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  1. svtzr

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    I don’t think anyone was too harsh with kobeluka, what I mean by a cruel place is, you can say something truthful and then have people laugh at you. That kind of stuff doesn’t happen in real life, as there is more context and communication cues.

    Although the name dropping is done so blasé, so and so told me I know a lot and I’ve caught flights with x and y, also this legend gifted me this and that. It’s a bit hard to believe. But I also assume people wouldn’t believe half the players I’ve warmed up. So who am I to judge.

    I’m just concerned about making another trade for one more piece and seeing Kleber shine.
     
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    doesn't this make sense?

    though, imo, kobenluka's presence here isn't really about who he is outside the forum. just seems like a guy who likes the lakers and likes to talk hoops. if he does or doesn't know klay thompson doesn't impact my interactions with him. if he starts claiming to know a trade is in the works bc he knows klay thompson, i become invested in his identity.
     
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    It’s looking like maybe with switching Koloko’s 2-way to Drew Timme …. that HE might be stealing Maxi’s shine? Although Maxi may be a better defensive player (?) Drew can score the ball and stretch the floor at similar size and weight, and a whole bunch younger.

    Hope that Maxi can start to show some of his old game though as we need to get something of value for his expiring contract at the deadline.
     
  4. ElginTheGreat

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    I feel like Ellis/Monk wins us a ring for sure
     
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    ElginTheGreat - Lakers MVP -

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    We should be able to win against the Hornets without him but with our difficulties playing there over the years I won’t be shocked by a loss.

    Hoping Atlanta was a wake up call
     
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    showtime24 - Lakers 6th Man -

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    People always change up once they think someone has status its fake to me
     
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    I honestly think we really are close. I feel like last years team was doomed by not having a real big, JJ being a new coach, Luka adjusting to being here, etc. This team is showing a lot already and we don’t have LeBron yet. Bring in a couple more solid role players and I do like us against anyone. We’ve always played OKC well and the other teams have come back to earth.


    If we are healthy heading into the playoffs I expect us to be a force.
     
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    Cookie The Dame of Doom Staff Member

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    It’s called trust but verify and it’s a saying as old as time.
     
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    LOL …. shot fired @TIME :clap: :rofl:
     
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    I could have said as old as LeBron. :LLLLLebronlaughing:
     
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    oh ok thats cool then
     
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    I just dont like when people are fake. Someone once told me, "I didnt know thats who you were, I thought you were just some rando" . Im like okay, so now you are talking to me and interested in what I have to say.:Laugh:
     
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    Lenny Wilkens, a legend with the SuperSonics, Cavaliers, dies at 88

    Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens dies at 88
    Lenny Wilkens, a three-time inductee into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the second-to-last man to ever serve as a player-coach in the NBA, died on Sunday at the age of 88, the NBA announced. The cause of death was not announced.
     
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    I provided my proof and credentials. It’s all good. I just thought it would be good to give you some inside. Being part of the NBA coming up it was interesting. Thought it would be fun to share with you and just have you enjoy. It’s just me reflecting.

    nothing to lie about. I’ve explained instances and occurrences.

    I’ve chatted with Kobe many times before games in the tunnel. And Magic was literally around when we would arrive to arena.

    as I’ve stated before Jeanie called me to get her boyfriend on a show we were developing Phil Jackson and said her and Phil would do it.

    Jeanie called me after her marketing director met me. It’s no big deal.

    these aren’t flexes just my experiences. Like summer league was like our meeting ground everything Baskrball coaches GMs players etc.

    that’s just part of it. We had fun All star weekend in Vegas. Lots of parties no big deal.

    I saw Stephen A. Smith at Kenny Smiths NBA all star party I didn’t say a word to him. I don’t bother people. So none of it was a big deal to me.

    I was pushing for Klay to get his workout and his dad told me we better pick his son. I didn’t even know Mychal and he came up to me.

    so it was just part of the league. I talked to Kawhi after his workout cause he was a L.A. dude.

    I didn’t talk to all the guys after the workouts. Just my L.A. dudes I knew like Jrue Holiday and Brandon Jennings.

    I’m pretty documented who I am. Nothing to hide. Kids talk sports ran on CBS in 2001 I’m part of the CBS alumni group.

    I’m sure others in here have accomplishments. Do you. I just flexed when people call me out.

    I’ve been the same way since I was a kid. If it’s bull I’m gonna call it out. And if I’m being called a liar that’s b******* I’m gonna call it out.

    so you see people it’s part of work. I haven’t been in the league since 2013. So I’m always down to talk hoops with people.
     

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