Suns really don’t look great tbh. No real thought put into the roster construction. They’re also incredibly hobbled if one dude gets hurt
Agitated-Cow4
How many balls does Phoenix plan on playing with? Impressive they assembled a starting five completely allergic to passing.
Due_Effect5628
I wouldn’t sleep on the suns at all, but I still think we would take that series.
Also, I don’t think this is our final roster. Dlo just signed one of the most tradable deals on the market and we have a 2029 pick.
There is no way we don’t make another upgrade given LeBron doesn’t have much time left.
Run it back to start the season. See if players keep up their postseason, play and finalize the roster from there for the next two years.
NotGonnaGetCaught
I’ll take the pair of superstars who know how to dominate together along with above average role players who play great with each other vs a team of stars who don’t play defense and haven’t played together offensively, with a defensive minded coach
Awesomefan09
Lakers in 6 is about right. Two games of the Suns shooting lights out is more likely than not.
To be a stickler for the lineup, Vanderbilt > Hachimura in the starting lineup (for defense), and Christie > Reddish in general.
LovetheNBA23
Man, the Suns defense looks terrible. Not a single player that I would consider a plus defender, a few neutrals and mostly negative defenders.
Impossible_Dish_2197
I think Cam Reddish gonna be a monster on Defense. I feel it
Spaghettibeach
KD and Lebron haven’t matched up in years but I think Lebron would wreck his shit. KD prolly gonna slip on a banana peel and end up not playing us at all
ekuasd
the shooting difference between these 2 rosters is insane. suns added like 4 40% 3-point shooters to their already great shooting team while the lakers added none (arguably even worse than last season)
blacPanther55
D’lo probably can’t start in a matchup against the Suns. I would start Vando and Rui for defensive purposes
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Gabe/Reaves
Rui
Vando
Bron
AD
sportsrapandalldat
Our back up 2 guard is Christie not Reddish.
brownmansburdencom
Realistically it’s gonna be close. Phx got a ton better in their offseason. All depends on if our young guys take another leap which I’m sure they will.
Mawly-G
Suns have a lot of overlapping skillsets. I do not like their roster balance AT ALL. They’ve got snipers and scorers no doubt, but they still lack defense and a true point guard. Not to mention Frank Vogel is more of a defensive coach. This is a strange roster for him. I’d be more worried if Mike D’Antoni was their head coach to be honest.
kiboyski
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VadersSuccessor
Still don’t understand the construction of the Suns given that Vogel is their coach. Are Beal and KD healthy enough to play consistent defense?
CabbageStockExchange
The Suns are stacked offensively but have a defensive minded coach who’s offense was basically Bron isos. I like Vogel but he’s got a big job ahead of him.
Lakers in 5
jessandjaysaccount
I just want a healthy season. For every team.
Kmeister3487
Frank Vogel is an upgrade. But I don’t think he has the tools to play his style like he did with the Lakers and Pacers. It’s not his type of team
Substantial-Space900
Bench has no scoring at all, I like reeves off the bench. Start prince
theseustheminotaur
LOL Eric Gordon.
aginglifter
You are a homer if you aren’t favoring the Suns. Metu is an underrated pickup and they are overall better at every position outside of center.
Nervous-Guava-7390
Closeout game Lebron vs elimination game Booker
All I know is the last game is gonna be a 50pt blowout
tropicalstorm2020
Bradley beal won’t average more than 15 points.
DGVega93
Lakers in 5
ApprehensiveWin6798
Bro that going to game seven
eddyocho
That bench 😂😂🤣🤣🤣
rocketloot
Can they stay healthy for 20 game?
Consistent_Owl4593
Oh god yes get the Eric Gordon switches on Lebron or Rui all game please 🙏 Lakers in 6 more then likely Booker is bound to go for 45 plus at least once
HighlyBaked0
If Booker plays like how he did against Denver we lose tbh
Dizzy_Lemon1967
We gonna get eaten alive by Jokic
Sparkyis007
Our guards are going to get completely smoked by phoenix
iabeytorm
EG isn’t starting and you completely left Keita Bates Diop off
swsundevil
Suns in 4.
37gageo
Suns in 4
Super_Scratch_8086
until i actually see both play, objectively it’s the suns
dkydd
Suns really dont like defense do they
HeaterWylin
Reaves > Beal
Fordraxel
LOL if Cam sees playing time Suns sweep. If Metu sees playing time Lakes sweep. If just going off of the starters alone, Suns win in 6.
mcknightrider
JFC their bench looks awful. Booker, Durant and Beal are all going to play 40mins a game this year
momosites
I’m not worried about the Suns at all. I’m still worried about the Nuggets. Their core is still intact. We need more bigs to bang with Jokic. At least we have more wing depth that can guard Jamal.
Ryuken_H
I’m not even tryna be bias or mean but where tf is the defense at for the suns?!
MazKhan
I think we can beat any team but would love for the suns and nuggets to play each other before we meet them
CooperHouseDeals
Is DLO starting?
Apart_Young_9979
Already igniring Denver , Malone is loving it
AbeNunElse
I need Cam Reddish and Jaxson Hayes to ball out as Lakers, but especially Cam Reddish because if he can produce at a solid rate then the Lakers would be even better. Hes the wildcard for sure.
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Regarding JHS and Maxwell Lewis, I still believe they CAN get minutes depending on the matchups. They’re both tall, long wingspans and both are quick on their feet. Austin Reaves and Max Christie both proved to be able to be impactful on both ends and change the team’s energy when they were rookies. Jalen Hood-Schifino and Maxwell Lewis seem like they could do the same in my opinion.
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Suns really don’t look great tbh. No real thought put into the roster construction. They’re also incredibly hobbled if one dude gets hurt
How many balls does Phoenix plan on playing with? Impressive they assembled a starting five completely allergic to passing.
I wouldn’t sleep on the suns at all, but I still think we would take that series.
Also, I don’t think this is our final roster. Dlo just signed one of the most tradable deals on the market and we have a 2029 pick.
There is no way we don’t make another upgrade given LeBron doesn’t have much time left.
Run it back to start the season. See if players keep up their postseason, play and finalize the roster from there for the next two years.
I’ll take the pair of superstars who know how to dominate together along with above average role players who play great with each other vs a team of stars who don’t play defense and haven’t played together offensively, with a defensive minded coach
Lakers in 6 is about right. Two games of the Suns shooting lights out is more likely than not.
To be a stickler for the lineup, Vanderbilt > Hachimura in the starting lineup (for defense), and Christie > Reddish in general.
Man, the Suns defense looks terrible. Not a single player that I would consider a plus defender, a few neutrals and mostly negative defenders.
I think Cam Reddish gonna be a monster on Defense. I feel it
KD and Lebron haven’t matched up in years but I think Lebron would wreck his shit. KD prolly gonna slip on a banana peel and end up not playing us at all
the shooting difference between these 2 rosters is insane. suns added like 4 40% 3-point shooters to their already great shooting team while the lakers added none (arguably even worse than last season)
D’lo probably can’t start in a matchup against the Suns. I would start Vando and Rui for defensive purposes
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So
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Gabe/Reaves
Rui
Vando
Bron
AD
Our back up 2 guard is Christie not Reddish.
Realistically it’s gonna be close. Phx got a ton better in their offseason. All depends on if our young guys take another leap which I’m sure they will.
Suns have a lot of overlapping skillsets. I do not like their roster balance AT ALL. They’ve got snipers and scorers no doubt, but they still lack defense and a true point guard. Not to mention Frank Vogel is more of a defensive coach. This is a strange roster for him. I’d be more worried if Mike D’Antoni was their head coach to be honest.
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Still don’t understand the construction of the Suns given that Vogel is their coach. Are Beal and KD healthy enough to play consistent defense?
The Suns are stacked offensively but have a defensive minded coach who’s offense was basically Bron isos. I like Vogel but he’s got a big job ahead of him.
Lakers in 5
I just want a healthy season. For every team.
Frank Vogel is an upgrade. But I don’t think he has the tools to play his style like he did with the Lakers and Pacers. It’s not his type of team
Bench has no scoring at all, I like reeves off the bench. Start prince
LOL Eric Gordon.
You are a homer if you aren’t favoring the Suns. Metu is an underrated pickup and they are overall better at every position outside of center.
Closeout game Lebron vs elimination game Booker
All I know is the last game is gonna be a 50pt blowout
Bradley beal won’t average more than 15 points.
Lakers in 5
Bro that going to game seven
That bench 😂😂🤣🤣🤣
Can they stay healthy for 20 game?
Oh god yes get the Eric Gordon switches on Lebron or Rui all game please 🙏 Lakers in 6 more then likely Booker is bound to go for 45 plus at least once
If Booker plays like how he did against Denver we lose tbh
We gonna get eaten alive by Jokic
Our guards are going to get completely smoked by phoenix
EG isn’t starting and you completely left Keita Bates Diop off
Suns in 4.
Suns in 4
until i actually see both play, objectively it’s the suns
Suns really dont like defense do they
Reaves > Beal
LOL if Cam sees playing time Suns sweep. If Metu sees playing time Lakes sweep. If just going off of the starters alone, Suns win in 6.
JFC their bench looks awful. Booker, Durant and Beal are all going to play 40mins a game this year
I’m not worried about the Suns at all. I’m still worried about the Nuggets. Their core is still intact. We need more bigs to bang with Jokic. At least we have more wing depth that can guard Jamal.
I’m not even tryna be bias or mean but where tf is the defense at for the suns?!
I think we can beat any team but would love for the suns and nuggets to play each other before we meet them
Is DLO starting?
Already igniring Denver , Malone is loving it
I need Cam Reddish and Jaxson Hayes to ball out as Lakers, but especially Cam Reddish because if he can produce at a solid rate then the Lakers would be even better. Hes the wildcard for sure.
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Regarding JHS and Maxwell Lewis, I still believe they CAN get minutes depending on the matchups. They’re both tall, long wingspans and both are quick on their feet. Austin Reaves and Max Christie both proved to be able to be impactful on both ends and change the team’s energy when they were rookies. Jalen Hood-Schifino and Maxwell Lewis seem like they could do the same in my opinion.