Game thread

[kungfoodude]

5 minutes ago, PNW_PantherMan said:

Not sure who looks more awkward with the ball.  Him or Josh Green.

Him. MKG looks like Magic Johnson in comparison.

I will say it was bananas to see that Detroit team live side by side with us. Outside probably Bridges and Gibson it looked like Towson versus Kansas at the college level. Insane how big and physical that Pistons team is.

[33inNC]

1 hour ago, kungfoodude said:

Honestly, they played hard against a fsr superior Detroit team. Salaun is a great defensive prospect and possibly one of the worst offensive players I have seen above the high school level.

Yes, "they". Not Ball and the other so called stars. Ball wanted so bad to play against SA and did. Does that mean he just doesn't want to play against other teams?  That guy is a child. 

[kungfoodude]

29 minutes ago, 33inNC said:

Yes, "they". Not Ball and the other so called stars. Ball wanted so bad to play against SA and did. Does that mean he just doesn't want to play against other teams?  That guy is a child. 

Eh...we are organizationally mailing it in after the trade deadline. I hate the Lakers trade tanked. fug that was so much of a future bump.

[33inNC]

What is the point in following this team any longer?  They clearly don't care, so why should we?  Why did we can James Borrego and hire this trash ass of a coach?  These guys SUCK!

[DamnItJake!]

I don’t watch Hornets games cuz I am out of market.. not about to pay for this mess.. been a fan since they were born….my post is about it’s the only NBA game on and no network National is showing it or did.. I luv Luka… and almost want to be a Laker fan now. .so you would think they would show it.. it’s just embarrassing we can’t get a free game to watch.. this is the end of my Rant !

[frankw]

6 hours ago, DamnItJake! said:

I don’t watch Hornets games cuz I am out of market.. not about to pay for this mess.. been a fan since they were born….my post is about it’s the only NBA game on and no network National is showing it or did.. I luv Luka… and almost want to be a Laker fan now. .so you would think they would show it.. it’s just embarrassing we can’t get a free game to watch.. this is the end of my Rant !

I wouldn't root for any of these big market teams if you paid me.

I am thrilled the lowly Hornets embarrassed them in their own city. That's the absolute least they deserve.

[toldozer]

4 hours ago, frankw said:

I wouldn't root for any of these big market teams if you paid me.

I am thrilled the lowly Hornets embarrassed them in their own city. That's the absolute least they deserve.

I'm glad they won but super annoyed that they put out a statement that they were going to explore options with the League and then silver said we hadn't filed any grievance with the league. Front office is pussies just like the players

[frankw]

35 minutes ago, toldozer said:

I'm glad they won but super annoyed that they put out a statement that they were going to explore options with the League and then silver said we hadn't filed any grievance with the league. Front office is pussies just like the players

I tend to agree with you and I was frustrated with that as well but we do not know what conversations went on behind closed doors. I think the likelihood is ultimately the front office did speak to Silver and raise concerns but he basically dismissed them thus nothing "official" was filed. The league knows the Lakers are their money maker. They are not going to let that all go down. Stuff like this is why I've largely detached from basketball when I used to be very passionate about it when I was younger. Small markets in this league don't stand a chance.

Edited 22 hours ago by frankw

[33inNC]

18 hours ago, frankw said:

I tend to agree with you and I was frustrated with that as well but we do not know what conversations went on behind closed doors. I think the likelihood is ultimately the front office did speak to Silver and raise concerns but he basically dismissed them thus nothing "official" was filed. The league knows the Lakers are their money maker. They are not going to let that all go down. Stuff like this is why I've largely detached from basketball when I used to be very passionate about it when I was younger. Small markets in this league don't stand a chance.

They don't. Add in a player like LaMelo Ball, who selectively plays when he feels like it, and you cannot compete. If your highly paid players refuse to play full time, what can you do?