Optimism Discussion: The Laker's Sky Is Not Falling

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  1. Lakerman JSJ

    Lakerman JSJ Moderator Staff Member

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    I just love this team. Taking me back to the pre-Shaq 90's Lakers I grew up with: Young talent, little-to-no expectations, and playing free & with passion.

    I don't expect to finish above .500 this season, but these first 7 games have at least opened up the possibility that they're going to win more than I thought coming into this season.

    So many players to praise, but the one that most sticks out to me is Randle. Holy crap has he been a revelation! Luke is the damn Tweener Whisperer with what we're seeing so far (& his previous well-documented work with Draymond).

    ALL HAIL LUKE DA BASKETBALL GAWWWWD!!
     
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    I think it's personnel issue.
    Easier bigs to lob it to and Lou/JC are better creators right now.
     
    alam1108, Nov 8, 2016
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    LTLakerFan, Nov 8, 2016
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    Lakerman JSJ:

    "Luke is the damn Tweener Whisperer"


    :Headbang:

    :Waltonfingerwave:
     
    LTLakerFan, Nov 8, 2016
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    So with the election tonight and our country trying to decide which president will put the final nail in the U.S. coffin, can you imagine if we had Boron still coaching the team and that was our counter programming to tonight's election coverage? At least we can watch fun, entertaining basketball as the country burns down around us! :rock:
     
    Savory Griddles, Nov 8, 2016
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    Luke 2016
     
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    Tim Tebow for President!!!!
     
    sirronstuff, Nov 8, 2016
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    Guys this is the happiest I've been for Lakers basketball since the good ole days. This team does not quit.
     
    Doc Brown, Nov 10, 2016
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    That was a great team win tonight. They never gave up. Kept fighting. Ratcheted up the defensive intensity. Love how Julius went at and clearly got under Cousins skin. Nick is knocking down shots and playing superb defense. Lou has been tremendous as well making some clutch shots once again. Julius defense and big rebounds. Ingram with his length. Mozgov's rim protection. Luke with some good second half adjustments again.
     
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    The one thing I noticed in this early season is that we're no longer **** on by the sports media. People like our brand of basketball, our identity, and enjoy watching how we play.
     
    Azndude2190, Nov 10, 2016
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    This team is FUN to watch! Man, I haven't felt that way in so long. It's just really enjoyable to see them scrap and get at it. I love it.
     
    lakerjones, Nov 10, 2016
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    Most enjoyable bench to watch since 2008 !
     
    wcsoldier81, Nov 10, 2016
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    Ah...f*** those people! All of them who took delight in our free fall...

    "Don't sleep on the Lakers." - Kenny Smith 11/10/16
     
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    Now imagine if Kevin wasn't such a wuss and had joined this team in the summer... Not that I'm not happy with the place we're in, but just imagine this team with KD in there instead of Deng:Mindblown:
     
    SamsonMiodek, Nov 10, 2016
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    When Nance is playing .... DAT Bench

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    LTLakerFan, Nov 10, 2016
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    We become a playoff team that goes home after meeting the first really good team. 2nd round is high-end of projections. Not sure how that serves Durant's purposes.
     
    Alcindor, Nov 11, 2016
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    ElginTheGreat, Nov 11, 2016
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    I really can't overstate how happy I am with this team and where we are right now.
     
    ElginTheGreat, Nov 11, 2016
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