Optimism Discussion: The Laker's Sky Is Not Falling

Hey, we can shoot 3s now =)

 

Lakers fans overhyped Ingram. I'm sorry but that is the truth. No one has heard about Ingram since he was traded. He plays in the games and all everyone can talk about is Zion. IMO, and I liked Ingram, his biggest issue will be his weight and lack of three point shooting. He can't post up on anyone and his three point shooting isn't where it should be so he's basically a taller DeRozan. Nothing wrong with that but the talk of him being Durant-like should stop.

Avery Bradley should be starting. He's an amazing off-ball player who knows how to cut pathing lanes and stay on target for a wide open shot. His defense will set the tone for the team early.

LeBron+Davis+Bradley+Javale+Green should be our starters.

In all this Lakers talk, I almost forgot about Kuzma... Out of all the Lakers players, I was most excited to see his progression. Man, if this dude can turn into a 20 PPG/38% 3 point shooter with good defense, it's a wrap for the league.

 

We're also missing Troy Daniels...man we have so many options when Lebron drives to the basket.

 

I like Jackson. With right coaching from our staff and skills and guard play experts on the team he could develop nicely. Freaking fast with the ball. Reminds me of someone.

And this kid they got with Stockton ..... Hearn? .... looks like might be decent. South Bay is going to have a nice team if they have a decent center. Norvell, Cacock.

 

A head coach that does head coachy things.

No Rondo.

No 12 point first quarters.

 

Like others have said - i was wondering why we played SO well on both ends and then realized - RONDO DIDNT PLAY.

I'm totally fine with Cook/Caruso out there together...and I have confidence that Cook and Caruso can BOTH handle the ball just fine and shoot just fine - meaning we don't need Rondo to play BIG minutes.

 

Good thing I’m wearing my white pants

 

We’re really using our length on defense. So often, we’re forcing tough midrange jumpers.

 

i only got to see the first half last night as i am now located on the east coast, but i thought to myself early on... damn, we are huge out there with lebron, AD, and mcgee... and it was nice to see bradley and cook doing well... it's refreshing to see a good mix of veterans and younger guys out there playing good basketball, and when kuzma comes back, we will hit our stride.

 

I was thinking “So this is what GSW fans felt like the last five years”. I know it’s only preseason but to be able to watch this team completely destroy an opponent and not give up a huge lead at the end of the game is more refreshing than I remember. Last time I felt this overly confident in our team going into a season was back in 99-00 when Phil started coaching the Lakers.

 

injuries are the only thing that can keep this from being the best season since the last title, imo. team is going to play high-quality basketball and be competitive every night. no more thinking about how we may be fun to watch later or some such. AD and lebron play beautiful basketball, and we have solid (if not spectacular) players around them.

 

Watching AD abuse Draymond gave the same feeling I have seeing my wife come out the shower.
:Vogelshocked:

 

That’s a good feeling, my friend.