Optimism Discussion: The Laker's Sky Is Not Falling

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  1. VladeD714

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    I'm a Colts fan. We hired a new coach a year ago after years of failing head coaches. He ended up guiding the Colts to a 9-win season with a backup QB. They're 2-2 so far this year. I think the Colts got this hire right. I'm hoping the same for JJ.
     
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    at least the players are in a good head space, and they can at least respect the effort being put forth.

    We'll see how it all turns out, but at least there's hope for change.
     
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    Max and Knecht more than >>>>> Prince and Dinwiddie if not immediately … soon. So everyone IMO can stop worrying so much about losing them. Christie looks great and is quicker on D and Dalton is flat out going to be a stud.
     
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    The Lakers remain undefeated in the Bronny era.
     
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    Holy crap we won a season opener
     
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    After 8 years this is how it feels lol
     
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    First opening night win since 2016, glad to finally get one. Liked how the offense looked despite how bad we shot from 3. Great game from Rui as well, and I thought Knecht looked solid even if he didn’t score much, didn’t look out of place at all.
     
  9. sirronstuff

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    It’s the 16.7% 3 pt shooting for me
     
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    We actually won on opening night and in convincing fashion. I’ll take it
     
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    Looks like the guys are playing harder for the new coach. The offense looks relatively simple, but it is effective. Great win!
     
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    They played hard for Hamster in the beginning too, but this does feel more sustainable
     
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    Agree. Will see how they handle rough patches during the season.
     
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    We got the win!! Good job everyone involved!
     
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    This and AD missed alot of chippies yet they still ran it from tip to buzzer. Had they made those shots it would have been a double blowout like the C Bags Knicks game.
     
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    positive signs indeed

     
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    KAT with MN >>>>> Randle and DDV
     
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    Opens it up for Edwards and more time for Reed is probably their plan.
     
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    Well with Austin (no D ;) ;) ) and nowhere near his athleticism Reaves on him all night .... plus some good alternative D schemes from the coach can give him more than he bargained for and a behind the whole game loss while the Lakers were 16% from 3 .... makes you wonder if they chose wisely. Cause Randal is in a contract year isn't he and going to want to get paid too?
     
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    Bump

    LFG
     
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