NBA Season 2016-2017

[celticsclay]

I thought people said this LA team was good? They look absolutely terrible against the Kings right now. They look very, very young with lots of dumb plays and turnovers.

I thought they looked so much better about 3 games ago. This game has been awful basketball

[jpotter33]

I thought people said this LA team was good? They look absolutely terrible against the Kings right now. They look very, very young with lots of dumb plays and turnovers.

I thought they looked so much better about 3 games ago. This game has been awful basketball

The Kings defense is just as bad, too, they're just hitting shots and the Lakers have no remedy to stop Boogie, not that any team really does.

I'm really kind of afraid that they're going to cobble enough of these kinds of wins together to stay outside of the playoffs, but still potentially "contending" for a playoff spot, which would mean no Boogie trade.

[jpotter33]

Not sure how credible it is, but Shaq just said he's hearing that if things don't change in Sacramento with Boogie this season, they're looking to go a different direction. I believe he's a part owner of that franchise, too, so it's certainly plausible that he's hearing correct information.

Or it very well could be just the rumors we all heard last week, too.

[tazzmaniac]

I thought people said this LA team was good? They look absolutely terrible against the Kings right now. They look very, very young with lots of dumb plays and turnovers.

I thought they looked so much better about 3 games ago. This game has been awful basketball

The Kings defense is just as bad, too, they're just hitting shots and the Lakers have no remedy to stop Boogie, not that any team really does.

I'm really kind of afraid that they're going to cobble enough of these kinds of wins together to stay outside of the playoffs, but still potentially "contending" for a playoff spot, which would mean no Boogie trade.

The only good win they have is over Toronto.  Their other wins are against the dregs:  Suns, TWolves and NOP.  They've got some tough games coming up but end the month against the Sixers.  It'll be fun to see Cousins and Embiid square off. 

[alldaboston]

I thought people said this LA team was good? They look absolutely terrible against the Kings right now. They look very, very young with lots of dumb plays and turnovers.

And yet they're only down 10. I think they will have the lead at some point by the 4th quarter or so. Maybe earlier. Not sure if they are mature enough to hold on though.

[celticsclay]

Ty Lawson is most washed up 29 year old ever

[MJohnnyboy]

Ty Lawson is most washed up 29 year old ever

Gerald Wallace would like a word...

[jpotter33]

What a putback by Black!

I'm not going to lie, I'm rooting for the Lakers lol But this is some pretty terrible basketball all around lol

[alldaboston]

I thought people said this LA team was good? They look absolutely terrible against the Kings right now. They look very, very young with lots of dumb plays and turnovers.

And yet they're only down 10. I think they will have the lead at some point by the 4th quarter or so. Maybe earlier. Not sure if they are mature enough to hold on though.

Almost on cue, the lakers take the lead. This team is for real.

[LarBrd33]

I thought people said this LA team was good? They look absolutely terrible against the Kings right now. They look very, very young with lots of dumb plays and turnovers.

And yet they're only down 10. I think they will have the lead at some point by the 4th quarter or so. Maybe earlier. Not sure if they are mature enough to hold on though.

Almost on cue, the lakers take the lead. This team is for real.

Long term, sure.   Randle, Russell and Ingram are a nice young core.

[jpotter33]

I thought people said this LA team was good? They look absolutely terrible against the Kings right now. They look very, very young with lots of dumb plays and turnovers.

And yet they're only down 10. I think they will have the lead at some point by the 4th quarter or so. Maybe earlier. Not sure if they are mature enough to hold on though.

Almost on cue, the lakers take the lead. This team is for real.

Long term, sure.   Randle, Russell and Ingram are a nice young core.

Yeah, I agree they should be good long-term, though they have some serious defensive issues with those three together that I think doesn't allow them to coexist long-term, especially at the forward spots.

But I still doubt that they'll do anything this year. They might contend for a playoff spot, but I doubt that they get it. I hope they're up there, though, which gives the 76ers a worse pick.

[jpotter33]

God, Cousins is legitimately unstoppable when he gets a head of steam.

[alldaboston]

I thought people said this LA team was good? They look absolutely terrible against the Kings right now. They look very, very young with lots of dumb plays and turnovers.

And yet they're only down 10. I think they will have the lead at some point by the 4th quarter or so. Maybe earlier. Not sure if they are mature enough to hold on though.

Almost on cue, the lakers take the lead. This team is for real.

Long term, sure.   Randle, Russell and Ingram are a nice young core.

Yeah, I agree they should be good long-term, though they have some serious defensive issues with those three together that I think doesn't allow them to coexist long-term, especially at the forward spots.

But I still doubt that they'll do anything this year. They might contend for a playoff spot, but I doubt that they get it. I hope they're up there, though, which gives the 76ers a worse pick.

Their core is very intriguing, to say the least. I do agree that defense will be an issue, but lots of media outlets are all over the lakers now, since they see them as Walton's version of the warriors (which is ridiculous if you ask me). The only somewhat reasonable comparison might be Russell and curry, and even then, it's quite unlikely he ever reaches that ceiling. You have people calling Randle the next Draymond. It makes me laugh. Some people forget there's a defensive side of the game too lol.

I've even seen some comparisons to the Showtime lakers, which is also utterly ridiculous again. Just because they're young and fun to watch at times doesn't mean they can be compared to that team. Regardless, the media is riding the Lakers hype train at the moment, so it's interesting to see where they'll end up this season and in the future.

[tarheelsxxiii]

Lots of good things happening here.

In true form, Reggie continues to establish himself as the worst commentator of all-time.

Boogie looks ready to rip Randle's head off.  Every technical and/or suspension counts, guys.  Pray he loses his lid here and now.

Nick Young is feeling himself. Everyone wins there.

[jpotter33]

I thought people said this LA team was good? They look absolutely terrible against the Kings right now. They look very, very young with lots of dumb plays and turnovers.

And yet they're only down 10. I think they will have the lead at some point by the 4th quarter or so. Maybe earlier. Not sure if they are mature enough to hold on though.

Almost on cue, the lakers take the lead. This team is for real.

Long term, sure.   Randle, Russell and Ingram are a nice young core.

Yeah, I agree they should be good long-term, though they have some serious defensive issues with those three together that I think doesn't allow them to coexist long-term, especially at the forward spots.

But I still doubt that they'll do anything this year. They might contend for a playoff spot, but I doubt that they get it. I hope they're up there, though, which gives the 76ers a worse pick.

Their core is very intriguing, to say the least. I do agree that defense will be an issue, but lots of media outlets are all over the lakers now, since they see them as Walton's version of the warriors (which is ridiculous if you ask me). The only somewhat reasonable comparison might be Russell and curry, and even then, it's quite unlikely he ever reaches that ceiling. You have people calling Randle the next Draymond. It makes me laugh. Some people forget there's a defensive side of the game too lol.

I've even seen some comparisons to the Showtime lakers, which is also utterly ridiculous again. Just because they're young and fun to watch at times doesn't mean they can be compared to that team. Regardless, the media is riding the Lakers hype train at the moment, so it's interesting to see where they'll end up this season and in the future.

I'll tell you who I really like on that Lakers team - Nance. He reminds me a lot of Smart that he does the little things to help them win.