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  • HesCalledDyer
    HesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,501
    edited June 2019
    Fake Kawhi signing autographs before the parade. :rofl:
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  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,945
    Shooting at the damn Toronto Raptors parade?

    WTF?!?
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,945
    So Lakers are a favorite now for the west because they added AD?

    I don't see it.

    Someone please explain how this makes them elite now?

    LBJ and AD's game doesn't seem to mesh well.

    Prove me wrong.  What am I missing?
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,982
    tempo_n_groove said:
    So Lakers are a favorite now for the west because they added AD?

    I don't see it.

    Someone please explain how this makes them elite now?

    LBJ and AD's game doesn't seem to mesh well.

    Prove me wrong.  What am I missing?
    You're not missing anything.  I'm surprised as well, because of how AD's jump shot is marginal at best.  Lebron needs shooters.  AD is not a shooter so the lane will be clogged.  It's strange. 
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,599
    edited June 2019
    tempo_n_groove said:
    So Lakers are a favorite now for the west because they added AD?

    I don't see it.

    Someone please explain how this makes them elite now?

    LBJ and AD's game doesn't seem to mesh well.

    Prove me wrong.  What am I missing?
    They were 7/2 favorites after getting James last year and look what happened. Lakers have a shot to be good for the next couple years but after James breaks down again and retires they're toast for most of the next decade. Great trade for New Orleans.
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  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,926
    tempo_n_groove said:
    So Lakers are a favorite now for the west because they added AD?

    I don't see it.

    Someone please explain how this makes them elite now?

    LBJ and AD's game doesn't seem to mesh well.

    Prove me wrong.  What am I missing?

    Obviously they've gotten much better, but it's just the bookmakers protecting themselves because they know they are going to get bombarded with Lakers bets.  They're already a huge public team and now they just added one of the best players in the league...people eat that shit up.
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,945
    mrussel1 said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    So Lakers are a favorite now for the west because they added AD?

    I don't see it.

    Someone please explain how this makes them elite now?

    LBJ and AD's game doesn't seem to mesh well.

    Prove me wrong.  What am I missing?
    You're not missing anything.  I'm surprised as well, because of how AD's jump shot is marginal at best.  Lebron needs shooters.  AD is not a shooter so the lane will be clogged.  It's strange. 
    I've mentioned this somewhere too about the paint being too crowded.
    @The Juggler  @Indiffe"The Juggler"

    Thank you.

    Last thing.

    Why not wait a year and get him for free?

    Lakers did clear house w the trade but the later draft picks are questionable...
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,982
    tempo_n_groove said:
    mrussel1 said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    So Lakers are a favorite now for the west because they added AD?

    I don't see it.

    Someone please explain how this makes them elite now?

    LBJ and AD's game doesn't seem to mesh well.

    Prove me wrong.  What am I missing?
    You're not missing anything.  I'm surprised as well, because of how AD's jump shot is marginal at best.  Lebron needs shooters.  AD is not a shooter so the lane will be clogged.  It's strange. 
    I've mentioned this somewhere too about the paint being too crowded.
    @The Juggler  @Indiffe"The Juggler"

    Thank you.

    Last thing.

    Why not wait a year and get him for free?

    Lakers did clear house w the trade but the later draft picks are questionable...
    Lebron is good at exerting pressure to win now.  I don't know that he did that, but I'm sure he does not want another wasted year. 
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,599
    mrussel1 said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    mrussel1 said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    So Lakers are a favorite now for the west because they added AD?

    I don't see it.

    Someone please explain how this makes them elite now?

    LBJ and AD's game doesn't seem to mesh well.

    Prove me wrong.  What am I missing?
    You're not missing anything.  I'm surprised as well, because of how AD's jump shot is marginal at best.  Lebron needs shooters.  AD is not a shooter so the lane will be clogged.  It's strange. 
    I've mentioned this somewhere too about the paint being too crowded.
    @The Juggler  @Indiffe"The Juggler"

    Thank you.

    Last thing.

    Why not wait a year and get him for free?

    Lakers did clear house w the trade but the later draft picks are questionable...
    Lebron is good at exerting pressure to win now.  I don't know that he did that, but I'm sure he does not want another wasted year. 
    Of course Lebron demanded they do this....or something very similar to this. He doesn't care about the long term negative effects it will have. 
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  • pjhawks
    pjhawks Posts: 13,080
    HesCalledDyer said:
    Fake Kawhi signing autographs before the parade. :rofl:
    how dumb are these people? Kawhi is like 6'8". do you know how big a 6'8" dude in public looks and they didn't know it wasn't him?  idiots.
  • HesCalledDyer
    HesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,501
    pjhawks said:
    HesCalledDyer said:
    Fake Kawhi signing autographs before the parade. :rofl:
    how dumb are these people? Kawhi is like 6'8". do you know how big a 6'8" dude in public looks and they didn't know it wasn't him?  idiots.
    I know right?  This dude is standing next to 9th graders & a senior citizen and he's no taller than any of them. People. Are. Dumb.
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  • CROJAM95
    CROJAM95 NEW YORK Posts: 11,203
    I’m glad plant guy got to give Kawhi his shrub
  • HesCalledDyer
    HesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,501
    CROJAM95 said:
    I’m glad plant guy got to give Kawhi his shrub
    The Kawhiactus?
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  • CROJAM95
    CROJAM95 NEW YORK Posts: 11,203
    HesCalledDyer said:
    CROJAM95 said:
    I’m glad plant guy got to give Kawhi his shrub
    The Kawhiactus?
    That guy needs a show, pronto

    what a fun drunk after they won it

    haha
  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 18,065
    cp3iverson said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    cp3iverson said:
    I love how David Griffin and the Pelicans negotiated the draft picks.  Besides this year’s #4 the other two will come when Lebron is either retired or pushing 40.  
    Yes, great deal for the Pelicans. When the Lakers are rebuilding again and have good draft position the Pelicans (I think) can take that draft spot.  I know there is language about protected/unprotected in there.  Waiting for the final analysis.

    2019 —#4

    2021 goes to the Pelicans if its #1-8.  

    If the Lakers keep 2021 then 2022 goes to the Pelicans (unprotected)

    2023 —- the Pelicans can swap picks with the Lakers if the Lakers have a better pick

    2024—- goes to the Pelicans (unprotected)

    2025 —- the Pelicans can swap picks with the Lakers if the Lakers have a better pick

    Looks a lot like the Celtics/Nets deal for Pierce and Garnett a few years ago. Pelicans definitely got good value.
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  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 18,065
    Indifference71 said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    So Lakers are a favorite now for the west because they added AD?

    I don't see it.

    Someone please explain how this makes them elite now?

    LBJ and AD's game doesn't seem to mesh well.

    Prove me wrong.  What am I missing?

    Obviously they've gotten much better, but it's just the bookmakers protecting themselves because they know they are going to get bombarded with Lakers bets.  They're already a huge public team and now they just added one of the best players in the league...people eat that shit up.
    Exactly. Its all about betting money at this point (the landscape of the league is about to shift greatly after July 1 and nobody knows exactly how everything shakes out).
    Its kind of like the Yankees always having low odds regardless of how realistic their shot at the WS is, lots of NY money in Vegas, lots of Laker money bet in Vegas.
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  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,945
    Poncier said:
    cp3iverson said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    cp3iverson said:
    I love how David Griffin and the Pelicans negotiated the draft picks.  Besides this year’s #4 the other two will come when Lebron is either retired or pushing 40.  
    Yes, great deal for the Pelicans. When the Lakers are rebuilding again and have good draft position the Pelicans (I think) can take that draft spot.  I know there is language about protected/unprotected in there.  Waiting for the final analysis.

    2019 —#4

    2021 goes to the Pelicans if its #1-8.  

    If the Lakers keep 2021 then 2022 goes to the Pelicans (unprotected)

    2023 —- the Pelicans can swap picks with the Lakers if the Lakers have a better pick

    2024—- goes to the Pelicans (unprotected)

    2025 —- the Pelicans can swap picks with the Lakers if the Lakers have a better pick

    Looks a lot like the Celtics/Nets deal for Pierce and Garnett a few years ago. Pelicans definitely got good value.
    With all these one and done players now a days the draft doesn't seem to mean much anymore.  Look at the last 5 years and the first 10 players drafted.

    Only the #1 player drafted has been a big impact.  You can argue that Tatum and Doncic are too but for the most part the draft is one and done too.

    Thoughts?
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,067
    Poncier said:
    Indifference71 said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    So Lakers are a favorite now for the west because they added AD?

    I don't see it.

    Someone please explain how this makes them elite now?

    LBJ and AD's game doesn't seem to mesh well.

    Prove me wrong.  What am I missing?

    Obviously they've gotten much better, but it's just the bookmakers protecting themselves because they know they are going to get bombarded with Lakers bets.  They're already a huge public team and now they just added one of the best players in the league...people eat that shit up.
    Exactly. Its all about betting money at this point (the landscape of the league is about to shift greatly after July 1 and nobody knows exactly how everything shakes out).
    Its kind of like the Yankees always having low odds regardless of how realistic their shot at the WS is, lots of NY money in Vegas, lots of Laker money bet in Vegas.
    What are those Celtics odds now?
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,945

    2020 NBA Championship Odds

    Los Angeles Lakers +250

    Milwaukee Bucks +550

    Toronto Raptors +600

    Golden State Warriors +750

    Houston Rockets +850

    Philadelphia 76ers +1000

    Los Angeles Clippers +1400

    Boston Celtics +1800

    Denver Nuggets +2000

    Dallas Mavericks +2200

    Oklahoma City Thunder +2200

  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 18,065
    Cliffy6745 said:
    Poncier said:
    Indifference71 said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    So Lakers are a favorite now for the west because they added AD?

    I don't see it.

    Someone please explain how this makes them elite now?

    LBJ and AD's game doesn't seem to mesh well.

    Prove me wrong.  What am I missing?

    Obviously they've gotten much better, but it's just the bookmakers protecting themselves because they know they are going to get bombarded with Lakers bets.  They're already a huge public team and now they just added one of the best players in the league...people eat that shit up.
    Exactly. Its all about betting money at this point (the landscape of the league is about to shift greatly after July 1 and nobody knows exactly how everything shakes out).
    Its kind of like the Yankees always having low odds regardless of how realistic their shot at the WS is, lots of NY money in Vegas, lots of Laker money bet in Vegas.
    What are those Celtics odds now?
    They will pay handsomely when they win. 

    How are your Knicks looking?
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