Crystal Ball: Who Is The Next Max Lakers Player?

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  1. Kobe Bryant 8

    Kobe Bryant 8 - Lakers Starter -

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    If it's with Bron and AD or the person who replaces LeBron down the road, who is the next player on a max contract to join the Lakers and why?
     
    Kobe Bryant 8, May 22, 2021
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    doncic, imo. i don't think dallas will be able to keep him long-term. it'll have to be post-lebron. i'd look for us to be making sure we have a max slot when he becomes available.
     
    abeer3, May 22, 2021
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    I don't think Doncic is going anywhere. He's going to go full Dirk.
     
    Savory Griddles, May 22, 2021
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    I don't think Luca is leaving as long as Cuban is owner.

    My guess: Beal (post Westbrook era), Klay (family ties), Tatum or Brown (franchise that is going nowhere)

    Eventually...Zion. Bigs with his league wide profile typically find themselves here at some point.
     
    JSM, May 22, 2021
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    I have a feeling about Tatum.

    2nd gut guy, Beal, who is still surprisingly young.
     
    Kobe Bryant 8, May 22, 2021
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    doncic isn't going anywhere anytime soon. neither is klay, he'll finish his career in GS

    beal or tatum would be my guesses
     
    432J, May 22, 2021
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    Euros will always Euro. It's who they are.
     
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    I want Luka, but it’s probably Tatum
     
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    He will always Euro, just like this:

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    I think the Kobe connection gets him here at some point. Wearing a purple arm band as a member of the Leprechauns is a bold move.
     
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    Let him keep getting better on their dime, then stiff em. LOL.
     
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    The Lebron and AD era will have a graceful transition ... to the AD/THT/Carushow era.
     
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    Tatum, Morant or LaMelo Ball.
     
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    Luka is the next Larry Bird or the closest thing to it, like Kobe and Jordan. Luka is my #1 priority over Giannis
     
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    I definitely wouldn't mind taking Lamelo and his brother back in a few years.
     
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    That would be such a Laker move. How awesome would that be, to nab their best player from right under them!!!
     
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    i think they're pretty different, personality-wise. don't think luka will be happy not competing for titles for the bulk of his career.
     
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    It took me until the start of the playoffs to realize this.

    The answer of the next Lakers max contract player is Devin Booker. I can see him forcing his way here in about 2 years... especially if the whole Kendall Jenner thing continues to workout well for him.
     
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