This obsession with these media folks with Dorian Finney-Smith is insane lol. Vando being healthy solves a lot of problems for the Lakers. I think people forget how valuable he was on that run to the conference finals.
Thank god Claire came on and challenged this Andy echo chamber that life’s hard and the Lakers can’t do anything. The sin isn’t that the Lakers aren’t making trades just to do them, it’s that they haven’t made a move big or small to improve the team. After the posturing at the deadline, that she points out, that raises eyebrows. They don’t seem to WANT to navigate the parameters they’re in. There were simple moves they could have made to do so
Ms. De Lune makes a powerful point, You have if healthy two of the best players in the NBA, maybe the best two American players. If you are lucky enough to have them healthy you can not go a 4th season with inadequate support players. Move DLo out for anything decent and move Christie in, find out if he can defend enough to cover Austin. The Laker Podcast elites love those two and I'm at peace with giving them a shot. Oh I would live with DLo if Austin was benched or traded for a solid defender, but the Laker podcast elites would lose their excrement so I dare not speak that into existence.
I agree that we havent missed on out any realistic headline free agents. BUT It's annoying to watch teams like the Bucks get solid depth pieces for cheap. Delon Wright, Trent & Prince. You could argue that we already have better pieces on our roster currently though.
@@LockedOnLakers The problem is this roster needs more duplication in the form of two way players. That’s what they passed up being idle, it’s not is player x better then Reaves in a vacuum, it’s is player x addition improving this team on the margins vs last year. A cheap options like Delon Wright is the bargain shopping they should have done, because the answer is yes
I feel like the Lakers really aren't trying to give up anything since LeBron talked them into trading for Westbrook and then turned around and said F*ck them picks. And I think Jeannie just said no Eff you and work with what you got.
I would trade the 2 picks for Wendell only because he’s 24. He still has so much untapped potential. I think once you get to a certain point where you have a bunch of young players you like and believe in that the value of your picks to you goes down.
They need a big man. I don't care how they do it. But they need to do it. And they've have plenty opportunities over the past 3 years to address a problem that has been obviously. For 2 years in a row you've been put out by a team who has a physical big.
Andy, While DLo's a talented player and certainly one of the top 5-6 talents on this Laker team, he's not a fit on this team. So trading DLo for an inferior talent but better fit can certainly be an upgrade.... So a Caruso or Finney Smith straight up for DLo will be an upgrade.... Question is, can they find that upgrade? Also, Brooklyn might be one team that might have some long term interest in DLo based on his past stint there.... So Finney Smith or Cam Johnson is going to be options worth looking at it.
🧢🧢🧢 DLo is currently Top 3 and it isn’t not even close. And as far as the fit goes, he’s actually the best fit next to Lebron from an extra playmaking and floor spacing. The problem is his inconsistency in the playoffs. I understand Caruso due to him being a favorite but he doesn’t bring what DLo brings on the offensive side. You’re moving with the hopes of Austin Reaves closes the gap between him and DLo offensively.
@@giftedimagesllc I'm not questioning DLo's talent... He could be #3 on this team for all I care ... But he doesn't fit in this team period. You can have all the talent in the world, If the fit ain't right, it's not going to work.... I'd rather have a right fitting lower talent consistent producer on the team than DLo.
@@Murali_bala13 Lo (no D cuz he plays none) is a CAREER 39% FIELD GOAL in the playoffs (4 years of evidence, 3 different teams)... he and AR can't coexist as a backcourt because they are absolute TURNSTILES!!! 🙀🙀🙀 AR is cheaper, better defensively (slightly), and doesn't flake in the playoffs.... I'd rather slide him to pg (since LBJ takes a lot of that responsibility anyways), and start Max Christie.
@@giftedimagesllc Lo = 39% CAREER PLAYOFF FIELD GOAL, time to listen to MAGIC JOHNSON, the greatest point guard of all time and MOVE ON... he's a snitch, he's not a leader, he doesn't defend, he's not physical and he DOES NOT SHOW UP WHEN IT MATTERS. 🧻🧻🧻
Roster construction was really hampered by: 1. All of our players with their player option opted in. 2. Appears to be zero interest in trading for DLo. 3. With an aged LeBron, we have to keep our two first round picks. That seems to be cemented in stone. 5. It's up to JJ and his staff to develop our young talent of Dalton, Lewis, JSH, and Christie, along with getting the most out of Austin, Rui, and Vando. BTW. Watching the FIBA games as well as games this past year, I do not elevate LeBron's play like most analyst: I see a star that has limited offensive moves and walks up and down the court with zero defensive play.ie team USA got back into the game while LeBron sat on the bench in the third quarter. Yes he can still score by his drive to the hoop but stands around non committed on Defense as even a 6'1" South Sudanese was driving by him.
A lot of excuses being made for Austin Reaves. If Austin had a coach, If Austin had a good night sleep, If Austin had his lucky socks, NASTY WORK. He’s a mediocre overhyped white player. Enough is enough already.
My proposed trade that addresses Claire's concerns: LA to BKN: D'Lo, Rui, JHS, Wood, & draft compensation (like a protected 1st). BKN to LA: Cam Johnson, Schroder, & Day'Ron Sharpe. For the Lakers: Cam & Dennis improve LA's perimeter defense as they are better defenders than Rui & D'Lo, & to Andy's concern about D'Lo & Rui being 2 of LA's better players, Cam & Dennis are both established, productive NBA players who arguably fit better offensively w/ this roster. Neither are likely to go on a heater like D'Lo did last year, but Cam is an elite, more consistent 3PT shooter than either D'Lo or Rui are. LA also gets the big body that Claire, & all Laker fans, have been asking for in Sharpe. LA would also be cutting $2M off the payroll, & opening up a roster spot. For the Nets. Of course, BKN gets draft compensation... As for everything else...BKN reportedly likes D'Lo as both a player & as an expiring contract, so they get a player they want. Adding Wood's contract to D'Lo's, & BKN gets over $20M in expiring contracts. Rui is of comparable talent to Cam, but he's 2 years younger but is on a contract that is both shorter & cheaper per year. If Rui plays well, he can be flipped this year at the trade deadline, or next year as an expiring contract. BKN would also be taking a flyer on JHS & Wood. While both were bad for LA last year, each is a low-risk, high/medium reward for BKN. JHS was seen by almost everyone as a mid-1st round talent last year, & is still just 21 years old. Plus, he's under 2 more years of team control than Sharpe (the young player BKN is giving up) is, so they have time to develop him. As for Wood, while terrible for LA last yr., the guy still averaged 18/9 while shooting over 40% from 3PT the 3 yrs. prior to joining LA. If he rebounds in BKN (which is a safe bet; his decline was entirely about fit & minutes, neither of which should be an issue w/ the Nets), then he can be traded at the deadline for additional assets. To me the trade seems to make sense for all parties involved. The question of whether LA is overpaying or getting fair value rests entirely on how much draft compensation LA is giving up. I still think it works w/ a 1st, so long as it is heavily protected...
Hopefully you guys can get to this.... Lori markenton is the perfect fit for this team. How about Austin some other small contract and a first for him? This would surpass the golden st pkg
I agree with Claire and I actually think he was t playing all out because of the heart problem. If he plays harder he can probably get better. He obviously needs to be coached up.
Big fan of Claire. For me I just can’t stand having two of the best players in the league and not being ambitious w/ roster builds, doing everything you can on the margins to improve. I’m still kinda shocked those two are still even on the team lol.
The 2020 team had 2 good big men to help Davis. Our vertical attack was a problem for teams. But again as I keep pointing out Palinka has this fetish for point Guards and tore it down. Instead of getting AD some help they've chaos point guards claiming it's for LeBron smdh
All of the Lakers rumours or players connected for Lakers to get in podcast and media, only Bronny come to fruition....What's the use of talking this trade nonsense???
Several reasons. To begin, I've never heard Bronny talk particularly enthusiastically about playing with his father, much less at the level LeBron has. (Which I understand. This setup feels much more enjoyable for a 40-year-old father rather than a 19-year-old son.) However, I have heard Bronny talk many times about wanting to build a reputation and perception as a basketball player on his own terms and merits, rather than from his first and last name. That goal is undercut by an NBA entry that was totally manufactured by LeBron/Klutch/the Lakers. This is undeniable, even if JJ Redick has laughably tried. (Rob Pelinka gave up the ghost when his opening remarks about drafting Bronny began by noting the historical significance of a father and son playing together - LeBron hadn't even formally recommitted to the Lakers, mind you - before talking about Bronny as a prospect.) Were Bronny not LeBron's son, unless financial hardship forced him to turn pro, he's almost certainly back at USC or another school. He didn't show nearly enough to get drafted after one year of college, partially due to health issues beyond his control. That's just the honest truth. So it's clear, as I said during this show and several others, this doesn't detract from the hard work Bronny has put into basketball, nor what appears to be very high character. He's not the problem. The setup is the problem. It creates extra scrutiny. Bronny would have been under the microscope regardless, but it's been undeniably heightened by playing with LeBron on the Lakers in a season where they have too many guaranteed contracts anyway. Had Bronny not come out, the Lakers likely either trade the pick or draft a stash player. This was a concession made specifically for Bronny. Again, it puts Bronny more sharply under the microscope. And finally, as I've said before, this setup feels much more beneficial to the story of LeBron's career (reflecting his longevity and power amassed in the league) than Bronny's story. And while I'm not ascribing anything bad towards LeBron over this (it feels more like a blind spot than conscious selfishness), it adds to the list of reasons I don't think Bronny benefits from this as much as he would - or seemingly wants to - playing elsewhere. Hope this answers the question. Appreciate you watching. AK
@@LockedOnLakers I appreciate the reply! I won't answer point for point, but could it be that Bronny wanted to get to the league "in a hurry" after the health issues he's had to face? Is it possible that the Lakers opportunity was/is the best way to definitely reach his dream of becoming an NBA player? Could it be that he wants to spend more time with his dad -- who's been "otherwise busy" for at least 9 months of the year for most of his (Bronny's) life? (That counts only basketball related activities -- not all the other stuff/time he has to be away from family.) Is it possible that LeBron just wants to spend some quality time with Bronny and show him the ropes -- especially given his (Bronny's) health scare? Is it a problem if LeBron wants to guide Bronny in his early years? Do you think many parents think other people will do a better job caring for their children than them? Especially at something they are GREAT at? My point is, everything doesn't have to be a narrative issue surrounding LeBron/Klutch. It could be that a father wants to spend time with his son doing something they both love AND/OR it could be a son wanting to spend time with his dad doing something they both love. And they get to experience Bronny's first taste of NBA life together and create lasting memories.
@@cosmicedi I'm not suggesting that LeBron doesn't genuinely cherish the time with Bronny in this setup. I'm assuming he does. He's by all accounts a very involved, loving dad. But that doesn't change how the setup was transparently manufactured by LeBron/Klutch/The Lakers. That's just reality. Bronny worked out for a grand total of TWO teams, despite being a player who under normal circumstances wouldn't be able to call his shots at all (other than telling no team to draft him at all so he could try to find a team as an UDFA, which is common). LeBron, Rich Paul, and Pelinka have, in so many words, openly acknowledged a group decision that is highly specific and unusual for a 55th pick with Bronny's credentials. It's not a "narrative issue" with LeBron/Klutch. It's a "reality issue," because that's quite literally what happened. It's absurd trying to deny it. And frankly, if you even feel the need to deny it for whatever reason, it speaks to why I think that FOR BRONNY, it would be better to have gone a more independent route. AK
This approaching Bronny with ‘kid gloves’ is not cool. I want Bronny to do well and I am proud of his dream and his Father’s pride, but if they didn’t want him to be criticized in this league for various valid reasons, then maybe the NBA wasn’t for him. Because he did not need the money and the Father/Son legacy thing is great but it’s ok if it did not happen b/c Lebron is blessed with so many other things in this life. All the while other players get trashed like they are sub-human and no one runs to their aid. That’s the hypocrisy in what Claire was saying that embodies one of the issues with that level of nepotism.
Kanecht = Unfreakintouchable. Nuff said.U N T O U C H A B L E. League and hater analyst will try to tempt Rob. Rob this guy has potential to win us multiple championships. Wemby ain’t even close to this guy as of now.
We will see but i just feel Reaves is good but overrated because he's a decent playing white guy. Because what happened last season wasnt about him being tired than teams scouted him and now attack him. When other teams needed to score they attack Austin. Hes the one they attacked to put us out the game. They were down 6 or 7 points with time running low and so they just attacked reeves and scored all the points and took the lead they needed.
Andy and Claire make it clear. AD is not a fucking center. Again he has requested times over to be back at 4 where he dominates. JJ Reddick will see to it. Man. Rob Pelinka is a piece of work. He needs to get what his HC and AD is asking for. He needs to do his fucking job and make it happen or step down and get the fuck out of LA. Bottom line he had enough to do it
That's not at all what I said. AD is a center, not a power forward, at least as a primary position. And just importantly, LeBron can't be a small forward on defense as a primary role, which means he has to be at power forward, which means AD has to play center. This is a non-discussion to me. Appreciate you watching. AK
@LockedOnLakers AD Career wise is a PF. NOT A MOTHER FUCKING CENTER. Now let that sink in. He has made that clear very clear to front office. You think he center you don't know AD or shit about him. He played at Pelicans. Who was center? Who? Boogie. AD PF. He been forced to play Center. JJ had made it clear. Get a big. You see how AD plays with Bam. He plays at PF. Total complete domination a complete different reformed AD. Where did Bron play 2020? That's right PG. Hello the Goat at PG. Well oh well bur but but you say. Well DLO this. Fuck DLO and if you think DLO better than Bron at PG your gone dude somewhere in outerspace. We'll Bron don't defend. He does 100 x more DLO. The subject of AD being center nothing to u because your fucking wrong and u know it. Point blank period. Rob Pelinka is an habitual liar. He has the worst reputation in NBA from being an agent. It caught up to him as GM. You and the other youtuber Laker Proxie of front office would not exist on Kobes team.
It's the secret haters that's the worst. Everything she brought up as a positive regarding Bronny and Lebron. This clown found a negative to attach to it.
Dude how are they getting any of these players????? wtf who are they trading? Jhs who is trash and hurt, Gabe Vincent hurt and trash. Who wants these guys
“Lebron doesn’t own the Lakers “ DuH 😅 Is claire de luna bronny’s puppet? So how does Blake Hinson who is way better than Bronny got 2 way contract while Lebron’s Son got 4 year guaranteed deal?? Cmon, no one believes Lebrons puppets anymore 😅
Majority of the people attacking Bromny are Jordan fans. They know the Lebron is the GOAT so they despise LBJ and attack anything affiliated with him in a effort to boost their guy up.
