NBA Offseason 2019

Did you guys see Ben Simmons hit a three pointer last night!!!!!!

posted by friendfromlowry

Did you guys see Ben Simmons hit a three pointer last night!!!!!!

No one really gives a shit.

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/10/08/chinas-reaction-to-the-nba-is-the-wake-up-call-the-world-needed.html?recirc=taboolainternal

I agree with QO, but let’s not allow this to turn into a politard thread. Take it to another thread.

Agreed

Lakers favorites to win it? I don’t see it

posted by Ironman92

Lakers favorites to win it? I don’t see it

With KD hobbled, they have the best 2 payers from 2018-2018 season. Depth is a bit of an issue, but can also be addressed to an extent. Health, and LeBrons decline are the biggest factors imo.

posted by Laley23

With KD hobbled, they have the best 2 payers from 2018-2018 season. Depth is a bit of an issue, but can also be addressed to an extent. Health, and LeBrons decline are the biggest factors imo.

I just can’t see AD being healthy enough to help carry them through the season and playoffs. On average over his 7 years he’s missed 16 games a season.

Does anyone actually believe that Zion being much heavier all summer/camp didn’t lead to his knee issue? 
 

He was easily 20 pounds heavier than he was at Duke. 

Are you saying he’s currently 305? Because he was listed as 285 while at Duke.

posted by Automatik

Are you saying he’s currently 305? Because he was listed as 285 while at Duke.

I don’t know his weight. But he was clearly carrying more weight. 

posted by Ironman92

I just can’t see AD being healthy enough to help carry them through the season and playoffs. On average over his 7 years he’s missed 16 games a season.

The last 3 years he’s been very healthy. Unless you think he was actually hurt last year (I don’t).

posted by Laley23

The last 3 years he’s been very healthy. Unless you think he was actually hurt last year (I don’t).

He’s missed 115 games in 7 years. Odds of him playing 72+ games isn’t great.

posted by Ironman92

He’s missed 115 games in 7 years. Odds of him playing 72+ games isn’t great.

I don’t think the Lakers even want him playing more than 70. I’d probably cap him and LeBron around 70. Maybe 67 for LeBron (15 games off). Ideally a bit less for both, if possible.

Kawhi Leonard has never played more than 74 games in a season. He played 60 last year. You’re not concerned with him and injuries?

posted by Laley23

I don’t think the Lakers even want him playing more than 70. I’d probably cap him and LeBron around 70. Maybe 67 for LeBron (15 games off). Ideally a bit less for both, if possible.

Kawhi Leonard has never played more than 74 games in a season. He played 60 last year. You’re not concerned with him and injuries?

Why cap Davis at 70?

0 chance the lakers win the 2020 NBA title with what they have

posted by Ironman92

Why cap Davis at 70?

0 chance the lakers win the 2020 NBA title with what they have

Because the best players don’t play more than 75 games when 100% healthy. And they are starting to go more towards 70 if a deep playoff run is anticipated (and home court isn’t essential).

I agree, they would have to make a few moves. Will be a better guage when we see them not versus the best team in the west, imo.

posted by BR1986FB

posted by Ironman92

Warriors and Lakers are leading Vegas odds to be champs in 2020

Apparently they know something about the Lakers that the rest of us don't.

Vegas knows

posted by Ironman92

Lakers favorites to win it? I don’t see it

I’m more of a baseball guy

Hey, I wasn’t too bad on this thread!!

posted by Laley23

Hey, I wasn’t too bad on this thread!!

Lebron was going to play 74-75 games...AD 70. Glad AD had good health.

Warriors did miss the playoffs but not knowing Steph would be out

posted by Spock

There is no way that AD is worth 6 players.....especially 3 first round picks including a top 5 pick

Retard.