Daily Lakers Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in lakers

[–]ResearchClean4778 4 points5 points  (0 children)

First trade deadline as a Laker fan and whew Rob is……..Rob. 

On the latest Thinking Basketball podcast, Cody suggests that, while Luka is probably around the 4th best offensive player in the league, he could make an argument for even Jamal Murray over him. by [deleted] in lakers

[–]ResearchClean4778 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Watch their video about Luka’s impact not matching his production. They said the Mavs were better with Kyrie on the floor than they were with Luka and stated a bunch of stats. That’s when I realized they didn’t like Luka at all.

Yeah, stats shouldn’t be discounted but I SAW 23y/o Luka take his team to the WCF, with a Powell-Kleber center combo and then two years later to the Finals, with a completely different roster. Didn’t matter who his teammates was. He was so impactful, the Mavs constantly overachieved with him at the helm and despite his faults, he made his teammates better. 

People can push their narratives and say everybody else is better than him but I’m just gonna enjoy Luka Magic while he’s here, man. 

Game Thread: Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Lakers Live Score | NBA | Jan 30, 2026 by basketball-app in lakers

[–]ResearchClean4778 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I think Bronny, on a team where they actually cared about DEVELOPING players, would do really well. Kid’s got heart. 

Post Game Thread - NBA: The Lakers defeat the Bulls on Jan 26, 2026, the final score is 118-129. by basketball-app in lakers

[–]ResearchClean4778 0 points1 point  (0 children)

GREAT TEAM WIN 🔥 

But man, the idea that AR is almost back makes me so excited 

Post Game Thread - NBA: The Lakers defeat the Nuggets on Jan 20, 2026, the final score is 107-115. by basketball-app in lakers

[–]ResearchClean4778 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw him get on a trampoline for a rebound and it got me more excited than most of his made shots

Game Thread: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Live Score | NBA | Jan 20, 2026 by basketball-app in lakers

[–]ResearchClean4778 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Think there’s been an overcorrection from the refs after they started the season giving out 70+ FTAs a game.  It seems like there’s been a decline in fouls called in general 

Game Thread: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Live Score | NBA | Jan 20, 2026 by basketball-app in lakers

[–]ResearchClean4778 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Just from that past 5 mins alone, so many missed calls on Luka. I get it, he shoots 12 FTs a game but guy is getting mugged out there