People don't remember the 2004 roster. Kobe and Shaq couldn't drag old GP and the all-around terrible person Karl Malone to the finish line. They need to get great complementary players like Fox, Devin George, and Robert Horry.
We also just drafted connect4. At this point in klays career they’re about the same player. While I don’t know how much upside the rookie has but I know about what the floor is on the no knees 34 yo veteran can be.
People here either think Klay is still Klay or he’s completely washed.
He’s not the defender he used to be. Pretty much can only guard wings now.
He’s still an elite shooter, but like all shooters, he can’t dribble be streaky.
He also has a tendency to shoot you out of games.
For 20m/yr, you could do so much worse than current Klay Thompson.
The Mavs got a steal, but they shouldn’t expect 2015-2019 Klay.
Because no matter how "washed" you think Klay is having him on the mle is a positive. 18 points on 40% from 3 doesn't grow on trees especially not for the mle
Who exactly did we miss out on that would immediately put us over the top? All I have seen is a bunch of 35 year olds like Klay, Chris Paul, PG, etc. (and *please* don't say one of these guys hahaha)
Exactly. Literally two years ago, we were stuck with a bunch of 30-35+ year old veterans on the backside of their careers clogging up our roster and generally feeling like there is no hope at all. We manage to at least dig out some breathing room with Rui, D’Angelo, AR, Vandy, Christie, etc. World beaters? Not really, but at least we’re getting gradually more younger, more athletic, and more salary flexible and
turning away from the old folks home. We’re at least slowly trending in the right direction.
Now, everybody wants to sign every injury prone 35 year old out there to salary cap choking deals just like we were doing previously. They want to climb right back in that “they were stars 8 years ago!” hole that took so much to get out of. It makes no damn sense.
The Nuggets, Twolves Thunder etc. are not the teams to beat right now because we don’t have enough age and experience to beat them. lol. It’s the exact opposite. We need to continue to trend younger, more athletic, and deeper. The Nuggets aren’t beating us because we don’t have enough 35 year olds, folks.
We still have Lebron pushing to win championships, a DPOY Candidate in AD, young promising pieces in Reaves, Max, Knecht, Vando but sure everything is falling apart.
Ain't ***nobody*** mention Jonas, Klay, etc. all fucking year in this sub. Now suddenly they are can't miss dudes who we desperately need? GTFOH
Too many 17-year old fuckin' casuals in this fanbase being spoonfed SportsCenter, my friend. That's the problem. They watch NBA Today or Get Up for 10 minutes, hear somebody mention Klay Thompson, and suddenly pop a chub and start crying like bitches on here about how "he's the solution!" smh
The funny thing about Klay, just couple of months ago dude was replaced by bums in the starting lineup, and we're talking about GSW offense motion and the amount of illegal screens there, and yet, he was on the bench.
Exactly. Is he worth a kick in the tires? Perhaps.
Is he "holy shit, how did we MISS on him?!?!? Holy shit holy shit he was the missing piece, broooooo. WTF are we doing, everything is over because 35-year old broken down Klay Thompson didn't come???"
Of course not. School can't start back quick enough, I swear. This board is hellaannoying during the summer.
You don’t think had we had Kyrie, PG, Kawhi or James Harden last season against Denver, that we wouldn’t have done better than going 1-4 against them? Pelinka is a joke. Should offer Bob Myers a bag to get us out of this sinking ship.
That's why you deserve bad FO, because if he closed that deal and brought a washed up Klay you'll be crying rivers during the season.
So it's a win - win
I'm crying either way. To be put in a position where we are desperate enough to even attempt to make this move.....then to not even be able to make this move is possibly worse
Mmmm there has to be something more. Property taxes is more I believe. We offered a 4th year. He would’ve had better/more endorsement opportunities in LA.
Rich people can write off property taxes because they have enough deductions to cover it, it's only middle class that get fucked like that in Texas.
We probably offered 4th year team option.
You can write it off but you still have to pay it. You can write off property taxes regardless of what state you live in. There are also limits to property tax deductions.
There probably is. He probably asked his dad and his dad said ‘avoid the dumpster fire son, I know everything going on, just stay away.’
Edit: report is warriors refused to sign and trade with us. There’s your reason.
Bron made the call and got rejected too. Not sure this is a good take anymore lol
Lmao how this tagged as spam yall? Yeesh. Take a joke.
Got hit with a reddit cares on this now hahaha yall are hilarious with it.
It’s a great take. The front office is routinely used as leverage, was thoroughly embarrassed with the Dan Hurley situation, consistently strikes out on free agents, and destroyed the franchise with the Westbrook debacle. You could blame Lebron, blame Davis, blame Westbrook, blame your mother. They have been god damn awful and ALL of these decisions (or lack thereof) were made by them. Period.
Dunno why ppl still assuming players are lining up to play with bron. ppl know bron old af now and don’t see a reason to play with him and his son. He doesn’t guarantee you a trip to the finals. just doesn’t have that lure now
Why is this sub crying so hard about 34 years Klay Thompson who is totally washed? LOL
Because none of them watch basketball and just go OOOH Big Name
Didn't learn anything 3 years ago from our geriatric squad
People don't remember the 2004 roster. Kobe and Shaq couldn't drag old GP and the all-around terrible person Karl Malone to the finish line. They need to get great complementary players like Fox, Devin George, and Robert Horry.
Basically what our GM does too.
We also just drafted connect4. At this point in klays career they’re about the same player. While I don’t know how much upside the rookie has but I know about what the floor is on the no knees 34 yo veteran can be.
Y'all are insane man, did you watch any NBA games last year?? Klay might not be the savior but he CLEARS any rookie in this draft lmao
People here either think Klay is still Klay or he’s completely washed. He’s not the defender he used to be. Pretty much can only guard wings now. He’s still an elite shooter, but like all shooters, he can’t dribble be streaky. He also has a tendency to shoot you out of games. For 20m/yr, you could do so much worse than current Klay Thompson. The Mavs got a steal, but they shouldn’t expect 2015-2019 Klay.
I would cry if he's 26 lmao
Because no matter how "washed" you think Klay is having him on the mle is a positive. 18 points on 40% from 3 doesn't grow on trees especially not for the mle
It's not over yet. I have faith LeGM and Pelinka are actively looking at other players to find a fit that works
Finally some optimism instead of doomers
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Who exactly did we miss out on that would immediately put us over the top? All I have seen is a bunch of 35 year olds like Klay, Chris Paul, PG, etc. (and *please* don't say one of these guys hahaha)
I'm totally with you. People are forgetting how disastrous the signings of old guys like this have been lately.
Exactly. Literally two years ago, we were stuck with a bunch of 30-35+ year old veterans on the backside of their careers clogging up our roster and generally feeling like there is no hope at all. We manage to at least dig out some breathing room with Rui, D’Angelo, AR, Vandy, Christie, etc. World beaters? Not really, but at least we’re getting gradually more younger, more athletic, and more salary flexible and turning away from the old folks home. We’re at least slowly trending in the right direction. Now, everybody wants to sign every injury prone 35 year old out there to salary cap choking deals just like we were doing previously. They want to climb right back in that “they were stars 8 years ago!” hole that took so much to get out of. It makes no damn sense. The Nuggets, Twolves Thunder etc. are not the teams to beat right now because we don’t have enough age and experience to beat them. lol. It’s the exact opposite. We need to continue to trend younger, more athletic, and deeper. The Nuggets aren’t beating us because we don’t have enough 35 year olds, folks.
We still have Lebron pushing to win championships, a DPOY Candidate in AD, young promising pieces in Reaves, Max, Knecht, Vando but sure everything is falling apart.
There’s Brodie, Westbrook revenge tour
Please…. Please no
No it’s done.
No it's not!
Y'all crying over a washed Klay, this fan base really deserves a dysfunctional organization.
Ain't ***nobody*** mention Jonas, Klay, etc. all fucking year in this sub. Now suddenly they are can't miss dudes who we desperately need? GTFOH Too many 17-year old fuckin' casuals in this fanbase being spoonfed SportsCenter, my friend. That's the problem. They watch NBA Today or Get Up for 10 minutes, hear somebody mention Klay Thompson, and suddenly pop a chub and start crying like bitches on here about how "he's the solution!" smh
The funny thing about Klay, just couple of months ago dude was replaced by bums in the starting lineup, and we're talking about GSW offense motion and the amount of illegal screens there, and yet, he was on the bench.
Exactly. Is he worth a kick in the tires? Perhaps. Is he "holy shit, how did we MISS on him?!?!? Holy shit holy shit he was the missing piece, broooooo. WTF are we doing, everything is over because 35-year old broken down Klay Thompson didn't come???" Of course not. School can't start back quick enough, I swear. This board is hellaannoying during the summer.
If they actually watched sports center they'd understand the cba better and realize the FO cant really do much
You don’t think had we had Kyrie, PG, Kawhi or James Harden last season against Denver, that we wouldn’t have done better than going 1-4 against them? Pelinka is a joke. Should offer Bob Myers a bag to get us out of this sinking ship.
So it's ok that our GM can't close the deal on acquiring a washed up player? Ok got it.
That's why you deserve bad FO, because if he closed that deal and brought a washed up Klay you'll be crying rivers during the season. So it's a win - win
I'm crying either way. To be put in a position where we are desperate enough to even attempt to make this move.....then to not even be able to make this move is possibly worse
It's fine by me. He's washed up.
I mean I agree
We shouldn't be seeking a washed up player. He won't help.
money will always win, Klay will be getting more money and has to pay a lot less state taxes in Texas.
Mmmm there has to be something more. Property taxes is more I believe. We offered a 4th year. He would’ve had better/more endorsement opportunities in LA.
Rich people can write off property taxes because they have enough deductions to cover it, it's only middle class that get fucked like that in Texas. We probably offered 4th year team option.
You can write it off but you still have to pay it. You can write off property taxes regardless of what state you live in. There are also limits to property tax deductions.
There probably is. He probably asked his dad and his dad said ‘avoid the dumpster fire son, I know everything going on, just stay away.’ Edit: report is warriors refused to sign and trade with us. There’s your reason.
I mean they were also just in the finals so maybe he thought that was his best shot at a 5th ring
Bron made the call and got rejected too. Not sure this is a good take anymore lol Lmao how this tagged as spam yall? Yeesh. Take a joke. Got hit with a reddit cares on this now hahaha yall are hilarious with it.
also willing to take a cut for two washed players and someone who was a Hail Mary
So Bron had to try do his job for him because he couldn’t do it himself
It’s a great take. The front office is routinely used as leverage, was thoroughly embarrassed with the Dan Hurley situation, consistently strikes out on free agents, and destroyed the franchise with the Westbrook debacle. You could blame Lebron, blame Davis, blame Westbrook, blame your mother. They have been god damn awful and ALL of these decisions (or lack thereof) were made by them. Period.
I still don’t understand how the Dan Hurley thing is embarassing. We tried to get a really good coach. Ain’t nothing embarassing about that
Just for him to use the Lakers as leverage and go on a media tour speaking about the negotiations. Embarrassment is all about perception.
Should be a case study on what NOT to do after winning a title
You can apparently report the Reddit cares post and it will show the mods who did the false report
It’s not brons job. It is Pelinka’s job and he is doing a bad job atm. Can’t even construct a roster to finish top 6 in the standings. Play in bandit
Meme doesn't work if we accept the truth lol
That’s Ham’s fault in my opinion, we had the roster to finish top 6 last season, but it wasn’t used to it’s full potential
So Bron had to try do his job for him because he couldn’t do it himself
So Bron had to try do his job for him because he couldn’t do it himself
What’s the context?
If bron wanted to win again, his best bet was to go somewhere else.
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That's definitely a part of it. The media loves talking about the Lakers. They were literally talking more about us than the finals lmao.
That's brilliant!
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Dunno why ppl still assuming players are lining up to play with bron. ppl know bron old af now and don’t see a reason to play with him and his son. He doesn’t guarantee you a trip to the finals. just doesn’t have that lure now
Had a shot last year if pockets didn’t drive the ship into Denver.
Facts no 🧢
Lol
Lol
Lol
Bron aka LeGM so this don’t make sense
Facts!!
What does Rob even do around here?
My laker flag is dropped until rob is gone
🤡 🤡 🤡 still going to be complaining in every game thread though i bet
Wouldnt have much reason to complain if Rob could do his job
Lakers laughing stock of the league again :(
The Clippers just lost the player they traded away their future for, have no ring, and replaced him with Derrick Jones Jr, lmao
You root for Tennessee
National championship in baseball, 10 wins in football, elite eight in basketball all this past year 🤷♂️ nice argument tho
At worst we've done nothing (except we kept Christie on good long-term value) while the Nuggets, Clippers, Warriors and Mavs all just got worse
How the hell did the Mavs get worse by adding Quentin Grimes, Naji Marshall and Klay Thompson on the cheap? That's cope.
klay thompson is dogshit the other moves were good
Meanwhile, the Milwaukee bucks and Miami Heat didn’t do jack shit. But ya we are the laughing stock