Paul George Discussion

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

  1. 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

    We won 26. If Ball has the "it" I think he does and we don't give up too much to get PG13, I think we can double that win total. That's if everything goes perfect. 52 wins and we're hosting the 1st round.
     
    LTLakerFan and Barnstable like this.
  2. LaVarBallsDad

    LaVarBallsDad - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    16,172
    Likes Received:
    31,056
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    That is some optimism. Real optimism. Wow. My goodness...
     
  3. PGinLA

    PGinLA - Rookie -

    Joined:
    May 1, 2017
    Messages:
    728
    Likes Received:
    1,189
    Trophy Points:
    93
    Occupation:
    Cost Control Analyst
    Location:
    22423 Annepe Way, Chatsworth, CA
    Offline
    They don't have time left. If they don't trade him now, no team in his right mind will trade with the Pacers later. It's now or never.

    Sent from my E6533 using Tapatalk
     
  4. PGinLA

    PGinLA - Rookie -

    Joined:
    May 1, 2017
    Messages:
    728
    Likes Received:
    1,189
    Trophy Points:
    93
    Occupation:
    Cost Control Analyst
    Location:
    22423 Annepe Way, Chatsworth, CA
    Offline
    About a potential PG addition to the team. Given we retain most of our core, we're playoff bound, GUARANTEED!

    Sent from my E6533 using Tapatalk
     
  5. LaVarBallsDad

    LaVarBallsDad - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    16,172
    Likes Received:
    31,056
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    Is that you, Paul?
     
    sirronstuff and therealdeal like this.
  6. LaVarBallsDad

    LaVarBallsDad - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    16,172
    Likes Received:
    31,056
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    We can possibly compete for an 8th seed, but I wouldn't guarantee anything...that's just me, though.
     
    abeer3 and ElginTheGreat like this.
  7. LaVarBallsDad

    LaVarBallsDad - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    16,172
    Likes Received:
    31,056
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    Let's just get PG here first, though...
     
  8. 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

    OP said 20+ That puts us at 46. IMO, we were tanking for a portion of the year (why Lou was traded because he didn't buy in). Of course, I said if everything goes right (no significant injuries, Ball is starting and contributing from day 1, and we don't give up too much for PG13).
     
    ElginTheGreat likes this.
  9. LaVarBallsDad

    LaVarBallsDad - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    16,172
    Likes Received:
    31,056
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    Ball better be Lebron-lite in his rookie year...
     
  10. ElginTheGreat

    ElginTheGreat - Lakers MVP -

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2014
    Messages:
    10,895
    Likes Received:
    30,249
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline

    Exactly. We were trying to lose for a good portion of the year. Next year we have no incentive to tank, our young guys should improve, and we'd add George and Ball. I think we can get quite a few more wins. I think we can bring Ball along similar to how we did Ingram and still win a good deal more games.
     
    therealdeal and John3:16 like this.
  11. 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

    Hmmm..... well, he's light-skinned and that works for the Warriors. Close enough?
     
  12. alam1108

    alam1108 - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    13,585
    Likes Received:
    37,190
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Laker Land
    Offline
    I know you don't like tweets but plenty of people saying PG deal will happen before the draft. Indy loses any bargaining power they have as the season goes on. Right now, they can take a low ball offer, later they get trash.
     
    OX1947 likes this.
  13. LaVarBallsDad

    LaVarBallsDad - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    16,172
    Likes Received:
    31,056
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    40 wins, IMO. I don't see Ball contributing much more than Ingram his first year...just don't. @LakersFilmRoom who likes him a great deal projected his stats to be at like 9 pts, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists...I mean the West is tough...
     
    ElginTheGreat likes this.
  14. ElginTheGreat

    ElginTheGreat - Lakers MVP -

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2014
    Messages:
    10,895
    Likes Received:
    30,249
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline

    That's actually what I'm thinking so we're not far off on the actual number of games or Ball. I think he can help some but wouldn't expect him to shoulder much of the burden here. I think our wins would fall somewhere between say 37 and 42. We might miss the playoffs, but I think we'd be in the hunt most of the season. I definitely think it would be enough to show progress and potentially get another free agent to sign here.
     
    therealdeal likes this.
  15. Weezy

    Weezy Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Sep 6, 2014
    Messages:
    18,570
    Likes Received:
    75,398
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Anaheim
    Offline
    I think 40 wins is fair if we added George and Ball. So many factors go into these things. Would Randle still be here and if he is how much does he improve? How does Russ look with a summer of working out and starting to get a more NBA body? Can Ingram get that shooting percentage up? Does Zubac come in more polished and in shape? Would Ball make all those player's lives easier and make them look better? I think so, but not instantly, because yeah I think his body will need to adjust. Also would depend on our bench around those guys. Like you said, the West is tough, one star doesn't seem to be enough to get you to the playoffs. But it's possible we'd be in the hunt for the 8th seed.
     
  16. Savory Griddles

    Savory Griddles Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2014
    Messages:
    9,152
    Likes Received:
    22,367
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    The assist number is really low. I'm not saying 10 or anything, but 5 assists from him (granted he gets 30 minutes a game or so) seems closer.
     
    Weezy likes this.
  17. 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
    Ball, D'Angelo, PG13, Ingram, Zu = 82 - 0.
     
    sirronstuff, Mitch, ZenMaster and 4 others like this.
  18. therealdeal

    therealdeal Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Sep 7, 2014
    Messages:
    28,475
    Likes Received:
    62,061
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    :Randallconfused:
     
    sirronstuff and John3:16 like this.
  19. OX1947

    OX1947 - Lakers MVP -

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2016
    Messages:
    8,276
    Likes Received:
    17,604
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    I believe they have already lost their bargaining power. What they have to do now is get the team ready for a sale. Taking on contracts that won't win them anything anyway is probably not the way to go. That is why word came out that they want two 1st's and a starter. They need someone to replace PG and future picks. Which then prompted word coming out that the Lakers wanted to add another 1st rounder.

    Lakers looked like they wanted to add that 1st rounder without giving up Ball. When you hear these scenarios, and put common sense into them, they start to have credibility. The tweets i hate are the "Cavs in the hunt, stay tuned". That type of crap should never be posted by a reporter who is getting paid. Anyone can write that. Anyone can say someone is looking and just put "sources" or "reportedly".

    I believe this a Cavs vs Lakers. I can not really see anyone else in the hunt. PG either goes home to be THE MAN or he goes to Cleveland for a year to win a title. There is no way it goes another way unless the team who gives Indy what they want, knows George is not going to stay next summer.
     
    TIME likes this.
  20. therealdeal

    therealdeal Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Sep 7, 2014
    Messages:
    28,475
    Likes Received:
    62,061
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline

Share This Page