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The final probability is 47%, of keeping a top-3 pick - not nearly as comfortable as 56%, but likely negligible considering this is a one-time event. The Lotto results will be revealed May 16th. Fingers crossed...
 
ESPN710 hosts are such Laker homers.

All they do is criticize the Clippers and how Utah is going to beat them (although the Clippers have a better record against the Jazz the last 5 seasons).

And yes, it's not likely that after they beat the Jazz they will be able to beat the Warriors but who really can now that they added Durant?

They're just jelly because the only thing they can look forward to is a ping pong ball bouncing their way.

It irritates me because Clippers are still an LA team and they are on LA radio so they should try to support rather than tear down. Marcellius is a Clips guy, Keyshawn and Kelvin are neutral... but the rest of those yo-yos need to be more objective.
 
irvinehomeowner said:
ESPN710 hosts are such Laker homers.

All they do is criticize the Clippers and how Utah is going to beat them (although the Clippers have a better record against the Jazz the last 5 seasons).

And yes, it's not likely that after they beat the Jazz they will be able to beat the Warriors but who really can now that they added Durant?

They're just jelly because the only thing they can look forward to is a ping pong ball bouncing their way.

It irritates me because Clippers are still an LA team and they are on LA radio so they should try to support rather than tear down. Marcellius is a Clips guy, Keyshawn and Kelvin are neutral... but the rest of those yo-yos need to be more objective.
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LA will always be a Laker town.  I really don't like much os 710.. I'm usually on 570. 

BTW.. I think they need to blow this Clips team up.  No chance of winning.
 
jmoney74 said:
BTW.. I think they need to blow this Clips team up.  No chance of winning.
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With GS as they are currently are, no Western team has a chance of winning.

Need to wait for the band to break up... so around 2021, when the Lakers are good again.
 
irvinehomeowner said:
jmoney74 said:
BTW.. I think they need to blow this Clips team up.  No chance of winning.
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With GS as they are currently are, no Western team has a chance of winning.

Need to wait for the band to break up... so around 2021, when the Lakers are good again.
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The Spurs are still good which is amazing.  Would like to see 3 or 4 good teams on each side.  Unfortunately, it's a two team league. 
 
The Spurs are good, but not "win a 7-game series against GS" good.

I feel bad for the Celtics... great season and the Bulls can upset them. But just like the West, Cavs have too much firepower on their side for any East team to have a chance.
 
irvinehomeowner said:
The Spurs are good, but not "win a 7-game series against GS" good.

I feel bad for the Celtics... great season and the Bulls can upset them. But just like the West, Cavs have too much firepower on their side for any East team to have a chance.
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I think they can solve the lottery by giving all lottery teams equal chances. That way a team on the cusp can possibly rise to the top.
 
eyephone said:
irvinehomeowner said:
Lavar Ball must have rigged the lottery.
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Wow. The Lakers pick #2.
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Desperately needed. Lonzo being the likely choice, should make all of the young gun Lakers better with his unique skill set. It's still gonna take some time for me to get used to that shooting form, and my son better not start emulating it!

Lakers have the second and twenty-eighth picks.

Now the Lakers' first round selection in 2018 goes to the Sixers, regardless (no protections, Nash trade), and the Lakers keep their 2019 first round pick (would have gone to the Magic, Dwight trade). They'll convey this year and next year's second round picks to the Magic, and this year's second round pick is high (#33).

Another piece of good news not often discussed in keeping this top-three pick is, there is no benefit to tanking next season. The Lakers can try to compete and win every game, and the fans won't groan when the Lakers are leading in the fourth quarter.
 
Excited.  I actually like Lavar Ball.  The Lakers have been lacking a lot.. but big time in the media.  Magic brings more personality to the franchise.  Lavar, for bad or good, brings more press.  Just what we need here in Hollywood!!!
 
Throw in a wrench into the draft pick scenario.
1. What if the Celtics trade the #1 pick to the Pacers for Paul George or to the Bulls for Jimmy Butler? Then they select Ball as the #1. Celtics in the win now mode.
2. Isiah Thomas has one more year in his contract. So do the the Celtics may select Ball for insurance?
3. Lakers work out other players and they are blown away by other athletes.
4. If the Lakers select Ball are they going to trade Russell?

Is it the best interest for Ball to workout with other teams? In my opinion YES
 
eyephone said:
Throw in a wrench into the draft pick scenario.
1. What if the Celtics trade the #1 pick to the Pacers for Paul George or to the Bulls for Jimmy Butler? Then they select Ball as the #1. Celtics in the win now mode.
2. Isiah Thomas has one more year in his contract. So do the the Celtics may select Ball for insurance?
3. Lakers work out other players and they are blown away by other athletes.
4. If the Lakers select Ball are they going to trade Russell?

Is it the best interest for Ball to workout with other teams? In my opinion YES
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interesting scenarios.. just don't see Ball going anywhere else.

Lakers best scenario is to hang tight this season and let the young guys play.  Next year, you got two guys that want (or at least have expressed desire) to player for the Lakers.  Cousins and George. 
 
I was doing my annual superstition and it worked again like a charm LOL

I'm pumped.  I think Fultz is going to boston as he makes the most sense there in that system.  Ball is probably our pick.  His basketball IQ would really elevate our guys.  Russell can switch to the 2 full time and be more successful there.  We have enough shooters, we just need a pass first point for this system

The other 3 names that have me intrigued Josh Jackson/Dennis Smith/Fox.  Josh Jackson for overall game.  Dennis smith has crazy explosiveness.  His ACL issue might be a red flag, but without ACL issue he probably would've been a top #1 contention.  Fox has elite speed which is so important in the NBA.  Best case John Wall...most likely dennis Schroder ish

I've had enough of players that don't play defense.  For the 28, I'd rather follow the Celtics playbook of drafting elite athletes with limited offense with defensive potential.  Look at David Nwada.  I thought he was key to some of our wins.  Larry nance jr type should be the pick, I'm tired of drafting shooters with limited athleticism. 

I like Diallo with the 28.  Super raw athlete but worth the risk.  44.5? max vertical tops on the day and his sprint time ranking second in addition to a 6?11? wingspan

Frank Jackson is also on my radar for 28.  From DX, "Frank Jackson out of Duke, who just recently signed with an agent, posted impressive overall numbers in the athletic testing portion of the Combine. Jackson finished first overall in the shuttle run (2.7 seconds), second overall in the max vertical leap (42), third overall in the standing vertical leap (35.5) and fifth overall in the three-quarter court sprint (3.14 seconds).

 
eyephone said:
Throw in a wrench into the draft pick scenario.
1. What if the Celtics trade the #1 pick to the Pacers for Paul George or to the Bulls for Jimmy Butler? Then they select Ball as the #1. Celtics in the win now mode.
2. Isiah Thomas has one more year in his contract. So do the the Celtics may select Ball for insurance?
3. Lakers work out other players and they are blown away by other athletes.
4. If the Lakers select Ball are they going to trade Russell?

Is it the best interest for Ball to workout with other teams? In my opinion YES
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There is no way Ball goes #1, regardless of the team selecting at that spot.  Fultz or Tatum is going first.....Tatum is the better fit for the Celtics roster and Fultz is the better overall player.  It would be interesting if Magic thinks Josh Jackson is a better talent than Ball...would he succumb to the pressure of selecting Lonzo?

I've watched enough of Lonzo to know that he's a special passer and should make everyone better.  If he can put more effort on the defensive side...he'll be a real good one. 
 
paydawg said:
eyephone said:
Throw in a wrench into the draft pick scenario.
1. What if the Celtics trade the #1 pick to the Pacers for Paul George or to the Bulls for Jimmy Butler? Then they select Ball as the #1. Celtics in the win now mode.
2. Isiah Thomas has one more year in his contract. So do the the Celtics may select Ball for insurance?
3. Lakers work out other players and they are blown away by other athletes.
4. If the Lakers select Ball are they going to trade Russell?

Is it the best interest for Ball to workout with other teams? In my opinion YES
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There is no way Ball goes #1, regardless of the team selecting at that spot.  Fultz or Tatum is going first.....Tatum is the better fit for the Celtics roster and Fultz is the better overall player.  It would be interesting if Magic thinks Josh Jackson is a better talent than Ball...would he succumb to the pressure of selecting Lonzo?

I've watched enough of Lonzo to know that he's a special passer and should make everyone better.  If he can put more effort on the defensive side...he'll be a real good one.
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What if the Celts traded their #1 pick with another draft pick and receive the Super Star (Jimmy or Paul)
[since the Celtics have a lot of picks] Just throwing the idea out there

Celts are in a different place than the Lakers. They are in the Eastern conference finals. They need to add a star player asap. (Just imagine if the Celts had Jimmy or Paul on the team now.)

Jimmy = Jimmy Butler
Paul = Paul George
 
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