Optimism Discussion: The Laker's Sky Is Not Falling

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  1. gcclaker

    gcclaker Moderator Staff Member

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    When our starters went out to start the second quarter, offense became stunted and resembled a pick-up game at the Y. Overall, we ran it down their gullets even if they have the more athletic wings. Push the pace off their misses even on makes.
     
    gcclaker, Feb 8, 2018
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    It’s been a minute since we were less than 10 games below .500 this late in the season. We keep winning at this rate for the rest of the season...things just might get a little interesting.
     
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    Reassuring post. Saw a bit where Thomas brought his dad along to speak with Johnson. If anyone can soothe nerves, it's Johnson.
     
    gcclaker, Feb 8, 2018
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  5. JohnnyComeLately2k6

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    I am so counting on it. The franchise has been through so much and it'd be good to see them bearing the fruits of their labor.
     
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    What's not to be Optimistic about..??
    We're a good, solid, young Team with a competent FO, Cap Space & draft picks..
     
    LakerFanIam, Feb 8, 2018
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  7. wcsoldier81

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    Back from vacation , I see the youngins are improving , we got some wins , a great trade , we'll be back on top soon !
     
    wcsoldier81, Feb 8, 2018
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    8 straight home wins :rock:
     
    Kenzo, Feb 9, 2018
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    IF and when we win the remaining three games before All Star Weekend, the break is bad timing.


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    I agree momentum-wise, but we got new players to integrate, especially one that is still recovering, and hopefully Lonzo gets back soon as well.
     
    Mitch, Feb 9, 2018
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    The 9 game winning streak I predicted this year doesn’t make me sound so loco any more.

    :Brows:
     
    sirronstuff, Feb 9, 2018
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    Another great win. Team is building good habits and playing well.
     
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    Best thing is it all feels sustainable especially with the front office knocking it out of the park.
     
    ElginTheGreat, Feb 9, 2018
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    neither does my 45 wi.... never mind.
     
    tada, Feb 9, 2018
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    Having the trade deadline before the all-star weekend was long over due.

    Now the focus cannot be shifted and traded players get a chance to integrate and gel a little bit with their new teams during the all-star weekend.
     
    KB24, Feb 9, 2018
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    Hey when I said this a few weeks ago, I was cherrypicking stats...
     
    therealdeal, Feb 9, 2018
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    everything you say is clouded by your talent evaluation history

    :Laugh:
     
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    Damn it TRD, stop jinxing our small forwards
     
    KareemtheGreat33, Feb 9, 2018
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    Lakers hit the road and don't play at home till Feb 23rd.

    That time on the road together with Frye and IT will be invaluable in developing chemistry.
    Also with All-star coming and only Kuz and BI (possibly Zo) participating, alot of our guys can get in the gym with IT/Frye and ease them into the playbook running like a pseudo mini-camp withing that 1 week window (Lakers play on the 15th before ASG and then return home to play on the 23rd).

    Meanwhile "process" this....





    Oh and LA's 1st rounder to Philly is now projected to be the 11th pick and dropping.
     
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    This looks smart for a guy with shoulder problems.

    Weirdest rookie situation maybe ever.
     
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