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dont_be_a_wuss
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| Quote: | “I’m going to speak on this one time and one time only. With what happened a few nights ago, Kevin and I spoke. We’re moving forward.
“I think there’s no secret that I am an emotional player. I wear my emotions on my sleeve; I play with that same emotion. Sometimes, it gets the best of me and it doesn’t work to my favor. I’m going to live with that because it works to my favor, to the good -- as my resume speaks and as this team’s resume speaks -- more so than it doesn’t.
“I’m never going to change who I am. I’m going to approach the game the same way I always do and, like I said, we’ll continue to move forward.
“I’ve read a lot about how ‘Is this the end of the run?’ Or “Is it over?’ Or ‘Did I ruin it?’ Or ‘Did I force Kevin to leave?’ At the end of the day, as I’ve said before, whatever Kevin decides to do, whatever Klay decides to do, whatever who decides to do, we’ve had great years together. And I support everybody, whole-heartedly, 100 percent. Because as a man, as human being, you’ve got the right to do whatever you want to do with your life. So I’ll never question that.
“But what you must know is that nobody in this organization, from a player, not myself, not Kevin, not anybody else is going to beat us. If you’re one of the other 29 teams in the league, you’ve got to beat us, because we’re not going to beat us. We’re going to continue to do what we do.
“I’m sorry if that ruins everybody’s stories. I know everybody’s got a job to do. I apologize for ruining y’all’s stories, if it did. But if this only makes Kevin and myself and my teammates stronger, that’s what it’s going to do. So if you think you saw something before, good luck with us now. We’re not going to crumble off of an argument. We’re going to move forward.
“That’s all I’ve got to say. Anybody want to talk about basketball, I’m here. If not, it’s been real.” |
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LakerSD
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| Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 4:45 pm Post subject: |
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| Inspector Gadget wrote: | https://mobile.twitter.com/Jarrettjack03/status/1063166650726391810
Jarret Jack saying a team with AD/Durant/LeBron will happen. 👀I think it’s safe to say Jarret Jack will be one of the dozen vets willing to come here if we create a super team next summer. |
Sounds like Andrew Bogut’s tweet from last season about these things being planned in advance  |
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Raijin
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| Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 4:54 pm Post subject: |
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| 32 wrote: | | I will take Magic over West. The guy that just got us Lebron. |
Jerry West got us Kobe and Shaq . . .
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venturalakersfan
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| Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 5:09 pm Post subject: |
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| laker50 wrote: | The Lakers are real close right now. and doubt if the GSW can max out both Durant and Green.
| Quote: | Sentient Meat wrote:
LKA wrote:
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The team has won 86% of its last 7 games
To put this in perspective...Houston had the best record last season winning 79.3% of its games.
During the Warriors record setting season they won 89% of their games.
If we win our next five games we will be 92% over the last 12 games
If we only win 4 out of our next 5 games we will still be playing at an 83% pace. Both goals are achievable.
If the players win 10 out of 12 games, I think people should stop trying to trade them away.
Alright lets slow down and see this happen first lol
I wouldnt be surprised if we win all 3 of these road games coming up and I also wouldnt he surprised if we lost 2 of them.
It will be a good test to see how well the kids can perform without Rondo backing up Ball... maybe a preview of next year if we can't re-sign him.
I agree they can lose... there really aren't any automatic wins... but we should go 4 for 5 minimum.
Ideally we'd go 12 - 1 until Houston, but after watching the Atlanta game... you have to be prepared for anything.
I'm hoping to be 25 - 8 by Christmas... losing only to Denver on the road and maybe Houston... but 23 - 10 or 21 - 12 might be more likely.
Hopefully the team is starting to think this way... it sounds greedy, but these records are achievable going by recent trends.
The most promising sign is that we’re starting to win the games that we used to lose.. if this was last year’s team we’d have 3 losses to Portland right now.
I don’t wanna speak too soon but they’re starting to win the games that I usually expect them to lose. Like the game @ Sacramento as well
Obviously LeBron is a huge help in this lol |
There is no need to make bonehead moves now. Just let the team develop and sign a max player if the opportunity presents itself. Something is bound to happen.
The key is Magic and Pelinka put in the missing piece, for the Lakers are REAL close.
Just maybe a dead eye closer. |
GS doesn’t need to max out Green, he isn’t a FA.
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| Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 5:11 pm Post subject: |
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| Raijin wrote: | | 32 wrote: | | I will take Magic over West. The guy that just got us Lebron. |
Jerry West got us Kobe and Shaq . . . |
Plus West brought us multiple titles
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| Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 5:16 pm Post subject: |
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| venturalakersfan wrote: | | Raijin wrote: | | 32 wrote: | | I will take Magic over West. The guy that just got us Lebron. |
Jerry West got us Kobe and Shaq . . . |
Plus West brought us multiple titles |
You keep praising other teams while ignoring the great position the Lakers franchise is in... you already know the Lakers will be winning titles while Jerry West’s Clippers won’t ... even if they add FAs next summer. |
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| Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 5:47 pm Post subject: |
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| Raijin wrote: | | 32 wrote: | | I will take Magic over West. The guy that just got us Lebron. |
Jerry West got us Kobe and Shaq . . . |
West knew what type of players that can take teams to another level. Getting rid of Monta Ellis when he was having his career year was one of his first move as Warriors consultant. He traded Blake Griffin and that was surprise but gutsy move. It is a right move after all. And that rookie he drafted is a pretty good. |
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Jesusdelonla
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| Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 6:11 pm Post subject: |
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| Inspector Gadget wrote: | | venturalakersfan wrote: | | Raijin wrote: | | 32 wrote: | | I will take Magic over West. The guy that just got us Lebron. |
Jerry West got us Kobe and Shaq . . . |
Plus West brought us multiple titles |
You keep praising other teams while ignoring the great position the Lakers franchise is in... you already know the Lakers will be winning titles while Jerry West’s Clippers won’t ... even if they add FAs next summer. |
Obviously he is still bitter over his buddies getting fired. |
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LAkers 4 Life
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| Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 7:01 pm Post subject: |
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| Raijin wrote: | | 32 wrote: | | I will take Magic over West. The guy that just got us Lebron. |
Jerry West got us Kobe and Shaq . . . |
Jerry West got us Magic too. |
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YSong
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| Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:01 pm Post subject: |
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| LAkers 4 Life wrote: | | Raijin wrote: | | 32 wrote: | | I will take Magic over West. The guy that just got us Lebron. |
Jerry West got us Kobe and Shaq . . . |
Jerry West got us Magic too. |
No that was Dr Buss
Jerry West would have gotten us Sydney Moncrief |
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saetarubia
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| Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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| YSong wrote: | | LAkers 4 Life wrote: | | Raijin wrote: | | 32 wrote: | | I will take Magic over West. The guy that just got us Lebron. |
Jerry West got us Kobe and Shaq . . . |
Jerry West got us Magic too. |
No that was Dr Buss
Jerry West would have gotten us Sydney Moncrief |
Thought West just wanted to do due diligence in the draft while Dr.Buss didn't want to hear any of it.
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| Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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LeBron got us LeBron.
Magic got us Lance, Javale and Rondo. |
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LKA
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| Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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| LAkers 4 Life wrote: | | Raijin wrote: | | 32 wrote: | | I will take Magic over West. The guy that just got us Lebron. |
Jerry West got us Kobe and Shaq . . . |
Jerry West got us Magic too. |
No, he didn't
Jerry wanted Sidney Moncrief
Jack Kent Cooke overruled him - at the direction of Jerry Buss, who was in the process of buying the team
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Vanquish
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| Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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While the overall record is not great at the present moment.
We're 8-3 after a 0-3 start and 4-0 since acquiring Chandler.
Lakers are rolling. I would say that the free agency decisions are generally working out once Chandler was added as the missing piece.
Excited over what the FO can do next off season. Going to enjoy the ride this season.
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LKA
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| Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:14 pm Post subject: |
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Lonzo Ball
Josh Hart
Kevin Durant
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Bench:
Rajon Rondo
Kyle Korver
Svi Mykhailiuk
Moritz Wagner
JaVale McGee
Nobody beats this team |
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lakersfan32
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| Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:16 pm Post subject: |
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Man if y’all thought the league was in trouble before they bout to mess around and have AD KD and Bron all on the same team 🤦🏽♂️
12:27 PM - 15 Nov 2018
I've always liked Jarrett Jack. |
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LKA
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| Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:16 pm Post subject: |
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| Vanquish wrote: | While the overall record is not great at the present moment.
We're 6-3 after a 0-3 start and 4-0 since acquiring Chandler.
Lakers are rolling. I would say that the free agency decisions are generally working out once Chandler was added as the missing piece.
Excited over what the FO can do next off season. Going to enjoy the ride this season. |
we’re 8-3 since starting 0-3 |
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Jesusdelonla
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| Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:17 pm Post subject: |
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| pjiddy wrote: | LeBron got us LeBron.
Magic got us Lance, Javale and Rondo. |
While u r at u, u can also say magic traded dlo, randle, Nance and Clarkson
Smh |
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Vanquish
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| Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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| LKA wrote: | | Vanquish wrote: | While the overall record is not great at the present moment.
We're 6-3 after a 0-3 start and 4-0 since acquiring Chandler.
Lakers are rolling. I would say that the free agency decisions are generally working out once Chandler was added as the missing piece.
Excited over what the FO can do next off season. Going to enjoy the ride this season. |
we’re 8-3 since starting 0-3 |
Yeah I just edited my initial post, 6-3 was a typo |
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LKA
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| Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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IMO Magic played a role in acquiring LeBron.
I believe LeBron wants good strong management above him that he respects and can trust, unlike that guy he had in Cleveland
its just my 2 cents tho
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LKA
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| Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:21 pm Post subject: |
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| Vanquish wrote: | | LKA wrote: | | Vanquish wrote: | While the overall record is not great at the present moment.
We're 6-3 after a 0-3 start and 4-0 since acquiring Chandler.
Lakers are rolling. I would say that the free agency decisions are generally working out once Chandler was added as the missing piece.
Excited over what the FO can do next off season. Going to enjoy the ride this season. |
we’re 8-3 since starting 0-3 |
Yeah I just edited my initial post, 6-3 was a typo |
Ohh my bad  |
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Jesusdelonla
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| Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:21 pm Post subject: |
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| LKA wrote: | IMO Magic played a role in acquiring LeBron.
I believe LeBron wants good strong management above him that he respects and can trust, unlike that guy he had in Cleveland
its just my 2 cents tho |
Some people r still stuck in magic's old tweets. |
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Vanquish
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| Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:24 pm Post subject: |
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| pjiddy wrote: | LeBron got us LeBron.
Magic got us Lance, Javale and Rondo. |
I personally think the current FO creating 2 Max slots (which seriously wasn't easy to do, I'm still impressed) last summer played a big part in Lebron coming.
I would be less inclined to believe Lebron would have come if he didn't think we would have a chance to sign a 2nd big FA within a season or 2.''
ETA: As to the post above stating Lebron saw good management and this would have likely played a role in his decision, I completely agree. Let's put it this way, we created our 2nd max slot by trading with the team who was trying to keep lebron. It was Cleveland that helped us land Lebron James. If you're Lebron, would you trust the Cleveland FO? |
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