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Dont be ridiculous
I actually think y'all are getting KD tbh. He's -made so leaving one superteam only to team up with Lebron (his good buddy) and create another superteam just seems like something he would do tbh. Plus LA lifestyle, weather, they have a good supporting cast, etc etc. It makes just sense.You laughed at us getting LBJ this past summer too, right?
We may not get him, but I GUARAN DAMN TEE you he ain't going to the Sp*rs!
Idk about Anthony Davis though. Think the Pels would rather have Boston's lottery draft picks and a player or two before they take the Lakers role players imo.
Last edited by BatManu20; 11-15-2018 at 10:09 PM.
Dont be ridiculous
If KD came to LA he would definitely be the alpha. I’m sure LeBron would much rather defer to Durant at this stage in his career
Lebron is the brain on any team, he creates the plays, Durant is just a grandma shooter so even if it looks like LBJ takes a step back he will be the one commanding everything from the shadows.
And at this pace KD leaving for LA would be the next big thing for the NBA, the Warriettes would be a distant memory, no more whistles and , Raymond getting suspended every night, etc.
If Durant, Davis, and James ever happens in Los Angeles that would be such a tough team to beat it will make the Warriors look like nothing.
Looks like this could be a thing. Jarrett Jack confirmed it.
I wonder if Warriors would counter this with signing Kawhi and keeping Cousins if Durant goes to Lakers and Lakers trade for Davis. That Warriors team is so deep and talented they could definitely counter this move to offset it a bit.
Big man with a torn ACL. He’ll never recover his full mobility and lift. His best days are behind him.
Warriors have the best front office in the league, while the Lakers are arguably the worst..it wouldn't be difficult to defeat them in the chess game
No way Kerr allows Durant to go to a western compe or, especially the Lakers. Durant becomes UFA on 2020, when he forces a trade before that Kerr is sending his child drama ass back east so they would only have to play against him twice a season, leave it to Kawhi or Giannis to eliminate him from contention, and avoid strengthening a Lebron-led Lakers. Kerr's copped too much from Pop to commit the error laker nation is envisioning.
You already know James Jones is Phoenix' GM and AD signed with Mav Carter. The "worst" star haul Magic and Pelinka can realistically get is Booker and Davis. Should that happen, say goodbye to Lonzo and McGee, maybe even Kuzma. Easy, no-brainer choices, right? Pelicans' gm Dell Demps might just be dumb enough and its widow owner vulnerable enough to League leverage to send their franchise player to a western compe or and the league darling. But expect heavy resistance from Gentry, another student of Pop's military philosophy of never strengthening the enemy. Gentry might need firing before an AD move can happen.
Durant has 1+1 contract^
Mea culpa, he has a player option. That moves Kerr's timetable to making a judgement call whether their locker room is irreparable by the trade deadline.
Yeah it’s not even a debate, the Warriors are a cut above the rest but I’m just not convinced Durant can overcome the emotional barrier between him and Green. Draymond’s callousness and total lack of respect for Durant may have fractured that chemistry permanently.Warriors have the best front office in the league, while the Lakers are arguably the worst..it wouldn't be difficult to defeat them in the chess game
Last edited by StrengthAndHonor; 11-16-2018 at 03:39 AM.
Let's do this step-by-step
The root of the matter is GSW can't afford another max contract.
Durant feels he's en led to a max and outwardly appears to be willing to break up the band in order to get what's his.
Green is rankled about breaking up a sure thing and calls Durant a .
There is literally nothing stopping GSW ownership and FO from granting Durant a near-max contract and paying him off the books and under the table the rest of the way. Spurs have been doing this since Duncan was drafted. Kerr would know more about that.
Even if GSW doesn't go this route and decide to give Durant a legal max, ownership might all be willing to pay the luxury tax. They are the wealthiest group of owners in the league, they might be willing to pony up long enough to break the Jordan Bulls threepeat record to firmly secure themselves first place in league history.
Even if GSW ownership is not willing to pay the tax, Durant is a who likes acting hard upfront. What are es known for? Accepting their fate as es and caving in the end. GSW FO might convince a like Durant to settle for a near-max contract. Because he's a .
Even if none of the above three scenarios come to pass, that light years FO of theirs would be more than willing and capable to offload the contracts of Green, and maybe even Thompson, to assuage Durant's ego and also give Durant his max. This is actually the likeliest scenario of all. They stay together long enough to reach the finals this season and trade away Donkey to the east the following offseason.
Understand, lakers nation, as long as Kerr has a modi of control over the organization, Durant is never landing on another western team direct from the Bay. Kerr and Myers think high enough of themselves not to allow the likes of Magic to do to them what they themselves did to OKC. Just facts.
I love seeing weakness and internal dissent on any defending chip team that isn't the Spurs, but the way it stands right now GSW still has too many outs. This is what the Lakers-centric press won't include in their daily narratives.
Last edited by anon; 11-16-2018 at 04:10 AM.
Yes. We already have a max slot within our cap. Then if we trade for Unibrow, the salaries have to match. Then we'll sign vet ring chasers and call up our baby LAvengers like Bonga to fill out the roster:
Prolly won't happen, but then again Kang wasn't supposed to sign with the Lakers either.
Boston would be in a pickle if they gave premium assets up to get him. You see, AD is a Klutch client. If he says he won't re-sign with Boston it's highly believable.
You wanna guess who else is a Klutch client?
I cannot imagine a scenario that's nastier than what the Warriors have now... the top 3 3pt shooters in the league (hands down) on the floor at the same time, two of whom can get their own shots, one who you have to pick up at the half court, and one a 7 footer that can handle the ball like a guard. Only Lebron being on that team makes it scarier but they probably score fewer points (and need fewer to win because of his defense).
These guys don't make a big impact in the league. Where is Thon Maker these days? Wasn't he supposed to totally destroy the league?Yes. We already have a max slot within our cap. Then if we trade for Unibrow, the salaries have to match. Then we'll sign vet ring chasers and call up our baby LAvengers like Bonga to fill out the roster:
Prolly won't happen, but then again Kang wasn't supposed to sign with the Lakers either.
Lebron is a once in a lifetime talent, maybe once in history tbh. You won't find another kid in HS who can come into the league and do what he did right out of the gate. I wish there was one, it would make the 2K series interesting again. Remember when you could unlock Lebron James in the game when he was still in HS?
what am i missing here, why is jarrett jack considered a source now?
Fitting that the team with the most frontrunning fan base is the frontrunner to land the biggest frontrunner in nba history tbh
Morning lefty^
Put that salt back on the e rack
JJ is well-connected. He also convinced Durant to sign with the Warriors.what am i missing here, why is jarrett jack considered a source now?
That is just a stupid and baseless comment.Warriors have the best front office in the league, while the Lakers are arguably the worst..it wouldn't be difficult to defeat them in the chess game
Even if Lonzo busts ...
They drafted Hart/Kuzma at end of round one ...they may be overrated but still better than most drafted ahead of them.
They cleared salary cap space to sign Bron
They now own all their future picks ...and still have cap space.
Agree state has the best (with Boston/Toronto close 2nd)
But Lakers are far from the worst.
And before you point at Ingram, Russell, randle Clarkson, Nance all pre-Maginka
Maginka has beed doing great work and your narrative is false.
Clearing dead money while keeping and even gaining picks from Nets/Cavs were great moves, also we got Bron.
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