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Lecry is just not good enough to make his team win, unlike the black mamba and the GOAT! Lecry is just an opportunistic individual thinking he can make the Lakers to the playoffs with the talented youngsters along his side, but his wrong because he's not a good leader and he becomes the main problem of the Lakers! Last years Lakers roster is better than this year.
After Anthony Davis, it's now Lebron James who should see limited playing time for the rest of the season.
That's what his coach Luke Walton announced on ESPN.
Now it's official, playoffs dreams are over for the Lakers.
https://www.slamonline.com/nba/weve-got-four-years-lakers-to-monitor-lebron-james-workload/
“I will be monitoring his workload from here on out,” Lakers coach Luke Walton told ESPN on Thursday.
The 34-year-old James played 31 minutes, nearly five less than his season average, in the Lakers’ loss to Denver on Wednesday. The Lakers (30-35) have lost four in a row and eight of their last 10.
“We’ve got four years,” Walton said during the preseason. “We want to make sure we’re not only playing at our best come the end of the season but that he’s fresh. And that’s a goal for us. And it’s a goal that we’re on a journey, and it’s not a one-year journey. We’re continuing to try to and be our best season by season, but also as each one goes on.”
Well thats good cause then their game against the celtics should be under on points tonight. That's what his coach Luke Walton announced on ESPN.
Now it's official, playoffs dreams are over for the Lakers.
https://www.slamonline.com/nba/weve-got-four-years-lakers-to-monitor-lebron-james-workload/
“I will be monitoring his workload from here on out,” Lakers coach Luke Walton told ESPN on Thursday.
The 34-year-old James played 31 minutes, nearly five less than his season average, in the Lakers’ loss to Denver on Wednesday. The Lakers (30-35) have lost four in a row and eight of their last 10.
“We’ve got four years,” Walton said during the preseason. “We want to make sure we’re not only playing at our best come the end of the season but that he’s fresh. And that’s a goal for us. And it’s a goal that we’re on a journey, and it’s not a one-year journey. We’re continuing to try to and be our best season by season, but also as each one goes on.”
Their starting lineup is unrecognizable from the start of the season.
Lonzo ball injured, Kuzma was out for the last game and not likely to return anytime soon as well for Brandon ingram
Who do they have left?
Wagner is their star center now.
Celtics will make sure they will not waste their chance of winning this game, they don't like to see what the Nuggets did where Lakers were able to make it a close game, but fortunately, they dominated in the 4th quarter. It's not wise betting on the Lakers now, all their games are no bearing games.
After Anthony Davis, it's now Lebron James who should see limited playing time for the rest of the season.
That's what his coach Luke Walton announced on ESPN.
Now it's official, playoffs dreams are over for the Lakers.
https://www.slamonline.com/nba/weve-got-four-years-lakers-to-monitor-lebron-james-workload/
“I will be monitoring his workload from here on out,” Lakers coach Luke Walton told ESPN on Thursday.
The 34-year-old James played 31 minutes, nearly five less than his season average, in the Lakers’ loss to Denver on Wednesday. The Lakers (30-35) have lost four in a row and eight of their last 10.
“We’ve got four years,” Walton said during the preseason. “We want to make sure we’re not only playing at our best come the end of the season but that he’s fresh. And that’s a goal for us. And it’s a goal that we’re on a journey, and it’s not a one-year journey. We’re continuing to try to and be our best season by season, but also as each one goes on.”
Well thats good cause then their game against the celtics should be under on points tonight. That's what his coach Luke Walton announced on ESPN.
Now it's official, playoffs dreams are over for the Lakers.
https://www.slamonline.com/nba/weve-got-four-years-lakers-to-monitor-lebron-james-workload/
“I will be monitoring his workload from here on out,” Lakers coach Luke Walton told ESPN on Thursday.
The 34-year-old James played 31 minutes, nearly five less than his season average, in the Lakers’ loss to Denver on Wednesday. The Lakers (30-35) have lost four in a row and eight of their last 10.
“We’ve got four years,” Walton said during the preseason. “We want to make sure we’re not only playing at our best come the end of the season but that he’s fresh. And that’s a goal for us. And it’s a goal that we’re on a journey, and it’s not a one-year journey. We’re continuing to try to and be our best season by season, but also as each one goes on.”
Their starting lineup is unrecognizable from the start of the season.
Lonzo ball injured, Kuzma was out for the last game and not likely to return anytime soon as well for Brandon ingram
Who do they have left?
Wagner is their star center now.
1971 was the last championship of the bucks. So after so many decades will this be their time to have it back.
Yes me too, I am eyeing on the teams at the East and it looks like matches are in a good balance.
There is Pacers that even without Oladipo they are still on the 3rd spot.
Also Brooklyn with those young guns that can win with speed and high flying players. Love watching their games.
While on the west there will be Denver Nuggets which I am looking forward destroying Houston Rockets or Golden State Warriors.
Time for some fresh faces on the Finals, Ayt!??
Edit:
Just watched the highlights from Nuggets against the Warriors.
As I said it is different with Klay Thompson around. 39 points winning against Denver Nuggets.
Damn he is really good in offense and defense. He is one of the balanced player in NBA.
What are the chances that he will be made as a superstar in another team? Or will it just wreck his career if the chemistry is not there anymore?
Yes me too, I am eyeing on the teams at the East and it looks like matches are in a good balance.
There is Pacers that even without Oladipo they are still on the 3rd spot.
Also Brooklyn with those young guns that can win with speed and high flying players. Love watching their games.
While on the west there will be Denver Nuggets which I am looking forward destroying Houston Rockets or Golden State Warriors.
Time for some fresh faces on the Finals, Ayt!??
Edit:
Just watched the highlights from Nuggets against the Warriors.
As I said it is different with Klay Thompson around. 39 points winning against Denver Nuggets.
Damn he is really good in offense and defense. He is one of the balanced player in NBA.
What are the chances that he will be made as a superstar in another team? Or will it just wreck his career if the chemistry is not there anymore?
For some reason I believe that east playoffs will have more viewers than west playoffs.
I know people who support their teams will watch their teams but everyone will be watching the east not just the fans.
NBA must feel better about this year, the past few seasons of same old same old thing was getting super boring, we still know that warriors will make the finals again and win the ring but at least this time around Cavs is not doing it and every team on east realized this is THE moment to shine and make the finals because they have waited for it for so long.
Finals is no joke, normally you can definitely count on Warriors destroying anyone on their path specially with this team but one bad injury, one suspension, one unexpected thing or any of them and you are looking at a team that is dubious to win.
Kevin Durant gets injured for example, you think Warriors is guaranteed to win over any team ? They surely could but its not guaranteed anymore, lets say Curry gets injured, what happens next ? They can probably only lose cousins and maybe Draymond (and possibly Klay) but if curry or Durant and even Klay getting injured might make east finalists champions all of a sudden, its not 100% but they are all betting all-in for that possibility this year.
I know people who support their teams will watch their teams but everyone will be watching the east not just the fans.
NBA must feel better about this year, the past few seasons of same old same old thing was getting super boring, we still know that warriors will make the finals again and win the ring but at least this time around Cavs is not doing it and every team on east realized this is THE moment to shine and make the finals because they have waited for it for so long.
Finals is no joke, normally you can definitely count on Warriors destroying anyone on their path specially with this team but one bad injury, one suspension, one unexpected thing or any of them and you are looking at a team that is dubious to win.
Kevin Durant gets injured for example, you think Warriors is guaranteed to win over any team ? They surely could but its not guaranteed anymore, lets say Curry gets injured, what happens next ? They can probably only lose cousins and maybe Draymond (and possibly Klay) but if curry or Durant and even Klay getting injured might make east finalists champions all of a sudden, its not 100% but they are all betting all-in for that possibility this year.
And Dwayne Wade's Miami Heat is fighting for the last spot in the East. If ever they will reached the playoffs, it will be a good #OneLastRide experienced of Dwayne Wade.
I'm sure they will, they won again today so that would help on their journey. It's just new to me that Lebron is not already in the playoffs now while his friend wade is playing, the King needs to rest and let the small boys enjoy the playoffs, I'm sure he will come back strong.
Lol. Small boys? You're talking about the western conference where he's at dude. Things are going to be very different for lebron compared to when he was in the east and he's got a taste of the western competition right in his first year there. Happy for dwade though. I think the guy deserves to be in the playoff a lot more than bron.
So excited for the playoffs, this year might be one of the most competitive playoff match up from round 1 up until the finals. Specially the Eastern conference that was mostly being dominated by only 2-3 teams from the last 8 years. I guess, we'll not see much of a sweep-series this years playoffs. Whats your thoughts?
Quiet agree that it's the upcoming matches on the East is way more interesting than the previous playoffs last year. But take note that I will consider the last year's playoffs in the Eastern Conference also a competitive one and we all know how difficult it was for the Cavaliers to reached the finals. Not just that, some games went to Game 7 like Boston vs Bucks which I want to have a rematch at this year's playoffs.
And Dwayne Wade's Miami Heat is fighting for the last spot in the East. If ever they will reached the playoffs, it will be a good #OneLastRide experienced of Dwayne Wade.
That will be great to see him in his last journey and it will be very ironic to see his friend Lebron not making the playoff and then Wade on his final ride. Let's see, if will be a fitting ending and I'm sure NBA fans will love to see him pushing against those young and upcoming players in the league.
And Dwayne Wade's Miami Heat is fighting for the last spot in the East. If ever they will reached the playoffs, it will be a good #OneLastRide experienced of Dwayne Wade.
I'm sure they will, they won again today so that would help on their journey. It's just new to me that Lebron is not already in the playoffs now while his friend wade is playing, the King needs to rest and let the small boys enjoy the playoffs, I'm sure he will come back strong.
So excited for the playoffs, this year might be one of the most competitive playoff match up from round 1 up until the finals. Specially the Eastern conference that was mostly being dominated by only 2-3 teams from the last 8 years. I guess, we'll not see much of a sweep-series this years playoffs. Whats your thoughts?
Quiet agree that it's the upcoming matches on the East is way more interesting than the previous playoffs last year. But take note that I will consider the last year's playoffs in the Eastern Conference also a competitive one and we all know how difficult it was for the Cavaliers to reached the finals. Not just that, some games went to Game 7 like Boston vs Bucks which I want to have a rematch at this year's playoffs.
I as well considered that as competitive, yet there was a strong prediction for the Cavs for another finals trip last year, although they have struggled so much as they were overwhelmed by how the Celtics performed without their superstars. But, this year is different for the Eastern Conference, it gives me extra excitement to watch the whole playoff series and bet for my favorite teams this year. Same goes with the Westerners, Denver's season performance is notable, lets see how they handle the post season.
So excited for the playoffs, this year might be one of the most competitive playoff match up from round 1 up until the finals. Specially the Eastern conference that was mostly being dominated by only 2-3 teams from the last 8 years. I guess, we'll not see much of a sweep-series this years playoffs. Whats your thoughts?
Quiet agree that it's the upcoming matches on the East is way more interesting than the previous playoffs last year. But take note that I will consider the last year's playoffs in the Eastern Conference also a competitive one and we all know how difficult it was for the Cavaliers to reached the finals. Not just that, some games went to Game 7 like Boston vs Bucks which I want to have a rematch at this year's playoffs.
And Dwayne Wade's Miami Heat is fighting for the last spot in the East. If ever they will reached the playoffs, it will be a good #OneLastRide experienced of Dwayne Wade.
Have you checked who warriors have on their lineup as center ? Do you know the players that are listed as true centers? They have Kevin Looney at center, Jordan Bell and as far as I know Damian Jones. Now don't get me wrong they are fine players but if your centers are those three people behind an injury prone and barely can play like he used to Demarcus Cousins you have to get a semi-decent player to give you at least 10 minutes a game.
When Cousins is tired they switch between 3 players who are absolutely no better than each other but when you have Bogut on your team who is a veteran and can do whatever his role he is given, you are limiting that 20-25 minute period of Cousinsless basketball down to 10-15 thanks to Bogut. They never really trusted on their Centers for a ring but they always had players like Mcgee or Zaza to at least bring some veteran knowledge and role playing.
The General Manager of the Warriors is indeed greatest of all time with bringing all those players in a team for many consecutive years now. Without a doubt that Bogut will become a much needed help as he will serve a true center for them(not a hot tempered not like cousins)When Cousins is tired they switch between 3 players who are absolutely no better than each other but when you have Bogut on your team who is a veteran and can do whatever his role he is given, you are limiting that 20-25 minute period of Cousinsless basketball down to 10-15 thanks to Bogut. They never really trusted on their Centers for a ring but they always had players like Mcgee or Zaza to at least bring some veteran knowledge and role playing.
If warriors will once go to the NBA finals how I wish that they will be match up with the Bucks as I'm seeing that it could be the battle of the two best tallest ball handlers of this era, Antetokounmpo would be schooling Kevin Durant
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Okay Bucks won against Indiana but I am little worried on their coach choices.
I guess nobody have expected it but it did happen. A commentator said it on why the hell did they bring Gianis back on the 4th quarter?
Is it because of the MVP run or is it because he dont trust the role players to finish the job of winning the game?
The lead is like 10+ points and Gianis was out already and given a hand of applause.
But shockingly they brought him back to the floor which is really questionable since they are already at 1st in rankings and it would be best to let him stay healthy rather than get that MVP trophy.
A finals game is better with Gianis than without him fighting those strong teams.
Really disappointed.
I guess nobody have expected it but it did happen. A commentator said it on why the hell did they bring Gianis back on the 4th quarter?
Is it because of the MVP run or is it because he dont trust the role players to finish the job of winning the game?
The lead is like 10+ points and Gianis was out already and given a hand of applause.
But shockingly they brought him back to the floor which is really questionable since they are already at 1st in rankings and it would be best to let him stay healthy rather than get that MVP trophy.
A finals game is better with Gianis than without him fighting those strong teams.
Really disappointed.
Have you checked who warriors have on their lineup as center ? Do you know the players that are listed as true centers? They have Kevin Looney at center, Jordan Bell and as far as I know Damian Jones. Now don't get me wrong they are fine players but if your centers are those three people behind an injury prone and barely can play like he used to Demarcus Cousins you have to get a semi-decent player to give you at least 10 minutes a game.
When Cousins is tired they switch between 3 players who are absolutely no better than each other but when you have Bogut on your team who is a veteran and can do whatever his role he is given, you are limiting that 20-25 minute period of Cousinsless basketball down to 10-15 thanks to Bogut. They never really trusted on their Centers for a ring but they always had players like Mcgee or Zaza to at least bring some veteran knowledge and role playing.
When Cousins is tired they switch between 3 players who are absolutely no better than each other but when you have Bogut on your team who is a veteran and can do whatever his role he is given, you are limiting that 20-25 minute period of Cousinsless basketball down to 10-15 thanks to Bogut. They never really trusted on their Centers for a ring but they always had players like Mcgee or Zaza to at least bring some veteran knowledge and role playing.
So excited for the playoffs, this year might be one of the most competitive playoff match up from round 1 up until the finals. Specially the Eastern conference that was mostly being dominated by only 2-3 teams from the last 8 years. I guess, we'll not see much of a sweep-series this years playoffs. Whats your thoughts?
Same insights on upcoming playoffs which there would be no sweep-series as of this year. We do see how teams are way too competitive and just checking their past games we wont most likely to see some sweep.
After Anthony Davis, it's now Lebron James who should see limited playing time for the rest of the season.
That's what his coach Luke Walton announced on ESPN.
Now it's official, playoffs dreams are over for the Lakers.
https://www.slamonline.com/nba/weve-got-four-years-lakers-to-monitor-lebron-james-workload/
“I will be monitoring his workload from here on out,” Lakers coach Luke Walton told ESPN on Thursday.
The 34-year-old James played 31 minutes, nearly five less than his season average, in the Lakers’ loss to Denver on Wednesday. The Lakers (30-35) have lost four in a row and eight of their last 10.
“We’ve got four years,” Walton said during the preseason. “We want to make sure we’re not only playing at our best come the end of the season but that he’s fresh. And that’s a goal for us. And it’s a goal that we’re on a journey, and it’s not a one-year journey. We’re continuing to try to and be our best season by season, but also as each one goes on.”
That's what his coach Luke Walton announced on ESPN.
Now it's official, playoffs dreams are over for the Lakers.
https://www.slamonline.com/nba/weve-got-four-years-lakers-to-monitor-lebron-james-workload/
“I will be monitoring his workload from here on out,” Lakers coach Luke Walton told ESPN on Thursday.
The 34-year-old James played 31 minutes, nearly five less than his season average, in the Lakers’ loss to Denver on Wednesday. The Lakers (30-35) have lost four in a row and eight of their last 10.
“We’ve got four years,” Walton said during the preseason. “We want to make sure we’re not only playing at our best come the end of the season but that he’s fresh. And that’s a goal for us. And it’s a goal that we’re on a journey, and it’s not a one-year journey. We’re continuing to try to and be our best season by season, but also as each one goes on.”
So excited for the playoffs, this year might be one of the most competitive playoff match up from round 1 up until the finals. Specially the Eastern conference that was mostly being dominated by only 2-3 teams from the last 8 years. I guess, we'll not see much of a sweep-series this years playoffs. Whats your thoughts?
Same insights on upcoming playoffs which there would be no sweep-series as of this year. We do see how teams are way too competitive and just checking their past games we wont most likely to see some sweep. 
Bogut doesn't used much during his tenure in Golden State Warriors because of his injury and weight problems. Don't know what's the purpose why Warriors acquired him recently but it's a good backup for Cousins although having a Centers today doesn't have any impact now in the current league situation.
He is a better defender than Cousins, so probably they will sit Cousins for him. Bogut is not a good free throw shooter and it could be their weakness if they will play a foul game but he is more focus that Cousins and he can help on the defense and rebounding which this team are struggling right now.
League leading Bucks won against the Pacers 117-98. Giannis and Middleton lead the team with 29 and 27 points respectively. Pacers really fought hard in the 4th quarter, but Bucks wanted to win because they have lost back to back from to Utah and Phoenix. Funny thing though, Giannis was slapped a T in the third quarter and then racked up 13 straight points and holding their lead to win the game.
I really wouldn't imagine that Giannis would sustain the whole season in making this performance. He is going to be placed among the NBA Hall of Fame with the best players that have played in the League.
I wish to him to be healthy and offer to us more, in the coming years and why not to get a ring. He totally deserves it.
So excited for the playoffs, this year might be one of the most competitive playoff match up from round 1 up until the finals. Specially the Eastern conference that was mostly being dominated by only 2-3 teams from the last 8 years. I guess, we'll not see much of a sweep-series this years playoffs. Whats your thoughts?
League leading Bucks won against the Pacers 117-98. Giannis and Middleton lead the team with 29 and 27 points respectively. Pacers really fought hard in the 4th quarter, but Bucks wanted to win because they have lost back to back from to Utah and Phoenix. Funny thing though, Giannis was slapped a T in the third quarter and then racked up 13 straight points and holding their lead to win the game.
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