2021-2022 17 TIME WORLD CHAMPION Los Angeles Lakers Thread

Originally posted by 49erKing:
Doc Rivers FTW!

Originally posted by 4ML:

"Three candidates have emerged as early options, according to multiple team sources," per @ShamsCharania/@jovanbuha

- Mike Budenholzer
- Kenny Atkinson
- JJ Redick

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— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) May 3, 2024

plz no mike budenholzer

Hope clippers lose tonight and part ways with Lue.

My other option is David Adelman. He's the guy who installed the offense in Denver and I think he's ready to be a HC. I just don't like the idea of another first time HC but it is what it is. Ham should have been fired last year and they should have hired Nick Nurse.

Originally posted by 4ML:

Lakers finish to season has left coach Darvin Ham's future in serious peril, as some stakeholders indicate he is highly unlikely to return, sources say.

What went wrong for L.A. and inside LeBron James' future at @TheAthletic with @sam_amick, @jovanbuha: https://t.co/soHAI7QRpk

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 30, 2024

I genuinely believe that if Lakers had a good coach - this is a diff series. Lakers aren't too far away from truly contending - and they can contend next year - provided they hire a good coach - Lebron still making Father Time sweat - they upgrade D'Lo and get a Center behind AD.

AD
Lebron
Vando
AR
A good pg (who can do 2 of 3 things - shoot defend playmaker)

Rui
Gabe Vincent
Max Christie
True backup center

If Lakers do really want to reset - they'll let Lebron know and he'd opt out. I'd really like him to retire with Lakers but he has 2 years left imo and he should do his best to play for a team that can contend.

Originally posted by GoreGoreGore:
I wouldn't mind JJ

Originally posted by 4ML:

Originally posted by GoreGoreGore:
I wouldn't mind JJ

JJ never coached before & that worries me. Wouldn't mind him as an assistant HC if Lakers hire a defensive minded HC.

Originally posted by titan:

Originally posted by 4ML:

Originally posted by GoreGoreGore:
I wouldn't mind JJ

JJ never coached before & that worries me. Wouldn't mind him as an assistant HC if Lakers hire a defensive minded HC.

I like JJ. I want to see if his drawings would really work. I would agree I like him as an assistant HC.
what are some moves Laker fans been hearing??? I heard on the radio that Lakers should go after Donovan Mitchell? Not sure how I feel about that.

Originally posted by 4ML:
Donovan Mitchell will have to force that. No way Cavs will trade Mitchell to Lakers without being forced by the player. He's in the last year of his deal in 2024 - so he can force it but he can also force it to NYK or Heat.

Would rather have them go after role players.

Originally posted by ads_2006:
Please take Kenny Atkinson lol

Originally posted by ads_2006:
Please take Kenny Atkinson lol