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  1. The Rock

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    There's a discrepancy between what Lebron/media hype and the Lakers upper management want.

    We are not ponying up first round picks for basically same results even if Kyrie was here.

    Your super stars have not played like Top 5 level MVP caliber players (Lebron and AD) so it really doesn't matter if you make changes around them.
     
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    Those two were very productive role players. Individually they are lacking but they fit like a glove next to Lebron. That 2019 team had other issues as well.
     
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    Can't Buy a Thrill is amazing.
     
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    never been answered. won't be. because it's the end of the argument. the russ trade was just an absolute unmitigated disaster in all ways.

    this sounds hyperbolic, but there's a non-zero chance the franchise never digs out of it (cf, ny knicks).
     
  5. Weezy

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    Mr. Rambis did say we are looking for a third team :Kobe Shrug:
     
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    My point is that, James has been to the Finals alone 11 times. There are a lot of players that have fit like a glove next to him.
     
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    We still have a lot of time before training camp.

    Look, if Rob can't make a deal, he needs to make a move elsewhere by the time training camp comes.

    I don't want to be sitting here with the same roster in September "hoping" for players to take a leap with their shooting.

    Go find a proven shooter or two. Get the necessary spacing around AD and LBJ.
     
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    A person who follows the NBA and half of his or her brain made of jello could figure that out.
     
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    He also said "the framework is done for the two teams to go ahead with the deal they have in the table with each other.

    It is incumbent upon the Lakers to go find a third team to give up less assets in their end...". Paraphrasing.

    Do I believe him. No.
     
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    Been answered everytime that jazz has been posted. So how about you explaining this new math then? 21 is not 27. 72 is not 82. 23 out of the first 28 doesn't equal 5 total all season. However I'll be patiently waiting for you to explain how it actually is the same thing.
     
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    Caveat:

     
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    Mr. Rambis is the " verified insider ". I'm going to rock with him. Lol..his rep is on the line moving forward too!
     
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    Fitting that you would champion Ode Mae Brown before Sam Wheat arrived.
     
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    I prefer piscine over bovine too.
     
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    Stop bass lighting the convo.
     
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    Follow your advice
     
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    lol. the entire theory of westbrook was that we'd be BETTER protected against the stars missing time. the opposite happened. complete belly flop.
     
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    MJ & Charlotte were supposed willing trade partners for Westbrook so maybe that remains the case, maybe BRK would be interested in a Rozier, Plumlee, Batum/Oubre type package. I don't suppose Hayward would do much to entice them.
     
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