AD NEED AN MD & LESS SCRUBS IN LA’S ANATOMY: THE 2021 LAKERS OFFSEASON THREAD

[Voice of Reason]

There’s nothing to that. That was a hypothetical trade mentioned in a podcast and Ford ran with it.

Way better than over paying for Heild

 

[ALonelyDad]

That trade is gonna happen, not a fan of giving up the pick though. We are probably getting their 39th in return. I would honestly ask for Bagley too and see what he can do

 

[Max.]

kcp kuz harrell and picks for buddy. Bagley Barnes and Whiteside?

the kings have leverage

 

[Guile]

Man, just get some shooters an experienced under 30 wing, and Myles Turner and Richaun Holmes. Maybe Zo if he does a sign and trade.

 

[Dr. Narcisse]

Man, just get some shooters an experienced under 30 wing, and Myles Turner and Richaun Holmes. Maybe Zo if he does a sign and trade.

This.

Why give all that up for Hield when he'll score 12 points in a big game, play trash defense and have everybody mad

Lakers need to have enough to replace Dennis as well.

 

[jay211]

I'd take Joe Ingles. He shows up big in the playoffs. And he'll eat, playing with Bron & AD.

 

[Dr. Narcisse]

ZIAIRE WILLIAMS
Wing Stanford
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SHADES OF
Brandon Ingram, Cam Reddish
Ziaire WilliamsZiaire Williams
HEIGHT 6'8.25"
WEIGHT 188
AGE 19
YEAR Freshman

LOS ANGELES LAKERS
League sources say this pick could go to the Kings in a deal involving Montrezl Harrell and Kyle Kuzma or Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. If the pick goes to Sacramento, a high-upside player is likely the move. Williams is raw and lean, but he’s a slick scorer off the dribble. However, if the Lakers keep their first-rounder, finding a player who can help right away will be a priority.

Lanky shot creator who needs to improve his jumper and his body to maximize his immense two-way potential.

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Off-Ball Defense
PLUSES
Fluid ball handler for his size who can change speeds and pivot with ease to create space off the dribble.

Go-to-scorer potential if he irons out the kinks in his shooting mechanics; his free throw percentage is a positive indicator for his future.

With such a dynamic handle, he also displays playmaking upside. He’s a score-first player, but a willing passer too.

Heady defender who uses length and anticipation to be a problem in passing lanes. He’s also a good help defender around the rim who can alter shots and take charges.

MINUSES
Needs to revise his shooting form by smoothing out his release and making it more of a clean, one-motion movement.

Doesn’t finish well in traffic and avoids contact at the rim, opting instead for more difficult floaters or deep layups. He also isn’t explosive as a leaper unless he has space to launch off both feet.

Lean frame limits his ability to add weight and muscle, which will determine how effectively he'll be able to defend multiple positions.

The Ringer's 2021 NBA Draft Guide

 

[Flex Luger]

 

[Rekkapryde]

Bagley would be a good 6th man


I would like to see a Dennis for ricky Rubio trade


Thats a perfect floor general

Bron runs point....turns Ricky into a spot up shooter. I dunno about that.

 

[ajnapoleon]

Bron runs point....turns Ricky into a spot up shooter. I dunno about that.

No breh You have to be able to run the team as well as lebron or better for him to let it go


Rondo did it


Ricky can do it too

 

[Dr. Narcisse]

Bron runs point....turns Ricky into a spot up shooter. I dunno about that.

Like he turned Rondo into a spot shooter

Again I'm not sold on Rubio either

However, if you watch the Suns series Bron had deep position for layups and Dennis couldnt throw a pass into the post to save his life.

 

[Sinnerman]

I actually wouldn't mind Rubio on this team, especially if we get Hield

KCP/Rubio
Hield/Caruso
Bron/3 &D Wing or Derozon if we manage to swing that/THT
AD/Morris
Gasol/Dwight

 

[ajnapoleon]

Like he turned Rondo into a spot shooter

Again I'm not sold on Rubio either

However, if you watch the Suns series Bron had deep position for a layup and Dennis couldnt throw a pass into the post to save his life.

This lebron turns people into spot up shooters is as old as he not clutch


Was kyrie
AD
Wade
Love (he got lots of post ups and elbow action he can just hit the three)
Drummond


It's just wild at this point

 

[Dr. Narcisse]

I actually wouldn't mind Rubio on this team, especially if we get Hield

KCP/Rubio
Hield/Caruso
Bron/3 &D Wing or Derozon if we manage to swing that/THT
AD/Morris
Gasol/Dwight

Not a 3 & D guy, but I'd sign Melo.

Need somebody off the bench capable of putting up double figures consistently.

 

[Flex Luger]