Can’t wait for JJ Redick to prove the haters wrong pic.twitter.com/T9uS1BZ44t

— Lakers Lead (@LakersLead) June 17, 2024

Lakers should see if JJ would be interested in approaching SVG to be his lead assistant. Would be great pick since JJ played for him.

Main concern now is who will be his lead assistant and who else will be on the staff. Need former head coaching experience.

The Draft is next Wed. I guess 5 or 6 days is plenty of time to plan the future path of the organization….

The rules of the offseason

Starts on Tuesday June 18 pic.twitter.com/TmSk0LSuvi

— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) June 18, 2024

I would like to see the Lakers negotiate a new contract with DLO. Maybe less money for more years. Cannot lose him for nothing to free agency. JJ should want to keep him. DLO w/b hard to replace.

Since Magic Johnson and Larry Bird entered the NBA in 1979, the Los Angeles Lakers have won 11 championships and the Boston Celtics have won 5 championships. I get the significance of breaking the tie with the Lakers at 17 but the Celtics have won just two titles since 1986. https://t.co/VkzJZrNi4P

— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) June 18, 2024

Celtics EASIEST championship ever? 💀

– Heat without Jimmy Butler & Rozier
– Cavs without Donovan Mitchell & Jarrett Allen
– Pacers without Haliburton & they quit
– Mavs with PJ Washington & Kleber

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— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) June 18, 2024

Celts set up far better to win another one before us…..

Stings but they deserve it. Made right moves last summer when Lakers didn't. Saving grace is sting c/b overcome. Last time Celtics won, Lakers followed with back-to-back championships.
Silver lining is Lakers hiring great new head coach. That's what we'll remember this year for. pic.twitter.com/1bybdWKoxG

— LakerTom (@LakerTom) June 18, 2024

Who is deserving more of an asterisk?
1. Lakers’ Championship in the Bubble:
The Lakers won the NBA championship during the 2019-2020 season, which took place in the NBA bubble due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some people placed an asterisk on their victory because the circumstances were unique, with games played without fans and in a controlled environment.
However, the Lakers still faced tough competition and performed exceptionally well.
2. Celtics’ Path to Victory:
This year, the Celtics had a relatively easy path to the championship.
While they built a strong roster, their opponents faced challenges such as injuries, health protocols, and other external factors.
The lack of formidable competition may lead some to question the legitimacy of their title.
3. Dallas Mavericks’ Disappointment:
The Dallas Mavericks, despite havinga stars like Luka Doncic, and Kyrie, underperformed in the NBA Finals.
Their lackluster performance contributed to the overall perception that this year’s finals were less exciting.
In summary, both the Lakers’ bubble championship and the Celtics’ recent victory have unique circumstances. While asterisks can be debated, it’s essential to recognize that external factors impact every season. Ultimately, sports fans will have varying opinions on what deserves an asterisk, but the game continues to evolve, and each team faces its own challenges. But to be honest, this year’s finals has been the most boring to me.

Yes we did DJ. Even though Tatum was the consensus best player in the draft, Magic thought Lonzo would be a great Hollywood story. Local boy makes good. Actually the staff wanted Tatum and even preferred Fox over Lonzo. Just one of the many huge mistakes the Laker management have made.

we would’ve traded him in the AD deal anyway…..

You make so many good points, Mongo. As the son of an entrepreneur, I can understand why Jeanie wants to hold onto the Lakers and her role as the franchise’s governor and final decision maker. She has her network of trustworthy allies and it’s doubtful that will change for the foreseeable future.

We can wish she would see how hiring Bob Myers to take over could double the value of the Lakers but the best we can do is hope they hire a coach who somehow someway can turn out to be a legacy coach who will provide the team with an identity and develop a championship culture and chemistry.

For me, that’s where JJ Redick comes in. Of course, he’s the typical out-of-the-box both logical and risky solutions everybody knows I love but I give Rob and Jeanie credit for being inspired. There will obviously be lots of bumps along the way but I think JJ is exactly the kind of person who could be the visionary we need.

I do agree he needs a visionary. I’m sure there will be some discussions the next few days with the Finals all but over about staff. Be great to have Stan Van Gundy, whom JJ played for, maybe as that mentor/lead assistant. Also might be good to have somebody who is great as a defensive coordinator to balance JJ’s obvious offensive bent.

Anyway, I’m thrilled. We’re lucky to have avoided Hurley imo and JJ will modernize our offense and take and make a lot more threes w/o sacrificing PIP & FTM.

Not sure what we would have to give away to move up in an admittedly very weak draft.

Lebron is a former VP of the Players Union. He’s the creator of this player empowerment era. He ain’t gonna set that precedent of giving up that much money while still performing at an All-NBA level.

I feel like the Lakers are going to draft Edey if he’s available at 17. He’s going to be a massive matchup nightmare. If he avoid being a massive liability, he could become a valuable player for the Lakers. I love that he gets to the line 8 times a game and shoots a good percentage from the line. He could become a jumbo version of Brook Lopez down the line.

Whom are the Lakers targeting in top five?
Have not worked out anybody that high.
Love to see Lakers go after Donovan Clingan.
AD would love to have him as front court mate.
Laker best option for future is two bigs lineup.

Not sure what we would have to give away to move up in an admittedly very weak draft.

I have no doubt that one of LeBron’s motives for doing the Mind the Game podcasts was to publicize JJ Redick’s basketball mind as a possible Lakers head coach candidate. Funny how SAS cannot stop blaming LeBron for Ham getting fired. Gotta push MJ over LBJ.