The Optimistic Thread! (TRD's FREEDOM THREAD!)

borri wrote:Imagine how bad it would be if after we got Nash.....we DIDN'T trade for Howard.

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dj vitus wrote:

Magic Skywalker wrote:

dj vitus wrote:We're tanking for Shabazz.

Ehm... I'm sorry for saying this on this topic but... we gave our first round pick to the Suns (if it's a lottery pick) or the Cavs (if it's not, and they decide to swap with the Suns).

No need to apologize. I think it's top 14 protected. At least, according to NBAdraft.net.

SHABAZZZZZZZZ!

2013 – Owe first-rounder (unprotected) to Phoenix Suns (Steve Nash).

2013 – Cleveland Cavaliers have the right to swap first-rounders (Ramon Sessions), prior to the Laker pick going to the Suns if the Lakers make the playoffs. If the Lakers are a lottery team, it goes directly to the Suns. If the pick is swapped, it’s the least favorable among the Cavaliers, Miami HEAT and Sacramento Kings’ first-rounders, which then goes to Phoenix.

borri wrote:Imagine how bad it would be if after we got Nash.....we DIDN'T trade for Howard.

Morris
Kobe
Sacre
Hill
MWP

borri wrote:Imagine how bad it would be if after we got Nash.....we DIDN'T trade for Howard.

Morris
Kobe
Sacre
Hill
MWP

fkmikebrown wrote:wizards beat the heat. we beat the wizards. therefore we are better than the heat.

optimistic logic.

Ariza3 wrote:maybe we learn from the 2nd half of the knicks game and play at a slower pace and run only occasionally?

that would be a great thing to build on....they cut a 26 point lead down to 7. without melo but still thats good for this team. dantoni would be smart to play that way until nash is back and then try experimenting or whatever. but for now do what is working and although now well, it was working playing slower. less turnovers too. would like to get rid of switching on pnr though...dwight on pg is not good AT ALL. terrible defensive scheme

LakerFan1235 wrote:I guarantee a Laker win today. If they lose I will not post in Lakers Discussion from tomorrow through all of January

frankrj wrote:

Ariza3 wrote:maybe we learn from the 2nd half of the knicks game and play at a slower pace and run only occasionally?

that would be a great thing to build on....they cut a 26 point lead down to 7. without melo but still thats good for this team. dantoni would be smart to play that way until nash is back and then try experimenting or whatever. but for now do what is working and although now well, it was working playing slower. less turnovers too. would like to get rid of switching on pnr though...dwight on pg is not good AT ALL. terrible defensive scheme

Agree 100%. It will never be like Phoenix in 2006/2007. If Mike can adjust his scheme, they're still a real threat in the western conference. They only need to be a .500 road team and win 90% or so at home to believe they are real.

therealdeal wrote:Poor choice of words today.

And like I said, regardless of the outcome I think they need to hit that point. Am I rooting for them to lose? No, but if they do I think they force the issue upon themselves mentally.

kobeslaker wrote:wizards>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Lakers
I am optimistic to get the fisrt draft pick!