Lakers: 2015 Offseason thread

[HI-FI]

I love the pick. Gotta admit, I'm SHOCKED, but in a good way. The NBA has changed. We just saw the Dubs go small, which turned the Finals around, then win it all.

5-6 years ago the Lakers would have drafted Okafor. Times have changed and it's good to see our FO recognized this and drafted accordingly.

I could see the Lakers building around this kid. Hopefully Magic takes him under his wing - which I am sure will happen.


In today's NBA, you need good guard play. We just drafted the best in the draft.

It took you a few minutes to throw up, splash water on your face and once again put a happy spin on things. Props .

[LkrFan]

You're welcome tbh.

I'm hoping he has that early J-Kidd affect. Everybody wanted to play with a PG that can pass that rock. He should also help Kobe be a little more efficient too.

I'm wondering what they'll do with Jordan Clarkson?

[pgardn]

I love the pick. Gotta admit, I'm SHOCKED, but in a good way. The NBA has changed. We just saw the Dubs go small, which turned the Finals around, then win it all.

5-6 years ago the Lakers would have drafted Okafor. Times have changed and it's good to see our FO recognized this and drafted accordingly.

I could see the Lakers building around this kid. Hopefully Magic takes him under his wing - which I am sure will happen.


In today's NBA, you need good guard play. We just drafted the best in the draft.

Magic won't intrude on Kobe's student.
This is gonna be great.
The interaction will be wonderful when the kid screws up.

[DPG21920]

I'm hoping he has that early J-Kidd affect. Everybody wanted to play with a PG that can pass that rock. He should also help Kobe be a little more efficient too.

I'm wondering what they'll do with Jordan Clarkson?

Everyone needs a back up. Having a good one is valuable.

[Kool Bob Love]

I love the pick. Gotta admit, I'm SHOCKED, but in a good way. The NBA has changed. We just saw the Dubs go small, which turned the Finals around, then win it all.

5-6 years ago the Lakers would have drafted Okafor. Times have changed and it's good to see our FO recognized this and drafted accordingly.

I could see the Lakers building around this kid. Hopefully Magic takes him under his wing - which I am sure will happen.


In today's NBA, you need good guard play. We just drafted the best in the draft.

kobe gonna play mind games and you know it.

[LkrFan]

It took you a few minutes to throw up, splash water on your face and once again put a happy spin on things. Props .

Mikan, KAJ, Shaq, and Pau - we've ALWAYS won with great Bigs. But the league has changed. This kid can pass so well and has a great feel for the game.

He's 19 so he'll take his lumps, but once he finds his groove, it's on. I'm trying to curb my enthusiasm tbh.

[LkrFan]

Everyone needs a back up. Having a good one is valuable.

That's true. I remember midnightpulp clowning because of our inept guard play. Tonight is a step in the right direction. Now let's see what they do to feel out the rest of the roster.

[Buddy Mignon]

I'm hoping he has that early J-Kidd affect. Everybody wanted to play with a PG that can pass that rock. He should also help Kobe be a little more efficient too.

I'm wondering what they'll do with Jordan Clarkson?

It will be a Clarkson and Russell backcourt. If we land Love or LMA I'm good.

[LkrFan]

kobe gonna play mind games and you know it.

Of course he will be hard on him. What's your point?

[LkrFan]

It will be a Clarkson and Russell backcourt. If we land Love or LMA I'm good.

Out of those 2, I'd rather have LMA. They're both Charmin soft.

[LkrFan]

Magic won't intrude on Kobe's student.
This is gonna be great.
The interaction will be wonderful when the kid screws up.

I would be shocked if Magic disses this kid like that. He'll school him no doubt.

[Thread]

Out of those 2, I'd rather have LMA. They're both Charmin soft.

Love would flourish in Los Angeles. LMA would shrivel.

[Buddy Mignon]

Love would flourish in Los Angeles. LMA would shrivel.

Yup.

[LkrFan]

Love would flourish in Los Angeles. LMA would shrivel.

Can't say I disagree. . . Love is damaged goods though.

[LkrFan]

Dekker to Rockets? Lakers/Rockets trade: http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=nkn8rg9

Do it Mitch!

[LkrFan]

Larry Nance Jr.? I'd rather his 63 year old dad tbh!

[Mugen]

Yeah, hopefully Magic takes him under his wing just like this guy:

[Thread]

Yeah, hopefully Magic takes him under his wing just like this guy:

Damn you, Mugs. You outta be beat with a stick for this. You SOB, you!!!

[LkrFan]

Yeah, hopefully Magic takes him under his wing just like this guy:

Man get this out my thread! en classhle

[Clipper Nation]

Larry Nance Jr.? I'd rather his 63 year old dad tbh!

Damn, Guillermo... with truth bombs like these, no wonder you're hating on the kid:

[LkrFan]

Damn, Guillermo... with truth bombs like these, no wonder you're hating on the kid:

I still can't believe he tweeted that shiiiiiiiiiiit!

[LkrFan]

The Los Angeles Lakers weren't done working through prospects after the 2015 NBA Draft concluded. Undrafted free agent Robert Upshaw has committed to playing with the Lakers' Las Vegas Summer League squad,*reports Shams Charania of Real GM. giving the franchise a chance to look at a high-upside defensive center who fell out of the draft*following a heart issue that was flaggedduring the NBA Draft combine in Chicago. His health issues have since been cleared, but it wasn't enough to rescue his draft stock.

Upshaw is a shot-blocking presence with a 7'5 wingspan that makes him a tremendous rim protector. He averaged 4.5 blocks per game in 19 games played with the Washington Huskies. His season was cut short with Washington after he was kicked off the team following suspected drug-related issues, though, which was a big blow to his perceived value.

LINK: http://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2...-summer-league

If Mitch hit on this kid (and they get him past his issues as he matures), we won the draft last night IMO.

[LkrFan]

Overall Draft Grade: A

No. 2 Overall: D'Angelo Russell, Ohio State, 6'5", PG/SG, Freshman

The Los Angeles Lakers found their lead guard of the future in D'Angelo Russell, who offers the star power, skill level and versatility to really blow up.*

He's as good a passer as anyone we've seen in years, and with 6'5" size and the ability to create his own shot from any spot on the floor, he's flashed takeover ability and mismatch potential at the point.

The Lakers could even slide Russell off the ball, given his 41.1 percent three-point stroke.

If the Lakers took Duke's Jahlil Okafor, they would have had to worry about how he'd fit defensively alongside Julius Randle. Between the two of them, L.A. could have struggled to get much rim protection over the next few years.

Assuming the Lakers can reel in a high-profile free-agent big man, Russell was the right pick to build with.

No. 27 Overall: Larry Nance Jr., Wyoming, 6'8", PF, Senior

Nance Jr. was a surprise pick, especially with Georgia State's R.J. Hunter and Louisville's Montrezl Harrell on the board.

Nance is a terrific athlete and an active big man who can knock down mid-range jumpers and make plays at the hoop.

However, the Lakers could have likely picked him up at No. 34 overall.

Nance has the potential to become a role player, but the Lakers might have been better off being patient and waiting until Round 2.

No. 34 Overall: Anthony Brown, Stanford, 6'6", SF, Senior

Brown is a three-point specialist who knocked down at least 44 percent of his threes in back-to-back seasons. He isn't a threat to create, and he has average size and athleticism.

But Brown is a capable defender with an accurate three-point stroke.

If that sharp shooting can ultimately translate from one level to the next, the Lakers may have found a role player to stretch the floor and knock down jumpers.

LINK: http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles...t-cards/page/3

[LkrFan]

Los Angeles Lakers Prepare Contract Offer for LaMarcus Aldridge:

Aldridge already owns a home in Orange County, his initials are tailor-made for the Lakers, and it just so happens that his good plays were rewarded at Portland home games by an audio snippet of Randy Newman's "I Love L.A."

LINK: http://www.blazersedge.com/2015/6/27...-trail-blazers

Potential 2015 startin lineup:

Russell
Clarkson
Kobe
Randle
LMA

On 2nd thought, do it Mitch. We got speed and versatility in the backcourt, all can pass, all can handle the rock, 3 of them can post up. Me likey.

[djohn2oo8]

Los Angeles Lakers Prepare Contract Offer for LaMarcus Aldridge:


LINK: http://www.blazersedge.com/2015/6/27...-trail-blazers

Potential 2015 startin lineup:

Russell
Clarkson
Kobe
Randle
LMA

On 2nd thought, do it Mitch. We got speed and versatility in the backcourt, all can pass, all can handle the rock, 3 of them can post up. Me likey.

That's an 8th seed team. You don't want your center to be a jump shooter who doesn't like playing deep in the paint.