Lakers: Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant enjoy a nice dinner*together

[LkrFan]

Mitch was trying to please Kobe. Now that Kobe's gone he can go back to his real job.

This. That has to be appealing to a star who is thinking of coming here. They know Lakers take care of their stars. Just gotta add the right mix of players for good chemistry.

[Koolaid_Man]

Mitch was trying to please Kobe. Now that Kobe's gone he can go back to his real job.

That's true but fact his after Achilles he hasn't shown me a real knack for building a real team....just star chasing...hindsight is 20/20 and glad we didn't max LMA but their pitch to him is a classic example...they let the media drive the narrative on them like some ing pussies...in fact it took Jeanie stepping out and saying: " if you don't want to play with Kobe then you're a loser" and if I catch anyone in my team bad mouthing Kobe after all he's done for us then you're gone....it took a woman to play the man's role...

My point is I suspect Mitch is involved in double speak...he's telling Jeanie one thing and that drunk looking brother of hers another just to keep his job...

[Buddy Mignon]

That's true but fact his after Achilles he hasn't shown me a real knack for building a real team....just star chasing...hindsight is 20/20 and glad we didn't max LMA but their pitch to him is a classic example...they let the media drive the narrative on them like some ing pussies...in fact it took Jeanie stepping out and saying: " if you don't want to play with Kobe then you're a loser" and if I catch anyone in my team bad mouthing Kobe after all he's done for us then you're gone....it took a woman to play the man's role...

My point is I suspect Mitch is involved in double speak...he's telling Jeanie one thing and that drunk looking brother of hers another just to keep his job...

Mitch is fine. The media was on a witch hunt against us because of Kobe getting so close to Jordan. The Lakers had made it clear they were trying do whatever it took to get Kobe to 6 and the media began to paint their narrative. And it worked to some degree. But, they just may have helped us in the process. I think Russell will be a very good PG. I think Randle will be a stud as well. I'm telling you... if we're lucky enough to land that number one pick its game over. Lights out.

[Buddy Mignon]

That's true but fact his after Achilles he hasn't shown me a real knack for building a real team....just star chasing...hindsight is 20/20 and glad we didn't max LMA but their pitch to him is a classic example...they let the media drive the narrative on them like some ing pussies...in fact it took Jeanie stepping out and saying: " if you don't want to play with Kobe then you're a loser" and if I catch anyone in my team bad mouthing Kobe after all he's done for us then you're gone....it took a woman to play the man's role...

My point is I suspect Mitch is involved in double speak...he's telling Jeanie one thing and that drunk looking brother of hers another just to keep his job...

Oh... and what do you think Kobe's having? Durant is going with the Rib Eye.

[Silver&Black]

Bring Kobe back for 10 million (if he plays team ball like he's doing now)

[Raven]

they look in love

[SpursIndonesia]

IF KD can somehow win the championship this season, then LA might have a slim chance of landing him. But if he is still ringless, it will be staying in OKC or going to other team who is stacked enough to be a real contender with him on board. For sure, the Lakers are not one of them.

[midnightpulp]

Mitch is fine. The media was on a witch hunt against us because of Kobe getting so close to Jordan. The Lakers had made it clear they were trying do whatever it took to get Kobe to 6 and the media began to paint their narrative. And it worked to some degree. But, they just may have helped us in the process. I think Russell will be a very good PG. I think Randle will be a stud as well. I'm telling you... if we're lucky enough to land that number one pick its game over. Lights out.

Randle's peak is a poor man's Paul Milsap. And Russell might be decent, but his ceiling is something like Andre Miller.

Simmons and Russell would also be an incompatible co-existence since both players need the ball in their hands. Simmons is also a PF, so if you get him, so long Randle.

[Killakobe81]

Betas going out, nothing to see...

Knew someone say that, lol


How about the the two greatest scorers, post MJ?

[Killakobe81]

they look in love

Lol

[LkrFan]

Randle's peak is a poor man's Paul Milsap. And Russell might be decent, but his ceiling is something like Andre Miller.

Simmons and Russell would also be an incompatible co-existence since both players need the ball in their hands. Simmons is also a PF, so if you get him, so long Randle.

You had a decent argument, but you ed up here. LeBronze and D-Whistle rang and they're both ball dominant as . I do believe Russell can play off the ball though. It could work.

[LkrFan]

I think Russell can play the 2. His jumper is inconsistent, but it's there. He got 3-point range and will improve once he gets stronger. He's only 19.

[midnightpulp]

You had a decent argument, but you ed up here. LeBronze and D-Whistle rang and they're both ball dominant as . I do believe Russell can play off the ball though. It could work.

Problem is, Russell isn't Wade. Russ is more of a traditional PG who needs to set up the offense and can't really play off the ball. Him alongside Simmons would basically relegate him to a spot up shooter.

If you do get Simmons, I suspect Randle and Russell might be on the block as a package. Could work your favor if they show promise. Simmons is the kind of player you build around from the ground up. 3 point shooting, non-playmaking, non-ball dominant PG (in the vein of a Mo Williams or something), slasher SG (you have that with Clarkson), 3 and D SF, defensive first C who can knock down the midrange and rebound (Marc Gasol type player). I don't like Whiteside in a Simmons-centric offense since it'll kill your spacing.

Basically, getting Simmons resets your rebuild (not a bad thing. Russell and Randle will be tradeable assets). 5 year plan all over again, building around Simmons piece by piece. I wouldn't go chasing stars, either. Simmons should be established as the star first, and then after, you go after his Pippen.

[BD24]

Knew someone say that, lol


How about the the two greatest scorers, post MJ?

An arguement could be made for AI as well I would think.

[Raven]

You had a decent argument, but you ed up here. LeBronze and D-Whistle rang and they're both ball dominant as . I do believe Russell can play off the ball though. It could work.

i agree, russell is clearly not good at ballhandling or passing, so he'll need to develop as a shooterand be a red type of player

[Koolaid_Man]

Oh... and what do you think Kobe's having? Durant is going with the Rib Eye.

Kobe going wit det Mignon

[Buddy Mignon]

Randle's peak is a poor man's Paul Milsap. And Russell might be decent, but his ceiling is something like Andre Miller.

Simmons and Russell would also be an incompatible co-existence since both players need the ball in their hands. Simmons is also a PF, so if you get him, so long Randle.

Randle will be a consistent 20/10 player throughout his career. He's putting up 12/10 already as a rookie on a team that doesn't even push the ball and has a stagnant offense. Simmons can play PF due to being 6'10, but he's about as Scottie Pippen as you get. He would play the same role as a Lebron, or the kid up Indiana. For you to say Simmons and Russell would be incompatible is just flat out stupid. They won a le forming the best team in the nation in HS. Its game over if we land him, mid.

[Koolaid_Man]

You had a decent argument, but you ed up here. LeBronze and D-Whistle rang and they're both ball dominant as . I do believe Russell can play off the ball though. It could work.

Dets why we gotta get rid of Clarkson...I love the kid but he's too enamored with scoring...doesn't play very well off the ball and looks limited defensively..he's a good scorer and super quick though...he's a very nice bench player and in the right system he would thrive....he'd make a nice replacement for Manu in SA under Pop...he's just the odd man out in LA...Randle likes to jack shots, so does Clarkson..right now D'Angelo seems like the only one that likes to play within himself and can play off the ball....Clarkson and Randle play with no control at all...

[Koolaid_Man]

Randle will be a consistent 20/10 player throughout his career. He's putting up 12/10 already as a rookie on a team that doesn't even push the ball and has a stagnant offense. Simmons can play PF due to being 6'10, but he's about as Scottie Pippen as you get. He would play the same role as a Lebron, or the kid up Indiana. For you to say Simmons and Russell would be incompatible is just flat out stupid. They won a le forming the best team in the nation in HS. Its game over if we land him, mid.

I like Randle but he needs to learn some self control and develop a shot...he wastes a ton of energy every night playing super hard as ....but missing all kinds of ...no one should work as hard as he does to come up that empty that often I feel sorry for him at times.... be working his ass off but the ball just won't go down

Then he gets discouraged and stops playing D.....that bulling his way to the basket is only gonna get him so far...man if he developed a shot like Barkley did who was also undersized he'd he dam near unstoppable....I know he's a rookie so I will give him some time. .he has a lot of tools and will be a great player but he needs they shot..if he gets it..its game over....

[midnightpulp]

Randle will be a consistent 20/10 player throughout his career. He's putting up 12/10 already as a rookie on a team that doesn't even push the ball and has a stagnant offense. Simmons can play PF due to being 6'10, but he's about as Scottie Pippen as you get. He would play the same role as a Lebron, or the kid up Indiana. For you to say Simmons and Russell would be incompatible is just flat out stupid. They won a le forming the best team in the nation in HS. Its game over if we land him, mid.

You keep Randle and force Simmons into the SF role, you'll have ty spacing. In today's NBA, your SF NEEDS to have a 3 point shot. Simmons isn't a 3 point shooter. I also don't know why you focus on per game stats. This is 2016 Randle's lack of length, ty jumper, terrible defense and lack of playmaking will keep him from being anything more than maybe a high caliber role player. Look how Randle performs against front lines with length. Plenty of 2-9, 3-12, etc type of games.

Randle could possibly develop, but he plays for the franchise that is the worst in the NBA at developing young talent

If you get Simmons, I expect the Lakers to clean house and build from scratch. They'll possibly keep Russell because of the HS connection, though. But just because something worked in HS, doesn't mean it'll work in the NBA.

[Buddy Mignon]

I like Randle but he needs to learn some self control and develop a shot...he wastes a ton of energy every night playing super hard as ....but missing all kinds of ...no one should work as hard as he does to come up that empty that often I feel sorry for him at times.... be working his ass off but the ball just won't go down

Then he gets discouraged and stops playing D.....that bulling his way to the basket is only gonna get him so far...man if he developed a shot like Barkley did who was also undersized he'd he dam near unstoppable....I know he's a rookie so I will give him some time. .he has a lot of tools and will be a great player but he needs they shot..if he gets it..its game over....

http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers...218-story.html

[Koolaid_Man]

You keep Randle and force Simmons into the SF role, you'll have ty spacing. In today's NBA, your SF NEEDS to have a 3 point shot. Simmons isn't a 3 point shooter. I also don't know why you focus on per game stats. This is 2016 Randle's lack of length, ty jumper, terrible defense and lack of playmaking will keep him from being anything more than maybe a high caliber role player. Look how Randle performs against front lines with length. Plenty of 2-9, 3-12, etc type of games.

Randle could possibly develop, but he plays for the franchise that is the worst in the NBA at developing young talent

If you get Simmons, I expect the Lakers to clean house and build from scratch. They'll possibly keep Russell because of the HS connection, though. But just because something worked in HS, doesn't mean it'll work in the NBA.

The only thing I agree with you on is we are pretty ing terrible at develop Talent...I blame Mitch for that...Byron don't know what the he's doing....he' s not thinking ahead...nor is he thinking out of the box....so yes we suck at talent development...

Randle is a good play maker though you couldn't be more wrong...and excellent handles just needs that shot and some defensive work....he could be our Draymond but he's a rook so give him time

[midnightpulp]

http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers...218-story.html

DeMonkey Jordan also works a lot on his FT shooting and "knocks them down in practice."

You need to get over your infatuation with this scrub. He's gone if you luck into Simmons.

[Koolaid_Man]

http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers...218-story.html

Its good to see he's working on it..but he needs to spend 6 days a week of the summer developing his shot...I give him Sundays off to rest...his shot is right now...Tracy Murray his good but I'd rather see him working with Jeff Hornacek or John Paxson on..he needs to be working with a white boy in his shot development tbh

I like Craig Hodges too....maybe even call up Ray Allen

[Koolaid_Man]

After watching this video its tank city all the way baby...I want Kobe to get his on the way out the door but it would be nice to lose every ing game from here on out tbh...