The ‘New Look' Los Angeles Lakers Might Be Hiding This From Us | NBA News (Malik Beasley, Mo Bamba)

[@HoopsDigest]

What’s your prediction for the Lakers final record and seed heading into the 2023 NBA Playoffs? 🤔

[@coachaceapril3583]

43-39 7th seed

[@dregulars]

7th

[@antonsawyer1741]

Agree 7th, (just scraped through)

[@flamezpermadeath666]

6th seed

[@BayAreaHoops415]

Lets say they face the Grizz, Kings or Nuggets round 1, lowkey taking LA over those teams... Already beat all of them with that busted up roster before. This roster can easily be better than their 2020 team

[@chocolatethai7747]

The Lakers can control their destiny now. What's more impressive is their bench depth. That's what's going to ensure them a deep run in the playoffs.

[@LN-Lifer]

I don't think that's TECHNICALLY correct They do need other teams to lose. But I agree with the sentiment

[@MILITANTMONEY]

why hasn't nobody been talkin bout Austin Reeves, Lonnie Walker, and Dennis Schroeder. Who have all been crucial pieces in the second group. Ti be honest, the 2nd group is really worth watching now.

[@Drogas3653]

Lonnie doesn’t even play

[@lennythompson2923]

They second group all versatile and agile 2way players who can switch multiple positions so they can play harder while resting more

[@LanceRoylo]

Agreed. Lonnie needs to make his way back into the rotation.

[@lumiereeclair]

@@lennythompson2923 I think the lakers got a really good player in Hachimura with his versatility. The man's got the size, length and enough athletic ability to guard almost all positions. So far he's been a real solid player coming off the bench.

[@krlm2280]

​@@LanceRoylo switch him for brown

[@jasontroy3911]

I have not seen them play this well since the championship season. The offense flows and defense is much better

[@mitchellty]

They didn’t even play well the championship year

[@okeythegoat2332]

@@mitchelltyfacts. Lakers ain’t even at full strength. Ad and bron still playing sub-par. Just imagine Ad before the injury plus bron full healthy is scary 🤫

[@singhaadityajibodhkumar240]

@@mitchellty 1st seed in the regular season.. handling gentleman sweep to the complete western confrence.. looks good to me

[@johndurrer7869]

Beasley is definitely the man to make that claim because it would require him being special to make it happen

[@qualiswilliams7403]

Naw it's been dlo Beasley had a great game last game tho

[@-stubbiestninja-7397]

It’s not really going to be on one of new five just need not one of them to be a cancer and think they bigger than the team

[@BigTimboSlice77]

If that defense can travel with them on the road… They goin places!!!!

[@oblove1586]

If They Can Go 5 - 2 Or 6 - 1 In These First 7 Games After The All-star Game, Hell Yeah It Will Definitely Be Scary Time In The NBA 😏😏😏

[@FATTACULAR1]

If AD can stay healthy very scary 😬

[@oblove1586]

@@FATTACULAR1 Exactly

[@herotheancient1352]

Bron and Ad both play less than 30 min in past 2 games already made lakers scary.

[@Galen24.Shun36]

Championship. 💜💛 Do it For Kobe.

[@oblove1586]

Didn't I Say It Fellas 😂😂😂😂😊💯👌🏿

[@calcham1]

The Lakers massive swap can ONLY be perceived as a huge upgrade, and it's ridiculous to suggest otherwise. They may underachieve because of the hole they've built with the previous team, injuries, and only having 22 games left. They lost Russell Westbrook (who did not work out for the Lakers despite his still incredible athleticism), et al. for a team that is overall better defensively, depth-wise, youth, height, shooting (both 3 pointers and free throws), and offensive creativity (players who can get their own shot like Rui, D'Lo, Beasley). The biggest surprise is NOT that they have gelled, it's that they were able to plug so many holes at virtually the same time with 6 new players.

[@Value_Pilgrim]

I am thinking 6th place. Hopefully Mo Bamba stays healthy and Lebron plays some minutes on pick and pop with Mo surrounded by shooters.

[@ankey7384]

And I hope he can reduce his fouls. Everyone's taking advantage of him, aside from the refs making soft calls.

[@fernandojuancadena2475]

6th place I love the Lakers but they ain't making the playoffs this year be real bro you ain't from Cali dog

[@garth2445]

@@fernandojuancadena2475 you're buggin if you think lakers aint making the playoffs lmao

[@poojiith2361]

7 or 8 is more realistic

[@calcham1]

@@ankey7384 I think Mo Bamba is a plus, even with the foul trouble. Admittedly, I didn't think he would help much but, with AD scaring the hell out of me every time he falls, it's nice to have another rim protector out there. He has a 7'10" wingspan. He also should help space the floor because he is not just a decent 3 point shooter, he takes a few each game, so opposing centers can't just leave him out there. So the only player I don't want to see taking 3 pointers is AD.

[@LesterRibu]

I’d like to see dlo, Beasley, bron, ad, Bamba to see what that looks like Shroed, reeves, troy, rui, Vanderbilt( no traditional big) but everyone is going to hustle for defense I like what we’re doing now but curious if sliding mo to the starting would space it better for AD and crazy rim protection

[@Zyke_iLLest]

The jump in defence is the biggest surprise to me we weren’t defending shit before

[@nothingnothing7621]

🤣

[@PsalmsPoetic]

When he won the championship in 2016 Lebron made it clear that he accepts that the Man upstairs always gives him the hardest road to travel. Here we go again. I don't know about their record, but I say they make it to the finals. I say they win the championship this year. Lebron and AD stay healthy, and AD gets back to playing the way he was playing to start the season, there's no reason to believe otherwise for me.

[@ThePrivateryan]

The perfect situation to succeed now. What is most surprising to me is how they have already gelled into a team that looks like they have been playing together for a lot longer than they have.

[@Dollaupt]

When the pieces fit & come with High basketball iQ it’s no surprise how fast they clicking especially playing with bron he has the highest iQ in the league

[@ParisPK]

As a lakers fan, I’m so excited for the new players we got and hopefully we keep them next season to make a huge run in the playoffs and hopefully get to the finals. This season i feel like it is too little too late now unless we get into the play in and the other teams in the west start losing games but either way, I’m happy we got young players and hopefully Pelinka keeps all of them

[@-stubbiestninja-7397]

I understand that but every team who would be an actual threat in 7 games has added big pieces or are the warriors who haven’t been meshing not many teams could take this laker squad in 7 just gotta get in

[@ParisPK]

@@-stubbiestninja-7397 I agree with you but I wish this trade was made before the season started, imagine if we started with this Lakers squad? We would be top 3 seed in the west

[@bamboosho0t]

Health is wealth. If they can remain healthy....sky is the limit. I'm not seeing a "I'm so happy to be a Laker" look in their eyes. Malik straight up said, no hesitation, _"Championship"_ as the goal.

[@charlesgolden5612]

Energy is wealth not health

[@pokermaster4188]

They play the mavs tomorrow, we are rlly gonna see it

[@KC-lg8qf]

This team can compete with any team in the league. Especially if AD can stay on the court. Perhaps the most underrated result of these moves is that for the first time in his career LeBron will have a really deep bench. Him being able to rest without it being a given that the bench will give up a lead is going to be huge.

[@losfornia]

I have to see this new lakers squad play a top 5 team or go on 5-10 winning streak

[@lennythompson2923]

Stay tuned it’s rollin now

[@q.8155]

Definitely not missing the playoffs

[@Fog8Jason]

My lakers are finally good again let’s gooooooo. Oh and yes this trade is a dub

[@legendary2553]

Lakers are contenders

[@LBJTV]

winners* game 7 June 18 baby

[@roverjohnson6854]

Facts to me it’s cut and dry, you don’t need to be a basketball guru to see this team is really good compared to the competition.

[@stoney2271]

Coming from a jazz fan vando and Malik work in any system. They didn’t fit the jazz rebuild but those two understand basketball👌🏽crazy to go into a season with no expectation and end up with great players. Sad to see them go but gotta say go get the chip with lebron. Malik and vando deserve this

[@jimnguyen8090]

health health health. Lakers, warriors, clippers, sun...basically every single team just needs to stay healthy man. ugh. A lot of you young people should remember that three peats and lots of rings eventually matter the most. cause you need to stay healthy through 82 games and through the playoffs to win ONE lol. AHHHHHHHH and not just you but your teammates. sigh* lol

[@MistahUnknown]

Pelinka saved his own job with these set of trades.

[@SoldierBoy3064]

Jared Vanderbilt is the key to this turn around

[@franzcare]

The 2nd unit are the starters a few weeks ago. That is hella deep.

[@TheBlaxstones]

If AD don’t get hurt … they gonna beat a contender for the championship in the playoffs and then the Lakers will be automatically contenders

[@calcham1]

I really hope you're right. I truly think the Lakers can be contenders, if healthy, and this would likely be one of the greatest comebacks of all time! I don't want to get ahead of myself though.

[@Drogas3653]

@@calcham1 facts.. the writing is on the wall, but health is a big factor. Can’t get my hopes up just yet

[@pesopeso510]

D low wasn't the best focal point of change buddy. Beasley was bc They needed a certified 3p sniper. He's getting open shots now bc of Lebron and AD drawing attention. schroders value is underrated. Young reaves has momentum changing energy, Hachimura n Vanderbilt play good defense. Van iq is very good. ppl forget about how lonnie walker can contribute.

[@everetteramey5723]

To think everyone was saying Lakers should have kept Caruso . Reeves is going to be better..

[@pesopeso510]

@@everetteramey5723funny His name actually came up in trade talks but i dnt think laker fans would have forgave lakers organization if they would've traded young reaves. Backlash from fans probably would've been worse then what it was for russo

[@everetteramey5723]

@@pesopeso510 smart move not to give him up... The Sun's gave too much for Durant...

[@jorgeB21LA.]

Love all the palyers We got, That Lake Show deeling is back, they're playing sick D and all can shoot now and "Beastly" is killing it. LA is excited again

[@MistahUnknown]

The chemistry is already there. What is important is the health of their star players. That alone will be the deciding factor when it comes to whether or not they make it to the NBA Finals.

[@Lotzo]

Bro.. That's my team, but it's 1 game after tha Allstar break. Let's calm down, be humble about this. Y'all talking to much 🙄

[@r.mhaych5021]

As a laker fan I don’t EVER want to see Austin Reaves in any other jersey. Unless it’s in a trade for someone like Tatum, Donny Mitch, Luka or Lamelo. Not saying a one for one swap but in a trade deal. Other than that ROB PLEASE DO WHATEVER TO KEEP HIM

[@strawhatgunz]

feels bad about thomas bryant but i'll take the trade all day all night

[@Drogas3653]

His defense was ass

[@roverjohnson6854]

He asked for a trade

[@MrMcxcoy]

As always, playoffs is in Lebron DNA, the healthy Lakers is a team in need to pass in playoff time. Reasons; playoff monster was in thier team.

[@mokigiango313]

And LA has the capacity to bring all this guys for next season.

[@dennisrepe2988]

100%Lakers#Win

[@dmangamerx936]

This is crazy prophetic.

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Now Bron out three weeks & De'Angelo Russell 4 straight not playing Lakers slowly but surely closing door for play-in tournament atmosphere 🤣😂😂

[@dennisrepe2988]

100%Ast&ASt&Ast#M'Beasley

[@LN-Lifer]

Shooting about 36% (if my math is correct)from 3 in last four games. What were they shooting on the season before?

[@TheBlackRIGHTeousMAN]

In my opinion it is great to see Malik BeasleyI, just found out something through watching the Lakers versus Warriors game on Mark Jackson said the one key LeBron James has needed his entire NBA career is 3-point shooting and he also said there has never been a player that has attempted eight threes per game in a season with lebron james,.right now as a laker malik is attempting 9.0 threes a game for the season he is attempting 8.8 threes a game. Crazy

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Jaylen Brown your next video Hoops Digest 🙏🙏🙏

[@dennisrepe2988]

100%3Pt&3Pt&3Pt#M'Beasley

[@elmoelbow]

The guys are hungry, talented and motivated. With 22 games left … they may go 18 and 3 … buckle up …

[@kaicoco-rc2ki]

Lakers vs Denver 👀👀

[@jordanjackson4461]

We know what happened last time they meet in the playoffs

[@MistahUnknown]

Lakers fans are no longer crying Thomas Bryant being gone from their teams roster.

[@NegroLeague587]

They need to go all in on Will Barton as he’s an upgrade over TBJ

[@calcham1]

Idk Will Barton but his stats seem comparable to Troy Brown Jr's. Also, Will is 32 and Troy is 23. Is Will a great defensive player?

[@jordanjackson4461]

TBJ is a better fit on the lakers than will Barton

[@NegroLeague587]

@@jordanjackson4461 how?

[@NegroLeague587]

@@calcham1 he’s better then TBJ

[@saulfrancisgloria171]

The 2nd tier players led by Schroeder even beat okc

[@Ayhan835]

7th place in regular season. Winning that one game, Lakers will be in play off. They will go ahead as far as AD goes and averages 25+ pts and 12+ rebounds during playoffs

[@driivenbypassion6849]

Great video!!!!

[@dennisrepe2988]

100%3Pt&3Pt&3Pt&#Beasley

[@MistahUnknown]

They went from playing like a lottery team to playing like an NBA finalist in a matter of 1 month.

[@karimamin2]

Why aren't the lakers playing Mo Bamba?

[@dennisrepe2988]

100%3Pt&3Pt&3Pt#Beasley

[@kristholtz3283]

6th

[@kimonie06jones]

When you look at him Beasley resembles Dame a bit.

[@Rianme1ster]

Did you guys know we're watching a Father and Son playing together in the NBA right now? Malik and Pippen Jr.

[@wojak-sensei6424]

It just racks my brain how this move wasn't made at the start of the season. High seed + Deep Playoff Run (possibly a chip) + The Return of DLo + LeBron's Title as the Scoring GOAT? That would've been the perfect year for the Lakers.

[@brianbett1367]

i don’t know if this exact trade was available in september

[@islandrepublic9166]

This trade was not available. First salary wise they dont have the players addtionally who did they have to trade at that time.

[@roverjohnson6854]

@@islandrepublic9166 I don’t think the key players where available, and others were more expensive.

[@tonysanimeheat3813]

obviously the lakers hate Westbrook

[@markcepeda8144]

again good additions !!definitely needed !!.and time is of the essence....chemistry is needed. ...clips/lakes April 5 .meet up ..interesting!!

[@ritchierich2793]

The lakers might actually be good contenders................ For play-in, coming from a lakers fan...

[@iamjwns6277]

Hater

[@jordanjackson4461]

They’re 4 games behind the 4th seed. Shut up you have no knowledge of anything

[@roverjohnson6854]

@@iamjwns6277 Ong, “Lakers fan” only lying to himself.

[@gregorygriffinjr3648]

He's the poor man version of kyrie Irving

[@roverjohnson6854]

Nah their games are quite different

[@gregoryjohnson7043]

Lets talk about Lebrons bs ass defense tho. He gives up in the middle of plays.

[@reggiejones4227]

The NBA referee are talking money 💰,they can't continue to make bad calls. Like the one on russ, the one on labron ect,. Taking the fun out of the games. The whole world 🌍 is jacked off! RJ brother

[@SoldierBoy3064]

only player the Lakers don't need is Austin reeves I hate to say it but don't hold on to him as long as they did with talen Horton tucker drastic measures have to be made at times

[@jordanjackson4461]

Austin on that second unit is great for the lakers. Wtf are you talking about

[@Deepsouthlaker]

Reaves Way better than tucker

[@roverjohnson6854]

Ain’t no way you watch games, he’s the best player off the bench imo

[@SoldierBoy3064]

@@roverjohnson6854he's so good they in 13th place.... they don't need him... and for what price are you gonna extend him a contract? there are more important players to pay since LeBron won't take less

[@roverjohnson6854]

@@SoldierBoy3064 Who you paying over him and we most definitely need him he can literally do everything and he is consistent and plays hard. He is gonna be huge in the playoffs.

[@noelroxas6623]

a play-in team at least

[@Indiana-r9b]

Nothing to shout about, Lakers always got anyone they want, the lottery, the draft picks, the salary cap or whatever, it’s all nonsense, it did nothing to big market teams, it’s not a fair fight, they always get what they want.

[@BarnzTT]

It is just one game......

[@carlevans1645]

please. hyping the Lakers up when is 15 teams better than that y'all can talk about

[@jordanjackson4461]

Lmao you can’t name 15 teams better than the lakers.

[@roverjohnson6854]

@@jordanjackson4461 Folks just talkin instead if turning on the TV and actually watching

[@BigcountryReactions]

Why are we wasting our time talking about a crap team with a losing record there’s no way they are going 14-9 or better to make playoffs

[@cannygau4447]

Don't drunk ! LeBron is not the LeBron couple years ago ! 😅😅

[@MrG-xf8sc]

Their defense and unpredictability on offense with who will score on any given night plus whoever wins the west this season wins it all

[@dennisrepe2988]

100%3Pt&3Pt&3Pt#M'Beasley

[@dennisrepe2988]

100%Ast&ASt&Ast#M'Beasley

[@dennisrepe2988]

100%3Pt&3Pt&3Pt#Beasley