I would take Lonzo Ball....

[Who]

Hear his father is trying to get all his sons playing together on the same team down in Charlotte.

Lol.that’s funny.

He thinks they'll all play better if they are together. That they understand one another better than anyone else can. Have been playing together all their lives.

Plus, marketing reasons.

[gouki88]

Hear his father is trying to get all his sons playing together on the same team down in Charlotte.

Lol.that’s funny.

He thinks they'll all play better if they are together. That they understand one another better than anyone else can. Have been playing together all their lives.

Plus, marketing reasons.

He faces one significant challenge in all this.

LiAngelo Ball sucks at basketball

[nickagneta]

I would gladly add Lonzo Ball if the Pelicans aren’t planning for him in there future. He plays defense and his shot is coming along. I wasn’t a big fan of him when he was with the Lakers ( I’m never a big fan of any Laker...) but he is a useful player who can pass and defend at a high level. He would be a good pick up if the price is right.

Are you willing to pay him $20M a year for his next contract?
Since otherwise, what's the point?

Agree. If Fultz is getting $17 million, what the heck is Ball worth on the open market? I wouldn't want any part of that next Lonzo Ball contract.

[NKY fan]

No need to add more lakers fans to the roster. We already got one confirmed in Tatum:

https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2020/12/22/22195790/jayson-tatum-grew-up-hating-celtics-wanted-play-for-lakers-like-kobe-bryant

“My favorite player and my idol was Kobe and everybody knows that. So, I didn’t like the Celtics at all,” Tatum told former NBA star Quentin Richardson in an interview that will air Wednesday night on TNT. “I only grew up, I was like, I’m going to play for the Lakers. Honestly, I never knew what Boston was at. Like I knew only East Coast. But, I’d never been there, I never thought about going there.”

[gouki88]

No need to add more lakers fans to the roster. We already got one confirmed in Tatum:

https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2020/12/22/22195790/jayson-tatum-grew-up-hating-celtics-wanted-play-for-lakers-like-kobe-bryant

“My favorite player and my idol was Kobe and everybody knows that. So, I didn’t like the Celtics at all,” Tatum told former NBA star Quentin Richardson in an interview that will air Wednesday night on TNT. “I only grew up, I was like, I’m going to play for the Lakers. Honestly, I never knew what Boston was at. Like I knew only East Coast. But, I’d never been there, I never thought about going there.”

Because Lakers fans like Paul Pierce have served us so poorly historically

[liam]

I would gladly add Lonzo Ball if the Pelicans aren’t planning for him in there future. He plays defense and his shot is coming along. I wasn’t a big fan of him when he was with the Lakers ( I’m never a big fan of any Laker...) but he is a useful player who can pass and defend at a high level. He would be a good pick up if the price is right.

Are you willing to pay him $20M a year for his next contract?
Since otherwise, what's the point?

Agree. If Fultz is getting $17 million, what the heck is Ball worth on the open market? I wouldn't want any part of that next Lonzo Ball contract.

It probably depends on how good he plays but we’d have his bird rights if he had a great season.

[Rondo9]

No need to add more lakers fans to the roster. We already got one confirmed in Tatum:

https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2020/12/22/22195790/jayson-tatum-grew-up-hating-celtics-wanted-play-for-lakers-like-kobe-bryant

“My favorite player and my idol was Kobe and everybody knows that. So, I didn’t like the Celtics at all,” Tatum told former NBA star Quentin Richardson in an interview that will air Wednesday night on TNT. “I only grew up, I was like, I’m going to play for the Lakers. Honestly, I never knew what Boston was at. Like I knew only East Coast. But, I’d never been there, I never thought about going there.”

Are you going to panic every time a player of the Celtics turned out to like the Lakers. You realize that Pierce was a huge Laker fan as well and he bought a title to Boston.

[Kernewek]

Hear his father is trying to get all his sons playing together on the same team down in Charlotte.

Lol.that’s funny.

He thinks they'll all play better if they are together. That they understand one another better than anyone else can. Have been playing together all their lives.

Plus, marketing reasons.

He faces one significant challenge in all this.

LiAngelo Ball sucks at basketball

Let's not quibble over minor details.

[boscel33]

I said something similar on another post, sign me up, I'll take a flyer.  I hear he has improved his shot, but I want him as a pure PG!

[NKY fan]

No need to add more lakers fans to the roster. We already got one confirmed in Tatum:

https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2020/12/22/22195790/jayson-tatum-grew-up-hating-celtics-wanted-play-for-lakers-like-kobe-bryant

“My favorite player and my idol was Kobe and everybody knows that. So, I didn’t like the Celtics at all,” Tatum told former NBA star Quentin Richardson in an interview that will air Wednesday night on TNT. “I only grew up, I was like, I’m going to play for the Lakers. Honestly, I never knew what Boston was at. Like I knew only East Coast. But, I’d never been there, I never thought about going there.”

Are you going to panic every time a player of the Celtics turned out to like the Lakers. You realize that Pierce was a huge Laker fan as well and he bought a title to Boston.

I know all that. Pierce changed colors. Others will too but some will not if they can get comparable situation and despite slightly less dollars with the lakers.

[tstorey_97]

I would gladly add Lonzo Ball if the Pelicans aren’t planning for him in there future. He plays defense and his shot is coming along. I wasn’t a big fan of him when he was with the Lakers ( I’m never a big fan of any Laker...) but he is a useful player who can pass and defend at a high level. He would be a good pick up if the price is right.

TP for this.

Lonzo's "game" would fit well in Boston.

[liam]

I would gladly add Lonzo Ball if the Pelicans aren’t planning for him in there future. He plays defense and his shot is coming along. I wasn’t a big fan of him when he was with the Lakers ( I’m never a big fan of any Laker...) but he is a useful player who can pass and defend at a high level. He would be a good pick up if the price is right.

TP for this.

Lonzo's "game" would fit well in Boston.

It would. The money he would get would be concerning but he would be a great fit for this. Year. If all you’d be giving up was a couple of picks, a 1st and 2nd, then it’d be worth it to me.

[boscel33]

No need to add more lakers fans to the roster. We already got one confirmed in Tatum:

https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2020/12/22/22195790/jayson-tatum-grew-up-hating-celtics-wanted-play-for-lakers-like-kobe-bryant

“My favorite player and my idol was Kobe and everybody knows that. So, I didn’t like the Celtics at all,” Tatum told former NBA star Quentin Richardson in an interview that will air Wednesday night on TNT. “I only grew up, I was like, I’m going to play for the Lakers. Honestly, I never knew what Boston was at. Like I knew only East Coast. But, I’d never been there, I never thought about going there.”

Correct me if I'm wrong (and I know you will), but Paul Pierce was a Laker fan growing up too, if you remember.  Seems he worked out OK, no?

[celts10]

No need to add more lakers fans to the roster. We already got one confirmed in Tatum:

https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2020/12/22/22195790/jayson-tatum-grew-up-hating-celtics-wanted-play-for-lakers-like-kobe-bryant

“My favorite player and my idol was Kobe and everybody knows that. So, I didn’t like the Celtics at all,” Tatum told former NBA star Quentin Richardson in an interview that will air Wednesday night on TNT. “I only grew up, I was like, I’m going to play for the Lakers. Honestly, I never knew what Boston was at. Like I knew only East Coast. But, I’d never been there, I never thought about going there.”

I wouldn't exactly call Quentin Richardson a "star."

[ChillyWilly]

I'd swap Smart for Lonzo straight up. Get the Jays easier buckets without giving up much on the other end.