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Around the League => Around the NBA => Topic started by: CelticsElite on July 20, 2018, 05:32:34 PM
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Headcase team gets another headcase
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That’s a crazy locker room. Beasley is a pretty useful player off the bench, though.
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Wow. Rondo, Stephenson, McGee, Lebron, Ball, and now Beasley? This team is going to have some major issues.
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Yeah, Beasley is talented. Lots of distractions here in so cal though. Maybe Lebron can get good production out of him. I have my doubts.
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That's going to be a tough locker room to manage.
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That's going to be a tough locker room to manage.
It's like Lebron is surrounding himself with multiple JR Smiths, despite what happened to him in Game 1 of the Finals last month.
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Lots of potential scapegoats in case things go south, again.
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Wow. Rondo, Stephenson, McGee, Lebron, Ball, and now Beasley? This team is going to have some major issues.
I’m wondering if LeBron’s new contract he gets a cut of the media rights for an inside the locker room series on the Lakers.
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That's going to be a tough locker room to manage.
It's like Lebron is surrounding himself with multiple JR Smiths, despite what happened to him in Game 1 of the Finals last month.
I think you're selling JR Smith short.
Forgeting the score in that moment in the NBA finals is still an all-time bonehead play that Beasley's going to have to work hard to reach.
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That's going to be a tough locker room to manage.
It's like Lebron is surrounding himself with multiple JR Smiths, despite what happened to him in Game 1 of the Finals last month.
I think you're selling JR Smith short.
Forgeting the score in that moment in the NBA finals is still an all-time bonehead play that Beasley's going to have to work hard to reach.
Beasley and McGee are salivating at the chance to top JR's all-time boneheaded play.
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What a weird team. Really feels like LeBron is just going to take it easy this season. Father time always wins though and he'll have wasted this season.
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so the knicks considered themselves too good to sign him?
after kp who else do they have thats vastly superior?
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What a weird team. Really feels like LeBron is just going to take it easy this season. Father time always wins though and he'll have wasted this season.
Maybe he wants his own reality show
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so the knicks considered themselves too good to sign him?
after kp who else do they have thats vastly superior?
They want to develop Knox by force-feeding minutes.
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LA Jailkers
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Geez lakers keep getting all these knuckleheads
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All boneheaded enough to take on year deals and clear the cap for the year after.
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They're stocking up their firepower for Kawhi Leonard next summer.
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They're stocking up their firepower for Kawhi Leonard next summer.
wonder if they’ll target klay Thompson too. Klay doesn’t get paid off the court like curry and Durant so he can’t take a paycut
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I love what LeBron/LAL are doing. Feels like he's embracing the villain role from back in his Miami days. GS has built the model team for the league, and keeps adding to it? I'm going to stockpile a core of the knuckleheads and cast-offs that noone else wanted, and beat you with them.
An underrated aspect is that these guys really haven't been idiots of late, and more, they're all dirt dogs -- part of the reason they were difficult was b/c of how competitive they are, and that hasn't changed.
Beasley/McGree don't fit that particular mold like Rondo and Lance, but Beasley was a nice pick-up. He can flat out score the ball from the bench at virtually no cost, and he plays with a ton of generally rational confidence.
Since LeBron's not our problem anymore, I'm looking forward to seeing how these guys fare, especially in the playoffs.
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I love what LeBron/LAL are doing. Feels like he's embracing the villain role from back in his Miami days. GS has built the model team for the league, and keeps adding to it? I'm going to stockpile a core of the knuckleheads and cast-offs that noone else wanted, and beat you with them.
An underrated aspect is that these guys really haven't been idiots of late, and more, they're all dirt dogs -- part of the reason they were difficult was b/c of how competitive they are, and that hasn't changed.
Beasley/McGree don't fit that particular mold like Rondo and Lance, but Beasley was a nice pick-up. He can flat out score the ball from the bench at virtually no cost, and he plays with a ton of generally rational confidence.
Since LeBron's not our problem anymore, I'm looking forward to seeing how these guys fare, especially in the playoffs.
I don't think Lebron is portraying a villain role with the Lakers. Aside from us Cs and his critics, I don't think anyone see this as bad as his first "Decision". Why? Because he didn't join a star studded team this time around. No all-star players to join in either.
GSW right now is the biggest heel team on the league with KD leading the pack. And Cleveland fans didn't leave sour notes for him either.
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I love what LeBron/LAL are doing. Feels like he's embracing the villain role from back in his Miami days. GS has built the model team for the league, and keeps adding to it? I'm going to stockpile a core of the knuckleheads and cast-offs that noone else wanted, and beat you with them.
An underrated aspect is that these guys really haven't been idiots of late, and more, they're all dirt dogs -- part of the reason they were difficult was b/c of how competitive they are, and that hasn't changed.
Beasley/McGree don't fit that particular mold like Rondo and Lance, but Beasley was a nice pick-up. He can flat out score the ball from the bench at virtually no cost, and he plays with a ton of generally rational confidence.
Since LeBron's not our problem anymore, I'm looking forward to seeing how these guys fare, especially in the playoffs.
I don't think Lebron is portraying a villain role with the Lakers. Aside from us Cs and his critics, I don't think anyone see this as bad as his first "Decision". Why? Because he didn't join a star studded team this time around. No all-star players to join in either.
GSW right now is the biggest heel team on the league with KD leading the pack. And Cleveland fans didn't leave sour notes for him either.
I agree with you that he isn't being criticized for his decision to go to LA -- not quite what I meant.
But I remember that when he was challenged -- like he will be with this move, at least till next offseason -- he responded by using the doubt/dislike/etc to fuel his energy and motivation to succeed. These moves make me think he's operating similarly heading into next season, in the way that he knows how.
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I love what LeBron/LAL are doing. Feels like he's embracing the villain role from back in his Miami days. GS has built the model team for the league, and keeps adding to it? I'm going to stockpile a core of the knuckleheads and cast-offs that noone else wanted, and beat you with them.
An underrated aspect is that these guys really haven't been idiots of late, and more, they're all dirt dogs -- part of the reason they were difficult was b/c of how competitive they are, and that hasn't changed.
Beasley/McGree don't fit that particular mold like Rondo and Lance, but Beasley was a nice pick-up. He can flat out score the ball from the bench at virtually no cost, and he plays with a ton of generally rational confidence.
Since LeBron's not our problem anymore, I'm looking forward to seeing how these guys fare, especially in the playoffs.
Read through this entire thread and finally found a comment that sees the forest through the trees.
The Lakers have certainly put themselves in a position where they could fail spectacularly, but they have also put themselves in a position where they could be a unique challenge to the elite teams in the league.
Worst case scenario it fails and honestly who cares? They are the premier free agent destination in 2019 and even if they can just keep two to three of these malcontents they could find themselves in a position to challenge the elite of the league.
As currently constructed, Boston is the only teams equipped to dethrone Golden State playing their own game.
Rockets are a threat because they've amassed sheer Talent around an MVP candidate.
Thunder are a threat because they have accepted exactly what they are and have a chance to show the league that it only takes the right personnel to overthrow a dynasty..
I'm even going to include Toronto as a threat because there is nothing that says that replacing DeRozan with Kawhi will be anything short of League shifting
Now the Lakers are the most unlikely Threat by throwing the Golden State strategy in the face of the rest of the league. They have a roster of unstoppable matchups that don't fit into the modern-day Paradigm of what makes good player.
Fascinating times we're living in. I for one hope so the Lakers succeed to show the league that there is more to life than the 3 point shot.
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I love what LeBron/LAL are doing. Feels like he's embracing the villain role from back in his Miami days. GS has built the model team for the league, and keeps adding to it? I'm going to stockpile a core of the knuckleheads and cast-offs that noone else wanted, and beat you with them.
An underrated aspect is that these guys really haven't been idiots of late, and more, they're all dirt dogs -- part of the reason they were difficult was b/c of how competitive they are, and that hasn't changed.
Beasley/McGree don't fit that particular mold like Rondo and Lance, but Beasley was a nice pick-up. He can flat out score the ball from the bench at virtually no cost, and he plays with a ton of generally rational confidence.
Since LeBron's not our problem anymore, I'm looking forward to seeing how these guys fare, especially in the playoffs.
Read through this entire thread and finally found a comment that sees the forest through the trees.
The Lakers have certainly put themselves in a position where they could fail spectacularly, but they have also put themselves in a position where they could be a unique challenge to the elite teams in the league.
Worst case scenario it fails and honestly who cares? They are the premier free agent destination in 2019 and even if they can just keep two to three of these malcontents they could find themselves in a position to challenge the elite of the league.
As currently constructed, Boston is the only teams equipped to dethrone Golden State playing their own game.
Rockets are a threat because they've amassed sheer Talent around an MVP candidate.
Thunder are a threat because they have accepted exactly what they are and have a chance to show the league that it only takes the right personnel to overthrow a dynasty..
I'm even going to include Toronto as a threat because there is nothing that says that replacing DeRozan with Kawhi will be anything short of League shifting
Now the Lakers are the most unlikely Threat by throwing the Golden State strategy in the face of the rest of the league. They have a roster of unstoppable matchups that don't fit into the modern-day Paradigm of what makes good player.
Fascinating times we're living in. I for one hope so the Lakers succeed to show the league that there is more to life than the 3 point shot.
The days of the traditional five positions are long gone. To win championships you need an elite small-ball lineup and 3-point shooting.
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LA Jailkers
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this
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That’s a crazy locker room. Beasley is a pretty useful player off the bench, though.
Deng, Roy, you just think that this dude is... the Beas knees ;) ::) ;D *groan*, don't you, lol? ;D
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That’s a crazy locker room. Beasley is a pretty useful player off the bench, though.
Deng, Roy, you just think that this dude is the...Beas knees ;) ::) ;D *groan*, don't you, lol? ;D
Love it and expect Beas to compete for MVP status this year. :D
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That’s a crazy locker room. Beasley is a pretty useful player off the bench, though.
Deng, Roy, you just think that this dude is...the Beas knees ;) ::) ;D *groan*, don't you, lol? ;D
Love it and expect Beas to compete for MVP status this year. :D
HE. WILL. DOMINATE. ;D
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I don't mean to jinx it, but I don't feel threatened by these Lakers. At least not in bball terms.
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The media is treating this like it is a big win and move for LA. Their LA bias is disturbing and will set them up for heartbreak.
LA got LeBron then discovered that no one wanted to play with him or demanded it. They had a good off season because of the LeBron signing but other than that their moves were fiscally wise but very poor basketball wise. If no one takes the bait next year they are going to be hurting and it is a distinct possibility.
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That’s a crazy locker room. Beasley is a pretty useful player off the bench, though.
Deng, Roy, you just think that this dude is... the Beas knees ;) ::) ;D *groan*, don't you, lol? ;D
Beasley finds the bottom of the net more than any other NBA reserve on a per-minute basis. In fact, just six players total — Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kyrie Irving, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, and Westbrook — outpace him there.
He’s a useful player.
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That’s a crazy locker room. Beasley is a pretty useful player off the bench, though.
Deng, Roy, you just think that this dude is... the Beas knees ;) ::) ;D *groan*, don't you, lol? ;D
Beasley finds the bottom of the net more than any other NBA reserve on a per-minute basis. In fact, just six players total — Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kyrie Irving, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, and Westbrook — outpace him there.
He’s a useful player.
I agree. I think if he was on a weak team and actually got starter-like minutes, he could put up some big numbers. Averaging 13ppg on splits of 51/40/78 (roughly) is really efficient too.
Too bad he's a bit of a tool
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That’s a crazy locker room. Beasley is a pretty useful player off the bench, though.
Deng, Roy, you just think that this dude is... the Beas knees ;) ::) ;D *groan*, don't you, lol? ;D
Beasley finds the bottom of the net more than any other NBA reserve on a per-minute basis. In fact, just six players total — Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kyrie Irving, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, and Westbrook — outpace him there.
He’s a useful player.
And yet he’s on a new team practically every year, this being the first season in about 5 where he’s making more than the minimum. It’s not about talent with Beasley.
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I don't mean to jinx it, but I don't feel threatened by these Lakers. At least not in bball terms.
I don't know man, I think we might get swept by the Lakers in our annual matchups next year. Rondo-Lance-LeBron-Beasley-McGee...seems like a trap. We know LeBron usually gets the best of the Celtics, but with those 4 guys? Oh goodness.
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I see a bunch of dirty players...just add DWade - and it looks like the NBA wants a TV series called Hard Knocks
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What if these jokers miss the playoffs? Looks like the sorta locker room that could blow up and pull it off.
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I don't mean to jinx it, but I don't feel threatened by these Lakers. At least not in bball terms.
I don't know man, I think we might get swept by the Lakers in our annual matchups next year. Rondo-Lance-LeBron-Beasley-McGee...seems like a trap. We know LeBron usually gets the best of the Celtics, but with those 4 guys? Oh goodness.
McGee is just trash. Even his few seasons in Oakland haven’t changed that. Aron Baynes would kick his ass in terms of sheer skill and smarts.
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That’s a crazy locker room. Beasley is a pretty useful player off the bench, though.
Deng, Roy, you just think that this dude is... the Beas knees ;) ::) ;D *groan*, don't you, lol? ;D
Beasley finds the bottom of the net more than any other NBA reserve on a per-minute basis. In fact, just six players total — Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kyrie Irving, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, and Westbrook — outpace him there.
He’s a useful player.
And yet he’s on a new team practically every year, this being the first season in about 5 where he’s making more than the minimum. It’s not about talent with Beasley.
It’s mostly because he’s a one-way role player. He’s a microwave scorer, in the Jamal Crawford mold.
He’s matured, though. He hasn’t been a locker room issue in what, a half-decade at least?
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I say if Tyson Chandler gets bought out, he will go to Lakers
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Is it me or is anyone else not too impressed with this lakers team? I guess the plan is to go for a star next year. But this is just a mish mash of washed up players.
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Is it me or is anyone else not too impressed with this lakers team? I guess the plan is to go for a star next year. But this is just a mish mash of washed up players.
I think the same. This Lakers team just doesn't seem that good. LeBron has thrived with spot up shooters, and great isolation scorers, with multiple all-stars or future hall of fame teammates. On this Lakers team, who's his best teammate? Ingram? Kuzma?
His team is filled with players who are either too young, or too washed up to seriously compete, especially in the West. All hype regarding them is simply the Lakers being playoff relevant again. Celtics would annihilate this team in a playoff series.
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Is it me or is anyone else not too impressed with this lakers team? I guess the plan is to go for a star next year. But this is just a mish mash of washed up players.
I think the same. This Lakers team just doesn't seem that good. LeBron has thrived with spot up shooters, and great isolation scorers, with multiple all-stars or future hall of fame teammates. On this Lakers team, who's his best teammate? Ingram? Kuzma?
His team is filled with players who are either too young, or too washed up to seriously compete, especially in the West. All hype regarding them is simply the Lakers being playoff relevant again. Celtics would annihilate this team in a playoff series.
I'm not sure he has a team-mate even as talented as kevin love right now.
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Another 1 year deal. It looks like the Lakers are fine with signing a team that will be... entertaining for a year and then making a run at contention. Which is ballsy since Lebron will turn 35 next season.
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If Lakers go to playoffs i be shock