Lakers don't win another game until AD/Bron comes back in mid April

[BigDeeps01]

Shut the fuk up

He's been out for two entire months. It's going to take some time and some adjusting. Right around the time when it will count is when we'll see AD back up to speed. Whether that's the end of the season, or the start of the playoffs, he'll be ready. This rust is nothing. Give him another game or two, AD will start returning to form

AD wasn't exactly stellar even before going out

[iHateDeadlifts]

Lebron is purposely tanking so he can be the first 10th seed to win an NBA Championship. Something Jordan could NEVER do.

[BigDeeps01]

^Here come the incels

Lebron puts up 19 points and a near triple double in 28 mins his 2nd game back from a high ankle sprain in his 17th season at 36 years old and somehow it's his fault they lost

Let's hear it little jimmies, I know you're gonna burst in your little tighty whities if you don't let it out

[ghostfacedup]

Yeah this isn't on Lebron. Supporting cast is stacked and they are all playing lazy and uninspired. Time for Lebron to lay the hammer down on these scrubs. You can only do so much when a supporting cast can't do basic chit, it's just hoops.

[BigDeeps01]

Yeah this isn't on Lebron. Supporting cast is stacked and they are all playing lazy and uninspired. Time for Lebron to lay the hammer down on these scrubs. You can only do so much when a supporting cast can't do basic chit, it's just hoops.

If he can't whip them into shape and get them into the finals from here he doesn't deserve another ring tbh. Yeah they're all playing like **** but he needs to be the leader

[ghostfacedup]

If he can't whip them into shape and get them into the finals from here he doesn't deserve another ring tbh. Yeah they're all playing like **** but he needs to be the leader

Well, dude is 36, he can only do so much. A lot of these dudes don't even know what it takes to win, Schroeder, Drummond, Harrell, a lot of these guys are just very talented career losers who don't know how to play when the stakes are high and when each possession needs to be valued. You can even argue AD, the bubble was a really unique environment.

[BigDeeps01]

Well, dude is 36, he can only do so much. A lot of these dudes don't even know what it takes to win, Schroeder, Drummond, Harrell, a lot of these guys are just very talented career losers who don't know how to play when the stakes are high and when each possession needs to be valued. You can even argue AD, the bubble was a really unique environment.

Not being able to do basic things is just unacceptable though. He needs to make an impact on these guys somehow

[ghostfacedup]

Not being able to do basic things is just unacceptable though. He needs to make an impact on these guys somehow

A lot of players just don't have a lot of basketball IQ. Harrell, Drummond, these are talented guys but they are known as dumb players and dumb players rarely ever step up when it matters. The only guy who seemed to do that was JR Smith, which is probably why Lebron liked him so much. Maybe they can give Gasol some run to inject some wisdom into the team.

I also think this season just sucks. Guys don't seem excited to play or win, there are so many injuries and roster inconsistencies. No one is watching. Lebron has a tall task getting these guys motivated, I mean look at their body language.

[ClevageGobbler]

AD wasn't exactly stellar even before going out

Those bad games were probably closely tied to the issues that started to develop near his achilles. As long as he's done everything he can to reverse the problem and feels 100% then I'm not worried about his off games in the slightest

[ClevageGobbler]

Well, dude is 36, he can only do so much. A lot of these dudes don't even know what it takes to win, Schroeder, Drummond, Harrell, a lot of these guys are just very talented career losers who don't know how to play when the stakes are high and when each possession needs to be valued. You can even argue AD, the bubble was a really unique environment.

Schroeder is going to come through most likely. I'm convinced he'll put together some very strong games

[BigDeeps01]

Those bad games were probably closely tied to the issues that started to develop near his achilles. As long as he's done everything he can to reverse the problem and feels 100% then I'm not worried about his off games in the slightest

Yeah if he's at 100% I'm not worried, will that happen tho?

Lebron sitting tonight because sore ankle

Shroedder out 10-14 days because covid protocol

Welp

[Jaydawg08]

Yeah if he's at 100% I'm not worried, will that happen tho?

Lebron sitting tonight because sore ankle

Shroedder out 10-14 days because covid protocol

Welp

Play in game is confirmed. The only way it isn't is if AD plays like a monster, which I've yet to see any evidence of that being the case

[BigDeeps01]

Play in game is confirmed. The only way it isn't is if AD plays like a monster, which I've yet to see any evidence of that being the case

I can't believe the season gonna end like this. They're gonna end up losing to memphis and losing to stephanie and the warriors. What a horrible way to go

I'm dooming and in full cope mode atm

[Jaydawg08]

I can't believe the season gonna end like this. They're gonna end up losing to memphis and losing to stephanie and the warriors. What a horrible way to go

I'm dooming and in full cope mode atm

You see the reports that LeBron said he was feeling pain in his ankle that he hasn't since rehabbing and that's why he left? Yeah fuk Solomon Hill

[ClevageGobbler]

Yeah if he's at 100% I'm not worried, will that happen tho?

Lebron sitting tonight because sore ankle

Shroedder out 10-14 days because covid protocol

Welp

Let him sit, playoffs don't start for another 19 days. LeBron should have been more cautious with his return. It's amazing that he managed to return so quickly and play but it was a mistake. Vogel should have refused to play him until he was game ready tbh. Shroeder out for two weeks is a hit but it's next man up. Don't underestimate the champs or the coaching staff. Might be a bumpy ending but the Lakers will most likely enter the playoffs, and if LeBron can just rest for another few weeks then that's perfect. Hell, AD might even be able to carry this team rd 1 if LeBron needs more than three weeks

[dyee4613]

Hell, AD might even be able to carry this team rd 1 if LeBron needs more than three weeks

lmaoooo

[BigDeeps01]

Well AD actually playing really well so far tonight. 5 reb/19 points in 21 mins so far and looking better on D, moving better in general

These turnovers are absolutely killer though. I love how the caruSHOW gets after the ball but he's thrown the ball away 3-4 times in the 2nd quarter already. Lakers are +7 in turnovers right now lol but only down 4 so if that's cleaned up in the 2nd half they can win this

[Jaydawg08]

Well AD actually playing really well so far tonight. 5 reb/19 points in 21 mins so far and looking better on D, moving better in general

These turnovers are absolutely killer though. I love how the caruSHOW gets after the ball but he's thrown the ball away 3-4 times in the 2nd quarter already. Lakers are +7 in turnovers right now lol but only down 4 so if that's cleaned up in the 2nd half they can win this

Drummond is terrible again and Gasol even that short spurt he showed up spaced the floor so well and we took the lead. Won't surprise me if we don't see Gasol again since he HAS to have something on Vogel.

Gasol in limited minutes is NEEDED

[BigDeeps01]

Drummond is terrible again and Gasol even that short spurt he showed up spaced the floor so well and we took the lead. Won't surprise me if we don't see Gasol again since he HAS to have something on Vogel.

Gasol in limited minutes is NEEDED

Drummond has been at least keeping Joker somewhat quiet, but his fouls and passing have been pretty bad

I did like when gasol got in and immediately had some ball movement

Jesus it's like Gasol reading this thread or something. 10 points 6 rebounds in 10 minutes lol, and a couple good passes

[ghostfacedup]

Drummond is terrible again and Gasol even that short spurt he showed up spaced the floor so well and we took the lead. Won't surprise me if we don't see Gasol again since he HAS to have something on Vogel.

Gasol in limited minutes is NEEDED

I've been saying they lack instincts and IQ right now down the stretch here; I would definitely give Gasol more PT.

[BigDeeps01]

What a ****ing bull**** shooting foul call on gasol, that was well before the gather, refs giving this game away

AD with the block! Jesus, lakers win!

[Jaydawg08]

Gasol by far was the MVP of that game. He was so clutch. THT is so irratic and I don't know if I trust him in the playoffs. Drummond can't catch passes, can't finish around the rim, is soft AF.. I never really watched him before coming to the Lakers but I swear to God he gets half his rebounds on his own misses.

AD showed up like the old AD tho. I hope this was the game that knocked off some of that rust, cause we're gonna need more of this. Back to #5 seed!

[BigDeeps01]

Gasol by far was the MVP of that game. He was so clutch. THT is so irratic and I don't know if I trust him in the playoffs. Drummond can't catch passes, can't finish around the rim, is soft AF.. I never really watched him before coming to the Lakers but I swear to God he gets half his rebounds on his own misses.

AD showed up like the old AD tho. I hope this was the game that knocked off some of that rust, cause we're gonna need more of this. Back to #5 seed!

I can't believe THT took those 2 shots at the end there. You saw they sat him in timeout after that one. You're good Talen but you can't do that **** lol

Drummond will be better with Lebron throwing him lobs but man he needs to clean up. Some sketch passes, bad fouls. He's been doing well but this game Gasol definitely outshined him

AD back to form is very promising. This was a clutch and must needed win

[sooby]

anybody rooting for the Suns or the Nuggets to win the Finals lol?

I feel like with this whole bubble environment, people getting injured, inconsistencies, etc this may open a big window for them.

Maybe CP0 can win a championship after his 30th year in the league. Would be awesome if Jokic wins MVP and gets the chip. He deserves it for carrying the Nuggets so hard. Even without Murray who has been a performer in the playoffs.

Utah too but I don't like Utah for some reason.

[BigDeeps01]

anybody rooting for the Suns or the Nuggets to win the Finals lol?

I feel like with this whole bubble environment, people getting injured, inconsistencies, etc this may open a big window for them.

Maybe CP0 can win a championship after his 30th year in the league. Would be awesome if Jokic wins MVP and gets the chip. He deserves it for carrying the Nuggets so hard. Even without Murray who has been a performer in the playoffs.

Utah too but I don't like Utah for some reason.

If the Lakers get bounced I'll cheer for the Suns, I've always followed them plus I live in AZ lol

[luckyboy23]

Caruso and THT are walking turnovers. THT is a ball hog who thinks he's Kobe. You're not Kobe. You're trash.

[Jaydawg08]

Caruso and THT are walking turnovers. THT is a ball hog who thinks he's Kobe. You're not Kobe. You're trash.

Dude has terrible tunnel vision. I don't want him playing heavy minutes in the playoffs. I will say he's the only consistent one getting to the rim cause Kuz is terrible at it, and so is Caruso

[TBO1313]

Shut the fuk up

He's been out for two entire months. It's going to take some time and some adjusting. Right around the time when it will count is when we'll see AD back up to speed. Whether that's the end of the season, or the start of the playoffs, he'll be ready. This rust is nothing. Give him another game or two, AD will start returning to form

Brah have you seen AD play since his return? 0 effort on D and will only shoot jump shots for some reason. Lebron fans always bash his teammates when things so south but in this case its true. If AD doesn't turn it on during the playoffs they'll get bounced

[BigDeeps01]

Brah have you seen AD play since his return? 0 effort on D and will only shoot jump shots for some reason. Lebron fans always bash his teammates when things so south but in this case its true. If AD doesn't turn it on during the playoffs they'll get bounced

Loved AD in this last game hopefully he does more of that

[BigDeeps01]

AD with 36/12, silver lining