Better luck on player health? LeBron, AD, Reaves and D’Lo – our top 4 guys – all played over 70 games.
_Zap_Rowsdower_
I actually like our roster. Only thing i hope we can do is s&t Dlo(provably have to throw in a 1st) and trade Rui for a big that can actually rebound and provide some defense/shot blocking. Maybe a Center that way we move AD to the 4. Upgrading the PG and Rui along with a new coach is a successful offseason imo.
Green-Session7085
I hated his answer there to be honest. Series wasn’t even over at that point and he was already making excuses. Like dude, 1.5 seasons together is plenty to gel, that’s no excuse for his terrible production and Ben Simmons-like fear of making a play this series.
carlitothagoat
Is Nic Claxton too expensive for us?
WeCantBothBeMe
Yet LeBron disagrees with him. The good thing about the team losing in the first round, to the same team and in the same fashion is now they can’t waste another season believing this roster/coach is enough when these non AD/LBJ players are not reliable come playoffs.
Mango_papa
Again, the response from Rui still made me feel he just don’t want to be the target get trade…
quickly_
Pelinka has made many good moves but I struggle to see how he didnt sign a defensive bigman this past off season. Jokic has been killing us for the past 3 years… AD has to play out of position on D.
AntSmith777
Gotta find a way to upgrade
Odd-Direction9452
If ur goal is to be a semi-competitive first round exit then sure.
LudwigNasche
We have to replace Dlo and Ham.
I’d give Rui another chance, he did a good job last season and was active trying to guard Denver players, but Dlo had his 6th chance to be himself in playoffs and failed and when we think at his best he is still a terrible defender, we can’t go to another battle with someone like him.
I hope he picks his player option thought. If it is possible to give him a pay raise and immediately send him somewhere else even better for both sides.
While Rui underperformed, with a healthy Vando and also Prince available it can be mitigated.
A center has been a main problem since we broke the 2020 core.
JpnDude
That Japanese optimism shining through from Hachimura.
LeFatigue
Delulu, needa switch this roster up. It wasn’t all JUST about Ham. This roster was extremely limited in what it could do.
Actually nvm we’re still waiting for Ariza and Nunn 💯
tennischmp
There is no running it back because Lebron won’t resign if we just run it back
Significant_Night_65
“We” You averaged 6 points on 46% TS in the first 4 games of the series. You are the number one case for not running it back.
Spaghettibeach
This team with a better coach would be great, however you have to consider Bron and AD playing in the Olympics. We’re gonna be lucky if they play over 60 games in the regular season.
noknownothing
There is zero case for running it back. This team just isn’t good enough.
TorontoRaptors34
I still feel Rui could be a great target stop saying Trae Young and shit Id say a better target would actually be Lauri Markenin Utah ain’t doing jack shit
East-Bluejay6891
#DELUSIONS #COPIUM
xreddawgx
So we’re ready for another Dlo letdown? There isn’t a coach in the world that’ll turn Dlo into a big playoff performer. He’s this eras version of Eddie Jones
BrianC_
IMO, there is no case for running it back. If they run this roster back, it’ll be a second apron team unless some guys get underpaid or take pay-cuts.
Glinez09
even if we run it back.. bron getting old.. his now 40 next season.
Shikizion
The narrarive that the lakers didn’t had good player health is just insanity to me
Public-Product-1503
What’s he supposed to say . ‘ no we’re not good enough , the difference between me and mpj is what swung the series i suck.’
Reality is we need to make moves or give up competing unless we get lottery luck. This team can’t beat Denver unless you make moves that’s 9 playoff games now. Luckily our stars are still Damn good , the others need to be moved or just give up competing if you’re this obsessed with continuity. 130 games is a shit ton and Denver have not had Gordon that long
23NMASTAR
Someone better tell RUI he better do a million lay up and dunk on this summer
Jivinzzz
The case against running it back is that the West is only getting better, and it’s unlikely we get another year with LeBron and AD playing 150 games combined. Going to spend the rest of LeBrons career fighting for a play-in spot
Clockwork385
the lakers need a center bad, AD can’t play center full time and he doesn’t rebound like a center… having LBJ and Rui rebound at the PF position is what killed the Lakers vs Nuggets.
beefmapstan
Just replace DLo for Dejounte. Get a real center. Replace Ham. I think that’s all they really need. Not sure if we can get dejounte though.
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Better luck on player health? LeBron, AD, Reaves and D’Lo – our top 4 guys – all played over 70 games.
I actually like our roster. Only thing i hope we can do is s&t Dlo(provably have to throw in a 1st) and trade Rui for a big that can actually rebound and provide some defense/shot blocking. Maybe a Center that way we move AD to the 4. Upgrading the PG and Rui along with a new coach is a successful offseason imo.
I hated his answer there to be honest. Series wasn’t even over at that point and he was already making excuses. Like dude, 1.5 seasons together is plenty to gel, that’s no excuse for his terrible production and Ben Simmons-like fear of making a play this series.
Is Nic Claxton too expensive for us?
Yet LeBron disagrees with him. The good thing about the team losing in the first round, to the same team and in the same fashion is now they can’t waste another season believing this roster/coach is enough when these non AD/LBJ players are not reliable come playoffs.
Again, the response from Rui still made me feel he just don’t want to be the target get trade…
Pelinka has made many good moves but I struggle to see how he didnt sign a defensive bigman this past off season. Jokic has been killing us for the past 3 years… AD has to play out of position on D.
Gotta find a way to upgrade
If ur goal is to be a semi-competitive first round exit then sure.
We have to replace Dlo and Ham.
I’d give Rui another chance, he did a good job last season and was active trying to guard Denver players, but Dlo had his 6th chance to be himself in playoffs and failed and when we think at his best he is still a terrible defender, we can’t go to another battle with someone like him.
I hope he picks his player option thought. If it is possible to give him a pay raise and immediately send him somewhere else even better for both sides.
While Rui underperformed, with a healthy Vando and also Prince available it can be mitigated.
A center has been a main problem since we broke the 2020 core.
That Japanese optimism shining through from Hachimura.
Delulu, needa switch this roster up. It wasn’t all JUST about Ham. This roster was extremely limited in what it could do.
Actually nvm we’re still waiting for Ariza and Nunn 💯
There is no running it back because Lebron won’t resign if we just run it back
“We” You averaged 6 points on 46% TS in the first 4 games of the series. You are the number one case for not running it back.
This team with a better coach would be great, however you have to consider Bron and AD playing in the Olympics. We’re gonna be lucky if they play over 60 games in the regular season.
There is zero case for running it back. This team just isn’t good enough.
I still feel Rui could be a great target stop saying Trae Young and shit Id say a better target would actually be Lauri Markenin Utah ain’t doing jack shit
#DELUSIONS
#COPIUM
So we’re ready for another Dlo letdown? There isn’t a coach in the world that’ll turn Dlo into a big playoff performer. He’s this eras version of Eddie Jones
IMO, there is no case for running it back. If they run this roster back, it’ll be a second apron team unless some guys get underpaid or take pay-cuts.
even if we run it back.. bron getting old.. his now 40 next season.
The narrarive that the lakers didn’t had good player health is just insanity to me
What’s he supposed to say . ‘ no we’re not good enough , the difference between me and mpj is what swung the series i suck.’
Reality is we need to make moves or give up competing unless we get lottery luck. This team can’t beat Denver unless you make moves that’s 9 playoff games now. Luckily our stars are still Damn good , the others need to be moved or just give up competing if you’re this obsessed with continuity. 130 games is a shit ton and Denver have not had Gordon that long
Someone better tell RUI he better do a million lay up and dunk on this summer
The case against running it back is that the West is only getting better, and it’s unlikely we get another year with LeBron and AD playing 150 games combined. Going to spend the rest of LeBrons career fighting for a play-in spot
the lakers need a center bad, AD can’t play center full time and he doesn’t rebound like a center… having LBJ and Rui rebound at the PF position is what killed the Lakers vs Nuggets.
Just replace DLo for Dejounte. Get a real center. Replace Ham. I think that’s all they really need. Not sure if we can get dejounte though.