2015-16 Los Angeles Lakers Thread

Originally posted by PacTiger:

Originally posted by Bluesbro:

Originally posted by JustinMT:

Originally posted by PacTiger:
Is this mozgoz guy decent defensively?

No, he only played 60 minutes in the playoffs because he was a liability.

I think his picture is next to the definition of 'big white stiff'.

Is he worse than hibbert? I thought hibbert was the slowest center in the league. This is sad.

Who's really the winner between a snail and a turtle?

Originally posted by PacTiger:
Is he worse than hibbert? I thought hibbert was the slowest center in the league. This is sad.

Originally posted by PacTiger:

Originally posted by Bluesbro:

Originally posted by JustinMT:

Originally posted by PacTiger:

Is this mozgoz guy decent defensively?

No, he only played 60 minutes in the playoffs because he was a liability.

I think his picture is next to the definition of 'big white stiff'.

Is he worse than hibbert? I thought hibbert was the slowest center in the league. This is sad.

Mozgov is a serviceable big man when healthy. He had knee surgery last off season and it didn't work. If he can get that knee healthy and going the Lakers could have a decent 1-2 punch with him and Tarik.

Deng for 4 years at 72 million.

136 M for Mozgov and Deng. I dont know if this would get me to buy tickets if I was a Lakers fan.

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:

136 M for Mozgov and Deng. I dont know if this would get me to buy tickets if I was a Lakers fan.

Russell - Clarkson - Ingram - Randall

That's what fans will be excited about. These new players are necessary to field a full team. And let's not kid ourselves. The Lakers have no problem selling tickets. lol

Originally posted by StOnEy333:

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:
136 M for Mozgov and Deng. I dont know if this would get me to buy tickets if I was a Lakers fan.

Russell - Clarkson - Ingram - Randall

That's what fans will be excited about. These new players are necessary to field a full team. And let's not kid ourselves. The Lakers have no problem selling tickets. lol

But will they wear Laker gear, or the other teams?

Originally posted by Bluesbro:

Originally posted by StOnEy333:

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:

136 M for Mozgov and Deng. I dont know if this would get me to buy tickets if I was a Lakers fan.

Russell - Clarkson - Ingram - Randall

That's what fans will be excited about. These new players are necessary to field a full team. And let's not kid ourselves. The Lakers have no problem selling tickets. lol

But will they wear Laker gear, or the other teams?

Does it matter? Those are tourist. They probably don't even know what teams are playing in the game. lol

I like the Deng signing, good vet for Ingram to have around, and he's a "Dookey" so hopefully Deng can take him under his wing.

The Mozgov signing is still retarded. We could've gotten Byiombo for that price

https://theringer.com/lakers-sign-timofey-mozgov-luol-deng-2016-nba-free-agency-59da626f5a4e#.ifl06bb9y

Good article explaining why the Lakers are doing what they're doing.

Originally posted by StOnEy333:
https://theringer.com/lakers-sign-timofey-mozgov-luol-deng-2016-nba-free-agency-59da626f5a4e#.ifl06bb9y

Good article explaining why the Lakers are doing what they're doing.

The Lakers had to spend money and there wasn't anyone worth spending it on who wanted to play for them. What I don't understand is why they didn't try to sign Mozgov and Deng to front-loaded deals if the rational is that we have to spend money and want a locker room presence (or shorter deals). The Lakers know they are likely to lose a lot of games next year, so why not take the cap hit up front and make sure Deng and Mozgov are less of a cap burden 3-4 years from now when the team is competitive?

You aren't given the option to roll over cap space in the NBA like you are in the NFL, so the next best thing would be to front-load deals while you're rebuilding or sign these locker room influences to 2 year deals to preserve flexibility going forward in case the team becomes attractive to free agents again.

Originally posted by eastcoast49ersfan:

Originally posted by StOnEy333:
https://theringer.com/lakers-sign-timofey-mozgov-luol-deng-2016-nba-free-agency-59da626f5a4e#.ifl06bb9y

Good article explaining why the Lakers are doing what they're doing.

The Lakers had to spend money and there wasn't anyone worth spending it on who wanted to play for them. What I don't understand is why they didn't try to sign Mozgov and Deng to front-loaded deals if the rational is that we have to spend money and want a locker room presence (or shorter deals). The Lakers know they are likely to lose a lot of games next year, so why not take the cap hit up front and make sure Deng and Mozgov are less of a cap burden 3-4 years from now when the team is competitive?

You aren't given the option to roll over cap space in the NBA like you are in the NFL, so the next best thing would be to front-load deals while you're rebuilding or sign these locker room influences to 2 year deals to preserve flexibility going forward in case the team becomes attractive to free agents again.

we still have about 25 mil left in cap space, so expect another signing.

Originally posted by StOnEy333:

Russell - Clarkson - Ingram - Randall

That's what fans will be excited about. These new players are necessary to field a full team. And let's not kid ourselves. The Lakers have no problem selling tickets. lol

I think Russell and possibly Ingram have superstar potential. I think Randles ceiling can be higher than Draymond Greens. And I think Clarkson can be a really good 4th option on a good team. I love Larry Nance Jr. as a 6th man energy guy too. I'm optimistic about there future and I'm excited to see what Luke Walton brings to the table. For a while there I really didn't care for any of the coaches we were bringing in.

Originally posted by angelv05:
I think Russell and possibly Ingram have superstar potential. I think Randles ceiling can be higher than Draymond Greens. And I think Clarkson can be a really good 4th option on a good team. I love Larry Nance Jr. as a 6th man energy guy too. I'm optimistic about there future and I'm excited to see what Luke Walton brings to the table. For a while there I really didn't care for any of the coaches we were bringing in.

Originally posted by angelv05:

Originally posted by StOnEy333:
Russell - Clarkson - Ingram - Randall

That's what fans will be excited about. These new players are necessary to field a full team. And let's not kid ourselves. The Lakers have no problem selling tickets. lol

I think Russell and possibly Ingram have superstar potential. I think Randles ceiling can be higher than Draymond Greens. And I think Clarkson can be a really good 4th option on a good team. I love Larry Nance Jr. as a 6th man energy guy too. I'm optimistic about there future and I'm excited to see what Luke Walton brings to the table. For a while there I really didn't care for any of the coaches we were bringing in.

Because he was drafted higher? He has shown nothing to even think that he can rebound, defend, or do anything as well as Draymond.