No Love For D’Angelo Russell?

D’Angelo Russell isn’t a perfext player for the Lakers but hes more than just an expiring contract…
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[@danielday3374]

D’Lo isn’t the issue. He just needs to be used correctly with a two way or 3 and D guard beside him and limit his need to be a scorer. He can play a role similar to Rondo did in 2020 with his elite playmaking, while being a legitimate floor spacer.

[@oblivionpro69]

He is absolutely nothing like Rondo. Rondo is the polar opposite of DLo , he gets BETTER in the playoffs, not WORSE.

[@danielday3374]

@@oblivionpro69 When I parallel D’Lo and Rondo, I’m talking about from a playmaking perspective. He had several double digit assist games for a reason when Bron was out. In the Backyard Podcast with AD and D’Lo, AD spoke about Rondo’s ability to analyse details of the game and he said he sees that similar thing in D’Lo. If you can’t see that D’Lo is a great playmaker then idk what to say. Lakers should use him in that role rather than trying to rely on volume jump shooting from him in the playoffs, the same way no one expected Rondo to be that. That should be his secondary utility.

[@fooly23]

I don’t think he can play that (2020) rondo role. Reason NUMBER 1 he can’t defend like Rondo Did defensively rondo did damn good in the playoffs and that’s just not in D-Lo’s Game honestly. D-Lo is a good Playmaker not a GREAT playmaker like Rondo,CP3,Bron,etc. He doesn’t have the same basketball IQ like Rondo not very many people do have that level of basketball knowledge not even some coaches. Long Story Short D-Lo can go

[@killakam9006]

Facts it’s lebron being ball dominant that’s why Dlo can’t be the point guard

[@marioserrano6333]

Ok coach 👌🙄

[@allenpaul102]

Thanks for setting the record straight on DLo. Some of these fans have no idea what they are talking about when it comes to Dlo’s contribution

[@tharealdealoneal]

what does he do in the playoffs it doesn't matter his contribution in the regular season when it matters most dlo laid a egg both times

[@ktaylor47]

Factos!! Dlo will be okay.

[@derekchatman2595]

I was so happy he returned this summer. Outside of the playoffs, he has been the best 3rd option to ever play with Bron. His fit was perfect and his production never went down.

[@juicewrld9867]

Right everyone always scapegoat him too much

[@Luisperez-qx6id]

Right, he wasn’t the reason lakers lost this year, it was not having a damn center to back up ad on defense and rebounds

[@mario101151]

Before the trade deadline and rumors dlo was awful. Be serious guys

[@user-uy4px8hs5d]

Why deelow don’t just try to get stronger? It’s amazing that a person can know his weakness and not never do anything about it, as if working out will kill him!?

[@callumxo]

better than bosh or love? lmao

[@KP-vw6rn]

Why are we not having this same conversation around Austin reeves. Why he is he not tradable? Austin Reeves is an average nba player at best. I just don’t get it

[@richardmejia254]

Reaves IS tradable, but for the right deal/player. Reason is because his production FAR exceeds his contract, which is WIDELY viewed as among the best (if not the best) contract in the league. Now....had a Donovan Mitchell been available to the Lakers to trade for, they'd sure as sh!t trade Reaves, if that's what it took. Outside of the picks they have available to trade, he's probably their best tradable asset. They don't wanna spend that unless it's a home run type opportunity...one that REALLY moves the needle, one they feel puts them over the top.

[@UPBEATSMOOTHJAZZALIST-il9ky]

You know😂

[@wills.9422]

They both are a bad fit together defensively but they rather push Reaves to be out of position at PG , just so he won’t be traded 😂.. there aren’t many good PG’s available but there are plenty SG’s available

[@dom3221]

It's because Reaves is the success story of an undrafted player becoming really good. They act like he's a superstar waiting to happen. Imo Reaves has already peaked. He's 26. He's not getting better than what he already is

[@filthyjay7518]

Preach!!

[@tvega3000]

I’m in the keep DLo camp. Continuity is gonna make him better this year.

[@WopJr]

what good is a player that helps you get to the postseason if he’s no longer there come postseason????

[@s2h1975]

D'Lo is NOT a bad player in the playoffs. He was bad versus THE NUGGETS in the playoffs. He played well against Golden State and the Grizzlies that playoff run. The Nuggets just had his number for some reason. They were his kryptonite. He doesn't even have two full seasons under his wing yet, in his return here. This is partly why the CBA changed its rules, to allow a player to learn and grow for a tenure, instead of shoving him off to another team. Yes, I hope we improve and make roster moves, but at the start of the season, I would be happy if D'Lo was still here. Run him back. LN4LIFE💜💛✊🏾

[@oblivionpro69]

You are absolutely mistaken, DLo has been bad in every single playoff series he’s played in for 5 years straight dating back to Minnesota. His shots don’t fall and he’s gets exposed on defense, please learn ball or stfu

[@kingkro2252]

Thanks you!!! Mf was saving us vs Memphis and warriors series lol I love my lakers but our fans gotta stop living and dying with every performance and letting things grown picture if boston would have listen to everybody with brown , Tatum ……

[@CarlosGutierrez-qw6pr]

What about the previous Playoffs he's been in?

[@jmar5127]

​@oblivionpro69 u said it before i typed it. Its as clear as day and yet people like this guy show once again people dont k ow what they're actually watching

[@schmitkeoriginals]

@@s2h1975 ya he was awesome in BK 33% fg and Minn 36% fg 💩💩💩💩

[@imhappy-go-lucky4404]

You're the one bringing up his postseason slumps hes actually good in regular season I'm fine with him on our team.

[@javarzshinall9396]

I would love him off the Bench because he can afford bad post season

[@filthyjay7518]

Yeah Trevor low key trying to sneaky get dlo off the team so he can keep getting interviews with Austin. He knows him and Austin can’t be on the same team so he chooses the worse player just cause he likes him

[@ranielm2024]

Let's say DLO is gone. Who does the Lakers have to pickup the scoring slack? NONE !!!!

[@soldjasquadbc]

Depends on who they bring in or who steps up. You can replace that lil 15 pts per game. He's good reg season but when it counts he folds. When he hot he is hot but when he off that boy ice chest cold lol

[@javarzshinall9396]

Rui and Austin can drop 20 a night but we need the depth

[@Life-z7u]

Noone 😂

[@KingMutant741]

Literally no one

[@Blazin50s]

@@javarzshinall9396then why don’t they? They play enough minutes.

[@brycid]

100% agree with your DLo takes, Trev. He still had a breakout season like Reaves predicted. I wouldn't mind keeping him if there's not a good enough trade. DLo was still great for us in the regular season. We wouldn't have made it to the play-in if not for him stepping up when AD and Bron would sit.

[@xBrandon888]

DLO’s falloff in the playoffs is MASSIVELY overstated His points This year vs Denver: 13, 23, 0, 21, 14 He had 2 great games, one awful game and 2 mediocre ones and yall act like he was unplayable. Danny Green and KCP had worse series than that when we won a chip, stop scapegoating the man because Bron and AD can’t beat Denver. Keep in mind, we probably don’t beat the warriors or grizzlies in 2023 without him. He saved us multiple times in those series.

[@dom3221]

That's what I'm saying. He wasn't bad in these playoffs. 2 great games. 2 okay games and 1 atrocious game.

[@killakam9006]

Rui played the worst then Reeves . Dlo balled out until he went scoreless lol but man if lebron allowed him to be a true point instead of dominating the ball at 40 then they would be better off

[@jimmyjames24]

Im a laker fan first, but Dlo is my favorite player on the lakers. He is so fun when he is on fire. Overall though, he gets far more hate than he deserves.

[@Mia-hr2]

I think D'Angelo Russell is just disrespected. These are the players that Giannis needs on the Bucks. I don't know why it's not happening. He could be getting 25 mil dollars right now with the Bucks. I promise I would get rid of Damian Lillard (48 mil) and give Russell 25 with 23 mil left and I would get another player for 23 mil. I am not joking

[@djmenace3646]

Well, you are not the GM of any organization so.....

[@Blazin50s]

It’s the casuals really.

[@djangoknight]

Dude cmon

[@halfbreed7208]

Then you keep him that’s why your team would be trash. He’s too skinny. He can’t rebound. He can’t box out. He’s a streaky shooter make 10 in a row miss 10 choking in big games, his whole career and so and so on I digress carry the hell.

[@pleasedonttemptme5963]

Lol. I’ll trade D’Angelo for Damian Lillard..

[@dunkfest2k17]

Dlo deserves a lot more love

[@MsCamicam]

Keep DLO y’all not winning a championship anyway. ESP not with DLO and Reaves in the backcourt. Teams will have them for dinner! Neither plays any good defense!

[@lorenzosmith8705]

Why u never talk about how much better he played than Reaves

[@Flush0000]

Dlo and Reeves aren't in the same boat contract wise. He's brought up Dlo vs. Reeves plenty of times.

[@KingMutant741]

@@Flush0000what does their contract have to do with their on floor performance😂

[@oblivionpro69]

Not in the playoffs little guy. DLo has a 5 year track record of James Harden level playoff choking.

[@ForTheViolence]

@@oblivionpro69dlo outplayed reaves in the playoffs last year.

[@ForTheViolence]

Literally. And I love AR, but dlo was better all year and in the playoffs.

[@derekchatman2595]

Studio Stu cut Trevors lights🤣🤣🤣

[@hunter-zp2hf]

Youre preaching to the quior YALL ARE THE ONES throwing his name.in every trade saying youd trade him for a center or a wing not us we say trade rui for a wing not dlo🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭🤦

[@javarzshinall9396]

Because we need a center simple and plain

[@jigen1504]

All facts hunter

[@jigen1504]

And that’s what irks me. Like they put these trades with DLo to teams with pgs. And then surprised when no 1 excepts them. Plus DLo out played his contract so those teams will have to reup just to hold value. So why would ATL trade for DLo when they’re trading Murray to get out of a log jam at the 1? It doesn’t make sense. At least Austin 3 year contract has better value and he’s more of a 2 guard. That’s why ATL asked for Reaves.

[@wills.9422]

Facts. Since there are no good 2way PG’s available , they rather push for AR to play out of Position at PG just so we can keep him.. when we can trade AR for a good 2way SG where there are plenty availble 😂

[@cwaters25]

I think rui is the one that needs to be upgraded. The SF position needs to be more aggressive and physical and I like rui I just think he lacks a certain aggression offensively and defensively consistently that could help a Dlo and AR back court grant would be an absolute upgrade that would allow us to keep Dlo until the right player is available to replace him. So to me I’m giving up 2 protected first with rui and Gabe and a vet min for grant because he would help balance the lineup so much better than rui imo

[@cwaters25]

Maybe two first is extreme but I’m aggressively trying to get him

[@breynolds256]

Dlo is good man if we kept him and added a piece we'd be right there

[@Kenjayfan55]

He's been traded 4 times already, and no one else was willing to give him 18+ million dollars. Which is why he's back. The Magic preferred KCP. The Warriors refused to even consider going through that again. If he's your 3rd best player, you're in trouble. Also, his total stats don't tell the full story of how putrid he can be for multiple game stretches. I said nothing about defense or the playoffs.

[@wills.9422]

Lol the spurs, pistons, rockets weren’t willing to give Austin Reaves 18 mil either which is why he was back with us last year 😂 …

[@mvsonalexander]

Why does no one talk about how he outplayed Austin Reeves?

[@themack1363]

Because he didn’t. Google Dlo’s playoff stats. He’s trash across the board.

[@godsloveandbasketball187]

Nah he gotta go

[@artmessiah83]

Why?

[@MrTwone79]

They didnt have to give up Dlo to get demar they could have traded Reeves for him too yall so quick to say trade dlo but not looking at that we could get more for reeves to make the team better is the point

[@erikkdane8485]

DLo is a huge defensive liability which makes him playing in lineups with Reaves a nightmare. The Lakers need a few two-way players on the roster. Cameron Johnson, Saddiq Bey, Walker Kessler, Brook Lopez, etc. would be great fits.

[@DaNewWaveLee]

Every guard is a defensive liability in the western conference. 90% of the guards in the west are in consistent attack mode. Most of the defense this year was about drop coverage. We haven't really manned up on defense since Vogel. Every player just sends their player to AD.

[@erikkdane8485]

@@DaNewWaveLee Nonsense. There are plenty of point guards in the West & East that can play defense and score. But regardless DLo is a disaster on defense and so is Reaves which is why one of them should go. Reaves isn't going anywhere so DLo needs to be moved or paired with a two-way shooting guard that can take up the slack on defense. Gary Trent Jr, Saddiq Bey, Kuzma, Dorian Finney Smith, etc is needed on the roster. And so is a proper upgrade at center.

[@DaNewWaveLee]

@@erikkdane8485 they can play defense but look at our division. You going to get cooked. Dbook, Steph, Fox, Harden. If you play in the East some of those divisions don’t have anything to really play against.

[@xBrandon888]

Steph Curry is the greatest point guard of all time and is a defensive liability. The problem isn’t DLO it’s the coach. Use him like Curry and have him running around off ball scattering the defense while lebron has the ball in his hands and you’ll be fine. AD is a better defender than Draymond so he should have no problem masking DLOs bad defense like Draymond does to Curry

[@erikkdane8485]

@@xBrandon888 Curry is the best shooter of all time so that makes up for his lack of defense. DLo is a very streaky shooter who is useless when his shot is not falling. But regardless what does Curry have to do with me saying that DLo is a huge defensive liability on an expiring contract that needs to be moved or paired with a 3&D shooting guard that can make up the slack for his dreadful defense?!

[@MrAxidol]

Lights got turned off 😅

[@anuanachronist1934]

That failing screen is the Dlo effect.

[@danielleslie8970]

I like him, they all get along so well and close with reeves. I understand the defensive issues/playoff performance issues but still a good contributor. I was keen to see the starting 5 with vando in there!

[@Justin20206]

It’s like buying for Iphone 15 and in times of emergency you can not make any calls, messages and even emergency SOS for 911 is not possible. Will you be happy in your phone?😂

[@petrosking5588]

Dlo rubbed lakers fans the wrong way when he threw a tantrum on the bench when he was looking at his nails instead of joining in the huddle. If he doesn’t want to engage why should fans engage in supporting him?

[@tomaspenna2815]

Trevor got an INSANE tan this summer 💀💀🤣🤣

[@pablomelendez8994]

Personally, after i saw him doing what he did that game vs denver…not in the huddle, looking like he didn’t care, with he’s cell phone on the bench, just completely disrespecting the team and the game …i said this guy can never be on our team again

[@ThisIsGers]

Trevor simply doesn’t like Dlo. Dude would trade him for anybody at this point

[@superkat460]

These opposing and confusing rants from analysts and fans are what maybe STOPS front office from signing players and improving the roster to win a title.

[@MikeBoss303]

And very good analysis on D’Lo Trevor!!! Appreciate you even with part of it in the dark 😂🔥

[@HHLakers]

Keep D'Lo. Give him a chance to thrive with JJ. 👌

[@CoachTae]

Trevor trying to make a case for someone to trade for Dlo lol

[@chadillac1127]

No matter who the trade is for it needs to be a good fit and good return value and not throw away the future.

[@christopherwilliams2351]

agreed, which is why while it hurt getting crushed in the media the last month, i am okay with no moves over a bad move

[@moosetalkshoops]

Real talk my guy

[@DoctorKing05]

D’Lo isn’t a bad player at all. Especially at the price the Lakers are paying for him. He’s just streaky and loses confidence at times in the playoffs. But you can’t just trade him for anybody.

[@lexhobbs1050]

Thank you Trevor. This has been my argument the whole time. Dlo definitely got the lakers to the playoffs

[@joshuaschmidt323]

I have love for D-Lo. Go Buckeyes!

[@knell7900]

Dlo is so good that he optd in because nobody wanted him . Smart move to option if nobody want u

[@wills.9422]

Nobody wanted Reaves last year 😂..

[@BTKingsley5225]

Haha the fact I watch this in the dark is hilarious

[@louexilus2774]

The anger should be with LeBron for turning the Lakers into a circus show.

[@themack1363]

You’re so right. Lakers were AMAZING from 2012-2018 😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@frankofonic6611]

When we need score from him he bricks too much. NO MORE DLO.

[@artmessiah83]

How? He’s their best perimeter shooter. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@cneo]

DLO was one of the main reasons we made the playoffs. He was great last year. Those are facts. He wasn’t great in the playoffs, but there was a lot of reasons why we can’t get over the Nuggets hump. We are a better team with DLO. I wouldn’t trade him for pennies. I still haven’t seen a trade sending out DLO that is a win for us yet. I’m willing to trade him, but only if it makes us better. Also Rob hasn’t been good lately. But Rob and the Lakers make their best moves when we least expect it - not when the spotlight is on. I would give it some time. Biggest complaint is why we are giving a contract out a 2nd round pick in Bronny. No issue with the pick. I have an issue with the contract. Give him a 2-way and make him work for the contract. Makes his signing more legitimate.

[@RelicSwoop]

Its a business at the end of the day. He got guarenteed $$ becausw he comes with his own particular fanbase. That will put butts in the seats, and once that happens theyll be inclined to spend $$

[@Sportsfann9999]

I don’t like how he handled himself. Acting like he was better than everyone.

[@Melshawn24]

We need to keep Dlo his shooting and playmaking for 18m is a steal and as far as his playoff slumps I think JJ will run sets for him to get him out of that unlike Ham

[@MsCamicam]

DLO has been a playoff bust his entire career. No sets will change that he’s nit mentally able to handle the pressure.

[@jt2727]

I like D'lo and most of his problem was Ham, and his goofy rotations, however D'lo vanishes during the playoffs which makes him not worth keeping despite his great play during regular season. Reminds me of that guy playing for the clippers , the bearded one LOL

[@KingMutant741]

The only ppl who hate DLO are super casual fans who only care about his one bad playoff game😂

[@venroymarshall8108]

His one bad playoff game

[@venroymarshall8108]

LMFAO 😂😆😂

[@TheTruthSeeker462]

Most Lakers Fans are just immature simple as that 🤷

[@Dana-ie2bh]

The coach's hardest job is to keep the whole team focused. From a psychological point of view, they have to be smarter than the players. Basketball is a TEAM sport; you have to get ALL your players to play as a team with no doubts.

[@Bluetooth_ez]

A lot of love here for DLo.

[@djcabrera5343]

Him and Rui are my fave lakers. Couldn't bring myself to buy a jersey due to all these trade talks /:

[@N_Ides]

The most beloved Lakers rise to the occasion in the playoffs. Those that cannot won't be.

[@AtonespotProduction]

I agree 💯%.D Russell is better than at least 5 players on the team.. he is our best shooter... It's like people have a problem with the name Russell LOL.. we just need a Big man that plays hard... Get D Howard!!!! F it!!!

[@laylowe7528]

In DLo’s defense…he did have two really good games against Denver in this year’s playoffs!!!

[@MsCamicam]

1 good game. The other was during junk time.

[@laylowe7528]

@@MsCamicam I wish I felt like going back and forth with you!!!

[@cdb3g]

D-Lo has had a problem in the playoffs his whole career

[@jayblue6426]

DLo gets more love from us real lakers fans than we respect Lebald an his son, if its up too a 1 0n 1 vs DLo an Bronny to keep a spot DLo will have it

[@imad6478]

People should leave D Angelo Russell alone and let him be.

[@kaligatorlegwhip]

Setting guys up, breaking down defensive plays, putting guys in position to be effective aka play making ...who other than dlo and LeBron does that on the Lakers? Who shoots better than dlo ? Who can you get to replace dlo at the same cost that does the somethings?

[@jamb700]

The problem I see is that league wide the average player has gotten better which makes our average players look less average.

[@triplege1]

But dlo was very valuable when he was in the playoffs with Brooklyn. He actually balled out so why is it constantly with la he tanks

[@andraingram6953]

He's been this way his whole career what are u talking about

[@endalouis5467]

Give the guy a chance he can ball

[@frankcanada279]

Why a rush to trade off D’Angelo how do we know the next man up that we’re trying to trade for can handle the pressure there’s a different pressure here in Tinseltown

[@stevewise1656]

My issues with DLO are his defense and lack of athleticism getting to the rim.

[@rileyyy01]

Lakers fans always want what’s on the other side.

[@smbk86]

To be fair, Dlo played much better than Rui in the playoffs this year, and he even outplayed Jamal Murray except for the fucking buzz beater Murray has made.

[@jlive4u2]

D lo is not the problem. Yes he can play better in playoffs and needs to. At the end of day he can be a solid player on a championship team and that's what matters.

[@MsCamicam]

DLO belongs in the east he’s not a championship level player and has not been his entire career. That’s why the Timberwolves traded him!

[@exotour3501]

Dlo broke the all-time three-point high record in a season.

[@seancarino5557]

what the heck..... let's just run it back we have a new system we just need a healthy roster....

[@MrAxidol]

Next level tech problems. If this was Sean Davis you gonna hear snoring 😅

[@ThaNyceGuy]

Finally. This is what I've been sayin! The disrespect has been bonkers! Keep DLo. And work on getting a big.

[@antoinemclaurin6771]

Dlo played over his contract. His playoff success is based on the speed of the game and he struggles to play faster. If they trade him, they should not add Gabe in that trade package and it should for a consistent scoring threat

[@BTKingsley5225]

D lo is gonna be phenomenal this season

[@biggie6181]

DLo will be even better without Ham holding him back

[@dennisknowles9293]

Dlo is BETTER THAN HALF THESE JOKERS THERE TALKING ABOUT TRADING HIM FOR😢😢😢

[@stampscapes]

Lakers wouldn't have gotten past Denver with any realistic replacement for Russell. Denver toyed with the Lakers the past two post-seasons. Russell also broke the record for 3 pointers in a season. Might not have even made the play-in without him.

[@armonoard-c9m]

For the past 2 seasons d ‘Angelo Russell haven’t showed he hasn’t proven to be a good contender

[@aubreysmith3675]

This guy plays below his talent level to avoid being traded, causing us valuable games we need in the regular season. Then, when we scrap and scrape our way into the playoffs despite his snakery, he withers up like a vampire in the L.A. sun.

[@dom3221]

DLo is very clearly NOT the problem with the Lakers. He made them better regardless of how he struggled at times in the postseason. They don't function without him. Here's some valuable DLo stats for those who don't know: Over the last 5 seasons, DLo has the highest Win Percentage for the Lakers among players who have a minimum of 10 games with +17 points (69.1%), +20 points (68.7%) and +25 points (73.5%) Lakers went 3-10 in games where Darvin Ham decided to bench him, Reaves and Rui in December. Lakers went 1-5 in games that DLo didn't play - 1-7 if we count the games he got hurt in. Lakers as a team shoot 38.1% from three when DLo plays. When he doesn't play, the team shoots 34.2% from 3 and the offense is -3.4% less efficient when he is out.

[@user-xc9tv6bd6k]

DLo dropped 25 against Denver and defended his ass off but the team still lost. My point is maybe we need to rethink our thoughts on DLo coz losing him will be huge hole that i dont think any this guys we willing to get can fill in to what DLo brings to the team. Shooting elite and play making is needed in any winning team so dont just sent him packing coz defensive blah blah blah. Find a better way to use him at the coast of his contract is a big plus.

[@BenniekdaReal]

I love D Lo. I want him to get a chip with us.

[@ManicSV3]

DLo and Gabe Vincent for DeRozan would be the fastest trade i ever made

[@jigen1504]

Rui and Reaves would be mine and Gabe would be a sweetner

[@Kedvin7]

One simple reason - his ego. He doesn't like to be given instructions, he wants to be a star skipping all steps of becoming one. You give this guy an inch of freedom, he will start demanding more money and more respect he doesn't deserve.

[@cantcatchzoom19]

I agree people forget before losing to the nuggets in the wcf Russell was key to getting past the grizzlies and he has been the best shooter on the team.. People be tweaking

[@nonobrobro3310]

He’s had his history but no one talks about his chemistry with the guys. They wouldn’t be following his 3pt celebration or lbj goat noises if guys didn’t enjoy playing with him. That matters too

[@deandrepage1048]

Ranked 10th NBA for most 3-pointers made total during the 2023-24 season = 226 made. Give D'Angelo Russell a catch & shoot specialist at 2-Guard to make homerun passes to. Averaging 7.5 assists per game.

[@jigen1504]

Don’t tell me yall would rather have Reaves than Dionte Murray? Bc if Rob picked Reaves over Murray he should be fired!

[@jinhang2477]

AR needs to play as 6th man

[@suraj599]

Lakers need consistency, all the past champions were result of consistent roaster. DLo is important rn

[@DannyGreatness-qc1nq]

Regular Season Stats Don't matter if your contribution to the Team goes down in the Playoffs.... We are the Lakers

[@ThisIsGers]

The way yall switch up on dlo is hilarious, all the talk has been to just simply trade him. When some of the talks between the team players has been keeping the team together since last season. This fanbase is wack asf sometimes

[@treasurecollectables1046]

DLO is the main reason we even made the playoffs, we need to keep him just to get to the play offs again imo

[@florida1289]

Ive never seen a fan base try and trade all their role players literally every day like the LA fan base.

[@BALLA_775]

I don’t think we would of made it to the playoffs without him

[@edwinayers956]

HE WAS KEY TO GETTING THE TEAM TO THE PLAYOFFS KEEP HIM

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D’lo is a fantastic regular season innings eater. Someone needs to drain 3s and handle the ball