(02-28-2025, 03:06 PM)RoyTarpleysGhost Wrote: Luka has now played 6 games with the Lakers and been ass in 5 of them.  I can't imagine how much worse yall would be melting down if he was actually playing well.

(02-28-2025, 03:57 PM)HoosierDaddyKid Wrote: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6166120/2025/02/28/luka-doncic-lakers-timberwolves-trade/?source=bsky_hq


Rumor has it that a Doncic for Edwards trade was discussed
leading up to the Lakers trade.

(02-28-2025, 04:05 PM)Smitty Wrote: Every reporter recycling the Luka trade news to try and become or stay relevant.

(02-28-2025, 03:06 PM)RoyTarpleysGhost Wrote: Luka has now played 6 games with the Lakers and been ass in 5 of them.  I can't imagine how much worse yall would be melting down if he was actually playing well.

(02-28-2025, 03:06 PM)RoyTarpleysGhost Wrote: Luka has now played 6 games with the Lakers and been ass in 5 of them.  I can't imagine how much worse yall would be melting down if he was actually playing well.

(02-28-2025, 05:20 PM)hakeemfaan Wrote: I wonder how much more you would be gloating if AD could even suit up. 

See dumb comments work both ways. 

LeBron seems to have got a 2nd wind with Luka there. Kyrie is being run into the ground here. Does Luka’s numbers capture that as well? 

There is still hope for LA that Luka gets back in shape. What is your window of optimism?  That AD plays well for a year?  Where are the picks that we all assumed we would recoup if the time to trade Luka came through? So we wait with a big barren bag of nothing and trust in Nico?  The same guy who has fumbled a prized asset so badly that he couldn’t make the team immediately better or for the future?

Once Nico moves on or as Gump suggested is given a proper NBA guy to report to, the outlook on this team might start changing though it will take years for the new guy to dig out of this hole.

(02-28-2025, 04:10 PM)RoyTarpleysGhost Wrote: Everyone is crying why they didn't shop Luka.

Sounds like Nico went down the list of top 10 players in the NBA that could potentially be available in a Luka trade until he got to AD.  No Giannis.  No Anthony Edwards.  No chance Jokic, SGA, Tatum, Wemby, or Curry would be traded for Luka.

(02-28-2025, 05:25 PM)RoyTarpleysGhost Wrote: It’s just a game to me. Once the Mavs won in 2011, nothing could bother me anymore. I don’t spend all day bitching about things out of my control.

(02-28-2025, 05:25 PM)RoyTarpleysGhost Wrote: It’s just a game to me. Once the Mavs won in 2011, nothing could bother me anymore. I don’t spend all day bitching about things out of my control.

(02-28-2025, 05:32 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: Just gonna remind you that we're trying to curb the profanity now. I already was scolded (*read edited) on a post of mine cause I am still emotional about the trade.

This ain't a warning. You are fine, but try in the future to just replace some swear words with some bullspit alternatives.

(02-28-2025, 06:01 PM)Jmaciscool Wrote: For example, something like "I just stepped in a big pile of nico and now my shoes are completely nicoed!"

Does that work?

(02-28-2025, 10:52 AM)omahen Wrote: I don't think Luka will have any problems with the optics, as long as LeBron can perform at the current level. It will certainly also take best version of Luka for Lakers to be contenders, so plenty of fame to share. I think he is more interested in titles than being the no doubt alpha. LeBron is the kind of name that even Luka respects and submits to when needed. On the other hand, I think LeBron is smart enough to allow enough spotlight for Luka to shine, because it also works great for him playing with Luka. His life is much easier. 

The question for them is not now but what happens if (when) LeBron starts to decline. I mean, he is human, right? It is already not normal that a 40 year old can perform at his level, how long can it last beyond this season? I think Luka and his camp would have a problem waisting his prime if LeBron starts to decline yet still demands the attention and salary, blocking the team to be built around Luka. I think the longterm outlook of Luka future will be raised and considered when discussing the new contract this summer. Even if Luka wouldn't care, his vast camp of agents and proffessional advisors will care.

I agree with HoosierDaddyKid, that Lakers will slowly move on from LeBron and build around Luka in one way or another. Either he retires or he starts taking lesser role. Not because he would submit to Luka, but because age will probably take its toll at some point soon. Unless he is a robot, of course. I think they will have another run next season, than LeBron retires or takes more of a back-seat.

(02-28-2025, 05:25 PM)RoyTarpleysGhost Wrote: It’s just a game to me. Once the Mavs won in 2011, nothing could bother me anymore. I don’t spend all day beeching about things out of my control.

(02-28-2025, 06:53 PM)Chicagojk Wrote: One benefit the Lakers have is their ability to find second round picks and undrafted guys who can play in the NBA.  They have been excellent on the fringes.  Something Dallas doesn't really seem interested in.  A lot of their players they develop/uncover don't wind up playing mostly for LAL, but the more you do this the sooner you find a guy like Reeves.

Pippen Jr, Huff, Caruso.  There is a list around 10 deep that they have found or developed.