employ their own first pick again?

I'm referring to a rebuild in the most traditional form dude. Not a short term bandaid patch, complete with ready-to-go vets.

[AirBonner]

Lakers are in a much better position than Boston. Lakers draft much better as well.
Take off your blinders and answer this truthfully. How are they in a better position then Boston? Their so called "superior" talent isn't improving the team. They got a crappy coach. Less draft picks.

[AirTupac]

Take off your blinders and answer this truthfully. How are they in a better position then Boston? Their so called "superior" talent isn't improving the team. They got a crappy coach. Less draft picks.

Lakers have drafted studs with the picks they had. Clarkson, Russell, Randle, Larry, AB and more to come with tons of cap space (50 mill +) available and it being L.A. Its gonna be easy

[LAKingKobe]

Take off your blinders and answer this truthfully. How are they in a better position then Boston? Their so called "superior" talent isn't improving the team. They got a crappy coach. Less draft picks.

Because Boston has no one u can win a championship with. They have an amalgamation of players who may play well but their lack of an elite player shows. These players are nice to have, but will not develop into all star level.... Examples are Sullinger Bradley smart. Their talent is good enough to be playoff bottom feeders but will not do anything in the playoffs of impact. And by making he pkayoffs will not have a high enough pick to get an elite talent. Lakers will be drafting high and we got Kupchak the genius

[Mass Debator]

Nets <-----

[LAKingKobe]

Lakers have drafted studs with the picks they had. Clarkson, Russell, Randle, Larry, AB and more to come with tons of cap space (50 mill +) available and it being L.A. Its gonna be easy

Yea man I'm with you here

[Gus Hemmingway]

Lakers have drafted studs with the picks they had. Clarkson, Russell, Randle, Larry, AB and more to come with tons of cap space (50 mill +) available and it being L.A. Its gonna be easy

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9-39



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[AirBonner]

Because Boston has no one u can win a championship with. They have an amalgamation of players who may play well but their lack of an elite player shows. These players are nice to have, but will not develop into all star level.... Examples are Sullinger Bradley smart. Their talent is good enough to be playoff bottom feeders but will not do anything in the playoffs of impact. And by making he pkayoffs will not have a high enough pick to get an elite talent. Lakers will be drafting high and we got Kupchak the genius
what star level players do the lakers have? this next draft has star players? come on man...The Celtics have assets that are tradable and could get them a good allstar. Who does the lakers have that teams would trade for?

[LAKingKobe]

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:


9-39



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They're all rookies mate. Give them time cuz there is loads of upside

[Yoshi]

/thread
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[miggyme1]

An attractive destination will always have a better chance to flip their ailing situation expeditiously if they choose to spend the coin (and if the available free agents are impactful). What I'm referring to is a natural rebuild, comprised of youth and prospects.

When do the Nets finally get to employ their own first pick again?

I'm referring to a rebuild in the most traditional form dude. Not a short term bandaid patch, complete with ready-to-go vets.


who wants to play in la again??? I think Brooklyn is more attractive than la right now. who wants to play in la??? don't give me speculation...give me definitive quotes from players that have said they want to play in la???


EXACTLY

[Mass Debator]

who wants to play in la again??? I think Brooklyn is more attractive than la right now. who wants to play in la??? don't give me speculation...give me definitive quotes from players that have said they want to play in la???


EXACTLY
Can I get some quotes about players wanting to play for the Nets? Not doubting you; just want to keep myself up to date.

[Mirror]

Can I get some quotes about players wanting to play for the Nets? Not doubting you; just want to keep myself up to date.
Same here. I just have not seen or heard the evidence yet.

[Done_And_Done]

who wants to play in la again??? I think Brooklyn is more attractive than la right now. who wants to play in la??? don't give me speculation...give me definitive quotes from players that have said they want to play in la???


EXACTLY

lolol

I was referring to Brooklyn dude. My entire post was directed at Brooklyn. The state of NY will always yield additional appeal beyond the monetary value of contract.

The same can be said for LA as well whether you see quotes or not. That, in conjunction with the prestige of playing for the Lakers will always carry added weight. You shouldn't require quotes to understand this. It's tacit knowledge.
And no player signed to a contract is gunna make such a bold statement if they know what's good for their business affairs.

[MMM]

Because Boston has no one u can win a championship with. They have an amalgamation of players who may play well but their lack of an elite player shows. These players are nice to have, but will not develop into all star level.... Examples are Sullinger Bradley smart. Their talent is good enough to be playoff bottom feeders but will not do anything in the playoffs of impact. And by making he pkayoffs will not have a high enough pick to get an elite talent. Lakers will be drafting high and we got Kupchak the genius

You're right that Boston doesn't have a cornerstone stone player but neither do the Lakers but lets compare their young pieces

Randle, Clarkson, Russell, Nance
Vs
Smart, Hunter, Young, Mickey, Rozier

Imo Sully or KO should not still be included but are solid youngish guys along with Crowder and AB. The Lakers guys are getting their shot while most of the Bos guys haven't crack the rotation yet.

They both have flexible cap situations but I doubt that Boston will attract big named FAs but they will be able to go from a good team to much better with smart FA pick ups.

There might be some fear that Boston maxout as a treadmill team but to be honest it should be an easier path from solid and young to a better for them.

As for the draft the Celtics will be drafting high in this upcoming draft whil LA might not at all