The Lakers Won't Stop Robbing The NBA...

[@CommonTro]

Rui and Vanderbilt were low key some of the best trade deadline deals. They gave up little to nothing for both

[@ASG_lenn]

Not like we had much to give. No good picks left. And dog shit low value players

[@g.o.a.tjames8861]

Both legit 6'8 wings with Rui being a mid-range assassin & Vando being a defensive swiss army knife

[@haitileblanc3075]

If the played Vando more in Utah series would of been better off

[@alantaraiza4045]

@@haitileblanc3075Utah series??

[@IndigoJah]

The Vando 7 mins off the bench is crucial

[@rlmalonzo1184]

Lakers came from "their future are doomed", "they gifting Wemby to the Pelicans", "they are old" to one of the contenders out west while also being fairly young is a great work by Rob Pelinka and especially, the scouting department that's been great for them for years.

[@justthisguy1948]

They are not contenders and still a play in team

[@everythinglakers1713]

@@justthisguy1948man denial is a hell of a drug 😂😂😂

[@cruztheworld8326]

​@@justthisguy1948I guess all of the NBA analysts that I've heard and all of the oddsmakers in Vegas are wrong but you're right?

[@anferneewoodruff3728]

@@cruztheworld8326yes they are wrong sir

[@Oonga761]

@rlmalonzo tbf, I don't know why teams agreed to those trades. I really felt like they bailed the Lakers out with those trades because they gave a dime and a handsandwich for every one of them.

[@robertthurman1336]

You missed on Rui IMO. He can play bully ball at a high level, shoot midrange extremely well, and very skilled versatile defender. Most importantly, he proved to be clutch. He saved the post season. Lakers fans will not be upset if he keeps averaging 12-13 points a game if he comes up when the Lakers need him.

[@jaccokooijman7566]

He is a f-ing beast. Just look at him on the court. His build is similar to LeBron and he uses it effectively. Plus his shot mechanics are smooooth, which makes him a force off the bench as the leader of 2nd unit (plus ofcourse playing important minutes in the 4th)

[@nisagomez4366]

I thought the same thing.

[@spencergray9315]

​@@jaccokooijman7566I think Kawhi might be a better comp - somehow Phil Handy got Rui looking like the Klae

[@stevensmith7191]

Rui so much better than LeBron

[@yahsson]

Keep saying Rui won’t do this again. He will. He’s gonna be that guy in the playoffs. Hell avg 14-16ppg and 6-8rebs during the season. He’s gonna play well for us this coming season.

[@blacbiz11]

I think his analysis of Rui was a bit bad. He is a good player. The claim of being not good at anything was far fetched. Sometimes these analysts only exhault scorers,stars and flashy players but fail to see the importance of role players doing work on both ends of the court. He runs the break and spaces the floor well. He is an NBA player who is being utilized by the lakers for certain skills and it's not always about being a star shooting player or perennial starter with good shot efficiency. I take it they expect him to give them an avg of 14 points a season,defense and size when needed.He is also young.Something the lakers required heavily.

[@edgardls95]

Dont forget about Max Christie, still a couple years away, but he could make a big jump. Had playing time during the middle of the season when the injuries piled up and was solid.

[@Kingk2400]

💯

[@BrySR]

He's playing real good this summer league.

[@richardgrace5043]

"Falcons legen Matt Ryan" had me dying lol

[@anthonysotillio5965]

😭

[@josueguillen4111]

If Vando could just get to around 35% from three on a solid 2-4 attempts, it would unlock so much for this team. I’m the playoffs, it was his offense that got him played off the court. I’m happy they brought back DLo. He had a horrible WCF but people forget his huge plays vs the Grizzlies and Warriors. Without his personal 9-0 run in the 4th vs the Grizzlies, the series goes 2-2 back to Memphis, then he backs it up with a hot fire start in the clinching 6th game where he was the leading scorer. In game 1 vs the Warriors it was him who stop a drought from both teams giving the lakers a go-ahead bucket to steal that game. Game 3 he also gave them a boost to propel them to an early victory. One bad series doesn’t define him, I think the experience will make him better if he’s in the same situation again, it will also force him to work in his defense so that he’s not played off the court.

[@rovy1303]

I honestly just want him to know when to cut and finish and hit corner 3s and because he does everything else well

[@kedrprao]

Vando needs to understand how to play off the ball, and make some cuts for easy dunks. He does that already but its hardly once of twice in entire game. Sometimes he's just stagnant on offense. He needs to be Lakers' Aaron Gordon

[@antoniop5739]

Right exactly what I was saying

[@mia-8214]

imagine this lakers team with the new pieces AND a training camp under their belt… scary

[@gotworc]

I honestly think Cam Reddish could really blossom with playing with LeBron. I feel like LeBron can really help him get better offensively. Or at least give him more confidence. Seems like the younger players do well with LeBron unlike the older guys

[@gang4840]

Lebron got one more year left shutup

[@EULB12]

LeBron is in his 20th season and who got better playing with him (perhaps only Mo Williams)? Stop this fake narratives that Bron made others better. In fact its the other way round, everyone sacrifice to play with him and it’s natural when you play alongside a superstar.

[@cruztheworld8326]

​@@EULB12whether he makes them better or not is irrelevant. He makes them winners. Dwyane Wade is the only star player that has won a title with LeBron that's ever even been past the second round without him.

[@One_Black_Panther]

​@cruztheworld8326 people just love to hate him...easiest way to make money...start a hate Lebron channel and you'll cash in...I say that to say this...Bron gets u PAID! Young guys who play with him end up getting paid...as I said b4, even haters of him gets paid

[@impogi832]

​@@One_Black_Pantherfrfr.. There's thousands of channel hating lebron for money

[@robertweekes5783]

It’s great to see these clips of Reeves, he looks fearless. And he lands carefully, often falling down to lighten the impact instead of putting the shock into his knees. That’s a good habit when going to the rack.

[@Weshinewegrow]

Falcons legend Matt Ryan is crazy. 😅😂

[@anthonyltllkyser5272]

He won us a game lol

[@ComptonCrypto]

The bar nowadays be so low bruh, "Man has two legs...legend of walking"

[@Weshinewegrow]

@@ComptonCrypto 😭😭😭

[@artandkim]

Excellent, EXCELLENT commentary and observations. In-depth overview and analysis of the trade deadline till now. Got me geeked and can’t wait for the season to begin! Oh! Great music to create momentum and excitement. You keep doing what you’re doing. I’m a big fan.

[@Logic10k]

I agreee with most of your points except rui, his job is to cook the weakest defender and he’s technically the fifth option on offense so an efficient 12-14 ppg is more than worthy of that contract

[@jamiethorpe5431]

Yeah he’s tripping. Rui is a very good player.

[@christopherchild6099]

He never said rui wasn’t a good player.

[@Logic10k]

@@christopherchild6099 he said there was pressure on rui to perform and the contract might be too big for the kind of player he is, but rui can only get better at this point in the role he was given his 3p% isn’t gonna be 49 but that’s not a realistic expectation

[@jamiethorpe5431]

@@christopherchild6099 actually he did say Rui's ability wasnt very good.

[@jamiethorpe5431]

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[@donovan10899]

reliving all of the emotions of this past season. what a crazy time.

[@1highvelocity1]

We need to keep Phil Handy look what he turned Rui and Austin Reeves into he'll turn Cam Reddish into something as well

[@SpiritualSchmuck]

Agreed and Rui is way better than he gives him credit for in this video.

[@roveirdatu3851]

There’s so much dynamics and moving pieces to winning. You can have all the best pieces but Sometimes it’s just luck that can be the most important.

[@lesurlately9311]

They got swept 😂

[@jjcastilllo]

Lakers had a solid free agency this time around. They kept their key players of D’Lo, Reeves and Rui. They didn’t have to pursue a third star and have to change the entire roster. They kept some of the players from last season as expected. They added new piece of Cam, Gabe, Taurean and Jaxson which will help this team. Max Christie could be a potential key player in the rotation this upcoming season. They just need one more Center and they should be complete team for the season.

[@michaelsledge3904]

And knock down shooter

[@justthisguy1948]

Lakers still trash can’t wait to hear excuses how lebron doesn’t have enough help

[@shepardice3775]

​@@justthisguy1948I feel sorry for people who have had their brains rotted to the stump by being LeBron haters. It seems like such a miserable way to live to have this man on your mind 24/7 to make up for some weird personal insecurity.

[@freedompanda9438]

One more center: Castleton.

[@freedompanda9438]

Yeah, they’re TRASH!! Stupid Lakers. Can’t do anything right. They SUCK!! Yet…still got to the WC Finals? 🤔 😂🤣😂😂🤣🤣

[@20fcbarca]

Rob doesn’t get the credit he deserves in the Lakers championship run. He not only signed Davis, but he also brought in McGee and Howard. Davis was able to stay healthy with those two in the rotation. Bench was also really solid with guys like Rondo and Caruso

[@steveg9941]

Did you forget. Fleece Pelinka destroyed the championship team the year right the championship.

[@TheHuskyK9]

Been a Laker fan since I was 5 years old back in 2002 and watched every season with my fam. With that said, the 2022-23 Laker season was one of the most impressive seasons I've seen them do yet. Most of us diehard Laker fans were NOT expecting them to go far in the playoffs, at most the 2nd round. The fact that they went from 2-10 to making it to the WCF (even when they eventually got swept) is a big W. Folks forgot that after the deadline, Lakers had the best record in the NBA. And with most of their key players coming back and some improvements to the roster, I'm excited to see how far the Lakers can go this upcoming season.

[@andrewcolleen1698]

How’s a sweep a W? maybe you lower your standards because of the outcome of previous seasons?

[@basedmek]

@@andrewcolleen1698hes looking at the totality of the season. Not the final results. I promise it's not hard to understand Yes the end result of the season ended in an L. We know this already

[@andrewcolleen1698]

@@basedmek but that’s not the goal of the franchise. From the fan perspective yes it’s understandable but from a franchise/team point of view it’s still a failure

[@sontho6995]

​@@andrewcolleen1698The goal of every franchise is to improve. Point blank. Okc didn't reach the playoffs was that a failure for that organization? No it wasn't because it was a clear sign that the team is steadily improving. Blatantly ignoring the situation the lakers were in at the start & how they were UNDERDOGS in every single playoff series this year is willfully ignorant of you.

[@andrewcolleen1698]

@@sontho6995 how’s the lakers underdog? Do you have brain? The lakers made a trade every single time but that didn’t come to fruition yet after the bubble. Yes you said it right they start a rough season isn’t that a failure in itself? and then ended up getting sweep by Denver and remember they’re the only team got sweep by Denver. The end goal of the franchise is to win it all period. Use your brain if you have one!

[@TrueAnakinSkywalker]

I love this video cause people love to forget that teams that have Lebron, actually do have a GM. Yes Lebron has had input in roster decisions but it’s very disrespectful to Rob to think that Lebron is the one evaluating talent, going over changes to the cap, traveling to look at foreign players etc. Rob Pelinka has made some questionable moves but he has also been making some excellent moves which he needs to get 100% credit for.

[@rlmalonzo1184]

Exactly.

[@shepardice3775]

LeBron's "LeGM" role is extremely overstated. The only time he really had more influence than a normal superstar player was in Cleveland the 2nd time but even then he still isn't the one making the final decision. He can say he wants x or y and GM's can try to make it happen, but at the end of the day it's their call and he can't force them to do anything.

[@lzf31]

you forgot Christie's progress in the offseason and summer league. This is a better news than Schifino's drafting at 17th.

[@kyler5862]

Forget Christie, Hodge can be a great 3 and D guy

[@yrgminion5773]

@@kyler5862so can christie and he’s bigger and 5 years younger

[@SmittyWitTheVibes]

This was a great summary of last year and this offseason. Great work 👏🏾👍🏾

[@fRANKwrld]

great video, watched every game this season and it was truly a roller coaster of high's and low's till the end

[@DK_Raiders117]

Great storytelling! Really enjoyed the video!

[@newthrash1221]

I really hope this last season was Rui's breakout and he becomes a bonafide star for us. Same with Reaves. Pelinka really made some of the best moves as GM with those trades.

[@satta2023]

Great editing, informed commentary and story telling in this video. Great job man.

[@artmedrano1858]

Had to go on my phone from TV to leave comment. Man what a great video! Enjoyed how you broke down the last season. Good watch!🎉👍🤘🌮😊

[@hofAMVS]

Thomas bryant should've stayed, i deadass never seen mo bamba play more than 5 games without getting injured

[@fpmd99]

Great summary. Since your video, Lakers have now added Christian Wood, and extended Vando.

[@HiramTuaPR]

Rui and Reaves are great contacts

[@TheRapperFiji]

W Video Jimmer! I like these nba type documentaries by you 😊

[@Neotidus]

Pelinka gets the blame for awful seasons too. He blew up a championship team the following year and then gave up their good role players the next year for Westbrook In which everyone in the NBA new that was a bad fit.

[@poly_g6068]

I can't wait to watch them lace up next season.

[@dsdddsd4543we]

Rui reminds me of Scottie Pippen. Give him an entire season in LA and I think he takes off.

[@beewirks]

Rui’s midrange is GREAT…just for your info

[@ronmangoba]

And don't forget they also drafted Maxwell Lewis. And just recently, the Lakers signed Christian Wood and both gave AD and Vando contract extensions as well

[@teflonjohn4018]

When the Lakers won the chip 2020 Rob was absolved of all doubt. Bringing in Morris, Rondo, even Waiters was ready that year. People have to stop living in the moment and look at the overall body of work.

[@mikethedog5581]

Rob did a hell of a job,he even fixed Lebrons mess.

[@NoSpinster0909]

What mess

[@mikethedog5581]

@@NoSpinster0909 wdym?Russ Didnt fit,they needed more depth shooting ect.Lebron AD pushed for Russ.That mess ruin there roster they had no money left for soild rotation players they were gassed every damn game not to add russ TO ratio

[@NoSpinster0909]

@@mikethedog5581 everyone knows Russ didn’t fit,I wouldn’t call that Lebrons mess though just cause AD and him advocates for move doesn’t mean that the GM has to go along with it

[@ayabellabhojwani24]

jeanie is not "heavily involved". she takes care of the business side of the lakers while trusting basketball operations to their gm - a model dr. buss set with jerry west.

[@Kingk2400]

Hoping they give max christie sum playin time nxt season, his another young one that could develop very well

[@shenlonggohan]

Very good deadline, but still haunted by what could have been. Could have chosen Caruso over tht. Could have had some combo of DeRozan, Buddy, and/or Myles Turner instead of Westbrook.

[@FromTheHipp]

"this wasnt going to move the needle. everyone knew that". nah thats bull shit. the play that Rui put together when Westbrook was in DC was very good. anybody that actually watched him play knew that the lakers had just picked up a very good player with a ton of upside and that they got him for a steal.

[@justinabraham5497]

W video!!! Made a great video on a whole Lakers timeline from the last few years till now.

[@Tony3820_]

Great video man

[@Thesportsmannine]

That Matt Ryan joke was top tear

[@robertsnyder7440]

As a falcons fan you adding Matt Ryan put a smile on my face and made me laugh so hard it’s been a bad day I needed that 😂

[@FollowProto]

I’ll never understand why the Jazz are always so quick to not just trade with LA, but make them BETTER. Might as well just be the Lakers developmental team

[@igloopi249]

This is crazy we got one of the best young cores after having a team full of 36 year olds just a season ago

[@listo393]

We've been doing this every offseason since the bubble...they dump half the roster, bring in all new guys, only for it to not lead to a title. People have this faulty idea that making the "most" moves means you "win" the offseason, or more specifically to this video, "rob" the NBA

[@DNiceMusic89]

This was an amazing breakdown bro. #GoLakers

[@KnightowlSports]

As a Lakers fan I think u did a fantastic job of portraying how the season was for us. We started the season pretty bad but thank god we were still able to improve the roster to what it is now.

[@Callmelukky]

I loved watching this team play ball

[@MattBuford-n4i]

"Falcons legen Matt Ryan" had me dying lol. "Falcons legen Matt Ryan" had me dying lol.

[@dc_thejoker7805]

Max also went kinda crazy in the summer league so that adds more flexibility with the SG/SF

[@biscotti4404]

That clip when Austin slaps the fan😂

[@higherheights3105]

The lakers the only team that trade all their players every season and still get the most love from the sports media.

[@kenztalks9420]

you are significantly underrating Rui lol, he can absolutely become a high volume scorer, he has everything and showed ability to put it all together in the playoffs, even though he was playing great in the playoffs his minutes were still inconsistent because we had an idiot coach

[@johnhendrix28]

Idiot coach? He had that team for like 30 games don’t see how he’s an idiot for testing line ups

[@thefrostyvette876]

Facts.

[@frederickdelius1106]

That is possible no one tried to get austin. But i also think he went with the lakers because they stuck with him and he felt some kind of way. Not that anyone said "you scratch mine...". Just thats how it happened, could also be from the fact they would have paid whatever to keep him. I really thought he was going to get a 90 for 4. Like the miami dude.

[@jthomas4632]

Great Job on this video

[@BishoppdaDon]

This some amazing content bro good stuff 🫡

[@ZachNovak]

As much as I don't like LA, as a Portland fan I wish we pulled the trigger to make the team better... now our front office has run the greatest Blazer of all time out of town. 😭

[@NotYourTypicalLakersFan]

I feel you man 👍🏼I’ve always wanted Dame in a lakers jersey

[@Rutul]

It is clear that those who are "underpaid" are paid past the official salary by various transfers to the card. So Harden signed a contract with Philadelphia at a reduced salary to increase the cup space. He was paid by a businessman through tricky bank accounts. Similarly, several people make transfers to Austin Reeves to compensate for his agreement to play for the Lakers)

[@ashduwitt9899]

How do you know that? I never really thought about it but it makes sense to an extent

[@James-lt3so]

Straight facts. Keep spitting bro

[@janissalenieks3300]

source: trust me bro

[@Jakereisman11111]

The problem is that the lakers pride themselves on being a team that can win at all times no matter what and every trade and transaction they make is an automatic win. The fanbase is 66% of all nba fans and they are rabid as hell. You get people like skip bayless and mikerophone who all they do is stoke the fire of a regular-decent nba team and give endless solutions and reasons to why they can win not knowing that there are 31 other teams going for the same hardware. The fanbase is rabid, the front office knows this, and they’re gonna do anything to satisfy the #1 market in the NBa

[@jakethesound4586]

GENERATIONAL WEALTH = ANYTHING OVER 40 million dollars on a contract. Reaves' 56 mill....That's 100 years of half a million dollars salary. Reaves just understood that and wants to play with greatness NOW. Same for Rui and Russel (who's already at 138 million dollar career earnings)

[@gideoncodamon1777]

I love the vids jimmer!

[@mosessupposes2571]

The Lakers roster changes so fast it’s hard to keep up. They’re more like a clearing house than a team.

[@rejimariparadela4811]

Christie seems left out

[@mr.kwamid-86_43]

Krispy Kreme :'(

[@edbambach164]

im just glad we kept reaves

[@loslakers530]

The Lakers had a great off season moves. We need Dwight Howard back!

[@acegolde4746]

Reeves shined in the playoffs because he has the Kobe mentality something that Dlo should be inspired from. Its the mentality and the hunger that cashed him out big numbers. Congratulations and looking forward to bigger things in the Lakers

[@DjTIMEJD]

Klay was cooking Reeves on defense and DLO used that Mamba mentality to shut him down, friend.

[@matthewreeves639]

We need a better back up big they shoulda snagged bol bol

[@yrgminion5773]

Bol isnr who u think he is

[@tythereviewguy]

this video is a masterpiece i love it man!

[@anas6732]

What a video bro 🔥

[@ianosaurus27]

The NBA is a Movie & the Los Angeles Lakers are the Heroes & the rest are just there.

[@jeromerozier872]

That foot injury tho …. 🤣😄🤣😄🤣😄🤣😄🤣😄🤣😄🤣😄🤣😄🤣😄🤣😄🤣😄🤣😄🤣

[@raphichou8132]

They did a great job this Off season but please Lets not lie there is NO OTHER franchise where D-LO and Reeves sign this contracts. Not to mention the multiple free agents they got that only want to go to LA. Thats an average job for the Lakers regarding how easy it is

[@NotYourTypicalLakersFan]

This video was great

[@clayton5469]

Lakers got unlimited money somehow, and still get people on steals of deals…

[@justthisguy1948]

Why all the excuses then?

[@viggogonsowski3651]

Do you know how nba cap works now? They all have to spend a huge portion of their cap, but when you get past the first apron, you can only add players by minimum & rookie contracts and you can only go over the second apron by resigning your own guy.

[@vlada]

Lakers are running back their starting 5 including D-Lo. Where do you rank it in NBA? They added a good rotation piece in Prince but the other 3 moves are parralel moves at best: replacing Mo Bamba for Hayes? Beasley for Reddish? Or 33% career (and 2023) 3pt shooter Gabe to replace career (and last season) 33% 3pts shooter Schroeder? Cmon, thats all 4 quarters for a $1. Except Prince. Sometimes running it back with he same starters is a good plan, sometimes its the only one. Kyrie will want out by February now he has contract so its not over.

[@NotYourTypicalLakersFan]

Yup we could still use that Dlo contract for Kyrie if he becomes disgruntled

[@vlada]

@@NotYourTypicalLakersFan u r right, it is a very tradeable contract now.

[@yajeel]

Hey Jimmerange…. Did you have this same energy regarding the Lakers when we were terrible all those years when they couldn’t attract any good free agents? They have NOT robbed the NBA anytime recently. The only robbery in the past few decades was the Pau trade. And this one may have been not so bad in retrospect (Pau for Marc and the cap space to get ZBo).

[@Urgelt]

You didn't mention obvious referee misconduct favoring the Lakers. It was ugly.

[@NotYourTypicalLakersFan]

Boston game

[@MPTWE]

Dawggggg he talking about Matt Ryan 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@stevemartinez9075]

Austin Reeves reminds me of Obie, one Ginóbili from the Spurs

[@younggod3906]

Rui was arguably their most consistent player

[@watchalotadunks]

The wizards stunted rui’s development, I think he’s going to outplay that contract

[@NotYourTypicalLakersFan]

Honestly bro he could be a 14-16 PPG

[@reggiehenderson9464]

And with all that they still got swept

[@gregdaze2390]

One thing no ones talking about is that a big chunk of lakers staff went to the suns to be with Vogel. Wondering if that’ll hurt us.

[@paulaarchuleta8684]

Pelinka should have signed Mobomba at vet-min. If not C.Wood than Bismack for backup center (when AD is hurt). Glad Lakers have AD, Jaxson and Castleton.

[@itzreal2178]

You're talking about a foot injury. Lebron didn't play Within the offense, Lebron did him. The offense should have gone through Davis. It wasn't an injury, it was Lebron. Lebron sacrificed his team for the scoring title

[@itzreal2178]

Not to mention how much defense lebron didn't play last season, and there are plenty of videos to prove it

[@curse587]

man this vid was fire

[@Rahharriss]

Good vid

[@gbn-nvgee4067]

Quickley was more hype bout that shot than Dennis😂😂😂😂

[@K4LGz]

Did he say falcons legend Matt Ryan 😂😂 I’m weak

[@williamvelazquez659]

Vincent and Reaves will put the lakers on top with Bron and Davis

[@clide07]

Hachimura reaves and dlo keeping the core is great and adding reddish vincent jaxson vando is good😊😊😊

[@lemonlazer5687]

If Lebron had more time to recover from his foot injury there is a good chance they miss the playoffs. Or face Denver in round 1 which would have cancelled out the great run they had to build confidence. Lakers were never gonna beat Denver. But it's a solid foundation of what could be Lebrons last year in LA

[@aaroncobb27]

but you spent a good portion talking about how Rui isn't that good. I disagree. He's a solid starter on a good number of nba teams. Him being along side Lebron and AD will keep him getting the clean looks he was getting in the playoffs. In terms of that role, he'll perform about the same because defenses cant key in on him and he scores it at all three levels. Mid range arguably being his best area, that means he's a catch and shoot threat, and can get to the basket or get to his spot on the floor and rise up. Rui is solid

[@JAMNyt321]

Bro really said this should be talked about Schools😂😂😂

[@brelendwiggins7238]

Good job

[@themrfow]

WONDERFUL DEEP DIVE! YOU ARE AWESOME!

[@abhipatwari4285]

i think lebron was more responsible for westbrook. I heard vogel and pelinka were against it.

[@leeronald3645]

Both of them are stat padders and they couldn’t do it on the same team.