2021-2022 17 TIME WORLD CHAMPION Los Angeles Lakers Thread

I am not a morning sports show watcher, as most of the takes are agenda forwarding garbage. But this seems to sum up the LeBron situation perfectly.

He's been playing non-stop organized basketball for 25+ years. 18 years in the NBA. There's only so much a man can do + it's boring watching Lebron now :)

Originally posted by Bluesbro:
I am not a morning sports show watcher, as most of the takes are agenda forwarding garbage. But this seems to sum up the LeBron situation perfectly.

You can't pay me enough to watch that homophobic dumb f**k midget talk.

Originally posted by Bluesbro:
I am not a morning sports show watcher, as most of the takes are agenda forwarding garbage. But this seems to sum up the LeBron situation perfectly.

Can't believe Broussard has his own show now but I don't think it's a big deal. His groin injury 3 years ago was the worst bc it was non-contact. Those to me are more of an age thing. Someone diving at your ankle - what does age has to do with it. Also, he got elbowed in the abdominal area in the Houston game and grabbed it. That's where he hurt it. Again - contact injury can happen to anyone at any time. I'd be concerned if he started pulling and straining muscles without contact couple of times a year.

I'll agree though that he needs to skip EVERY SINGLE b2b game and also not play 4 games in 7 nights. He should skip one game in that stretch. This is the biggest reason they got Westbrook. It's about staying fresh and healthy for the playoffs for Lebron when games are automatically spaced out.

Lastly - obviously after 19 years - his body isn't the same as after 10 years. Obviously - your body heals faster when you're younger. So, if someone wants to make that point - duh. But, so far - I don't think he has had any injuries that tell me his body is breaking down - other than that groin injury 3 years ago. If that happens again or similar injury - in similar fashion - then I'd agree - body is breaking down.

During the last season - he was on pace to play 67 games (out of 72) before that chump dove at his ankle.

Im being patient...I'll judge after the next 10 games or so. We need Ariza, Nunn, THT back, and RW needs to get at least 20 games to feel comfortable.

As far as Bron goes, as much as you want to stick up for him, the injuries are real now. Some of these injuries wouldn't even be a thing 5+ years ago, let alone him having to miss some games. But if people want to act like retards and be like,"hahhah we were right! you were only able to dominate for 18 years and not 19 loool looooser" just let them continue to say dumb Skip Bayless takes.

Lillard already has 10 pts in first couple minutes of the game lol of course

Is there a more overrated and overpaid player in the league than Westbrook? I dont think there is anyone even close to him.

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:
Is there a more overrated and overpaid player in the league than Westbrook? I dont think there is anyone even close to him.

Not overrated by me. I knew he would be a terrible addition to this team. He's just garbage offensively and makes more mental mistakes than a rookie PG.

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:

Is there a more overrated and overpaid player in the league than Westbrook? I dont think there is anyone even close to him.

Rhetorical question just to instigate an argument. Oh John, you're so you. lol

Originally posted by StOnEy333:

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:
Is there a more overrated and overpaid player in the league than Westbrook? I dont think there is anyone even close to him.

Rhetorical question just to instigate an argument. Oh John, you're so you. lol

No. Not trying to argue with anyone. Its a legit question. Just wanted to see if Laker fans agree with me. Sorry if you are upset about it though. lol

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:
Is there a more overrated and overpaid player in the league than Westbrook? I dont think there is anyone even close to him.

After he got Wizards to the playoffs last season? No way.

John Wall, Kyrie, and Ben Simmons aren't even playing and making 30M+

Originally posted by 4ML:

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:
Is there a more overrated and overpaid player in the league than Westbrook? I dont think there is anyone even close to him.

After he got Wizards to the playoffs last season? No way.

John Wall, Kyrie, and Ben Simmons aren't even playing and making 30M+

Id still take all 3 before Westbrook just based on their future upside. But to each his own.

Btw…wasn't expecting lakers to win. But did expect them to compete. They didn't do that. Disappointing.

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:

Originally posted by 4ML:

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:
Is there a more overrated and overpaid player in the league than Westbrook? I dont think there is anyone even close to him.

After he got Wizards to the playoffs last season? No way.

John Wall, Kyrie, and Ben Simmons aren't even playing and making 30M+

Id still take all 3 before Westbrook just based on their future upside. But to each his own.

Westbrook won several games on his own down the stretch for Wizards to put them in playoff contention. I don't think any one of those can do that now or in future.

I'd like to see Westbrook play 20 games together with this roster before making any judgement for this year. Injuries to the young guys (THT and Nunn) along with Lebron hasn't helped.