10-13-2021, 08:39 AM
(10-12-2021, 10:50 PM)sefant Wrote: Just preseason. But the Lakers looking pretty bad. Lebron old, Westbrook the usual, only AD good so far. Lebron/AD played 18 min.
Warriors shooting 16 % from 3, only down 2 without Steph/Draymond.
I keep reading/hearing how LALs are "built for the playoffs", "aren't focused on the regular season", "only concerned about winning 16 games after April 16th". How many teams think they can just flip the switch when the playoffs arrive? Basketball is not just about individual skillsets, but about how those individuals play together, support each other and do what's best for the team. You can't just flip a switch on that because it takes time and shared experiences to build enough trust to get there. If they crash and burn, I'm going to enjoy the schadenfreude, bad karma or not.
I know DAL didn't make a big FA splash, but there is value in the continuity allowing them to grow together as they incorporate new talent. This has the potential to be a lot more fun than advertised.