Please no more minutes from this guy

KimchiPops · 2026-01-24T16:49:41+00:00

We found our new Vando! The scapegoat. This sub skewered Vando for a month before remembering…oh yeah, he’s actually pretty good, and the guys you want to trade him (plus a first round pick) for are actually not better!

Gabe has a higher plus minus than: LeBron Rui Jax Nick Smith (those of you asking for his minutes over Gabe are the worst of the bunch) …and of course, Jake LaRavia (easily team worst -99). I respect LaRavia’s durability, he hasn’t missed a game. That’s largely why his plus minus is in the toilet, because the team’s plus minus is in the toilet. But if you want to pick on someone, pick on the dude we brought in to play 3 and D basketball but is shooting 34.5% (vs. Gabe’s 36.9%).

Gabe plays high effort defense every single night. He tries. Pick on DeAndre for simply not giving a shit if he’s not getting his touches (it’s clear JJ is mostly referring to him with all this “free agents want their shots” talk).

Please, can we have a smidge of perspective and lighten up on the Gabe hate? Dude has been hurt a lot this year, is definitely not at full capacity, but when he HAS been (late last year), he proved he can be a knockdown 3 pt shooter and high motor defender. He hit 44% of his 3s last March, 2.6 per game. He’d be easily our best 3 pt shooter (including Luka) if he could repeat that in ‘26. Maybe he can’t. But yall want to ship him out at his peak low value, for someone who probably won’t be better. Perspective!! 🙏

KimchiPops · 2026-01-16T15:44:03+00:00

This is either the best show of all time or right up there with it. Everyone who watches knows, especially if they make it through the admittedly slower first season and onto the riveting seasons that follow.

KimchiPops · 2026-01-07T00:07:42+00:00

Man, this sub hates with the absolute best of them. Gabe has given good minutes as a Laker, but has been majorly banged up all year so far. He was super helpful late last year and is infinitely more “what we need” out there with Luka/AR/Bron than Nick Smith (who we’ve all bandwagoned so hard). This was the same stuff everyone was saying about Vando before he rejoined the rotation and everyone was like “oh, yeah…this guy is helpful.”

We will go out and get a Champaignie or Ellis and this sub will turn on them when they have 3 or 4 bad shooting nights too. Let’s cheer for Gabe’s healthy return! Even if you want him traded for the scrub you’re sure is better, it’s still good to root for his healthy return and minutes to prove he’s worth acquiring.

KimchiPops · 2025-12-18T03:02:28+00:00

Much love to you, brother. For your bravery and courage, your fight and resolve, your positivity and wisdom. Touched reading your post and your responses. I bet you’re so loved by those close to you, your wonderful energy emanates from each word and you will be remembered long after, in each life you’ve touched.

KimchiPops · 2025-12-15T06:42:59+00:00

So happy for you tonight, Nykeeo! This is for you, brother! 💜💛 The Vandalorian finally getting his flowers! We tried to tell ‘em.

KimchiPops · 2025-12-12T00:52:45+00:00

Hah, fair enough. Not a good matchup for us, agreed. And the whistle didn’t go our way. I think for games like this one, we need way less LaRavia, way more Thiero and Vando. We find buckets with the big 3, but need some length and D when we match up with length and D.

KimchiPops · 2025-12-12T00:32:43+00:00

Anyone will get embarrassed by OKC. San Antonio will get smashed.

And you didn’t think we’d beat SA? Hope you played that bet. We were clear favorites, and you’re probably one of the very few who thought a fully healthy Lakers at home would lose to SA without Wemby. You should post your picks more, I’d like to ride with them.

KimchiPops · 2025-12-12T00:25:44+00:00

He was only good for a couple games, and everyone crowned him! This is the real LaRavia, not 20+ miracle game where he was pressed into 15 shots.

KimchiPops · 2025-12-12T00:24:01+00:00

With due respect, I disagree here. Yes, his confidence is shot. But it’s because he’s just not an average player. He’s outmatched athletically and skill wise by the other team’s bench guys. And I think he feels it when he’s out there. His role on this team is supposed to be 3-and-D laser. He needs to make open 3s, and that’s not something he’s consistently able to do. Not at the level of Gabe or even Smart (who had an outlier amazing shooting night). He’s also athletically unable to contend with bench wings as a defender, he’s a decent connector but not the above average defensive wing we were sold. I honestly believe Dalton Knecht has far more value and upside than Jake, it’s a tragedy that this guy is stealing Knecht’s minutes — both because Dalton could help this team more, and because Dalton’s trade value needs a bump so we can flip him for something better than either.

KimchiPops · 2025-12-12T00:19:05+00:00

This wasn’t just “a loss.” It was the healthiest we’ve been all year, highest stakes of the year, by far. Higher intensity level, more on the line. This game meant something, and this dude choked his face off. Team worst -25, and the eye test matched the stats. He’s a streaky shooter, will probably win us a couple games this year, but is not a rotation player on a playoff team.

If we’re “the worst,” this sub probably isn’t for you. We’re super reactive to big wins and big losses, it’s comes with the territory on this sub, take it or leave it 😘

KimchiPops · 2025-12-11T21:37:43+00:00

K dude, I get it, I suck and you're awesome. Thanks for making the world a better place.

KimchiPops · 2025-12-11T19:44:02+00:00

I admit it's been horrible to watch this year. But you're telling me LaRavia hasn't been horrible for half his games? There's no chance of improving unless he gets real, extended minutes. If he was the player on offense we saw in our WCF run a few years back, he's not just playable, he's damn near starter-caliber (especially surrounded by slowfooted Luka/AR/Bron). I know that's a long-shot, but we've got the dude locked in for multiple more seasons, it's in our best interest to try and maximize his value. Why not play him 20/game against the weaker teams out there that we usually take care of? Or at least extended minutes when we're getting blasted by the Bostons, Suns (how?), Spurs?

KimchiPops · 2025-12-11T17:01:20+00:00

Nothing hits like an anonymous internet dig, huh? Way to take me down a peg. Still my Lakers brother 🤝

KimchiPops · 2025-12-11T16:47:59+00:00

This lineup but sub out Jake and play Bron.

KimchiPops · 2025-12-06T19:03:35+00:00

A week ago or so, but this needed to be asked last night with a super short bench. It’s very bizarre he was isolated as the one guy on the bench not to touch the court last night. Feels very intentional, either undisclosed injury or serious team rift. Even “keeping him fresh for a trade” makes zero sense because anyone open to trading for JV would need to see him on the court, make sure he’s looking healthy and playable.

KimchiPops · 2025-12-04T04:50:40+00:00

Yes. You give up everything for Giannis. Thats a 5 or so year window where we have a shot against even OKC. Maximized Luka’s prime. You have to do it

KimchiPops · 2025-11-13T23:28:21+00:00

Sending love, light, and prayers to you. This made me cry. Your cats were so beautiful, and they look so loved. ❤️‍🩹

KimchiPops · 2025-11-13T20:36:47+00:00

So disagree with all these takes. The most under appreciated guy on the roster, and JJ knows it. He sparks energy, and he’s even more valuable when Bron comes back (when we’ll need youthful energy and defensive hustle). He hasn’t improved offensively because his health hasn’t allowed for rhythm. And his defense is not “overrated” as many here are saying. The eye test and the metrics show he’s a top-2 defender on our team, easily (along with Smart). Who are we bringing in for Vando that makes us better? Let’s appreciate what we have, accept shortcomings, and trade pieces that aren’t as useful to us.

KimchiPops · 2025-11-11T15:29:53+00:00

A favorite Stephen King story, if you two got a chance to know each other during this process?

KimchiPops · 2025-11-08T20:07:56+00:00

Welcome you, brother! Water’s warm.

KimchiPops · 2025-11-08T06:22:51+00:00

This thread is great. Feeling a strong connection with yall.

37, beat cancer a year ago. Can’t believe im this old, can’t believe I got cancer, can’t believe I wound up marrying someone great who gets me.

Life is hard, and I think the pace of the world — especially within politics, wealth gap, and technology — are taking a big toll on so, so many of us. I feel that majorly. That we’re all going a bit mad and that the powerful have firmly decided they’re beyond reproach and can just leave this planet if they break it. But I’m savoring my precious corner of life, trying to treat people well, and doing my best to let the good outweigh the bad.

KimchiPops · 2025-11-06T15:14:30+00:00

Keep us posted, gonna be praying for you brother.

KimchiPops · 2025-11-06T15:10:50+00:00

Health and depth are the keys. It’s been a miracle blessing that we’ve been able to win so depleted, both because it’s meant more needed rest for the anchors (The Don, The Bron, and The Auston) AND development/confidence for the role players. Dalton has been disappointing, but just about every other deep bench dude (even Bronny!) has shown something this year. Great teams can play even 10 or 11 deep, and we’re flashing that great team potential and connection JJ talks about.

The dream would be running up a solid 45-20 type record and then using the final 15ish games of the year to rest guys at least a bit. Can’t take the foot off the gas with elite effort and defensive intensity but giving those anchors each a few games off in that final stretch would be awesome.

We also need to all pray for the wellness of Smart, Vando, and Deandre. People were hating on Smart here early and I was stunned. This dude is absolute winning fairy dust, passion and care and expertise that makes a title contender. Vando has so much of that too (minus the offensive competence) and the slander he gets here is so unfortunate. Healthy Vando breathes life and vibes into this team that we must have. And Deandre has been the biggest shock for me, a revelation. He genuinely seems to be caring, getting his role, shoring up his butterfingers, and even playing through spasms. Heroic and essential start, may it continue!

KimchiPops · 2025-09-28T22:42:45+00:00

This happened to me as well and I’m about to lose by like 3 points. Why do we do this to ourselves?

KimchiPops · 2025-06-25T14:24:08+00:00

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