***The Official 2020 NBA Free Agency Thread***

[LkrFan]

The Lakers just signed Danny Green replacement
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1329928721135001601?s=19

LFG!! :toast

[Neo.]

The Lakers just signed Danny Green replacement
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1329928721135001601?s=19

LFG!! :toast

yep basically the same player, but way cheaper.

i never thought wes was very good, but this is a really good value pickup for the lakers

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/SIChrisMannix/status/1329926459448832004?s=19

Iblocka price just skyrocketed :lol

[LkrFan]

yep basically the same player, but way cheaper.

i never thought wes was very good, but this is a really good value pickup for the lakers

Agreed. Wes at $3.6M >>>>>> DG at $15M.

Pelinka flipped DG for Dennis Schroeder and Wes Matthews. Me likey :tu

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/BR_NBA/status/1329931673761316865?s=19

:flag:

[LkrFan]

Teams tryna lure Boogie away
https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1329932030168211458?s=19

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/vkillem/status/1329932844970381312?s=19
Lakers used BAE. Another move probably coming (likely S&T).

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1329933651757457408?s=19

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1329923646748585989?s=19

I lowkey wanted Dragic in LA. He got his bag tho.

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/RealGM/status/1329937843817508864?s=19

[LkrFan]

Copy cat league
https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1329938585043267584?s=19

Lakers went big. Everybody else loading up on bigs :lol

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1329940403571859457?s=19

[JamStone]

WTF are the Pistons doing?? Irrelevant team doing stupid, irrelevant things.

Added like 43 bigs already... Stewart draft, trades for Tony Bradley, Dewayne Dedmon, sign Plumlee, Okafor.

Jesus this organization sucks. FML.

[LkrFan]

Fox should have been a Laker
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1329942153984954370?s=19

Instead we got the Big Baller Brand dude :lol

[LkrFan]

Laker Fans got jokes
https://twitter.com/LakerFilmRoom/status/1329942100046008320?s=19


:lol

[LkrFan]

Shams and Dwert both deleted their tweets. This one is still up
https://twitter.com/BobbyMarks42/status/1329942860851007489?s=19

Good deal for Dwert, if this is true.

[LkrFan]

Clarkson got his bag
https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1329943993577299969?s=19

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/KingJosiah54/status/1329941825784672258?s=19

:rollin :lmao :rollin

[LkrFan]

Utah loading up for the Lakers
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1329945861426737155?s=19

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/RealGM/status/1329953970362658817?s=19

[LkrFan]

Deeeeetroit Basketball
https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1329957091759546369?s=19

[LkrFan]

Gallo to the Hawks
https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1329960035837939712?s=19

[LkrFan]

Dwert to Philly
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1329960730511233027?s=19

:lmao

[Laker_1995]

Dwert to Philly
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1329960730511233027?s=19

:lmao

i actually wanted him back for another year . Dude was solid . Let’s hope we have another big man lined up

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/Yinoma2001/status/1329963002792189952?s=19

[LkrFan]

i actually wanted him back for another year . Dude was solid . Let’s hope we have another big man lined up

Agreed. TT is a Klutch client. I bet it's him.

[LkrFan]

I guess he wanted to back up Embiid? :lol

[LkrFan]

Let's Boogie?
https://twitter.com/billoram/status/1329964056447311875?s=19

Hope he can get healthy tbh

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1329961356188069888?s=19

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/RealGM/status/1329966809005649920?s=19

[LkrFan]

Will Fat Gasol bring Serge with him?
https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1329969426486050816?s=19

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon/status/1329968908359634944?s=19

Good signing for MFFL

[Robz4000]

Will Fat Gasol bring Serge with him?
https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1329969426486050816?s=19

Thought he was signing overseas?

[LkrFan]

Thought he was signing overseas?

I read that too. You never know. Dwight tweeted he was running it back, deleted it, now he headed to Philly. Cold world.

[Chris Fall]

Willie Cauley-Stein sign yet? Harry Giles? Bobby Portis was waived, right? Boogie still available. There are still serviceable to good bigs left to be had.

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1329977779434053632?s=19

:lmao

[Neo.]

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1329977779434053632?s=19

:lmao
rofl

[LkrFan]

Trez and AD?? Clippers = f:lolcked

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/patbev21/status/1329978615350452225?s=19


:rollin :lmao :rollin

[lefty]

Man if the Lakers get Fat Gasol

[LkrFan]

Nuggets got weaker
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1329982846291894273?s=19

[LkrFan]

We might lose KCP. I don't like that.

[JamStone]

That Trez-Bev bond though. Nothing will break it.

Except Playoff Piss and a Mute.

[Robz4000]

Harrell is vastly overrated and will need to be benched come playoff time, but he'll be good in the regular season to keep Lebron/AD fresh.

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1329983070389362692?s=19

[LkrFan]

Harrell is vastly overrated and will need to be benched come playoff time, but he'll be good in the regular season to keep Lebron/AD fresh.

This. He had a bad playoff year. Bounce back with the Lakers. Sign a big deal next year somewhere. I believe his 2yr deal has an option for next year.

Dennis Schroeder and Trez pick and roll gonna be fire all year.

It weakens the Clippers and they have no assets to improve the roster until 2026. Thanks to their collusion with Pandemic P and Kiwi :rollin :lmao :rollin

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1329988235397836801?s=19

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1329986312720551945?s=19

That's a steal for H-town

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1329990993609953280?s=19

:wow

[Ball Buster]

The clippers getting destroyed in free agency, inevitably sending them back to the dark ages.

You love to see it. :lol

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/KeithSmithNBA/status/1329992853850820610?s=19

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1329997833857077255?s=19

:lol

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/RealGM/status/1329998829966520321?s=19

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/GoldenKnightGFX/status/1329999863300325377?s=09

:lol

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/KingJosiah54/status/1329982471622979584?s=19

:lmao

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1329981103214645248?s=19

Former Spur

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1330007679318765570?s=19

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1330010493776486402?s=19

:flag:

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1330029078955560961?s=19

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1330028860042326023?s=19

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon/status/1330030273426317315?s=19

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1330030918459936769?s=19
Mavs gonna be tough

[lefty]

Looks like NO is gonna get Steven Adams

[daslicer]

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1330030918459936769?s=19
Mavs gonna be tough

Not really considering Porzingis is made out of glass. Doncic is a proven star now but if they want to go for they will need Porzingis to be healthy which is a huge question mark.

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1330136874237747200?s=19

[Rummpd]

Drama Queen James won free agency getting Harrell and others and has a chance to get a real title this year with his Faker dream team - that is bottom line of FA.

[Rummpd]

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1330010493776486402?s=19

:flag:


Used to be top tier FO of SAS screwing up again. Guy is a limited stiff period.

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1330169612886044672?s=19

Lowkey wanted him too. Good signing by the Heat.

[LkrFan]

Laker fans dreams of trading Kuz for Bogi just got realer
https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1330183029353025540?s=19

The Lakers can absorb about the same amount of salary (in a S&T) that the Hawks can pay him. And he's a bonafide Kobe fan so you know what it is. :downspin:

Edit: or not
https://twitter.com/BobbyMarks42/status/1330184409937563654?s=19

Damnit :lol

[140]

https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon/status/1330030273426317315?s=19

Like the move tbh. We staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaacked

[Kawhitstorm]

Like the move tbh. We staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaacked

James Johnson should be able to replace Porzingis #stacked :hungry:

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1330202493553348611?s=19

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/AlexmRegla/status/1330191453633597454?s=19

I'm torn. Laker fans been horny for Bogi for years. But KCP has grown on me.

[LkrFan]

Lakers lose another starter
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1330219614517780481?s=19

[LkrFan]

LL Cool Jae to the Suns
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1330224397467185153?s=19

[Laker_1995]

Lakers lose another starter
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1330219614517780481?s=19

he didn’t even go to the bubble. No biggie

[Rummpd]

Wall wants a trade but who will want him after injury and that bad contract?

[LkrFan]

Rondo spurned the Clippers
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1330262001344507912?s=19

:tu

[djohn2oo8]

Clippers down 50

[lefty]

:lmao that FVV contract

[LkrFan]

Clippers down 50

:lol at Clipper Nation

[Neo.]

clippers

retained marcus morris

lost green and harrell

couldnt get rondo or any other free agent

:lmao no one wants to play with kawhi, the supposed "best player since jordan"

[Robz4000]

:lol Clippers are gonna be first round fodder at this point

[i'm_still_beta]

https://twitter.com/KingJosiah54/status/1329982471622979584?s=19

:lmao

:lmao

That what happens when Lakers have real gm and not Jimmy Buss or Magic. Stars and great role players want to play for this franchise

[LkrFan]

We got our starting SG back
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1330314142226542592?s=19

Me happy :)

[InRareForm]

Lakers are set. Going to look at odds of winning title

[R. DeMurre]

Serge Ibaka to the Clippers per Shams & Woj. 2 years/19mil

[LkrFan]

:lol not surprised. Former Kiwi teammate. Bring it :toast

[Robz4000]

Abaka >> Harrell tbh, but Lakers are better than the Clips at this point.

[Rummpd]

We got our starting SG back
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1330314142226542592?s=19

Me happy :)

Decent re-sign one wonders how much playing time he will get with other signings?

[JamStone]

Abaka >> Harrell tbh, but Lakers are better than the Clips at this point.

Agree. If I were a Lakers fan, I’d have preferred Serge over Trez, especially the money and years being the same.

[LkrFan]

Abaka >> Harrell tbh, but Lakers are better than the Clips at this point.

https://twitter.com/HoodieIsaiah/status/1330368901025329154?s=19

:lol

[LkrFan]

Agree. If I were a Lakers fan, I’d have preferred Serge over Trez, especially the money and years being the same.

Agreed, but like Kawhi he (tried) to string Laker fans along. He followed the Lakers official Twitter account for a few days then unfollowed. Shows me his head ain't right.

Pelinka didn't fall for it. Instead he went aggressive and actually stole Trez from them.

Ibaka is gonna be big for them, but so will Trez be for us. Imagine what Bron can do with a player like this that don't need his number called
Sh8vtpISXn8

As you can (briefly) see, he can play defense. Vogel preaches it. And he'd have a genuine DPOY talent having his back.

You thought his PnR with Lemon Pepper Lou was good? Wait until teams try to stop it down the stretch between him and Bron - with AD on the weak side.

I'm looking forward to opening night and beyond son. :toast

[TimDunkem]

Lol fools. We resigned some guy named Yakob and some other pastey dude with a bad haircut named Ewwbanks. Race for seis begins now. League take notice!

[LkrFan]

Lakers arguably upgraded in a few areas:

DS was basically 19/4 for the Thunder last iyear playing with CP0. He's 27 years old and in his prime vs Playoff Rondo who is almost 35. "Playoff Rondo" avg 8.9ppg, 6.6apg and 4.3rpg. DS went 17.3ppg, 3.6apg, and 3.7rpg. Lakers upgraded and got younger at PG.

Wes Matthews shot 39.5% from downtown in the playoffs vs Danny Green shooting 33.9% (on mostly WIDE open) 3s. I'd argue Wes is just as good a defender as Danny as well. Lakers upgraded here. 3 and D is all we need from him.

KCP is returning. Should be more confident. I'm guessing Wes will start with him on about 25 minutes per game.

If Kuz is not moved he'll start at SF I'm guessing. Playing with a younger scoring threat (DS) should hopefully get Kuz easier looks. Contract year, he better bring it or he gone.

I'm expecting the Lakers to sign either Fat Gasol or Baynes to play center. I'd be okay with McGee but teams ignore him and make things harder for Bron and AD. Either of Gasol or Baynes can hit 3s and provide spacing (look at what Brook Lopez does for Giannis).

More moves on the way. Let's see what else Pelinka cooks up on vet min signings. :stirpot:

[Rummpd]

SI all in on SI to Clippers that to me is a yawn?

https://www.si.com/nba/2020/11/22/serge-ibaka-signs-los-angeles-clippers-grade

[Rummpd]

Lakers arguably upgraded in a few areas:

DS was basically 19/4 for the Thunder last iyear playing with CP0. He's 27 years old and in his prime vs Playoff Rondo who is almost 35. "Playoff Rondo" avg 8.9ppg, 6.6apg and 4.3rpg. DS went 17.3ppg, 3.6apg, and 3.7rpg. Lakers upgraded and got younger at PG.

Wes Matthews shot 39.5% from downtown in the playoffs vs Danny Green shooting 33.9% (on mostly WIDE open) 3s. I'd argue Wes is just as good a defender as Danny as well. Lakers upgraded here. 3 and D is all we need from him.

KCP is returning. Should be more confident. I'm guessing Wes will start with him on about 25 minutes per game.

If Kuz is not moved he'll start at SF I'm guessing. Playing with a younger scoring threat (DS) should hopefully get Kuz easier looks. Contract year, he better bring it or he gone.

I'm expecting the Lakers to sign either Fat Gasol or Baynes to play center. I'd be okay with McGee but teams ignore him and make things harder for Bron and AD. Either of Gasol or Baynes can hit 3s and provide spacing (look at what Brook Lopez does for Giannis).

More moves on the way. Let's see what else Pelinka cooks up on vet min signings. :stirpot:

Kingmaker James has his dream team again and should be favored to win a real title this time behind MVP Davis

[LkrFan]

Having Bron at PG presents problems in itself. When they search out Kawhi and PG (yes, you read that right) with Trez, I'm gonna laugh. I can just imagine Trez posting either up and abusing them or Ibaka down low. Let's not think this is 22 year old OKC Thunder Iblocka. That dude doesn't exist.

Not gone lie, I wanted him but I guarantee you Bron uses Trez better than what the Clippers did.

I'd be lying if I said Ibaka won't help them but 26 year old Trez is gonna be awesome for the Lakers. Especially in a contract year (2nd year player option).

[LkrFan]

Kingmaker James has his dream team again and should be favored to win a real title this time behind MVP Davis

Settle down son :lol I'm gonna be excited like I always am for Laker basketball, but I've learned to temper my expectations (2004, 2008) and not test the LkrFan curse :lmao

[Kawhitstorm]

Agreed, but like Kawhi he (tried) to string Laker fans along. He followed the Lakers official Twitter account for a few days then unfollowed. Shows me his head ain't right.

Pelinka didn't fall for it. Instead he went aggressive and actually stole Trez from them.

Ibaka is gonna be big for them, but so will Trez be for us. Imagine what Bron can do with a player like this that don't need his number called
Sh8vtpISXn8

As you can (briefly) see, he can play defense. Vogel preaches it. And he'd have a genuine DPOY talent having his back.

You thought his PnR with Lemon Pepper Lou was good? Wait until teams try to stop it down the stretch between him and Bron - with AD on the weak side.

I'm looking forward to opening night and beyond son. :toast

LMAO, Javale also has defensive highlight reels that would make him seems like a DPOY candidate.:lol

Lou Williams is actually an elite pull up shooter which is what made him elite PnR threat. Team will gladly clog the paint (he can’t pop like Davis) & give LeBrat the jumper while Davis stands in the corner. Montrez isn’t an elite lob threat like Davis or even Howard/Javale, he’s a power player who can finish through contact.

Another issue playing him with Davis is that he’s a mediocre defensive rebounder thus Davis can’t roam around freely without boxing out his man.

Btw, teams are going to put him on the line & nullify LakeRefs.:music

[Kawhitstorm]

Having Bron at PG presents problems in itself. When they search out Kawhi and PG (yes, you read that right) with Trez, I'm gonna laugh. I can just imagine Trez posting either up and abusing them or Ibaka down low

Why would they switch a LeBrat/Harrell PnR outside the paint rather than going under the screen?:lol (Have Zubac/Ibaka sag & go under the screen on LeBrat who only succeeded against the Cripples when Montrez was the rim protector with Morris waving him into the paint)

There is a reason the offense sucked when Dwight was on the floor rather than TOSB Morris & why LeBrat prefers running PnP rather than PnR with guys like Love/Bosh/Davis. He needs bigs to stretch the floor for him rather than him stretch the floor for bigs.

[djohn2oo8]

Y’all should give this guy’s account a follow. He has been on the money and called Gasol and the Lakers last night as WOJ just posted about it




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[LkrFan]

Fat Gasol on the way?
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1330557199605706755?s=19

Would be a great pickup tbh

[Neo.]

ball movement and defense would be absurd if they add him

[LkrFan]

ball movement and defense would be absurd if they add him

Absolutely. Last year they solely depended on Bron and Rondo. With Gasol? Whew.

And he is still a good defender. Hope it happens.

[Rummpd]

https://www.si.com/nba/2020/11/22/donovan-mitchell-jazz-extension-grade

File under expected

[lefty]

Fat Gasol would be a great addition to LAL

[lefty]

Free agent Marc Gasol has agreed to a deal with the Lakers, source tells @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.

[Bynumite]

https://i.imgur.com/ByQSoLU.gif?noredirect

[LkrFan]

Free agent Marc Gasol has agreed to a deal with the Lakers, source tells @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.

:wow

[lefty]

And they are trading McGree to Cavs

[LkrFan]

Starting 5:

Fat Gasol
AD
Kuz
KCP
Bron

All 5 players defend. All can shoot 3s. All can pass. Shortest player is 6'5" :wow

I like it. I like it a lot.

[Rummpd]

Free agent Marc Gasol has agreed to a deal with the Lakers, source tells @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.

Just give title - a real one this year to Fakers if confirmed

[LkrFan]

Bench

Dennis Schroeder
Trez
Kief (?)
Caruso
Wes Matthews
Jordan Bell
Dudz

[Bynumite]

That tranny chasing faggot Dwight could still be a laker, don't know why he was in such a rush to be a backup in Philly for less $.

But his decision making off the court was always retarded like that.

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/Tim_NBA/status/1330676484160286723?s=19

:)

[Bynumite]

Lakers addressed their biggest flaws from last season. Bench scoring and the blackhole on offense that was Danny Green. Repeat incoming :toast

J.H.U.T.T. :lobt2:

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/LakeShowFamily/status/1330687766200463365?s=19

:)

[KobesAchilles]

About to pass the Celtics next year boys :lobt::lobt::lobt:

[Kawhitstorm]

https://twitter.com/Tim_NBA/status/1330676484160286723?s=19

:)

You might want to look at offensive box RAPTOR stat :wow

He’s basically Dwight on defense without the elite rebounding ability & washed up Diaw status on offense :lol

[Rummpd]

Lakers addressed their biggest flaws from last season. Bench scoring and the blackhole on offense that was Danny Green. Repeat incoming :toast

J.H.U.T.T. :lobt2:

Not a repeat but potentially a real title u cannot honestly count the sham *** bubble against inferior and badly injured Disney thing as any kind of a title

[i'm_still_beta]

Nobody wanted to play with Kobe. Ran Shaq out of town as well as Nash and Dwight. After that free agents saw that he was cancer. Meanwhile LeBron ...

[Rummpd]

Biggest fail is that some "upstairs" Spurs fans actually complimenting Spurs FO on signing a bunch of garbage per usual last few years.

[lefty]

1330733962151436289

[lefty]

:lol Boogie to Houston


Free agent DeMarcus Cousins and the Houston Rockets are nearing a deal, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.

[LkrFan]

:lol Boogie to Houston


Free agent DeMarcus Cousins and the Houston Rockets are nearing a deal, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.

:wow :lol

[djohn2oo8]

It’s non guaranteed as well. Low risk.

[Kawhitstorm]

:lol Boogie to Houston


Free agent DeMarcus Cousins and the Houston Rockets are nearing a deal, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.

That team is now chock full of emotional lesbians :dramaquee

[Rummpd]

https://www.yahoo.com/news/clippers-might-try-pull-off-023447528.html

Clippers Flailing

[Rummpd]

That team is now chock full of emotional lesbians :dramaquee

Yes and so much any small ball carry over

[Rummpd]

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/report-lakers-clippers-among-four-023018126.html

President of Fakers James will be adding to his dream team.

[ndbutch]

I read that too. You never know. Dwight tweeted he was running it back, deleted it, now he headed to Philly. Cold world.

Dwight Howard did Dwight Howard things in the end. Shaq started pushing his buttons again by needling him on not actually being on the floor when the Lakers won Game 6 vs the Heat and claiming that he wasn't a big contributor. Dwight reportedly told the Lakers he wanted a "bigger role" in 2020-21. Didn't go over well.

[ndbutch]

Harrell is vastly overrated and will need to be benched come playoff time, but he'll be good in the regular season to keep Lebron/AD fresh.

Dwight Howard and Jav McGee had to be benched during the playoffs. Harrell is a 6-7 to 6-9 PF. Ivica Zoubac is a journeyman NBA big. Trez didn't shrink himself before the Nuggets series and Zoubac didn't morph out of being Kareem, Ewing or Duncan. The Clippers thought that they were going to be the Golden State Warriors. Didn't need rim protection and all that. Joker and AD showed them just how wrong they were. Harrell is a monster upgrade for the Lakers. He won't be asked to guard Joker, Embid or obviously AD with the Lakers. But he won't be relegated to the bench like Howard and McGee were vs. Houston and the Heat. They actually have to play the games and injuries are always the X-factor. But what the Lakers have done **ON PAPER** is impressive. Matthews and Gasol are additions that help in a lot of ways.

[LkrFan]

Dwight Howard did Dwight Howard things in the end. Shaq started pushing his buttons again by needling him on not actually being on the floor when the Lakers won Game 6 vs the Heat and claiming that he wasn't a big contributor. Dwight reportedly told the Lakers he wanted a "bigger role" in 2020-21. Didn't go over well.

Dwight Howard and Jav McGee had to be benched during the playoffs. Harrell is a 6-7 to 6-9 PF. Ivica Zoubac is a journeyman NBA big. Trez didn't shrink himself before the Nuggets series and Zoubac didn't morph out of being Kareem, Ewing or Duncan. The Clippers thought that they were going to be the Golden State Warriors. Didn't need rim protection and all that. Joker and AD showed them just how wrong they were. Harrell is a monster upgrade for the Lakers. He won't be asked to guard Joker, Embid or obviously AD with the Lakers. But he won't be relegated to the bench like Howard and McGee were vs. Houston and the Heat. They actually have to play the games and injuries are always the X-factor. But what the Lakers have done **ON PAPER** is impressive. Matthews and Gasol are additions that help in a lot of ways.

Damn, the goods :wow

Keep posting :toast

I'm looking forward to Gasol and Schröder adding a couple elements to this squad that could've used improvement:

Gasol's ability to defend bigs like Joker, Embiid, Nurk, and Rudy Gobert will be allowed in the 4th quarter because unlike Dwert and Javelle, he's also a career 77.7% freebie shoota. Not to mention he's a better passer than most centers. He'll help unlock our half court offense and ignite fast breaks with his outlet passing. I expect him to play 20-25mpg and be fresh all year.

Schröder brings a speed element from PG we haven't seen since Nick the Quick. Bron was the only dribble penetrator we've had and he's 36. Enter 27 year old Schröder. His ability to break a defense down will make it easier on Bron and AD since, he too, is a scoring threat (18.9ppg for OKC last season; if he gives the Lakers 16ppg as a 3rd option with the starters, we good). He will help alleviate TOSBron from having so much of a load and keep him fresh all year. I'm really looking forward to the PnR damage between him and Trez.

Overall on paper we're better. Looking forward to seeing how the pieces fit. Happy as hell that we got AD for another 5 years and extended Bron too. My theory of players taking lesser deals to play with Bron and AD is true, so far. Hopefully it continues :toast

[LkrFan]

Shocker I said:
https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1334478164404350983?s=19

But the Spurs got Poetl for 3 years :wow

Call it a draw :lol