The Official Tank Thread - 2019 Edition

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  1. Kenzo

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    You had to be that guy...
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    Kenzo, Feb 26, 2019
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  2. wcsoldier81

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    probably because Jeanie used to date Phil who had beef with the logo . SMH
     
    wcsoldier81, Feb 26, 2019
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    it feelz like we've been jinxed if there were sucha thing
     
    sirronstuff, Feb 26, 2019
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    yeah, there's nothing to tanking, philly be damned, imo. how is finishing 4th in the east worth the six years of trying to lose basketball games?

    so much this. getting rich quick happened for miami once and boston once. now everyone thinks it's their turn.
     
    abeer3, Feb 26, 2019
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  5. Savory Griddles

    Savory Griddles Moderator Staff Member

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    Not only has there been a lack of consistency the last 10 years, but even this season. It started off with the "season of growth" mantra. This was a season for Lebron to grow with the young kids. The plan seemed to be add Lebron this offseason. Add another star next season to the growing core and Lebron. But nope! Klutch Mafia pushed the Lakers to make a move for one of Lebron's clie...err...Rich Paul's clients. Organizations can't win like this.
     
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    Yes you are right.

    Most people don't realize that great franchises are always great and terrible franchises are always terrible, sometimes for decades. Exceptions happen.

    Its all the culture that ownership and management follows rigorously. They don't luck into superstars. They produce them. The Lakers don't even know whether they want to win or develop players (for 5 years now) ... They try to do both and fail at both.
     
    KB24, Feb 26, 2019
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  7. Kou

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    Bit harsh on Pelinka considering it's probably Magic who everyone hates, agree with the rest.
     
    Kou, Feb 26, 2019
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    We’ve had had to tank hard because of the protections on our draft picks and unforunately, we never had the luck to get a #1 pick (we’d be much better off right now with KAT or Simmons tbh). Again, unfortunately we’ve never gotten out of the losing mindset, there hasn’t been a consistent team in forever.
     
    alam1108, Feb 26, 2019
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    ...when Walton gets booted, cue the "We Want Phil!" chants. Yeah, he's old and out-dated but it will be brought up.
     
    gcclaker, Feb 26, 2019
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    We won a meaningless game last night.

    However, do not worry fellow tankers because we have the Greek Freak coming on Friday who will scorch us!!

    Tank on!!
     
    LaVarBallsDad, Feb 28, 2019
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    LTLakerFan, Feb 28, 2019
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    its ok bro, our scouts are good at picking late anyways lol....as an fyi Mitchell, GHarris,THarris Nurkic, Siakam, just to name a few players who were picked outside top 10 and balling.
     
    Khmrp, Feb 28, 2019
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    How many other teams passed on these players?
     
    Kou, Feb 28, 2019
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    wait, dat is Lebron on defense amirite?

    the "goat" picking his butt

    :clap::giggle::D
     
    sirronstuff, Feb 28, 2019
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    We did it!!!
     
    LaVarBallsDad, Mar 1, 2019
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    tanker's paradise
     
    KareemtheGreat33, Mar 1, 2019
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    Haha f*** this thread with a passion. We're getting in come hell or high water...just hoping no Achilles get sacrificed.
     
    vasashi17, Mar 1, 2019
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  18. LaVarBallsDad

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    Do not get salty, bro. You can always ignore the thread.
     
    LaVarBallsDad, Mar 1, 2019
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    Juss f***ing around bud...

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    vasashi17, Mar 1, 2019
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    For sure. Sorry about that.
     
    LaVarBallsDad, Mar 1, 2019
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