I hope that Austin takes a leap, especially since he won’t have Olympics fatigue
randomhero_92
This lakers team, as constructed is better suited to win a Call of Duty Championship or Streamy award for best Podcast than an NBA title.
kindtdp1
Thatās curious since the only piece thatās changed is the coach.
JRA1706
I agree actually, we had someone cosplaying chuuya on the sidelines last year. If JJ is a half decent coach then I think we have a chance
incredibleamadeuscho
I agree with Austin. Weāve seen them get close in 2023, and some key injuries as well as the same opponent took them out in 2024.
A better coach can yield a better record, meaning we wouldnt take on a top seed in the first round.
kiboyski
Yes
Bahamut727
Idk if JJ can be worse than Ham. One thing is weāll def be a better defense overall.
Prince minutes replaced by Vando/Knecht. Spencerās minutes replaced by Gabe. Iām a bigger fan of Spencer but he was bad for us. So Gabe could be an upgrade too.
Internal growth by young guys, Rui and Austin entering their primes, better health from role players etc, and players being utilized better
Proof-Umpire-7718
I still think we are waiting on the Lauri situation and will make a move after it is resolved. We could also be waiting on the BI decision to a lesser extent but I doubt it.
Maybe we will get in on a Lauri deal as a third team to gain some other players. I think more teams will be open to trading without that uncertainty and we can get a move done.
Iām expecting small consolidation moves as Buha reported and or major moves but itās nothing that has been reported. I would be surprised if we got Grant.
Consistent_Owl4593
If he says we can compete for a championship then we can compete for a championship. Yāall forget we went to the wcf in 2023 with the worst coach in the league, I still believe itās true if you gave an average coach like Steve Clifford this roster last year we couldāve made the finals
Skoldylocks
He’s right. We do
EB_V3_4life
I admire his optimism but doubtful
Enjoyingcandy34
If someone knocks out denver and we avoid them, we can get to the finals with some luck.
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I beg to differ
I hope that Austin takes a leap, especially since he won’t have Olympics fatigue
This lakers team, as constructed is better suited to win a Call of Duty Championship or Streamy award for best Podcast than an NBA title.
Thatās curious since the only piece thatās changed is the coach.
I agree actually, we had someone cosplaying chuuya on the sidelines last year. If JJ is a half decent coach then I think we have a chance
I agree with Austin. Weāve seen them get close in 2023, and some key injuries as well as the same opponent took them out in 2024.
A better coach can yield a better record, meaning we wouldnt take on a top seed in the first round.
Yes
Idk if JJ can be worse than Ham. One thing is weāll def be a better defense overall.
Prince minutes replaced by Vando/Knecht. Spencerās minutes replaced by Gabe. Iām a bigger fan of Spencer but he was bad for us. So Gabe could be an upgrade too.
Internal growth by young guys, Rui and Austin entering their primes, better health from role players etc, and players being utilized better
I still think we are waiting on the Lauri situation and will make a move after it is resolved. We could also be waiting on the BI decision to a lesser extent but I doubt it.
Maybe we will get in on a Lauri deal as a third team to gain some other players. I think more teams will be open to trading without that uncertainty and we can get a move done.
Iām expecting small consolidation moves as Buha reported and or major moves but itās nothing that has been reported. I would be surprised if we got Grant.
If he says we can compete for a championship then we can compete for a championship. Yāall forget we went to the wcf in 2023 with the worst coach in the league, I still believe itās true if you gave an average coach like Steve Clifford this roster last year we couldāve made the finals
He’s right. We do
I admire his optimism but doubtful
If someone knocks out denver and we avoid them, we can get to the finals with some luck.
we aren’t beating boston though.