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  1. Kobeluka99

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    Haha lol. You ain’t right.
     
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    This is why am disappointed we did not get to see them at full strength in the playoffs. Yes they were a 50 win team but on the other hand relied on free throws. So its still ?? how that may have translated to the playoffs setting.
     
  3. FrontOfJersey22

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    Implying that some of us here only like Austin because the color of his skin is actually a racist comment.
    This shows an extreme lack of character and is gross.
    My favorite players throughout time don't share AR’s pigmentation: Kobe, Magic, Worthy, Coop, Van Exel, Eddie, Shaq, Fox, Horry.
    Straight up Shameful hate speech that shouldn’t be tolerated here.
     
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    If they're healthy, they probably lose in 6 to OKC or SAS. Really don't matter. S*** happens, and if we're bringing the same 3 main guys back, it will be the same result unless we add an impact piece in a trade.
     
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    For those wondering about players pigmentation, he doesn't mention anything.

    :Noddingyes:
     
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    That was literally not what was implied. Time inferred that from that one post but that one post never mentioned race at all. What an odd thing to say.
     
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    Also why are people's feeling getting hurt over proposed trades and player discussion? None of this makes any sense but carry on.
     
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    Lebron offer of 16 million is fair. He's only going to get 15 from the Warriors. This is why I have used Lebron's number as 16 in builds. Similar with Rui, if Lebron leaves, although he might actually cost a little bit more because of risk of him signing with an under-cap team.

    Not sure where the Lakers head is at right now, but I feel like actually starting to ad some building blocks through the draft, and try to build some sort of identity. I really do like this Trevon Brazile kid with #25, or slightly trading down for him. Out of all the players in the draft, Brazile has the highest possible verticality. Due to his 42 inch vertical leap, and 9'1" standing reach, he could theoretically reach to 12 feet and 8 inches from the floor. This fact alone makes Brazile a perfect running mate with Luka. Insane catch radius. This type of player is Luka's dream, and Brazile is something he could genuinely get excited about.

    But additionally, Brazile is highly switchable. Perfect defensive player for what Redick likes to do. He also averaged 1.6 steals and 1.5 blocks per 36 minutes. At 6-11 236, he does have the size to play center, although he has played mostly at forward in college. But, imagine Luka having Brazile on one side as a lob option, and Thiero on the other side? Brazile could theoretically fit that PJ role at power forward. His three-point shooting volume is similar to Watson, who many are getting excited about. He just needs to improve on that a bit. But, imagine a future front court of Brazile, Thiero, and a monster lob threat center? That builds an identity. Also, some flexibility. Could go with Brazile at center, where his shooting could help make up for Thiero's lack of shooting. Vassaar is also a similar concept, but Brazile is the better defender at the 4, while Vassaar might be better at the 5. Would be ideal to get both of them.
     
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    Sounds like the prototype of player that can work under JJ and Luka. Stretch 5 who's a lob threat and can shoot? What's wrong with him?
     
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    :D :clap:
     
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    Motor and shooting are suspect
     
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