2021-2022 17 TIME WORLD CHAMPION Los Angeles Lakers Thread

Originally posted by 4ML:
Injuries were the biggest issue - Lebron, AD and Russ have played 21 games together - that does not include 2 games where AD got hurt, 1 game where Lebron got hurt, and 1 game where he received a flagrant 2. So, really truly - they played 17 full games together. That's not Russ's fault.

Still - Westbrook will be traded for sure. He is an expiring contract - which is far easier to trade this summer than it was at the deadline. Biggest issue is - only a few teams have cap space so Lakers will have to take on a bad contract. It's 47M - but Lakers will be able to attach THT + draft compensation (swaps in 2026 + 2028 and 1st round picks in 2027 and 2029 available) it they need to land better players in a Westbrook trade.

My last post on Westbrook - it was a disappointing season to say the least. He didn't play his hardest like he had in the past - didn't carry the team when Lebron or AD were out (which was the primary reason why he was brought in) - didn't take the leadership role on the court like he had in the past. I don't care about his outbursts with the media or being defensive in the media bc that's always been him. He wears his emotions on his sleeve and speaks from that emotion. What upset me was he didn't play with emotion on the court.

Also know that coaching staff and FO didn't optimize the team around him. But, great players figure out a way and he had a horrendous season. AD gotta be healthy next season and Lakers gotta get the right players around AD and Bron.

Originally posted by 4ML:

Originally posted by TheGore49er:

Originally posted by DynastyChile:
I'd rather become a Clippers fan than watch russell westbrook play bball for another 5 seconds. That guy is so bad lol. See y'all next year, and that's only is Russ is gone.

I would be really shocked if he's still here. This was the first time in my entire time of watching the Lakers that I've watched so few games. I'm probably there with you, I will not be watching much or at all if he's still on the team next year.

It's incredible how much he regressed in one year. On top of that, his whole attitude was so piss poor all year. I can't believe this guy grew up a Laker fan.

Magic rolling over in his grave

Injuries were the biggest issue - Lebron, AD and Russ have played 21 games together - that does not include 2 games where AD got hurt, 1 game where Lebron got hurt, and 1 game where he received a flagrant 2. So, really truly - they played 17 full games together. That's not Russ's fault.

Still - Westbrook will be traded for sure. He is an expiring contract - which is far easier to trade this summer than it was at the deadline. Biggest issue is - only a few teams have cap space so Lakers will have to take on a bad contract. It's 47M - but Lakers will be able to attach THT + draft compensation (swaps in 2026 + 2028 and 1st round picks in 2027 and 2029 available) it they need to land better players in a Westbrook trade.

My last post on Westbrook - it was a disappointing season to say the least. He didn't play his hardest like he had in the past - didn't carry the team when Lebron or AD were out (which was the primary reason why he was brought in) - didn't take the leadership role on the court like he had in the past. I don't care about his outbursts with the media or being defensive in the media bc that's always been him. He wears his emotions on his sleeve and speaks from that emotion. What upset me was he didn't play with emotion on the court.

Also know that coaching staff and FO didn't optimize the team around him. But, great players figure out a way and he had a horrendous season. AD gotta be healthy next season and Lakers gotta get the right players around AD and Bron.

Originally posted by Bluesbro:
So, looks like Vogel is getting canned? The guy that is the least responsible for this mess is taking the hit.

Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:
LeBron April Fools tweet of see ya'll next year becoming more and more real with each passing day

Originally posted by 49erminion:
How are the old farts, i mean Lakers lookin this year? They gonna put geriatric, i mean super-experienced Lebron on a maintenance plan again? lol

Originally posted by TheGore49er:

Originally posted by Bluesbro:
So, looks like Vogel is getting canned? The guy that is the least responsible for this mess is taking the hit.

Coaches getting fired when a team underperforms??? This must be a first in sports history!

Definitely not all on Vogel, but he's definitely a part of this mess well. It's not like we are firing Phil Jackson, he's an okay coach but there's plenty of okay coaches in the league.

Originally posted by Bluesbro:
So, looks like Vogel is getting canned? The guy that is the least responsible for this mess is taking the hit.

Originally posted by Young2Rice:

Originally posted by 11ThrowItNDaDirt:

Originally posted by 4ML:

Originally posted by TheGore49er:

Originally posted by DynastyChile:
I'd rather become a Clippers fan than watch russell westbrook play bball for another 5 seconds. That guy is so bad lol. See y'all next year, and that's only is Russ is gone.

I would be really shocked if he's still here. This was the first time in my entire time of watching the Lakers that I've watched so few games. I'm probably there with you, I will not be watching much or at all if he's still on the team next year.

It's incredible how much he regressed in one year. On top of that, his whole attitude was so piss poor all year. I can't believe this guy grew up a Laker fan.

Magic rolling over in his grave

Injuries were the biggest issue - Lebron, AD and Russ have played 21 games together - that does not include 2 games where AD got hurt, 1 game where Lebron got hurt, and 1 game where he received a flagrant 2. So, really truly - they played 17 full games together. That's not Russ's fault.

Still - Westbrook will be traded for sure. He is an expiring contract - which is far easier to trade this summer than it was at the deadline. Biggest issue is - only a few teams have cap space so Lakers will have to take on a bad contract. It's 47M - but Lakers will be able to attach THT + draft compensation (swaps in 2026 + 2028 and 1st round picks in 2027 and 2029 available) it they need to land better players in a Westbrook trade.

My last post on Westbrook - it was a disappointing season to say the least. He didn't play his hardest like he had in the past - didn't carry the team when Lebron or AD were out (which was the primary reason why he was brought in) - didn't take the leadership role on the court like he had in the past. I don't care about his outbursts with the media or being defensive in the media bc that's always been him. He wears his emotions on his sleeve and speaks from that emotion. What upset me was he didn't play with emotion on the court.

Also know that coaching staff and FO didn't optimize the team around him. But, great players figure out a way and he had a horrendous season. AD gotta be healthy next season and Lakers gotta get the right players around AD and Bron.

They just need more time to gel 👍🏼

Originally posted by boast:

Originally posted by Young2Rice:

Since preseason title favorites were first announced before the 1984-85 season, the top two teams have never failed to make the playoffs.

The Lakers (no. 2 favorites) are the first team to do so. pic.twitter.com/UeEDn0haHs

— StatMuse (@statmuse) April 6, 2022