Lakers talked about tanking for Wiggins

[Michael Jordan.]

Buss said no.

[baseline bum]

Does Jimmy really have a choice with a 25% Kobe, a decrepit Nash, a mentally checked out Gasol, and a bunch of crap around them?

[spurraider21]

Does Jimmy really have a choice with a 25% Kobe, a decrepit Nash, a mentally checked out Gasol, and a bunch of crap around them?

this. i mean could a 25% kobe have led the lakers to those incredible comebacks vs the Pelicans and Raptors last year?

[Katherine Robinson]

I don't believe a team would admit to tanking.

[Michael Jordan.]

I don't believe a team would admit to tanking.
It was discussed internally, not to the media. In which Buss said no to the rest of the organization.

[Katherine Robinson]

It was discussed internally, not to the media. In which Buss said no to the rest of the organization.

It would baffle me if it was "leaked" he had said yes. Any earnest speaking of tanking likely would only occur within the Buss family trust and perhaps Mitch Kupchak. The actions the team takes will serve as the only reliable indicator.

[krispinwah]

"leaked"
Duncan's ass does that when his lover ejaculates inside him.

[Katherine Robinson]

Duncan's ass does that when his lover ejaculates inside him.

I would not be surprised if this is a problem he faces.