The Lakers are running out of time

[@DylanGrivell]

Praying you blow up like Kenny bro!! Love what you’re doing together and individually 🚨❤️ Really know your stuff!

[@Th4tKidNash]

jj is one of the saving graces for this team, he also is developing as a coach as ofc this is his first year, he really has an amazing basketball mind

[@maxwelltrez]

So glad you’re back to the grind! One of the most unique and real perspectives when it comes to the NBA, much love!

[@ShaqsonYT]

I think the unspoken thing is how bad Jeanie Buss is as an owner. She’s done absolutely nothing in that position and lets personal relationships determine business choices and the results speak for themselves. Magic gets full credit for that 2020 ring and once she pushed him out fully, it was a wrap. Joke franchise now so long as she has her hands in the decision making process

[@db2ez]

Rob Pelinka needs to be held accountable for the roster construction malpractice he’s been committed over the last several years. He is not a good NBA GM

[@seymourbutts563]

He's built this roster out the way LeBron wanted

[@vernonharrison2488]

I really wish Russ would not have went to the Lakers, they did Brodie dirty

[@BloomsArchitect]

Going last trade deadline and the whole summer with no trade. The excuse being Pelinka wanting more time to “evaluate” the roster as Vanderbilt rehabs. That should be a felony. It’s outrageously stupid to wait for Vanderbilt to assess the team.

[@HalfAsianDerp]

That stat around Lebron ranking as one of the worst plus minus players in the league is very telling. I've seen way too many clips of him not competing on defense expecting other players to cover his mistakes and then getting mad at them when they don't. That plus the constant trade rumors, it's really not surprising the role players aren't competing defensively. AD seems to have stretches where he can cover the defensive lapses, but that doesn't last and then his body language indicates he's over covering for everyone elses lapeses. And this is the result. An aging star taking up cap space that isnt doing his end on the defensive side, getting mad at his teammates, teammates not being interested because they're fed up of being yelled at by a leader not leading by example and being in trade rumors. Lakers are done unless Lebron and AD can step up and consistently hold it down on both sides of the ball, and the rest of the team step up to the plate too. But that's so unlikely at this point

[@xxmaskedupjayxx3006]

Plus minus is the most misleading stat , you dudes need to watch something else

[@HalfAsianDerp]

@xxmaskedupjayxx3006 look, I agree, but he's bottom 10 percentile in the league with some of the worst players. There's just no denying that, especially when the eye test is also bad. Also, as mentioned above, the number of times he quits on the play and then gets mad his teammates don't erase his mistakes is astounding. It's bad leadership, it's bad for morale, and it sets a bad example. People follow their best players, and if you set a bad example, it's no wonder the team is one of the worst defensive teams in the league. Checkout Heat checks video for video evidence if you're still doubting

[@Soupy_man]

I love watching the lakers struggle. I say mortgage the future and put yourself in an even worse situation.

[@jacksonconley5117]

Celtic fans enjoying this.☘️

[@YaBoyyJohnNBA]

We're mid as hell and the Lakers had us looking like demons LMFAOOOO. One of the worst defensive performances I've seen in my entire life

[@kh23234]

Lebron and AD era been together since 2020 it's time to rebuild Jeanie buss is cheap asf Rob love them picks like a kid just trade LeBron and AD to contenders so JJ doesn't have high expectations simple it's time

[@cutc2k764]

jeanie buss is fine asf so it’s ok

[@bishopwittenmyer5319]

LeBron ain’t going anywhere, unless by a miracle CLE or the Clippers want him then maayyybbbeee but LeBron is retiring before he moves outta LA unless he goes home. Plus who is willing to offer anything for the literal last year of LeBron

[@mxllywrld2664]

@@bishopwittenmyer5319thank you, someone with sense

[@magictruffless]

i dont think trading bron and ad are it. jeanie learned from jerry you cater to your stars but that does involve getting a mediocre gm and rob doesnt love those picks like a kid he has ptsd

[@Nr4747]

No contender is going to pick up Lebron's huge contract - that's just wishful thinking by Lakers fans.

[@BodieB]

Let's be real that 2020 title is not indicative of a regular season/ playoffs. There were months off and no one had home games. There were so many things that made that title flukey

[@Camb2r]

It’s funny cause on twitter we been talking about the talent that the lakers keep on their g league teams that they never sign/play that could be established role players but at the same time they seem adept at even trying to develop any talent whatsoever.

[@xxmaskedupjayxx3006]

Lmao Rob pelinka had lebron and Carmelo at center 😭😭 dude only got a job because of Kobe

[@ozzyvalencia6426]

As a diehard Lakers fan for all my life it’s so good to hear you P and Kenny last pod finally criticize Pelinka. Him and Jeanie Buss are extremely incompetent man. Lakers were that exceptional franchise until Jeanie took over

[@clothesminded7036]

perfect thing to watch with my post gym meal

[@johntrammel5372]

Saw Max Christie in the Offseason doing Kobe Bryant Isolation Knee Twitches and almost lost my mind!!!😂

[@CaneCarter-rl1gq]

Front office been the problem this whole time what has ROB ACTUALLY DONE!😂

[@tmntmania]

I feel the same way about the Chicago bulls front office

[@Jrocc811]

James's mind is on that diddy list announcement. Not basketball. Jan 20th is coming up real quick.

[@jdilla4591]

I agree with you

[@devoncarter6369]

Fire the whole front office and Player development staff

[@OilersCupChampz]

Lets go daily uploads!!!!

[@parkernichols9778]

Do u think the nets would trade both cam and do for dalton knecht? I love the idea of them getting both wings off Brooklyn. That still leaves you the 2029 pick to throw into a trade for a center or guard that can fill it up.

[@parkernichols9778]

And for those saying the lakers have no future after this you’re right but I feel like AD is there insurance when it all blows up because he will net them a young star or plenty of picks

[@eliyarrows2456]

Definitely not. Knect is a good rookie, but his value is not nearly that high. What is his ceiling? Solid role player? Because you can’t trade 1 future solid role player for 2 current solid role players.

[@christianedwards6364]

If they trade those 2 picks wow the lakers will be in for some rough years.

[@cole3749]

As a Lakers fan I think our window is closed even if we get another piece or pieces I truly don’t know if we can rely on LeBron and AD to be consistent top 10 players. On top of that I don’t think LeBron has ever been a great leader through his words but has been so great on the court and dedicated to his craft that he was able to be a leader. However at this age with his streaky performances and body language on the court, I truly don’t see him as a leader. There is no accountability and no one person that we can look at who will bring the energy this team needs. I do believe we can be a contender if we see more consistency from Bron and AD but defensively we need an identity and someone to bring energy to this team.

[@venitahaws2751]

you gotta.remember lebron was much younger when he was in high school he's older now and father time doesn't slow up for no one

[@nicconasty]

PEEWEEDAPLUG FOR THE NBA

[@NotLilKale]

P, it’s almost hard to watch this video. You’re so right, and it’s so fucking sad that we’ve watch the lakers kill LeBron’s career end. Realistically, this team wasn’t even that greatly constructed when they won either. They just had LeBron and AD

[@zipo1039]

Labron should just get out why is he afraid to retire he afraid to be expose!!

[@Camb2r]

The lakers entire situation for the past seven years but really last decade can be wound up in one word and that’s mismanagement. P hit on all the points from non development, irresponsible roster management, a non willingness to pay to keep good role players I.e Alex Caruso, javale, Dwight who we all knew could help the lakers in their coming years. I mean I could go on and on but it just makes no sense when it’s so simple to build a team around LeBron and then you have AD too so there’s really no excuse to be this bad. And now that they’re both older of course you can’t continue to put so much pressure on the two and then it just trickles down to the role players who can’t handle. They have mishandled their window so badly and now it’s to the point where the players don’t even give effort on the court knowing the roster isn’t good enough and yea there’s no excuse for that but even at it full potential this roster is second round exit at best.

[@kingjaffe9339]

I’m not even a lakers fan but they just piss me off because of how incompetent the whole organization is. The only reason rob pelinka is the gm is solely based off his relationship with Kobe! Fans can blame the Westbrook trade on LeBron all they want saying he pushed for it,but at the end of the day rob is the one who has the final say in things. I mean just talking about this past offseason you didn’t do anything but hand out some questionable extensions and you had no money to work with because the only way you got people to sign last season was give them player options and who would’ve guessed all of them decided to option in cause they know they ain’t getting that money anywhere else! Just an absolute dumpster fire!!

[@_JustReal_215]

What if they get vooch and lavine? Vando and wood get healthy what you think still cooked?

[@HalfAsianDerp]

Is that even a serious question. It's not the offense that's the problem, it's the lack of defensive effort and integrity. Adding two more offensive players that don't play defense won't change anything.

[@CaneCarter-rl1gq]

Id absolutely move the picks to compete. To those who say how we know this team worth it cuz if Bron and AD r healthy on the floor u competing. Last time it happened we won a championship. So make the moves. Rui Gabe Vando first for Grant and TimeLord DLO Wood JHS and a first for DFS and Sharpe Max for Cam Whitmoore and Aaron Holiday. Bron Knecht Grant DFS AD Quincey Reaves Cam Sharpe TimeLord

[@eliyarrows2456]

I hate to break it to you but none of these trades would be accepted by the other team😂 Max Christie for Whitmore and holiday???? What are you smoking? Who tf do you think Max is 😂

[@1AngryLakersFan]

Lakers time has ran out. No matter who they trade for. They will not make an impact.

[@brotherssisters8353]

Ik you busy but we need another bulls my league video 😫

[@darrellperry7419]

W

[@bilindabutcher8913]

Rob Pelinka had literally the easiest job in the NBA and fucked it up. All he had to do was resign the championship team and make moves around the edges

[@flyboyely]

you think Trae can save them?

[@Fayn757]

Are ? They Have !

[@jaysoncam2680]

Am I crazy to say this team would have been on OKC’s level if they never signed LeBron James because trading away your future may not have as worth it for that one championship because if we’re being honest, this is a young man’s league right now

[@bilindabutcher8913]

Yes you are because they WON A CHAMPIONSHIP which OKC has not even done, AND the Lakers young core was not even comparable to Okc's. Shai is an MVP candidate and Lonzo got hurt anyway. Also Sam Presti is a way better GM than Rob Pelinka so yes you are crazy

[@eliyarrows2456]

No. Lonzo Ball, Randle, and Ingram is not a good basketball team in 2024, just like it wasnt in 2019 or whatever.

[@jdilla4591]

I’m a long life laker fan since 99’…. The way people overate our young talent is LAUGHABLE

[@jdilla4591]

The only young players I would of love to keep was Lonzo and Zubac since we have him for nothing and could’ve had him with AD long term, Hart would’ve been nice to keep to but other then that good riddance everyone, Ingram needed to be in the AD trade and we won a chip

[@CaneCarter-rl1gq]

Frank was overrated tho especially on offense i never was that big of a fan tbh he got by greatly cuz he had 2 head coaches with him Jason Kidd and Lionel Hollins, also vets like Bron, Rondo, Dudley, Dwight, Javale as leaders.

[@wesbeausoleil8193]

👋🏿👋🏿👋🏿

[@PAWGSOTHOTH]

Relax wit the autism jazz hands. All love tho, pierre.

[@saggywalrus]

peepoo da plug 1738 ayyy im like hey what’s up hello

[@reallydoe2552]

It turned my post notifications off for you WTF just noticed

[@eddybukuru6430]

First comment!!

[@stonedbobross4309]

Damn I’m early

[@otto7454]

First

[@therealmccoy9948]

If you think there was any chance of the Lakers winning another championship with Lebron, then you are delusional. The only way it could have happened, is if he took a dramatic pay cut. That way they could sign a good free agent. Every free agent they went after turned them down, because they don't want to play in Lebron's system. They all know that once they don't win, they get the blame. If no moves are made, then it's the coach that's the problem, or the front office. His entire career everyone around him has been the problem, when is it time to put the blame on the dude himself? Lebron has always been the problem, he has had more all star help than anyone ever, but he can't seem to win. He only won 2/4 on that stacked Heat team, got very lucky to get 1 off of the warriors when he was back in Cleveland, and didn't have to deal with all the travel, and got plenty of rest in the bubble. The guy is a fucking joke, just look at the pathetic amount of effort he puts in during a game. He is the worst superstar in any sport, ever.

[@zaylew7122]

P what you're not accounting for is that LeBron is making 50 million a year. You can say "you cant rely on 40 year old lebron" but the dude is commanding so much money you HAVE to rely on someone making that much because roster construction is going to be a lot more difficult.

[@VictoriesAtTheMarathon]

Nah, I’m gonna blame JJ Reddick too. They did the same thing with Ham, we ain’t gonna act like, he didn’t take them to the WCF. When you get that deep, it’s up to the players 9/10. Not to mention, JJ Reddick is throwing temper tantrums, they won’t listen to him. They quit on him several times already, they didn’t quit on Ham when he was coaching. It’s just flat out racism, I hope they fire JJ Reddick, the same way they did Ham.

[@Imgonnapuke1]

You realize how dumb this sounds right

[@Camb2r]

This makes no sense racism is the reason that Ham was fired when every black player on that team could tell you that the sets they ran never led to success.

[@VictoriesAtTheMarathon]

@ , You can’t run sets when you have LeDiddy James on the court. He’s too heliocentric, he only passes off drive and kicks, he would never pass normally unless if it’s obvious. Not to mention, they wanted to fire Ham 7 games into his coaching career. Ham was also a rookie coach, but the difference is he was experienced, and they had a great defense with Ham.

[@jantz01]

Racism, that's bs.

[@pillbox1240]

Dump the bums