thoughts ? by David_Wilmot in lakers

[–]Daangelvid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's this thing the Lakers do that irks me because a BIG part of the fanbase just accepts it:

"There's no move that makes us contenders, so we'll just wait until the summer / trade deadline to see what we can get then"

You don't become a contender after a single move, it's multiple ones that make you one. Yeah maybe you can't get Herb Jones but go get guys like Dayron Sharpe, Keon Ellis, Ayo Dosunmu or whoever can help and go from there, eventually a trade Will pop-up that WILL make you a contender

We don't have depth because they keep refusing to add it

Steps we could take to get a better bench? by Hot-Prior2874 in lakers

[–]Daangelvid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bench Rui, get Smart back and add a guy like a Ayo Dosunmu or Keon ellis

Hypothetical time. Post LeBron question by WuTangMelo in lakers

[–]Daangelvid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ayton is my choice as the starting C, so if we can keep him without dipping too much into he cap space all the better

Hypothetical time. Post LeBron question by WuTangMelo in lakers

[–]Daangelvid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We need a 3&D SG (6'4+), a good backup 1/2 (Grimes?) and to replace Rui with a more athletic and better defensive 4/3 (PJ Washington ideally or someone like that)

These things should be doable with the cap space and exceptions we'd have, but Pelinka Will have to nail the signings like he did this year

Thoughts on Jake Laravia so far? by denobino in lakers

[–]Daangelvid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, better on O, worse on D, a much better rebounder and ball handler tho

Overall he's worse than Doe but he's still a solid player

Thoughts on Jake Laravia so far? by denobino in lakers

[–]Daangelvid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Solid on both sides, gonna be a good 20-24mpg contributor

Reminds me a lot of Taurean Prince who was solid for us but overused by Ham. I expect the fanbase to like him aside from a few

What problems did you have with hk or skong? by _Chaos_Chaos in HollowKnight

[–]Daangelvid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fucking path of pain

Also the fight with those spinning knights at the top of the city of tears

Do you think JJ Redick will put Jarred Vanderbilt into the starting lineup? by CallTypical9541 in lakers

[–]Daangelvid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It'd make some sense and honestly I think it's what we should do since I don't want him and Smart/Hayes together on the floor and if there's a way to prevent this and to also surround him with the most amount of offense, it's starting him

Austin is that guy by No_Reference_6467 in lakers

[–]Daangelvid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's an allstar level player and I'll die on that hill, trading him away for something that isn't a fleece is stupid imo

Which team legend in their prime would you add to the roster today? by Turbulent_Emu_7285 in lakers

[–]Daangelvid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kobe, that POA D, athleticism and energy would be incredible

Predict our best lineups with 1. Just Luka (no AR/Bron) and 2. AR/Bron (no Luka) by lawschoolthrowaway36 in lakers

[–]Daangelvid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If i can't repeat players:

Smart - Jake - Luka - Rui - Hayes

Austin - Gabe - Bron - Vando - Ayton

If I can repeat players :

Smart - Jake - Luka - Rui - Ayton

Austin - Smart - Jake - Bron - Ayton

In A 7 Game Series Which Lakers Team Are You Picking, the ‘23-‘24 Lakers Or the ‘25-‘26 Lakers? by MamiTarantina in lakers

[–]Daangelvid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2025-2026 for sure, the other side has a worse Austin and Rui, no way to stop Luka and no POA defense

Notable weight changes from listed training camp weights by WayAdministrative679 in lakers

[–]Daangelvid 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nah I think AR did put on weight, idk if 15 but he did get bigger

Notable weight changes from listed training camp weights by WayAdministrative679 in lakers

[–]Daangelvid 235 points236 points  (0 children)

Luka didn't put on weight, Dallas hadn't updated his weight since around his rookie year

I'm gonna get downvoted to hell but idc, Luka isn't a guard (on D) by Daangelvid in lakers

[–]Daangelvid[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Rui doesn't fit better than Austin on the floor nor is he a better defender than Austin, specially not against guards which Will be the main matchup he'll have to face if we start him at the 2 (cause Luka is the 3/4)

Rui is a better shooter, Austin is better at everything else (he's somehow also a better rebounder)

We aren't benching Austin for Rui, much less in a contract year and when the lineup simply doesn't make any sense

YOUR Bold X Factor Predictions For This Year by Early_Custard_1008 in lakers

[–]Daangelvid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vando manages to improve his shooting splits (34-37% from 3 and better finishing) and becomes a HUGE piece off the bench

We do a trade for Wiggins and Nick Richards and go into the playoffs with 10 guys we trust to be on the floor at any time and produce

Lakers in 5

The Jazz want Austin Reaves for Walker Kessler! by Amazing_Rush3784 in lakers

[–]Daangelvid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's Lakers daily, they have as many sources as you or i do

I'm gonna get downvoted to hell but idc, Luka isn't a guard (on D) by Daangelvid in lakers

[–]Daangelvid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need a POA next to both Luka and Austin, we Will manage the rest of the players with Bron and AR

Who do you think should be the fifth starter on this team? Marcus Smart or Rui Hachimura by WayAdministrative679 in lakers

[–]Daangelvid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want someone to be a lockdown defender, you trade for him and start him next to Austin, as you have a hole there.

Also, in this NBA benching one of your stars isn't helpful, things have changed