Optimism Discussion: The Laker's Sky Is Not Falling

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  1. 432J

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    we don't have to play the magic anymore this season

    that counts as optimism right?
     
    432J, Nov 26, 2018
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    This is new to me.I am old school.Show patience
     
    Martin Boyd, Nov 26, 2018
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    :Kareemlook:

    Never mind me, I’m just going for a sTROLL.
     
    sirronstuff, Nov 26, 2018
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    alam1108, Nov 27, 2018
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    Let me check with @KareemtheGreat33 if he knows anything about @therealdeal if he's OK or why he's not been heard from. See if he says "who cares?" again like with sirron when he was AWOL?

    :giggle: :clap: ;)

    Or Barns too. He was at least semi-concerned about sirron.

    :Fishwink:

    Or a milk carton?

    Where IS @therealdeal ?
     
    LTLakerFan, Nov 27, 2018
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  7. KareemtheGreat33

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    Stop mothering adult posters, LT...sometime people drift off from the herd for a while then comeback, don't be the Ultimate Worrier

    [​IMG]
    :Kobe Snickering:
     
    KareemtheGreat33, Nov 27, 2018
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  8. Savory Griddles

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    Believe it or not vacations and other things happen around the holidays. I hate to say it, but I typically dont post much while I'm on vacation or something. I like hanging out this board, but I like tropical beaches more.
     
    Savory Griddles, Nov 28, 2018
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    LTLakerFan, Nov 28, 2018
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  10. KareemtheGreat33

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    :Laugh:I didn't say to not care about your friends but not to worry about long absences unless it's like Rooscooter who died:Crazyartest:
     
    KareemtheGreat33, Nov 28, 2018
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  11. Savory Griddles

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    I care, but it's a message board that hes not posting on. It's not the same as someone not coming home for a week and not knowing where they are. I've gone long stretches without posting for no reason whatsoever.
     
    Savory Griddles, Nov 28, 2018
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    Same. I don’t post much as it is... I get busy at work and can’t find the time to post.
     
    Big Mamma Jamma, Nov 28, 2018
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    I'm teasing Guys! The team sucked last night and Lonzo got hurt again. Rather bug you two than join in with the sky is falling doom and gloom. Tough for a glass half full guy. But yeah we suck.

    :Joshharthearthands:
     
    LTLakerFan, Nov 28, 2018
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  14. Battle Tested20

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    Here's some Optimism! Having the Great, The Legend, Denzel in the House

     
    Battle Tested20, Nov 28, 2018
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  15. vasashi17

    vasashi17 LB's Resident Capologist

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    Hey Houston got smoked again...Let me guess, it's cause they haven't waived Melo yet...his essence still plagues the franchise.



    And yes I'm calling all the Melo scapegoatin, bulls***! Houston is just wack.
     
    vasashi17, Nov 28, 2018
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    they were playing like last year until paul went down again. the truth is that harden isn't an A-list star, and he can't carry a team. he's a frontrunner, and he quits under pressure, and his teammates can all see it. you can only set so many screens and stand in the corner and hustle and cover your megastar's a** for so long before you start wondering why you're doing this for 1/8 his paycheck when you can have more fun playing basketball for more money elsewhere.

    harden must be the coolest guy in the world off the court because i'd hate playing with that guy. i don't know how pj tucker does it, tbh.
     
    abeer3, Nov 29, 2018
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    I agree Abeer! Harden is a flawed "star" to build around...but everything about a D'Antoni team screams sexy regular season that blows their load early in the postseason.

    This season will be no different even if they figure it out. The dubs last year were struggling from fatcatitis....but Htown had defensive wings that embraced their roles in Ariza/Moute. This year, they don't have it. MDA should focus around Capela/Pj Tucker/defensive wings, but instead dude rather focus on the 3ball.

    I think Pop said it best:

    Which is why SA never really blows the hinges off the league in the regular season, but when it comes to the postseason, SA is consistently a threat while the other guys go 0-27 from 3.

    #Dumb'toni
     
    vasashi17, Nov 29, 2018
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    I choose to look at the positive which is why this is in this thread

     
    Battle Tested20, Nov 29, 2018
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    Positive: We're 11-9 and 7th in a tough western conference while trying to integrate like 8 new players including LeBron James and we've had a few injuries here and there...and this is without our young core really playing to their potential and not even hitting their stride yet.
     
    fabfourlakers, Nov 29, 2018
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    This is my main optimism so far in this early season, Houston losing. Watching Harden struggle and lose and ‘Antoni look helpless and rant and rave on the sidelines is truly delightful. The only thing better is watching them do it in the playoffs and get eliminated, both have been horrible for the game of basketball.
     
    Weezy, Nov 29, 2018
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