Mozgov ranked 2nd to last in the RPM last season among centers.

[midnightpulp]

:lmao:lmao:lmao

http://espn.go.com/nba/statistics/rpm/_/page/2/sort/RPM/position/9

One of the absolute worst signings of our lifetime :toast

[Mugen]

:lol They actually downgraded from Roy Hibbert

[midnightpulp]

:lol They actually downgraded from Roy Hibbert

:lmao

You can't make this shit up.

[TheGoldStandard]

Ingram gonna fake an injury for 3 years

[Clipper Nation]

He was never that great to begin with, and he's been fucking terrible since getting that surgery on his knee last summer. The Cavs straight-up took him out of the rotation entirely and got better without him. Do Fredo and Chazz even watch games that the Lakers aren't playing in?

:lmao Giving $64 million to a scrub who will only ever be known in LA for this:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwx9HiM4Aw0

[Splits]

They could've just poached BOBAN on an max RFA contract for like $5m and the Spurs wouldn't have matched.

Instead, the genius Buss' + bartender Chaz were like: "Hey guize, Hassan won't return our calls but I gotzz an idea! MOZ-GOVVVVVV!"

:lmao

[Kawhitstorm]

He was never that great to begin with, and he's been fucking terrible since getting that surgery on his knee last summer. The Cavs straight-up took him out of the rotation entirely and got better without him. Do Fredo and Chazz even watch games that the Lakers aren't playing in?


They probably tried trading D'Bust for Asik & got turned down.:lol

[Nathan89]

Should've offered Barnes the max at the very least.

[Splits]

The only reason MozgodAwful was even a Cav was because his Zionist former coach knew him from the Russian NT. Once LeBron ousted that monstrous war criminal from the organization, GodAwful was relegated to 15th man.

And the L:lolkers are going to pay him $60m for what?

:lmao

[midnightpulp]

They could've just poached BOBAN on an max RFA contract for like $5m and the Spurs wouldn't have matched.

Instead, the genius Buss' + bartender Chaz were like: "Hey guize, Hassan won't return our calls but I gotzz an idea! MOZ-GOVVVVVV!"

:lmao

:lmao

[baseline bum]

:lol They actually downgraded from Roy Hibbert

You sure they're not going to sign him too?

[Splits]

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[Clipper Nation]

748751472704139264

748752224755396610

:lol The perfect way for Kobe's career to end: getting renounced so the franchise he ruined can sign Timofey Mozgov to a $64 million contract.

[Splits]

Timofey Mozgov had unsuccessful knee surgery last summer and his rehab was handled improperly

Apr 18, 2016

CLEVELAND – Timofey Mozgov (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/4298/timofey-mozgov) will not be in the starting lineup when the Cleveland Cavaliers begin their 2016 post-season campaign. Head coach Tyronn Lue has previously confirmed to media members that Tristan Thompson (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/6474/tristan-thompson) will start at center for the remainder of the season.

At least that’s the plan.

Thompson will be faced with the tall task of out-rebounding and out-playing one of the best big men in the NBA in Detroit’s Andre Drummond (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/6585/andre-drummond).

Mozgov has been a shell of his previous self all season long. When the Cavs traded for him at the deadline last year, he made an immediate impact and was thought to be an absolute bargain while comparing his impact to a miniscule $5 million salary.

Pre off-season knee surgery, that was.

“Mozgov had a bad knee and he shouldn’t have started the season when he did,” ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said during his weekly radio show ‘Hey Windy’ on ESPN 1540 KNR2 in Cleveland. “He should have been more worried about rehabbing his knee.

“The surgery that they performed last summer was not a success but he felt pressure to play really well because he saw a massive paycheck coming his way. It was the combination of worrying about the contract and an unhealthy knee and a changing role on the team that all contributed to him having a down year.”

Mozgov’s points per game average has plummeted from 10.6 during his time with the Cavs last season to just 6.3 this year. His rebounding numbers have also dipped to below five per game.

Both drop-offs could be attributed to his dwindling number of minutes, averaging almost 10 less than he did last season, but the fact of the matter is that his play hasn’t justified earned playing time.

Last season he started 45 out of a possible 46 games for Cleveland, this year just 48 out of 76 opportunities.

“He had a cyst in his knee that they removed,” Windhorst added in detail to the summer surgery. “The removing of the cyst didn’t completely heal the issue and there’s the possibility that he may need another surgery.”

Windhorst reiterated that an additional surgery is possible but not guaranteed.

Earlier in the year, former head coach David Blatt consistently credited Mozgov’s slow start to a lack of conditioning that was a result of the surgery. While in recovery mode, he was unable to participate on the Russian National Team nor complete much of his usual off-season regimen. Mozgov’s conditioning took place on the floor in real-time, instead of in practice, which may have been a mistake.

“Because the knee was slow to recover, because there is no such thing as minor knee surgery, he did have a conditioning issue when (the season) started,” Windhorst said.

“But, the answer to that should have been rest. Not to play through it.

“He played a back-to-back in the pre-season.”

Mozgov has also been sidelined this season with a strained shoulder.

“Timo’s knee issue last year, whether it was anybody’s fault, or circumstance, did not get handled properly, "Windhorst added. "Whether it was the best knee surgeon in the world, or whatever happened, he did not recover properly and he played through it because he felt the pressure of the contract.

“Frankly, the pressure of the contract has really bothered (Mozgov). One of the things that we’ve learned about him is that he is a little bit fragile mentally especially when it comes to something like that.”

After taking a vicious elbow to the throat from the Boston Celtics (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/bos/boston-celtics)' Amir Johnson (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/2769/amir-johnson)in early March, Mozgov was so shaken up that he was unavailable for a post-game quote on the incident. Not that he was in danger of missing time due to injury, but he physically couldn’t speak and when he was approached, he just pointed at his neck and shook his head.

Lue joked post-game that the pending free agent would most assuredly be alright because of his massive size and extreme strength.

“Some (team) may get him on a contract, I don’t know whether or not it is going to be the Cavs,” Windhorst speculated. “But somebody may end up getting him on a three-year deal where it ends up being a discount when he recovers.”

:lol no "discount" and 4 years not 3
:lol fucked knee
:lol "may need another surgery"
:lol playing only for his next "massive" contract
:lol played b2b in the pre-season
:lol "shell of himself all season long"
:lol mentally fragile

:lmao perfect L:lolker

Please don't let this guy fail a physical

[whitemamba]

Lakers signed him..

[midnightpulp]

Lakers signed him..

Congrats, bro :toast

Lakers are back in the hunt.

[Clipper Nation]

Lakers signed him..

If K̶o̶b̶e̶ Ingram can't win with this...

[whitemamba]

Congrats, bro :toast

Lakers are back in the hunt.

Idk why everyone's is trippin about this tbh

[whitemamba]

If K̶o̶b̶e̶ Ingram can't win with this...
Non issue

[midnightpulp]

Idk why everyone's is trippin about this tbh

You threw money after the 2nd worst center in the league coming off a major knee injury.

Absolutely mind-bogglingly stupid signing.

Like Splits said, you should've just poached Boban from us for like 5 million.

[Clipper Nation]

Idk why everyone's is trippin about this tbh

No, no, you're right. Giving $64 million to someone who can't even catch a ball and is coming off a major knee surgery is a stroke of genius by the Lakers. A few more signings like this and they'll be championship contenders again!

[hehateme]

Please take parsons now so the dream can continue...

[Ditty]

"We don't rebuild, we reload" :lmao

[Splits]

OqiJOPXpksc

748750149006925825

:lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

[Raven]

748752224755396610

:lol The perfect way for Kobe's career to end: getting renounced so the franchise he ruined can sign Timofey Mozgov to a $64 million contract.
:lmao

[Splits]

Mitch: Now, who can we get to learn the broken-leg guy at the 4?

Bartender: You mean Orange Julius?

Mitch: Yeah. Who you got?

Bartender: Hmmm.... Oh, I know... BOOZ!

Mitch: Booz is? Booz Allen Hamilton? One of your regs who gets fucked up all the time and skips his tab?

Bartender: No dumbass, Carlos! Don't you remember us ganking him from the Bulls?

Mitch: OMG.

Bartender: *speed dials Jimmer Buss* Sign Carlos Boozer to a 4yr/$59m contract so he doesn't feel inferior to the Russian cripple, he can mentor him.

Jimmer: But it is past 12:01!? I'm sure someone got him already!

Bartender: Getter dun!

Jimmer: Just got off the phone with his agent, we gottim!

[Sean Cagney]

Please take parsons now so the dream can continue...
Portland already offered that overrated bum a ridiculous contract, so they might "steal" him.

[Splits]

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http://forums.lakersground.net/templates/uberSTYLE/images/icon_minipost.gif (http://forums.lakersground.net/viewtopic.php?p=6876012#6876012)Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2016 10:42 pm Post subject:






In 94/95.. We had Vlade and Elden in place and still we signed Sam Bowie, who was older and bit out of place. But he proved to be invaluable anchoring the defense. Signings that seem unattractive at first can prove to be valuable later on. I keep sensing a parallel to the turn-around squad of 95. That was Del's first year and he won coach of the year. We got Luke in his first year. Nick Van Excel was beginning his 2nd season just like D'LO, and Eddie Jones was an exciting rookie just like Brandon Ingram. We had a key trade that brought us Cedric Ceballos, which I would compare to Batuum or Parsons should we land one of those.

I feel it! We're turning this around

[Stalin]

:lol They actually downgraded from Roy Hibbert


:lmao:lmao

[midnightpulp]

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http://forums.lakersground.net/templates/uberSTYLE/images/icon_minipost.gif (http://forums.lakersground.net/viewtopic.php?p=6876012#6876012)Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2016 10:42 pm Post subject:






In 94/95.. We had Vlade and Elden in place and still we signed Sam Bowie, who was older and bit out of place. But he proved to be invaluable anchoring the defense. Signings that seem unattractive at first can prove to be valuable later on. I keep sensing a parallel to the turn-around squad of 95. That was Del's first year and he won coach of the year. We got Luke in his first year. Nick Van Excel was beginning his 2nd season just like D'LO, and Eddie Jones was an exciting rookie just like Brandon Ingram. We had a key trade that brought us Cedric Ceballos, which I would compare to Batuum or Parsons should we land one of those.

I feel it! We're turning this around






:lol

Thing is, they don't have a Vlade or Elden. Elden>>>>Julian. And Vlade was a fringe all-star level talent who was much better than current Mozgov.

[Splits]

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Current state of the L:lolkers franchise:

f-jVbjtTKVM

[Splits]

:lol

Thing is, they don't have a Vlade or Elden. Elden>>>>Julian. And Vlade was a fringe all-star level talent who was much better than current Mozgov.

Yeah, like Vlade was at least a net-positive guy. Mozgov might not even play 1/2 his games the next 3 years and if he does will probably make them worse if that is even possible. :lol

[timtonymanu]

Holy shit. They actually did this? :lmao

[Killakobe81]

4th year is a team option is best i can say ..

[Killakobe81]

Hopefully he is healthy ...
Lakers did opposite of what I said though ...
Overpaying.
I dont see how he turns down 10 million less ...
4 years at 54 million with a team option after 3
Shows good faith on both sides ...
Ugggh.
Ahh well.
I was against parsons, whiteside, horford, etc at max ...this is less i guess.

[Pelicans78]

:lol

Thing is, they don't have a Vlade or Elden. Elden>>>>Julian. And Vlade was a fringe all-star level talent who was much better than current Mozgov.

Plus Ceballos at that time was much better than Batum or Parsons. And Eddie Jones was alot more polished than Ingram and Russell is no where close to Van Exel right now.

[Twisted_Dawg]

Lakers signed him..

They'll be selling his shit.

[Splits]

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[Robz4000]

:lmao Mitch

[midnightpulp]

:lmao

And Luol Dung ranks 63 out of 80 players :lol

Guess who's last?

Brandon Ingram.

[Splits]

:lmao

And Luol Dung ranks 63 out of 80 players :lol

Guess who's last?

Brandon Ingram.

:lmao

We need a nickname for this bust.

BranD-league?

[midnightpulp]

:lmao

We need a nickname for this bust.



Yeah. His name makes coming up with one tough.

[midnightpulp]

Brannon Ingram, Briana Ingram, etc (Spurs talk tradition of bastardizing the first name).

BranD-League, BranD-Leaguegram.

Tough one.

[Robz4000]

Raisin-Brand

[ElNono]

Brazzers Ingram IMO, then you can cue in all the getting raped jokes

[spursistan]

:lmao

And Luol Dung ranks 63 out of 80 players :lol

Guess who's last?

Brandon Ingram.

"Baby Durant" :lmao...

He's officially fighting off the "bust" label already ..Zero highlight play/stretch after +25 games in the season that basically disqualifies him from any star potential comparison..

I have him as Tayshaun Prince 2.0 for a ceiling based on what's he shown so far....

[Mitch]

:lmao Mitch

Not my move, Chaz's tbh