RUPERTKBD Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Some folks (likely salty Laker fans) are claiming that Kawhi deliberately delayed his decision to keep the Lakers from acquiring other free agents that might have helped them. So sad for the Lakers who weren't able to buy themselves a championship next season. They'll just have to find some diamonds in the rough and rise to the top with only two Superstars....kind of like the Raptors did this year.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, RUPERTKBD said: Some folks (likely salty Laker fans) are claiming that Kawhi deliberately delayed his decision to keep the Lakers from acquiring other free agents that might have helped them. That was probably just a good side effect for Kawhi. It's well known now that he was never delaying his decision, he was waiting for the LAC to trade for Paul George. One of the Lakers or Raptors were never seriously considered though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 1 minute ago, Xbox said: That was probably just a good side effect for Kawhi. It's well known now that he was never delaying his decision, he was waiting for the LAC to trade for Paul George. One of the Lakers or Raptors were never seriously considered though. Personally, I think it was a good side effect for basketball. I'm sure Laker fans will disagree, which makes it all the more satisfying.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Just now, RUPERTKBD said: Personally, I think it was a good side effect for basketball. I'm sure Laker fans will disagree, which makes it all the more satisfying.... That is very true! It's nice not having a heavy favourite before the season starts. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, Xbox said: That is very true! It's nice not having a heavy favourite before the season starts. I think the Lakers are a dangerous team, even without Kawhi. Any team with AD and LeBron is going to be tough to beat. The West now has three competitive teams in Cali, plus Portland, plus Houston, plus the Jazz, plus Denver.....it is not going to be fun being a Suns fan next year..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiznak Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, RUPERTKBD said: I think the Lakers are a dangerous team, even without Kawhi. Any team with AD and LeBron is going to be tough to beat. The West now has three competitive teams in Cali, plus Portland, plus Houston, plus the Jazz, plus Denver.....it is not going to be fun being a Suns fan next year..... Don’t sleep on Dallas as well with Luka and Porzingis. I think the Jazz are the ones to beat, quite honestly. Despite having no big name superstars, they have amazing depth much like the Sixers in the East. Edited July 8, 2019 by shiznak 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastal.view Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Xbox said: That was probably just a good side effect for Kawhi. It's well known now that he was never delaying his decision, he was waiting for the LAC to trade for Paul George. One of the Lakers or Raptors were never seriously considered though. maybe laker fans should focus on the leaks coming from magic kawhi made it clear a team that leaked would not get his services everyone knew he had trust issues with the lakers and they proved to not be trustworthy i'm sure kawhi was pleased delays caused by the lac and okc trade had a negative impact on the lakers but laker fans cannot bring themselves criticize magic for loose lips better to just dump on kawhi instead Edited July 8, 2019 by coastal.view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikhguy23 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Avery Bradley, another solid pick up. No way they would’ve had this depth if Kawhi came. They are far more dangerous now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van40 Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 On 7/8/2019 at 10:07 AM, shiznak said: I think the Jazz are the ones to beat, quite honestly. Despite having no big name superstars, they have amazing depth much like the Sixers in the East. Name the team in the last 30 years that won without a superstar? It's Detroit in 04 and they had a few hall of famers and well accomplished all nba and defensive team members. The Jazz will be a regular season darling, which ultimately falls to star heavy teams like the Lakers, Clippers, Houston, and don't sleep on Golden State either. Klay will be back post allstar break and they have 4 all-nba caliber players. The west is loaded! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silky mitts Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Lakers vs clippers series would be unreal!. I love Kawhi, but im going to give the edge to the combo of Lebron and AD, over him and PG13. People are sleeping on how good Davis is. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van40 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 5 hours ago, Silky mitts said: People are sleeping on how good Davis is. He probably passes Lebron this year as a better player. He can basically do it all. From shooting 3s and crossing up big men to protecting the rim and locking up guys. Should be a top 3 mvp candidate imo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 7 hours ago, Silky mitts said: Lakers vs clippers series would be unreal!. I love Kawhi, but im going to give the edge to the combo of Lebron and AD, over him and PG13. People are sleeping on how good Davis is. I got Davis winning MVP this year. I got the last two right FWIW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Stammer- Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 how was Trae Young nominated for breakthrough athlete at the ESPYs when he didn't even win ROTY? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Boudreau Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 On 7/7/2019 at 11:45 PM, Junkyard Dog said: Good luck Kawhi. Hope you and PG can upstage LeBron every night. Might be best for Raps to rebuild/retool next year. Lowry, Ibaka, Gasol all on contract years. Trading them all next year by deadline would garner a good return. If they do it right they can nab one of the big name FAs in 2021 too. Just gotta hope that they can acquire another good young piece with Siakam. Greek freak? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-23 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Lowkey want to see Melo return. Too bad he too busy cheating on La La. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 9 hours ago, Chip Kelly said: Greek freak? That’s what everyone is clamouring over. If if we were able to acquire a promising young guard through the draft/trade and acquired The Alphabet then we’d be back in contention, especially if Siakam takes another step. It’s what I would try to do. Quick retool/rebuild. Siakam, Vanvleet, Powell, OG are all young/just entering their prime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 14 hours ago, Chip Kelly said: Greek freak? That's Masai's ultimate plan. Would be cool to see if he can pull it off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Goose Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 I watched a couple of teh Raptors summer league games and that Loyd fella looks pretty good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 WOJ JUST DROPPED A NUKE 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikhguy23 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 14 minutes ago, Pears said: WOJ JUST DROPPED A NUKE 2 of the biggest ball hogs in the league together. They'll most likely make it work, but it would make for a good media story if they don't. Was a big fan of CP3 especially in his early days, but based on all the stories coming out about him I really wouldn't care if he was exiled somewhere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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