Anthony Davis Discussion: Only Player On Both All NBA + All Def

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  1. ElginTheGreat

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    The Kuz is untouchable angle has already been debunked for the most part.

    If there was ever truth to it I imagine it had a lot more to do with salary now and down the road than actual ability.
     
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  2. Mr. Rambis

    Mr. Rambis - Rookie - LB Verified Insider

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    @TIME Sorry I reread what I posted and I horribly misphrased it while in a hurry. No wonder this caused so much confusion!

    In short, we had two "fools" trying to execute a complex transaction!

    I actually have to run soon but I'll try again. Essentially, Rob started initial talks with Demps after Rich Paul made the public announcement. Demps was upset at Rich Paul's attempt to strong arm a small market team so he just kept saying the equivalent of "more" for each offer Rob made. Rob, desperate to keep his job, especially knowing that Magic wanted him gone, kept upping the ante. Finally, when Magic got back into the office and came into the picture, he took over. Demps liked dealing with Magic better, as he's more personable. But essentially, Magic kept doing the same thing, until it got to the godfather offer, which the Pelicans still denied, with no counter. At that point he finally realized what was happening and gave up.

    The story of the deadline talks deserves a much deeper dive as there were so many interests/players involved. I'll do that another time, for sure!

    -Mr. Rambis
     
  3. Mr. Rambis

    Mr. Rambis - Rookie - LB Verified Insider

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    Learned today that 3 team deal with PHX-LA-NOLA was almost done but Kurt Rambis insisted PHX send LA back an additional asset. He convinced upper mgmt that we would be perceived as "losing" the deal otherwise, and they agreed. Since then, PHX went out and is no longer in play, but Lakers don't seem to be forcing the 3rd teams they are currently talking to to send them back anything at this point. Looks like they have learned their lesson! Hopefully this bodes well for them.

    Last post of the afternoon... See you later

    Best,
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    God do I hate your namesake
     
  5. Big Mamma Jamma

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    Kurt Rambis (or you... I'm not sure if you're actually him) is a complete r*****. How can anyone look like they lost the deal by getting AD and making the team better?!
     
  6. alam1108

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    f*** me if this is real.
     
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  7. Kenzo

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    Real or not, troll or not, this guy is the best thing that happened to LB ;)
    Wish he picked different username though. Real Kurt was, is and always will be a moron.
     
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  8. Weezy

    Weezy Moderator Staff Member

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    Interesting read for some insight via Ramona on the Lakers thoughts on these trade talks. At least I always assume she’s the mouthpiece (you can ignore the commentary part if you’re not an Irwin fan, but the quote is what it is)



     
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  9. fabfourlakers

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    Sorry Mr. Rambis, I'm going to have to call this one out. This did not happen. PHX has not even been in play yet and I know this because my family friend is best friends with Gerald Bourguet (Phoenix Suns Lead Reporter)...and I asked him if PHX has had any involvement with the 3 team deal and surprisingly, he said the Lakers haven't even called the Suns about anything. So either this didn't happen at all OR Mr. Rambis's sources are lying.
     
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  10. alam1108

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    [​IMG]
     
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    Popcorn gif, popcorn gif...
     
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    Suns guy
     
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    I'm not saying Mr. Rambis's sources in general are NOT legit...but I think in this particular instance regarding PHX...they are not legit.

    Sorry @Mr. Rambis didn't mean to put it out there like that because I love everything you post and your sources do seem to be legit for the most part. Just this one I'll say definitely isn't.
     
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    Right on cue. Lol.
     
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    Let’s be real has Mr. Rambis said anything you couldn’t reword from one of the many twitter pundits? Has he truly broke anything or came out with anything you couldn’t pick up from the news and reword in a way to make it sound like he’s a insider.

    Has any mods ip checked him, maybes he posting from rural area in Alabama and his whole shtick it a troll ruse.

    Maybe he’s Danny Anige
     
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    Pass me some of that popcorn bro
     
  17. fabfourlakers

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    If he is, he's the greatest troll of all time.
     
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    I would love it if our front office was that adept at chess, but I have a strong suspicion we struggle at tic tac toe
     
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    Collusion!
     
  20. Weezy

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    Oh god, this crap again, really? But it’s cool to lose to the Raptors, Thunder, Clippers, C Bags, Sixers, etc in trades? Keep the Lakers down from actual success, but they sure don’t mind sharing in the revenue the Lakers bring in or the ratings boost the league gets it we’re back in the playoffs with a LeBron and AD led team.
     

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