Luol Deng Discussion: No #Dengdump, Rather Stretched Into Cash

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  1. tada

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    What an incredible get. He brings everything we need. I LOVE this guy.
     
    tada, Jul 7, 2016
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    i truly think Deng can be the guy people look back 5 years from now and credit for us becoming contenders again. I love his demeanor and i think he's a perfect mentor for the kids. the kids may goof off a bit at times but they work hard and are coachable. some of Luol's comments made him sound like a player/coach.
     
    wallangong, Jul 7, 2016
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    Perfect..
     
    LakerFanIam, Jul 7, 2016
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    Lineup of Russell, Clarkson, Ingram, Deng and Randle should be an interesting lineup during the game.
     
    OX1947, Jul 7, 2016
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    Dude is a class act. He comes across as a very sincere, aughentic, mature person. Very good dude and still a productive player.
     
    LaVarBallsDad, Jul 7, 2016
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    I like this thought, but I'd rather have JC in at the end of games in all scenarios.
     
    scnottaken, Jul 7, 2016
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    I'd be surprised if Ingram starts at any point of his rookie campaign. Although Luol has slowed down a bit, he's still the total package, including all the intangibles you'd possibly want in a player.

    If Ingram surpasses Deng at age 19, he will become a superstar no doubt.
     
    tada, Jul 7, 2016
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    What stuck out to me I think is that he echoes what everyone has said so far: whatever it takes. I love that. I love that everyone is coming in and is willing to be flexible. Starting doesn't matter as much as winning and being part of the team. I love that so many of our team is already thinking that way. Obviously doing it is different than saying it, but it's a good start.
     
    therealdeal, Jul 7, 2016
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    I would like to see Ingram and Deng at the 3 and 4 respectively at some point.
     
    LaVarBallsDad, Jul 7, 2016
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    I think Luol eyes coaching. Lakers seemed like a good place to start going toward that goal.
    New culture. New HC. Perfect.

    In 3 years, he'd be ready to retire and become an assistant.
     
    ZenMaster, Jul 7, 2016
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    Don't think he retires at 34 barring a catastrophic injury knock on wood
     
    KareemtheGreat33, Jul 7, 2016
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    New deal, New Deng!
     
    KareemtheGreat33, Jul 7, 2016
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    Great interview with Deng, and I think he'll be an excellent pick up, especially for the first couple years.
     
    lakerjones, Jul 7, 2016
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    :Sunglassguy: Love this guy!
     
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    Deng is perfect for what this team needs. It's no coincidence that he's universally loved wherever he's played.
     
    CaCHooKa Man, Jul 8, 2016
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    Wonder what number he'll be. Was #9, but that is Huertas right now.
     
    sirronstuff, Jul 8, 2016
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    How can anyone not like that interview. Perfect fit for what we need, with both player and person.
     
    Battle Tested20, Jul 8, 2016
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    According to the Lakers Instagram, he'll be #2



    Fitting number for a locker room leader. Although that would kind of mean that Brandon Bass is gone.
     
    CaCHooKa Man, Jul 8, 2016
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    I think it's a crap number.

    and why does @trodgers not like Sean Combs?
     
    sirronstuff, Jul 8, 2016
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    Wait. What? :)
     
    trodgers, Jul 8, 2016
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