We failed at understanding the situation. Not only did we go all out on the players we were unlikely to sign, but we still failed AND we lost the chance to get guys that fit more readily into our needs/situation. Honestly, the thing that's most disappointing is that our pitches seemed so laughable. I mean last year Carmelo was supposedly almost swayed to us when he heard our pitch. Why is everyone laughing at it now?
Kobe retirement montage : First all the players who loved him : pau Next all the players he drove away or alienated with them lined up like the guys in the movie Airplane! (Lead pipe guy, boxing glove guy, woman with gun, etc)
You are correct, but if the reports said that we were impressive, then I wouldn't mind. Last season, all reports said that Melo was impressed by our presentation so we credited the FO for at least trying. This season, all reports say that the Lakers FO was "underwhelming" or "unimpressive". It makes me question what the heck they are doing.
I am not mad that they turned us down, but the fact that the management can't give good presentations really bugs me. I mean at least give the free agents something to think about. Hopefully, they learn their lessons by next year and give their best presentation to KD!
3 straight summers. This is embarrassing. The Lakers need to change their way of thinking. Stop bringing in TWC executives and pitching stupid stuff outside of basketball. Focus on how basketball and how you are going to improve them as an individual and as a team. No one cares about the "glamour" of Hollywood anymore, NO ONE. This FO needs to get their heads out of their a**** if they expect anyone to sign. What a joke.
What would you have them say? Our team stinks. There's not much for them to say on the basketball side.
mitch presser authored by John black: We had a disappointing day today that is true but what is also true is that this is a competitive league and you have to prove to be competitive to win days like today. And we have a team of young guys and we will have some vets this year who can and will compete at the highest level. Injuries play a Big role in any teams success. We had a lot of those last year but the future with d Angelo and Julius is very very bright and we will be back sooner than many are thinking. Thanks very much - season tickets on sale now at the laker box office or here is my cell phone number see you at staples center
mitch presser authored by John black: We had a disappointing day today that is true but what is also true is that this is a competitive league and you have to prove to be competitive to win days like today. And we have a team of young guys and we will have some vets this year who can and will compete at the highest level. Injuries play a Big role in any teams success. We had a lot of those last year but the future with d Angelo and Julius is very very bright and we will be back sooner than many are thinking. Thanks very much - season tickets on sale now at the laker box office or here is my cell phone number see you at staples center
Hey _______, our squad sucks right now. With you on our team, we won't suck as much. Sign with us and we guarantee we will get ________ in 2016 and the suckage will be over.
Why would someone like Anthony Davis sign a HUGE contract with a franchise that's never won s*** and we're sitting here saying no one wants to play in LA cause we aren't good. This doesn't make sense to me
More or less, but that doesn't compete with "We got Duncan, Leonard, and Green. Also we've got Parker and Ginobili and some other guys. Want to win now?"
I really want to see what this "presentation" is all about. Probably going to see mid 90s powerpoint transitions.