Paul George Discussion

Discussion in 'NBA Discussion' started by therealdeal, Feb 23, 2017.

  1. therealdeal

    therealdeal Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Sep 7, 2014
    Messages:
    28,475
    Likes Received:
    62,061
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    It's the wave of the future my friend. Especially since Lonzo is still a shaky shooter at best and Julius can't hit the broad side of a barn from outside. If we get George, but get a more traditional (non-shooting) Center, we have only two guys really capable of shooting in the starting lineup with George and Ingram. Lonzo is still shaky, Randle can't shoot and a Center wouldn't shoot either. We'd have zero spacing and we wouldn't have a stellar post presence that you need if you don't have knock down shooters (90s era).

    It's not a good way to build a team in today's NBA to have no bigs on the floor who can shoot.
     
  2. LTLakerFan

    LTLakerFan - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    36,404
    Likes Received:
    60,574
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    So Cal
    Offline
    Kuzma and Hart can shoot but you'Re talking starters I assume.
     
  3. EddieEddie

    EddieEddie - Rookie -

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2017
    Messages:
    613
    Likes Received:
    990
    Trophy Points:
    93
    Offline
    I never said I wanted a guy who couldn't space the floor and whose sole identity is defense and putbacks on offense. In fact one of the reasons I really liked the Thomas Bryant 2nd round pick from last season was because he flashed 3pt range at Indiana. Again, Lopez is a decent enough option and it's not the end of the world if he comes back. Just saying, ideally, I would like a C who brings the type of offensive versatility the Lakers need but comes in the form of someone younger and more athletic. I agree though that these types are not in abundance but the whole discussion was what is "ideal" and Lopez isn't "ideal". He's safe and fine. After seeing how well rookie bigs did this season in John Collins, Jarrett Allen, Bam Adebayo (and Kuzma), I think the Lakers should definitely go big in the 1st round. A guy I really like and has been linked to the Lakers regularly in mocks is Jontay Porter, an athletic big who has certainly flashed solid offensive versatility, including 3pt range and passing, with legitimate defensive potential.

    IF the Lakers draft Porter and re-sign Lopez, I think that's a nice situation I can certainly live with.
     
  4. therealdeal

    therealdeal Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Sep 7, 2014
    Messages:
    28,475
    Likes Received:
    62,061
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    I like Porter as well, but I'm not sure he's a lot more athletic than Brook honestly. Porter to me looks like a younger, bit more athletic version of Channing Frye. I mean that as a compliment. Frye has had a 12 year career in the NBA, if you get that out of a late 1st round pick, that's a win.

    And I'm pretty high on Thomas Bryant. I think it'd be a mistake to plan for Bryant to be our backup, but I'm thinking a lot more about a Kuzma/Randle/Lopez rotation on most nights.
     
    JohnnyComeLately2k6 and John3:16 like this.
  5. wcsoldier81

    wcsoldier81 - Lakers All Star -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    5,074
    Likes Received:
    9,821
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Online
    I thought Brook ability to protect the rim and defend in space this season was underrated by some ( Luke included , he should have played more 4 th Q minutes in some games).

    As TRD said , we were fortunate to have him and would be to get him back at a reasonable price.
     
  6. Battle Tested20

    Battle Tested20 Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    9,213
    Likes Received:
    24,866
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Technical Data Analyst
    Location:
    Fair Oaks, CA
    Offline
    I didn't sleep soundly last night. Nervous and anxious about tonight's game. The longer OKC is around playing this year the more damning it is for our chances at PG.

    I can't even watch the game, I'll do what I did for Game 5. I know when the game should be over so that's when I'll check the score. I can't take the emotional swings of watching it live. If Utah wins then I'll watch how the game ended in COMPLETE satisfaction, but if they lose I won't watch a second of it and will delete the recording.
     
  7. sirronstuff

    sirronstuff - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    31,600
    Likes Received:
    76,894
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Your time is running out Ham
    Location:
    Laker Purgatory
    Offline
    [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
  8. vasashi17

    vasashi17 LB's Resident Capologist

    Joined:
    Sep 6, 2014
    Messages:
    6,591
    Likes Received:
    20,201
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    Well first things first, we gotta avoid jinxers around here.

    And if LT says something suspicious, you throw one of these at him...

    [​IMG]

    Followed by...."I know you didn't just say somethin...out of all people...you? Really?"

    Find a rag, chloroform and well, lets just say LT will sleep better than you, so try to enjoy your evening as much as he will.

    If OKC wins, then at least understand that they have a Melo problem and dude is going to opt in this summer while the guy that OKC is thirsting to play in his place, Grant, will be a free agent this summer. OKC can retain him, but they're already looking at $150M in team salary (if George stays) along with $125M in luxury taxes....Grant would just add to that amount.

    They're f***ed...its inevitable.
     
  9. LTLakerFan

    LTLakerFan - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    36,404
    Likes Received:
    60,574
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    So Cal
    Offline
    Fair enough. Me tonight ....

    [​IMG]
     
  10. sirronstuff

    sirronstuff - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    31,600
    Likes Received:
    76,894
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Your time is running out Ham
    Location:
    Laker Purgatory
    Offline
    Me tonight...

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
  11. vasashi17

    vasashi17 LB's Resident Capologist

    Joined:
    Sep 6, 2014
    Messages:
    6,591
    Likes Received:
    20,201
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    Alright let's test it out....Jules don't deserve 18M

    [​IMG]
     
  12. LTLakerFan

    LTLakerFan - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    36,404
    Likes Received:
    60,574
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    So Cal
    Offline
  13. sirronstuff

    sirronstuff - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    31,600
    Likes Received:
    76,894
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Your time is running out Ham
    Location:
    Laker Purgatory
    Offline
  14. vasashi17

    vasashi17 LB's Resident Capologist

    Joined:
    Sep 6, 2014
    Messages:
    6,591
    Likes Received:
    20,201
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    Yep, we got confirmation..LT needs to go Nigh-T...
    We got t minus 3 hours till game time gentlemen. Operation hiJinx is a go! Move, move, move....

    [​IMG]
     
  15. John3:16

    John3:16 Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Sep 6, 2014
    Messages:
    6,590
    Likes Received:
    15,641
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    CEO - Big Baller Brand
    Offline
    Hoping tonight is PGs last game in OKC. He'll be a Laker in 63 days. First domino to fall.
     
  16. svtzr

    svtzr - Lakers Starter -

    Joined:
    Nov 13, 2016
    Messages:
    2,668
    Likes Received:
    7,130
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    Don’t know why you guys are so nervous, PG is a bum! :Brows:
     
  17. LTLakerFan

    LTLakerFan - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    36,404
    Likes Received:
    60,574
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    So Cal
    Offline
    @FirstDominoToFall

    :Madsendance:
     
    sirronstuff and John3:16 like this.
  18. Savory Griddles

    Savory Griddles Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2014
    Messages:
    9,152
    Likes Received:
    22,367
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    Randle
    Kuzma
    Ingram
    George
    IT

    Tonight, it begins.
     
  19. Khmrp

    Khmrp - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2016
    Messages:
    12,084
    Likes Received:
    13,820
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    IT? :Waltonfingerwave:
     
    sirronstuff likes this.
  20. svtzr

    svtzr - Lakers Starter -

    Joined:
    Nov 13, 2016
    Messages:
    2,668
    Likes Received:
    7,130
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    Oladipo is murdering the cavs right now. He dunked on Lebron once and before that almost dunked over him except he couldn’t finish. That one he missed was one of the meanest posters I’ve seen in the last 5-10 years, guy almost ended Lebron’s career on that one! :Laugh:

    Is dipo a better prospect moving forward than george?
     
    sirronstuff and Battle Tested20 like this.

Share This Page