Optimism Discussion: The Laker's Sky Is Not Falling

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  1. LTLakerFan

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    Said the same with my tongue in cheek but half serious “Karma” post. It finally arrived and made Niko go brain dead and trade Luka to us in HIS prime.
     
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    Don't look now, but...


     
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    I wouldn’t call us favorites or anything because of our situation at center, but yes, I do believe if we stay healthy it’s possible. No team out there is unbeatable, and when you have LeBron and Luka you have a chance every single night.

     
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    Hearing the loud chants of "Let's Go Lakers!" in Denver's home place was great.
     
    gcclaker, Feb 23, 2025
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    Man that is a hell of a stretch of winning, very much reminds me of when we got rolling at a similar time in the 19/20 season. I don’t know that we can go as far as that team, but we definitely have a shot at it if we can stay healthy

     
    Weezy, Feb 28, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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    Those 2 losses to Hornets and Utah have an impact

    We would be in 2nd place in the West

    To make up for it the guys need to keep the pedal to the metal and not let up against inferior teams

    It's a bad habit to play down to your opponent

    It allows them to gain confidence and if they start hitting 3's then the outcome is in danger
     
    LakeShowAZ, Mar 1, 2025 at 5:46 AM
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    Missing two starters...gutted out a win...we'll take it. Last season, it would not have happened even with a fully healthy squad.
     
    gcclaker, Mar 1, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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    Weezy, Mar 2, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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    Anyone hear from Chuckles the Clown lately...?
     
    LakerFanIam, Mar 2, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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    Vando and Knecht4 easily my players of the game outside of Luka.

    Vando was everywhere, timely rebounds, lots of rebs, put-back dunk, straight up hustle, nonstop motor.

    DK made every freaking shot, rebounded nicely, and just has the best looking stroke on the team.
     
    timothy, Mar 2, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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    upload_2025-3-3_11-39-58.png

    it's been a long time. upcoming schedule may drop us back, but man, it's nice to get to see it even for one day after years of play-in toil.

    we've got 6 games and the tiebreaker on the clips, warriors and wolves (i believe?) with about 20 games to play. so even if we go like, .500 the rest of the way, it would take an 18-4 tear or better from one of those teams to knock us into the play-in. just a much better spot than we've been in this time of year.

    and it's all thanks to a renewed focus on defense.
     
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    and the after game beer Luka buys for everyone!

    :Beertoast2:
     
    sirronstuff, Mar 3, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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    :LLLLLebronlaughing:

    :Adburn:
     
    LTLakerFan, Mar 3, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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    Would take a Guiness Draught...
     
    gcclaker, Mar 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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    :giggle: He now regrets that he's trade to Lakers failed
     
    KuzmoBall17, Mar 3, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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    Well...he's an example of his own complaint "the Lakers shouldn't just get great players!"
     
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    Too soon for “Jugglerknot”?


    :No2:
     
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    We’re missing Austin and Rui, as well as Goodwin, and we haven’t looked much worse. Like we’re relying on meaningful minutes from Jemison and Milton and we’ve been fine. That’s exciting, it’s very encouraging.
     
    Weezy, Mar 5, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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    Depth...
     
    gcclaker, Mar 5, 2025 at 6:55 AM
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