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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 3:25 pm    Post subject:

He’s rather not discuss it but just did.
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 3:31 pm    Post subject:

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He’s rather not discuss it but just did.


so true
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 3:37 pm    Post subject:

apparently we're last in the bubble in offense
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 3:39 pm    Post subject:

PHILosophize wrote:
apparently we're last in the bubble in offense


Definitely backs up my subjective experience.
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 3:43 pm    Post subject:

Whenever things aren't going lebrons way you can count on him to make up excuses. Y'all crazy if you believe that anything is wrong. I heard he didn't want to put a social justice quote on his jersey because Adam Silver didn't consult him about the phrases. This is just typical lebron pouting. Dude is a front-runner...when he's winning you can find him on the sidelines dancing, but when things get tough he tucks his tail. I'm sure 80% of the players in the bubble are dealing with off the court issues because they're away from their family and friends, but let's all feel sorry for lebron because he's so special...SMH.
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 3:49 pm    Post subject:

MookieBetts50 wrote:
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I mean if whatever it is is affecting the play on the court it must be something big I would think


I've heard some very vague stuff from a friend of the family and it doesn't sound good at all. Then for LBJ to come out and say this, it must be serious.


The Buss family?


Lol, sorry. A friend of my family. Would be great to have that Buss family money though!
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 3:53 pm    Post subject:

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I mean if whatever it is is affecting the play on the court it must be something big I would think


I've heard some very vague stuff from a friend of the family and it doesn't sound good at all. Then for LBJ to come out and say this, it must be serious.


Is it something fixable based on what you heard? You also posted tidbits in reddit but you deleted due to the clowns there.


It was along the lines of “No time to f around with these guys” In the context of “these guys” being the players? Idk. So I didn’t really know how to interpret it tbh. If I had to guess, maybe players breaking the bubble rules?
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 3:55 pm    Post subject:

lakerjoshua wrote:
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I mean if whatever it is is affecting the play on the court it must be something big I would think


I've heard some very vague stuff from a friend of the family and it doesn't sound good at all. Then for LBJ to come out and say this, it must be serious.


Is it something fixable based on what you heard? You also posted tidbits in reddit but you deleted due to the clowns there.


It was along the lines of “No time to f around with these guys” In the context of “these guys” being the players? Idk. So I didn’t really know how to interpret it tbh. If I had to guess, maybe players breaking the bubble rules?


Oh ok. Not as bad lol. Lakers won with kobe shaq hating each other. They can talk this out
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 3:58 pm    Post subject:

Sago wrote:
lakerjoshua wrote:
Sago wrote:
lakerjoshua wrote:
PHILosophize wrote:
I mean if whatever it is is affecting the play on the court it must be something big I would think


I've heard some very vague stuff from a friend of the family and it doesn't sound good at all. Then for LBJ to come out and say this, it must be serious.


Is it something fixable based on what you heard? You also posted tidbits in reddit but you deleted due to the clowns there.


It was along the lines of “No time to f around with these guys” In the context of “these guys” being the players? Idk. So I didn’t really know how to interpret it tbh. If I had to guess, maybe players breaking the bubble rules?


Oh ok. Not as bad lol. Lakers won with kobe shaq hating each other. They can talk this out


I have a tremendous amount of faith in this coaching squad and the team management. Along with LBJ and AD I think whatever issues it is will work itself out. I suppose we’ll only know if someone gets kicked out of the bubble lol.

Cheers and let’s get this win tonight!
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 4:03 pm    Post subject:

Smh if these guys can’t keep their eyes on the prize. I’d be pissed if I were Lebron or AD...if guys weren’t focused. We are about to start playoffs and we have a shot to win. Don’t do anything stupid to mess it up
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 4:05 pm    Post subject:

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Smh if these guys can’t keep their eyes on the prize. I’d be pissed if I were Lebron or AD...if guys weren’t focused. We are about to start playoffs and we have a shot to win. Don’t do anything stupid to mess it up


Agreed 100%
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 4:13 pm    Post subject:

Remember that Dwight initially wasn't going to join the team in the bubble and of course the matter with Bradley. There might be some other guys that also didn't want to join the restart without the news ever reaching the media and were only convinced by AD/Bron to join the team along with Dwight later on.

That issue might still be hanging over the team which could be affecting their chemistry and focus.
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 4:14 pm    Post subject:

I'd imagine not loving this experience and thus the energy is lower than expected. It's been weeks already and I'm sure the no women, not sleeping in their own bed, such a forced style of living, and lack of court time is wearing on them.

But LeBron always has some cryptic quotes around this time of the season...
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 4:14 pm    Post subject:

How does this team go from one of the most cohesive units in the league to this. What is this? Nobody knows. I think its poor that the leader of the team has to squawk to the media. What is the purpose of it other than making a potentially bad situation worse.
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 4:14 pm    Post subject:

kwase wrote:
Whenever things aren't going lebrons way you can count on him to make up excuses. Y'all crazy if you believe that anything is wrong. I heard he didn't want to put a social justice quote on his jersey because Adam Silver didn't consult him about the phrases. This is just typical lebron pouting. Dude is a front-runner...when he's winning you can find him on the sidelines dancing, but when things get tough he tucks his tail. I'm sure 80% of the players in the bubble are dealing with off the court issues because they're away from their family and friends, but let's all feel sorry for lebron because he's so special...SMH.


So if we don’t win expect to see Lebron with a cast at the press conference?
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 4:15 pm    Post subject:

LeBron is playing mind games to light a fire under everyone's asses

Have no fear, the Lakers will win this chip
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 5:20 pm    Post subject:

kwase wrote:
Whenever things aren't going lebrons way you can count on him to make up excuses. Y'all crazy if you believe that anything is wrong. I heard he didn't want to put a social justice quote on his jersey because Adam Silver didn't consult him about the phrases. This is just typical lebron pouting. Dude is a front-runner...when he's winning you can find him on the sidelines dancing, but when things get tough he tucks his tail. I'm sure 80% of the players in the bubble are dealing with off the court issues because they're away from their family and friends, but let's all feel sorry for lebron because he's so special...SMH.


Hate Lebron much?
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 5:26 pm    Post subject:

PHILosophize wrote:
apparently we're last in the bubble in offense


It looks worse than that.
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 6:04 pm    Post subject:

anth2000 wrote:
kwase wrote:
Whenever things aren't going lebrons way you can count on him to make up excuses. Y'all crazy if you believe that anything is wrong. I heard he didn't want to put a social justice quote on his jersey because Adam Silver didn't consult him about the phrases. This is just typical lebron pouting. Dude is a front-runner...when he's winning you can find him on the sidelines dancing, but when things get tough he tucks his tail. I'm sure 80% of the players in the bubble are dealing with off the court issues because they're away from their family and friends, but let's all feel sorry for lebron because he's so special...SMH.


Hate Lebron much?


Please don't start the "hater" stuff. I've been watching this guy since he came into the league and everything I wrote is a fact, other than the speculation about why he chose not to wear anything on his jersey. Believe me, I could really tell you what I think about him, but I'll save that for after he's gone.
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 6:21 pm    Post subject:

kwase wrote:
anth2000 wrote:
kwase wrote:
Whenever things aren't going lebrons way you can count on him to make up excuses. Y'all crazy if you believe that anything is wrong. I heard he didn't want to put a social justice quote on his jersey because Adam Silver didn't consult him about the phrases. This is just typical lebron pouting. Dude is a front-runner...when he's winning you can find him on the sidelines dancing, but when things get tough he tucks his tail. I'm sure 80% of the players in the bubble are dealing with off the court issues because they're away from their family and friends, but let's all feel sorry for lebron because he's so special...SMH.


Hate Lebron much?


Please don't start the "hater" stuff. I've been watching this guy since he came into the league and everything I wrote is a fact, other than the speculation about why he chose not to wear anything on his jersey. Believe me, I could really tell you what I think about him, but I'll save that for after he's gone.


"fact"
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 6:27 pm    Post subject:

kwase wrote:
anth2000 wrote:
kwase wrote:
Whenever things aren't going lebrons way you can count on him to make up excuses. Y'all crazy if you believe that anything is wrong. I heard he didn't want to put a social justice quote on his jersey because Adam Silver didn't consult him about the phrases. This is just typical lebron pouting. Dude is a front-runner...when he's winning you can find him on the sidelines dancing, but when things get tough he tucks his tail. I'm sure 80% of the players in the bubble are dealing with off the court issues because they're away from their family and friends, but let's all feel sorry for lebron because he's so special...SMH.


Hate Lebron much?


Please don't start the "hater" stuff. I've been watching this guy since he came into the league and everything I wrote is a fact, other than the speculation about why he chose not to wear anything on his jersey. Believe me, I could really tell you what I think about him, but I'll save that for after he's gone.


Hey man, I was just being light hearted with my response. I know there are a lot of folks that don’t like Lebron. It’s cool, man. I know he’s a diva but he does do a lot off the court for people.
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 6:29 pm    Post subject:

The Lakers had played themselves into a good rhythm, before the covid break. Now, they've reverted to the "beginning of the season" Lakers. Discombobulated, on both sides of the ball.

And, for all of the hate Luke got while he was coach, he at least was teaching good spacing, crisp ball movement, and running half court sets. I honestly have't seen any of that, under Vogel & co. Maybe they're saving it for the playoffs, as a surprise, or something. I sure hope so....
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 6:30 pm    Post subject:

kwase wrote:
anth2000 wrote:
kwase wrote:
Whenever things aren't going lebrons way you can count on him to make up excuses. Y'all crazy if you believe that anything is wrong. I heard he didn't want to put a social justice quote on his jersey because Adam Silver didn't consult him about the phrases. This is just typical lebron pouting. Dude is a front-runner...when he's winning you can find him on the sidelines dancing, but when things get tough he tucks his tail. I'm sure 80% of the players in the bubble are dealing with off the court issues because they're away from their family and friends, but let's all feel sorry for lebron because he's so special...SMH.


Hate Lebron much?


Please don't start the "hater" stuff. I've been watching this guy since he came into the league and everything I wrote is a fact, other than the speculation about why he chose not to wear anything on his jersey. Believe me, I could really tell you what I think about him, but I'll save that for after he's gone.


Ok buddy
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 12:59 am    Post subject:

We wouldn't be the Lakers without drama I guess. The problem is that the timing couldn't be worse to have this drama.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 3:23 am    Post subject:

Let me play the guess game. It’s because Lebron and AD getting preferential accommodations than the rest of the group in the bubble. If you watch JaVale’s show, beside practice, you don’t see lebron and Ad spending time with the team. I’m sure some players have spoken up that and it’s causing rift. Also, Quinn is very close to Lebron and AD and he is not getting play time. All I know is most of you players said you dedicating this season for Kobe so you better get your bleep together
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