Per Shaq: KD coming to Tinsel Town

[LkrFan]

Somewhat lost in Kobe Bryant's magical 60-point farewell performance were the major question marks about who will take his mantle as the next Los Angeles Lakers superstar. Could it be the flashy and promising D'Angelo Russell? Will Julius Randle exceed all expectations and develop into a franchise cornerstone? Or will it be a team effort from that lottery pick pairing, flanked by Jordan Clarkson, Larry Nance, Jr., and any other pieces added to supplement that young core?

According to former Lakers great and soon to be Hall of Fame center Shaquille O'Neal, the team's next superstar isn't on their roster yet, but will be this summer.

When asked where Oklahoma City forward Kevin Durant will play next season, Shaq paused, smiled, and named the team he won three titles with at the turn of the Century. "The Los Angeles Lakers," said O'Neal.

Most would assume this is just a prediction from O'Neal rather than actual reporting, but those would be ignoring the close sources Shaq has around Oklahoma City.

LINK: http://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2016/4/15/11437352/la-lakers-free-agency-rumors-kevin-durant-shaquille-oneal?_ga=1.155907835.193711161.1451872745

Discuss sons.

[TDMVPDPOY]

whats the lakers cap space situation?

they need more then durant to win a championship

is cuckold willing to be in a rebuild situation

and whose going to take that snitch of the lakers hands?

[djohn2oo8]

Durant is not going to LA. Even the Warriors stuff is overblown.

[LkrFan]

whats the lakers cap space situation?

they need more then durant to win a championship

is cuckold willing to be in a rebuild situation

and whose going to take that snitch of the lakers hands?

We can sign 3 max players.

[LkrFan]

Durant is not going to LA. Even the Warriors stuff is overblown.

Stranger things have happened. If we can get him help in the form of 2 other max players, why wouldn't he consider the Lakers?

[djohn2oo8]

Stranger things have happened. If we can get him help in the form of 2 other max players, why wouldn't he consider the Lakers?
lol you only have room for two max players. Homie ain't coming to play for Byron Scott. Lakers will max Whiteside and Derozan.

[LkrFan]

lol you only have room for two max players. Homie ain't coming to play for Byron Scott. Lakers will max Whiteside and Derozan.

Byron Scott ain't staying son.

And are you sure only 2 max players?

[AlexJones]

He needs to follow LeBron wherever he goes

[djohn2oo8]

He needs to follow LeBron wherever he goes
Don't think they aren't talking about it.

[djohn2oo8]

Byron Scott ain't staying son.

And are you sure only 2 max players?
Yes only 2.

[LkrFan]

Yes only 2.

I'm gone leave this right here:

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KD gets $22M, Whiteside gets $16M, Derozan gets $19M. That's ~$59M for 3 max players. We have over $65M in cap space. You were saying? :)

[djohn2oo8]

I'm gone leave this right here:

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KD gets $22M, Whiteside gets $16M, Derozan gets $19M. That's ~$59M for 3 max players. We have over $65M in cap space. You were saying? :)
:lmao thinking KD is signing for 22 million under the new cap :rollin

[LkrFan]

:lmao thinking KD is signing for 22 million under the new cap :rollin

Maybe, maybe not. I said we can sign 3. You said only 2. We'll see if Shaq is right. :toast

[TDMVPDPOY]

lol kd signing to play with derozan and whiteside? who are inferior to westbrick + chewbaca?

[LkrFan]

lol kd signing to play with derozan and whiteside? who are inferior to westbrick + chewbaca?

You're playing checkers. Whiteside is the best defensive big in the game. Derozan is a 2guard, not PG. We got the snitch for that. :lol

[TDMVPDPOY]

shaq recruiting,

how come the cripple isnt recruiting?

[Clipper Nation]

:lmao The Begging: a tradition unlike any other.

[LkrFan]

:lmao The Begging: a tradition unlike any other.

We ain't Keith Sweat! :lol

[Clipper Nation]

We ain't Keith Sweat! :lol

You might not be Keith Sweat, but you're definitely Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQgmyQFFQjo

[Clipper Nation]

#StayD12

#StaySwaggyP

#LAtoLA

#KDtoLA

#ComeBackDwight

#DeRozanToLA

#UnretireKobe? #Please? #We'llGiveYouAnother48.5

[Thebesteva]

Lakers have a ton of money now and some good youth pieces in Russell, Nance Jr, Randleman, and Jordan Clarkson. First we need to get a very good coach and there isnt much out there sadly. Eventually, a few superstars are going to band together in LA and make a few title runs. It's one of the reasons why I am really happy Kobe is retired...it wasnt good for anyone at this point.

[baseline bum]

I'm gone leave this right here:

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KD gets $22M, Whiteside gets $16M, Derozan gets $19M. That's ~$59M for 3 max players. We have over $65M in cap space. You were saying? :)

There is a huge jump in the cap for 2016-17. Durant's max will be around $27 million for the first year. So will DeRozan's. Whiteside's would be $23 million. The ~$65 million cap number is about right after factoring in the cap holds for the 6 empty roster spots the Lakers would have, but that's $77 million in salary for those three.

[djohn2oo8]

Lakers have a ton of money now and some good youth pieces in Russell, Nance Jr, Randleman, and Jordan Clarkson. First we need to get a very good coach and there isnt much out there sadly. Eventually, a few superstars are going to band together in LA and make a few title runs. It's one of the reasons why I am really happy Kobe is retired...it wasnt good for anyone at this point.
Randle is Garbage, and Clarkson will command a near max salary.

[Spurtacular]

Shaq: LA Lakers ambassador, tbh.

[Spurtacular]

There is a huge jump in the cap for 2016-17. Durant's max will be around $27 million for the first year. So will DeRozan's. Whiteside's would be $23 million. The ~$65 million cap number is about right after factoring in the cap holds for the 6 empty roster spots the Lakers would have, but that's $77 million in salary for those three.

:lmao If someone pays Whiteside $23 mil....

[LkrFan]

There is a huge jump in the cap for 2016-17. Durant's max will be around $27 million for the first year. So will DeRozan's. Whiteside's would be $23 million. The ~$65 million cap number is about right after factoring in the cap holds for the 6 empty roster spots the Lakers would have, but that's $77 million in salary for those three.

Looked up all det. Nervous BB? :lol

[LkrFan]

:lmao If someone pays Whiteside $23 mil....

Bigs get paid. He's not getting $23M though.

[midnightpulp]

He ain't fuckin' coming, Lkrfan.

Stop dreaming.

[baseline bum]

Looked up all det. Nervous BB? :lol

Nah, you just said something stupid that needed to be corrected.

[midnightpulp]

The only FA I think the Lakers have a realistic chance of getting is Whiteside. I don't know Toronto's cap situation, but I doubt DeMar leaves them if they reach the ECF. If he does leave, it sure as Hell won't to be the Lakers. No player who gets a taste of a deep playoff run wants to start all over unless he's really, really disgruntled with his organization.

KD is a pipe dream. He'll be 28 at the start of next season. Do you think he wants to come in a work-in-progress team that is 3 to 5 years away from even winning 40 games? KD is in title or bust mode. He'll stay home or possibly go to Washington. They can pitch Wall and Beal, and also pitch the fact they're in the East, far away from the Warriors and the Spurs. The only challenge a KD led Wizards team will have in the East are the Cavs.

The Lakers pitch is Byron Scott, a snitch, and the weather.

[apalisoc_9]

The only FA I think the Lakers have a realistic chance of getting is Whiteside. I don't know Toronto's cap situation, but I doubt DeMar leaves them if they reach the ECF. If he does leave, it sure as Hell won't to be the Lakers. No player who gets a taste of a deep playoff run wants to start all over unless he's really, really disgruntled with his organization.

KD is a pipe dream. He'll be 28 at the start of next season. Do you think he wants to come in a work-in-progress team that is 3 to 5 years away from even winning 40 games? KD is in title or bust mode. He'll stay home or possibly go to Washington. They can pitch Wall and Beal, and also pitch the fact they're in the East, far away from the Warriors and the Spurs. The only challenge a KD led Wizards team will have in the East are the Cavs.

The Lakers pitch is Byron Scott, a snitch, and the weather.

Plus, hes going to lose a lot of money if he does. I know the endorsement money is nice, but lets not act like this guy is some no name. This the same guy that has averaged 29ppg in virtually 50-40-90 splits the last 7-8 years. Hes already an endorsement king.

It makes the most sense to stay in OKC, moneywise..but h probably would feel a slight dissapointment when he sees westbrook name above him in the mvp race. Plus, OKC is a cheap organization. Outside of Kanter, this ownership hasnt shown the willingness to spend crazy to win.

The place that makes the most sense without sacrificing that much money is Boston. He will lose about 15 million IIRC in a 4 year span, but that shouldnt be that big of a difference maker as opposed to LA where he will lose 30 million in the same span. Plus Boston is now a legit team.

I might be off with the numbers but yeah Lakers makes zero sense. Moneywise and winning wise..

[baseline bum]

The place that makes the most sense without sacrificing that much money is Boston. He will lose about 15 million IIRC in a 4 year span, but that shouldnt be that big of a difference maker as opposed to LA where he will lose 30 million in the same span. Plus Boston is now a legit team.

Damn, they could land Durant and Horford, only losing Amir Johnson, Evan Turner, and Jonas Jerebko.

[LkrFan]

Nah, you just said something stupid that needed to be corrected.

O'RLy? KD made ~$21M this year. He could sign with us for a one year deal, then sign a max deal next year since we'd have his Bird Rights. There are so many possibilities son.

[djohn2oo8]

LkrFan setting himself up for heartbreak yet again.

[baseline bum]

O'RLy? KD made ~$21M this year. He could sign with us for a one year deal, then sign a max deal next year since we'd have his Bird Rights. There are so many possibilities son.

Lakers wouldn't have Bird Rights after only one year Pablo, it takes three.

[djohn2oo8]

Lakers wouldn't have Bird Rights after only one year Pablo, it takes three.
Appears Jim Buss is posting under that account.

[LkrFan]

Lakers wouldn't have Bird Rights after only one year Pablo, it takes three.

:lol

[Reck]

Magical 60 points. :lol

[DMC]

Laker fans giddy as fuck that cancer is gone.

[Kawhitstorm]

The place that makes the most sense without sacrificing that much money is Boston. He will lose about 15 million IIRC in a 4 year span, but that shouldnt be that big of a difference maker as opposed to LA where he will lose 30 million in the same span. Plus Boston is now a legit team.

I might be off with the numbers but yeah Lakers makes zero sense. Moneywise and winning wise..

The Lakers w/ Durant/Derozan/Whiteside/D-Bust/Julian would be inferior to Bron/Kyrie/Love/JR/Tristan whom GM Bron is trying to breakup b/c they can't compete w/ the Spurs/GSW.:lol (Might as well stay in OKC & keep his money)

[LkrFan]

http://shaqfuradio.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/21113516/Shaqkevin-lakers-trade-300x225.jpg

Omen? :toast

[LkrFan]

I'm gone leave this right here:

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KD gets $22M, Biyombo gets $16M, Derozan gets $19M. That's ~$59M for 3 max players. We have over $65M in cap space. You were saying? :)

Corrected. :)

[LkrFan]

:lmao thinking KD is signing for 22 million under the new cap :rollin

He'll sign for 1-year with the Lakers. Then the new cap kicks in. Then he'll ensure he retires a Laker by signing a 5 years deal. Next Summer we have another max player slot as well.

It could happen son. :)

[K...]

http://shaqfuradio.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/21113516/Shaqkevin-lakers-trade-300x225.jpg

Omen? :toast

Photo shop..



But I Hope he does go to either the Lakers or spurs. If he goes east, I see him less.

Durant to the Lakers would increase the shit talking here 200%. I'd love that.

[K...]

Even better: Durant to the spurs, Westbrook to Lakers. The two teams always meet in the second round and the warriors beat the eventual winner.

[LkrFan]

Photo shop..



But I Hope he does go to either the Lakers or spurs. If he goes east, I see him less.

Durant to the Lakers would increase the shit talking here 200%. I'd love that.

Exactly. :lol

[DMC]

Byron would be pissed if Luke got KD and a solid supporting cast around him and made the 2nd round in the 1st year.

He and Mark Jackson would form a tight bond and go on a haters drinking binge.

[LkrFan]

Byron would be pissed if Luke got KD and a solid supporting cast around him and made the 2nd round in the 1st year.

He and Mark Jackson would form a tight bond and go on a haters drinking binge.

:lmao

[DMC]

#BlackCoachesMatter

[LkrFan]

#BlackCoachesMatter

:rollin :lmao :rollin