People are now saying Drummond makes the Lakers have a “big 3”

[AirBonner]

Thoughts?

[warriorfan]

He needs more help.

[AirBonner]

He’s 39th in PER let that sink in

[Kiddlovesnets]

This is a big three and the Lakers are the best team ever assembled since 2017 Warriors.

[mehyaM24]

This is a big three and the Lakers are the best team ever assembled since 2017 Warriors.

lebron haters have lost it lmao

[AirBonner]

This is a big three and the Lakers are the best team ever assembled since 2017 Warriors.:roll::roll:

[Kiddlovesnets]

lebron haters have lost it lmao

Nope I am not a hater but come on, there are too many people complaining about the Nets improving their rosters marginally with washed ex star players that won’t get much playing time in playoffs, while the Lakers just made their own big three from FA signing. We can all stop being double standard cant we?

[Xiao Yao You]

Big 1

[mehyaM24]

Nope I am not a hater but come on, there are too many people complaining about the Nets improving their rosters marginally with washed ex star players that won’t get much playing time in playoffs, while the Lakers just made their own big three from FA signing. We can all stop being double standard cant we?

brooklyn have three superstars their prime & are favorites according to vegas. the lakers are sattled by injury led by lebron who is past his prime. drummond is a good pickup but he wont see a lot of playoff minutes (like dwight last year). somehow that makes him an "allstar" though :oldlol: dude is a net negative & barely effective on the defensive end.

[Ainosterhaspie]

Guys who routinely miss the playoffs and have losing records in the east, and get bought out are disqualified from being considered pieces of a big 3.

[bobopenguin]

arguably worst FT big 3 in entire nba history.

[SATAN]

LeBron himself is like having 5 all stars on your team so saying they have a big 6 would be more accurate tbh

[Bronbron23]

Thoughts?

Definitely not a big three but Drummond is a great pick up

[Wally450]

The term big 3 has become too loose of a term.

[DoctorP]

nah

[Kiddlovesnets]

brooklyn have three superstars their prime & are favorites according to vegas. the lakers are sattled by injury led by lebron who is past his prime. drummond is a good pickup but he wont see a lot of playoff minutes (like dwight last year). somehow that makes him an "allstar" though :oldlol: dude is a net negative & barely effective on the defensive end.

Nope KD is no longer in his prime following a career threatening injury, he’s just like Lebron right now. Harden is a 32 years old so it’s also questionable whether he’s in the prime, only Irving is in his absolute prime and yet Davis and Drummond are both younger then him. Nets have 2 past prime superstars and 1 prime all star, while Lakers have 1 past prime superstar, 1 prime superstar and 1 prime all star. The Lakers have the upper hand on their big three due to age and health.

Drummond is putting up stats good enough for an all star player, kinda like Bosh and Love. This is definitely one of the big three, and if his stats declines in LA(which may not happen anyway) you should ask Lebron and the coaching staff why they won’t utilize Drummond to his max potential.

[bladefd]

Guys who routinely miss the playoffs and have losing records in the east, and get bought out are disqualified from being considered pieces of a big 3.

Nobody was even willing to trade for or even pick Drummond up after getting waived. How could that player be considered a part of Big 3? :oldlol:

Imagine if Rockets had waived Harden. What would have happened?? The very first team on waivers list would have picked him up. Same with Durant and Kyrie. Teams would be lining up to pick them up off the waivers list.

[Kiddlovesnets]

Nobody was even willing to trade or even pick Drummond up after getting waived. How could that player be considered a part of Big 3? :oldlol:

Imagine if Rockets had waived Harden. What would have happened?? The very first team on waivers list would have picked him up. Same with Durant and Kyrie. Teams would be lining up to pick them up off the waivers list.

Players bought out of big contracts are not required to clear waiver, this is different from players waived from vet min contracts. If Drummond needs to clear waiver, there’s no chance Lakers could have their chance.

[DoctorP]

literally nobody is saying this is a big 3 and literally nobody cares

[bladefd]

Players bought out of big contracts are not required to clear waiver, this is different from players waived from vet min contracts. If Drummond needs to clear waiver, there’s no chance Lakers could have their chance.

No, that is completely false. All players, if waived, must clear waivers. Drummond was no exception to that. You are clueless, aren't you?

Drummond cleared waivers on Sunday at 5pm, which was exactly 48hrs after he was waived by Cavs. Not a single nba team picked him and his contract up in those 48hrs.

[Kiddlovesnets]

No, that is completely false. All players, if waived, must clear waivers. You are clueless, aren't you?

Drummond cleared waivers on Sunday at 5pm, which was 48hrs after he was waived by Cavs. Not a single team picked him and his contract up in those 48hrs.

'cause he threatened to not play for the teams below the cap that might pick him up. But anyway, this is a Big three and Lakers superteam, they have the clear cut best rosters and are heavy favorites to win the title. Anything short of an NBA ring is a failure for Lebron this year, Rob Pelinka and Jeanie Buss gave him a 2017 Warriors like team that it takes a choke job like he did in 2011 to mess this up.

[RRR3]

If Drummond was good teams would want him. The Lakers are desperate since they have so many injuries.

[guy]

Things never change. Its hilarious how for almost 20 years Lebron fans are STILL so quick to shit on any teammate that signs or gets traded to his team.:oldlol:

[Kiddlovesnets]

Things never change. Its hilarious how for almost 20 years Lebron fans are STILL so quick to shit on any teammate that signs or gets traded to his team.:oldlol:

Yeah the Lakers apparently have their big three now and Lebronstans are still doing everything they can to make Lebron's team look weak. So if they win its all because of Lebron, and if they lose its because Lebron's teammates suck, such flawed logic.
:lol

[guy]

Nope I am not a hater but come on, there are too many people complaining about the Nets improving their rosters marginally with washed ex star players that won’t get much playing time in playoffs, while the Lakers just made their own big three from FA signing. We can all stop being double standard cant we?

I failed to see the difference between the Nets signing a washed up Aldridge or Blake and the Lakers signing Rondo, Howard, and Gasol the last few years. But somehow the former is stacking the deck and the latter isn't? And those two probably aren't any better/more valuable and maybe even less so then guys like Schroeder or Harrell, or Drummond now.

[Kiddlovesnets]

I failed to see the difference between the Nets signing a washed up Aldridge or Blake and the Lakers signing Rondo, Howard, and Gasol the last few years. But somehow the former is stacking the deck and the latter isn't? And those two probably aren't any better/more valuable and maybe even less so then guys like Schroeder or Harrell, or Drummond now.

Well the media and lebronstans have always been using the narrative to depict Lebron as a superhero going against all odds against villains. Apparently Lebron and his teams can get away with stacking up talents, while the other teams are not allowed to do this. We added Griffin and Aldridge, we become a hated team. Lakers added Drummond and its nothing at all. One thing we have learned from the past is that, these people will never stop their double standard.

[Im Still Ballin]

If Drummond was good teams would want him. The Lakers are desperate since they have so many injuries.

Teams didn't want him because of his contract. He was traded for Knight, Henson and a 2nd rounder because of his contract.

If he was paid 15M a year? Everyone would want him.

Ignore the small 25 game sample size this year, as Cleveland is a mess.

[light]

Thoughts?

People are excited, yes, but Drummond is not an all-star caliber player.

[light]

Teams didn't want him because of his contract. He was traded for Knight, Henson and a 2nd rounder because of his contract.

If he was paid 15M a year? Everyone would want him.

Ignore the small 25 game sample size this year, as Cleveland is a mess.

No it's a combination of his contract and his game that people do not want. He's a center with no modern center skills that shoots a low percentage and turns over the ball a lot. The one thing he's great at - rebounding - is not a valued skill anymore.

If he was paid 15M a year people would say he's overpaid.

[LeCola]

His 20-21 salary was $28,751,775 on CLE. Sounds like a big 3.

[imdaman99]

OP is part of that weird breed, Celtic fans that are currently rooting for the Lakers.

[AirBonner]

His 20-21 salary was $28,751,775 on CLE. Sounds like a big 3.

Gordon Hayward is making 40mil a year. Not even close to max

[StrongLurk]

:roll:

[Xiao Yao You]

Gordon Hayward is making 40mil a year. Not even close to max

was close to max when he signed it.

[red1]

drummond isnt an allstar level player - he isnt even as good as schroder or harrell


he plugs a HUGE hole though left by dwight and mcgee


lebron will feed him lobs all playoffs long

[Kiddlovesnets]

Drummond 15/12 in 27 mins, and you telling me he’s not part of Lakers big three? The Lakers were pre season favorites and remained as title favorites even after Harden trade. With big three(Lebron, David and Drummond) not playing, they still had a 50% record in this stretch. Lebron has no excuse if he doesn’t win it all, will be 2011 all again if he loses in finals.

[FultzNationRISE]

Lebron’s legs are the Big 3.

[Xiao Yao You]

Drummond 15/12 in 27 mins, and you telling me he’s not part of Lakers big three? The Lakers were pre season favorites and remained as title favorites even after Harden trade. With big three(Lebron, David and Drummond) not playing, they still had a 50% record in this stretch. Lebron has no excuse if he doesn’t win it all, will be 2011 all again if he loses in finals.

no he's not

[Kiddlovesnets]

no he's not

Drummond dominated Bam in this game.

[Xiao Yao You]

Drummond dominated Bam in this game.

they lost

[Kiddlovesnets]

they lost

Yeah but they kept it close with only one of their big three, this team is stacked.

[Axe]

Yeah but they kept it close with only one of their big three, this team is stacked.
King kong's team has an excuse in case they lose.

[Kiddlovesnets]

King kong's team has an excuse in case they lose.

Theres no excuse, Lebron has the best teammates and rosters, its ring or bust.

[Xiao Yao You]

Yeah but they kept it close with only one of their big three, this team is stacked.

Great rebounder. Not one of the best bigs in the league. Not a big 3

[Lebron23]

Theres no excuse, Lebron has the best teammates and rosters, its ring or bust.

how many wins did the lakers when drummond played for his team?? I know you are autistic.

[Manny98]

If Drummond makes the Lakers a big 3 then the Nets are a big 7 (big 8 if Dinwiddie returns) :lol

[Manny98]

This is a big three and the Lakers are the best team ever assembled since 2017 Warriors.
How are they more talented than the Nets?

[HoopsNY]

I wouldn't classify this as a big 3, but when looking at LA's team as a whole, they have an impressive squad. In addition to KD and LeBron, you have Drummond, Schroder, Gasol, and Harrell. The Lakers are still 1st in DRTG, while Brooklyn struggles defensively.

The Nets have a big 3, but Harden can be unpredictable in the playoffs, and their defensive struggles will prove crucial in a 7 game series against a team like LAL.

I like the Lakers' odds given the combination of AD+LeBron with a strong supporting cast. And I also think LA matches up well because guys like Kuzma can come off the bench and drop 15+.

In the finals, it will be interesting to see how this all plays out. I'm taking LA in 6.

[Xiao Yao You]

If Drummond makes the Lakers a big 3 then the Nets are a big 7 (big 8 if Dinwiddie returns) :lol

easy now Manny

[Mr. Woke]

Only LeBron haters and Drummond fanboys pretend that Andre is still an All-Star level player.

[Kiddlovesnets]

how many wins did the lakers when drummond played for his team?? I know you are autistic.

Speaking of being autistic, how many shit thread did you make about MJ over the past week? You were on drug bro, you are desperate, and from your NBA knowledge and IQ I can see why, people in your country suck at basketball.


How are they more talented than the Nets?

Assuming Spencer aint returning for playoffs, yes Lakers are more talented.

[Stanley Kobrick]

Speaking of being autistic, how many shit thread did you make about MJ over the past week? You were on drug bro, you are desperate, and from your NBA knowledge and IQ I can see why, people in your country suck at basketball.



Assuming Spencer aint returning for playoffs, yes Lakers are more talented.
Lebron23 seems to have you quite riled up, don't let online words be like sticks and stones. You say he has autism but why would you lets someone with mental illness get under your skin? Just something to ponder.

[Kiddlovesnets]

Lebron23 seems to have you quite riled up, don't let online words be like sticks and stones. You say he has autism but why would you lets someone with mental illness get under your skin? Just something to ponder.

'cause he was spamming the forum with his 'bash on MJ' threads and its annoying. If not, why would I bother replying to him?

[Stanley Kobrick]

'cause he was spamming the forum with his 'bash on MJ' threads and its annoying. If not, why would I bother replying to him?
i just browsed the past 3 pages of the frontpage and Lebron23 has not made one MJ bashing. perhaps you are paranoid? he hasn't even acknowledged you either, why is a Nets fan so paranoid Lebron23 is throwing around subliminal MJ threads to get under your skin? this is someone you claim has autism. do you let users with Downs Syndrome rile you up too?

[Gohan]

LeBron himself is like having 5 all stars on your team so saying they have a big 6 would be more accurate tbh

Steph is 3-1 versus lebron how does steph beat 5 all stars by himself. And would be 4-0 if not for blatant cheating

Say boy da best. How many kids choice awards does he have now? Da real finals mvp

[Kiddlovesnets]

i just browsed the past 3 pages of the frontpage and Lebron23 has not made one MJ bashing. perhaps you are paranoid? he hasn't even acknowledged you either, why is a Nets fan so paranoid Lebron23 is throwing around subliminal MJ threads to get under your skin? this is someone you claim has autism. do you let users with Downs Syndrome rile you up too?

Weird I browsed the forum for threads he made the last 10 days and found plenty of them. So nope I am not paranoid, more like you are blind or you are not sharp enough to understand the intention of him making these threads about MJ and his opponents.

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?491801-1986-Boston-Celtics-Appreciation-Thread
http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?492018-2017-Golden-State-Warriors-vs-1996-Chicago-Bulls
http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?492000-Lakers-defeating-the-Sonics-in-the-1995-NBA-playoffs
http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?491946-Replace-Jeff-Hornacek-with-Prime-Klay-Thompson
http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?491933-2021-Clippers-vs-1998-Chicago-Bulls
http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?491875-When-A-17-Year-Old-Michael-Jordan-Met-His-Equal-At-A-Basketball-Camp
http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?491811-Reinsdorf-said-there-no-chance-Michael-Jordan-the-Bulls-could-have-reunited-in-1999
http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?491804-Dominique-Wilkins-3-1-a-Pistons-team-which-had-Thomas-Laimbeer-Tripucka-and-Dumars
http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?491731-1996-Seattle-Supersonics-vs-2021-Utah-Jazz

Also why cant a Nets fan like Michael Jordan? I was not against Lebron during the Lebron vs Kobe debate era since I believe Lebron was ahead of Kobe. But MJ is different, Lebron wasnt and never will be ahead of MJ.