Optimism Discussion: The Laker's Sky Is Not Falling

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  1. Cookie

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    There really is a Santa Claus.
     
    Cookie, Apr 3, 2017
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    When I saw his name on the list I almost screamed for joy at the thought that a team could even be interested trading for Deng.
     
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    DRY ERASE BOARDS DON'T LIE!!!

    Please Lord, you made Kwame turn into Pau. This is doable.
     
    Alcindor, Apr 4, 2017
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    But did Mitch leave the magic wand for his successor?

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    I think Rob Lowe will help attract free agents, but no one knows how he'll do on trades yet.
     
    sirronstuff, Apr 4, 2017
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    24 wins - if we didn't have injuries, we're probably around 30 wins, IMO.
     
    LaVarBallsDad, Apr 8, 2017
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    [​IMG]

    Injuries
     
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    I think that if we'd shed Lou earlier in the season, invested in the young guys with more PT, we'd be playing even better than we are now.

    Here's some optimism:
    Since the ASB: 5-16 (on pace for just 20 wins over the course of the season)
    Since March 9th: 5-11 (on pace for 37 wins over the course of the season)
    Since March 24th: 4-4 (on pace for 41 wins over the course of the season)

    That's...not awful. Right?
     
    trodgers, Apr 8, 2017
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    Nope, not awful

    I can't be mad at Lou, though. We got a first-round pick out of it.
     
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    I'm not mad at Lou at all. He helped us a great deal with his efforts here. It was an excellent signing by Mitch.
     
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    One of the better "value" signings by Mitch; that I agree.
     
    LaVarBallsDad, Apr 8, 2017
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    I only remember Mitch signing Moz at 12:01 and following it up with Dung. I'm glad he got his a** fired.
     
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    Whoa whoa whoa - this is the optimism thread. Can you put a spin on it? :)
     
    trodgers, Apr 8, 2017
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    As this continues, Russell can also read the help defense from Cauley-Stein and kick it out to Nance Jr. for the three. Randle can feel the packed paint and kick out to Ingram also for the three in the corner.

    The ball movement has been lightyears better the last 4 games compared to the 70 games before that.
     
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    Mitch got fired now I'm optimistic about the future
     
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    when was lou traded again? close to ASB, right? gotta believe that the weakening of schedule and the oddity of late season nba probably swallows the late trend. also, wouldn't 5-11(5/16) project to 25 wins?

    oh wait...optimism...(i actually just quizzically scrunched up my face)...ingram, that's the ticket. he looks quick and aggressive on both ends. there.
     
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    25 wins - 8 more than last season, and I like heading out on a positive note for the season.

    Ennis - we need to give him a look next season. He looks good.
     
    LaVarBallsDad, Apr 9, 2017
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    AD and Cousins likely out tomorrow...
     
    trodgers, Apr 10, 2017
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    Let's do this! 10 game improvement
     
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    #Lavarballsays I can still win the victory prediction!

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