2017 NBA Offseason Thread

[Virtanen18]

Really would like to see the stats on videos you've posted around this website that no one wants to watch. Got a First Take video to accompany that?

 

[Jack Straw]

Fox > Ball

Agreed.

 

[Aladyyn]

I'm a big fan of Fox (reminds me of Wall), but I really don't expect him to be a better point guard than Lonzo next season. You can't teach the stuff Ball can do.

 

[John Price]

If you are talking record I think Ball will help LA reach the playoffs faster than Fox can for Sacramento. I mean other than Fox who else is on the Kings?

Meanwhile on LA you got Ball, yes, but also a ton of players with potential. I ain't saying Lakers will win no title but expect them to push hard for the 8th seed in the west.

 

[darko]

yeah okay

It's still Sacramento

He is right.

 

[John Price]

He is right.

Sacramento is garbage.

 

[Virtanen18]

And the Lakers aren't? Lol

 

[John Price]

And the Lakers aren't? Lol

Not anymore!! Right now this team is about 8th seed in west. They will be in the discussion!!

Also FYI the main culprit for the Lakers demise have been forced out. Jerry Buss is no longer there. Magic Johnson took over and that guy is a winner with a winning mentality. It should be curious to see how quickly the Lakers get back to being the best team in the league.

 

[weastern bias]

Sacramento actually signed good players this off-season

George Hill, Zach Randolph (if the man isn't gonna keep a brother down), Vince Carter, and Bogdan Bogdonovic were all smart adds to a team that needed an influx of veteran leadership

The Lakers' best player is Brook Lopez, who is fine, but he has been the best player on last place teams in the very recent past

Neither team will be close to the playoffs in the stacked-ass western conference, but the Lakers are a legit bottom feeder while the Kings might be just good enough to have a less than ideal draft pick

 

[Virtanen18]

Really would like to see the stats on videos you've posted around this website that no one wants to watch. Got a First Take video to accompany that?

I have no idea where this Lakers 8th seed stuff is coming from, but I'm seeing it more and more. 8th seed last year had 41 wins, the Lakers had 26. It'd be cool if Lonzo added 15+ wins to their record, but I'm skeptical to say the least. Ingram has a lot to prove still as well.

 

[Voight]

Lakers are retiring No. 8 & No. 24 for Kobe, Dec 18 against GSW.

 

[dahrougem2]

The Lakers are going to suck again next year I have no doubts about that.

 

[Terry Yake]

they're not going to make the playoffs next season but they're going to be a whole lot better than they've been the past few seasons

ball will make an immediate impact. ingram (who has apparently grown to 6'11) and randle i can both see making significant strides this coming season, and the additions of KCP on D and lopez round out a pretty decent cast. and that's not even including kids like nance, kuzma, and zubac

 

[John Price]

I have no idea where this Lakers 8th seed stuff is coming from, but I'm seeing it more and more. 8th seed last year had 41 wins, the Lakers had 26. It'd be cool if Lonzo added 15+ wins to their record, but I'm skeptical to say the least. Ingram has a lot to prove still as well.

You're also forgetting they signed Brook Lopez.

 

[dahrougem2]

they're not going to make the playoffs next season but they're going to be a whole lot better than they've been the past few seasons

ball will make an immediate impact. ingram (who has apparently grown to 6'11) and randle i can both see making significant strides this coming season, and the additions of KCP on D and lopez round out a pretty decent cast. and that's not even including kids like nance, kuzma, and zubac

I'm not sold on Brandon Ingram. I personally don't believe he'll grow into a star player in the NBA.

 

[Virtanen18]

You're also forgetting they signed Brook Lopez.

What's his WAR?

 

[John Price]

In a comedic rant Lonzo predicts 50+ wins for LA this year which provokes Stephen A into a hilarious fit

The reason to watch these First Take clips is to see Stephen A just erupt

What's his WAR?

Basketball has WAR now? Thought that was a baseball thingy He average 20 ppg last year. Him and Pope this year wow

 

[Terry Yake]

I'm not sold on Brandon Ingram. I personally don't believe he'll grow into a star player in the NBA.

he's got all the tools to blossom into a star

i think he just needs to grow into his body and we'll see him do what he's got the potential to do

 

[HisIceness]

In a comedic rant Lonzo predicts 50+ wins for LA this year which provokes Stephen A into a hilarious fit

The reason to watch these First Take clips is to see Stephen A just erupt





Basketball has WAR now? Thought that was a baseball thingy He average 20 ppg last year. Him and Pope this year wow

I know why he is getting this attention, but this **** is beyond old now. Guy is seriously delusional (if he's not actually just being a troll, but I think he's serious) and I for one would love nothing more than for the Lakers to continue being stuck in the pit that they are. I'm sure his excuses for why his son didn't lead the Lakers to the playoffs will be golden.

 

[darko]

You're also forgetting they signed Brook Lopez.

You are talking as if he's some massive addition.

 

[Terry Yake]

You are talking as if he's some massive addition.

lakers haven't had a big man who could score since gasol. not to mention lopez can shoot the 3

it's a pretty big addition

 

[darko]

lakers haven't had a big man who could score since gasol. not to mention lopez can shoot the 3

it's a pretty big addition

It's a good addition and will help offensively but he's also a turnstile on D. Somewhat allergic to rebounding too.

 

[Voight]

I know Melo is still a hog and clearly not his old self but... ESPN really ranked him 64th?

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Sacramento actually signed good players this off-season

George Hill, Zach Randolph (if the man isn't gonna keep a brother down), Vince Carter, and Bogdan Bogdonovic were all smart adds to a team that needed an influx of veteran leadership

The Lakers' best player is Brook Lopez, who is fine, but he has been the best player on last place teams in the very recent past

Neither team will be close to the playoffs in the stacked-ass western conference, but the Lakers are a legit bottom feeder while the Kings might be just good enough to have a less than ideal draft pick

I like how this didn't get a response.

 

[John Price]

I like how this didn't get a response.

Sacramento has not been good since 2004.