Why JJ Redick Is Winning Over LA Fans, D'Angelo Russell's Lakers Future, Max Christie's Big Leap

JJ Redick seems to be saying all the right things since being named as the head coach of the Lakers; will the optimism last? Plus D'Angelo Russell is clearly a big part of the Lakers' plans this summer but does he have a future with the club? Max Christie is primed for a big leap, Jarred Vanderbilt's secret surgeries and more on today's show....Buy your manta mask here tinyurl.com/23... & use code LAKERSNATION for 10% off ANY Sleep Mask!!
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[@alvinbalatbat]

Definitely love the new guy. Easier to follow and gives off a more mature take than his predecessor. Chemistry with Trev is also more engaging. We just need more Masterpiece drop ins during the season.

[@martindominguez1518]

A career year for Dlo is not choking in big games and showing up. He becomes a playoff player not a spotty season guy. He just becomes consistent night in night out including post season.

[@LakerTriangle]

Donnie is a definite upgrade - like the background and how he speaks.

[@CrazyLocoInsane1]

My sources say they fired Sean Davis for cussing and being late all the time.

[@LakerTriangle]

@@CrazyLocoInsane1 this is like an anonymous Twitter account with rumors...no matter the case I wish him well and we move on!

[@NotYourTypicalLakersFan]

@@CrazyLocoInsane1dude seriously 😂

[@NotYourTypicalLakersFan]

@@CrazyLocoInsane1but like actually? I think it’s because Sean wanted to do his own thing

[@CrazyLocoInsane1]

@@NotYourTypicalLakersFan yeah probably lol. I’m guessing he was tired of doing the late late show when it’s like 2 or 3 am where he’s at.

[@JanosSzabo15]

Background looks nice and neat, Donnie! ;)

[@kerry7051]

I love watching d.lo he’s exiting and brings some energy nobody else on the team does. He’s a good ball handler and on an excellent contract. Bargain

[@Nostalgia9478]

⁠If Bron and AD play 71/76 games next season or more, this team will win 55+ games and make it past the first round at the very LEAST Only the worst coach of all time ie Darvin Ham would have less than 55 wins and lose in the first round with Bron and AD being healthy all season.

[@wills.9422]

Maybe ham’s coaching style is part of the reason they stayed healthy bro.

[@Nostalgia9478]

@@wills.9422Ok.. I'll take the bait.. I have an open mind. Pleaae explain to me how Darvins system couldve possibly kept Bron/AD healthy all season

[@Blake00001]

I think we should wait to see how things go when the games are played perhaps

[@concernedcitizen4171]

There's obvious concerns with D'Lo in the playoffs. With that said he's good in the regular season and we'll have his bird rights next offseason and can pretty easily bring him in on a decent deal especially with the expected salary bump from the new tv deal kicking in next year. Interesting to see how it plays out.

[@king_has_no_clothskul8635]

the guest was hilarious. he cracked trevor up!

[@THEREALUNCLEILL]

Dlo is a Laker. Support him. When he has a bad game, just say he'll be better next game.

[@ballhoggsportsentertainmen2111]

I’m trading Reaves before I trade Dlo lol yall trippin. Both players are around the same age, Reaves has more trade value(because of the media hype) and I’m pretty sure both players have reached their peak. With that being said, Dlo is the better player. Better scorer and playmaker. Reaves is slightly better defensively but barely and he’s better at drawing fouls but Dlo was literally our 3rd best player and 2nd best play maker most of the szn. Reaves is viewed as better because he escapes criticism whenever he plays bad and people think he’s younger than he actually is because he came in as an older rookie. His perception of being young is why people let it slide when he plays bad. Trade Reaves for a solid wing or center and we wcf bound. FYI Dlo nor Reaves were good in the playoffs this year. Reaves was slightly better but both underperformed. Dlo was clearly better in the regular season

[@Nostalgia9478]

Dlo is a free agent next summer. If you dont trade him, we can lose him next summer and get nothing in return. If we trade AR instead of Dlo, we could end up losing BOTH of them by next summer Make it make sense, Bro

[@StoriesByAi_]

everyone knows and agrees with that. Trevor has said it over and over, it’s dlo contract that makes him more tradable. Reaves has one of the best value at his contract so it’s hard to win a trade that way

[@dom3221]

​@@Nostalgia9478Not exactly because DLo has been on record saying he loves being in LA. He wants to be at a place where he can be somewhere long term. So if the Lakers don't end up trading him, likely they will extend him. He doesn't want to go anywhere else.

[@Nostalgia9478]

⁠@@dom3221Taurean Prince literally said the same thing in an interview on Lakers Nation before bailing to Milwaukee.. If Dlo signs an extension, then yeah, im all for keeping him.. But if things remain the same contract wise up to the trade deadline, it makes far more sense to trade him instead of AR.. Its too risky to take the chance that we could lose Dlo and get nada in return

[@theguru6744]

@@Nostalgia9478 I can make it make sense, the Lakers have over valued Austin, he can improve offensivly, defensivly he has hit his peak! Our achilles heel is our guards can't defend, they get smoked! Austin doesn't have the tools to improve defensivly, Dlo and knecht does! Believe me Dlo knows if he doesn't improve his defense and playoffs performances significantly he's gone! Knecht can be Austin replacement after we trade him for the right player. Max shot 41% on catch and shoot 3s his defense is solid and he's just 21. Why do you think the Lakers gave Max that contract? They see the potential. Austin has a great contract, add a couple of players trade them you also open up roster spots.

[@jerry_fishguy]

Difficult to see the entire screen Donnie. Your head is blocking a majority of it. But keep up the good work....you're doing a great job. Really enjoy you as a guest. I think LN needs to hire you!

[@SoulKingCeeJay]

Dlo needs to go back to Brooklyn dlo scoring high volume taking 20+ shots get him off the ball make him a pure scorer

[@giftedimagesllc]

Not for this team. Brooklyn DLo was the MAIN GUY with the ball in his hands. It would be impossible as long as he’s the 3rd or 4th option while being the secondary ball-handler behind Lebron.

[@fullspectrum1209]

Austin Reaves is the MOAT (most overvalued of all time)

[@EmpireJeffTV]

Lets Go Dodgers !!!!! Love Dodger Blue as well, they do great work ...

[@jarrettnunez9817]

Donnie is killing it,those different backgrounds are cool. Keep it up

[@ADDOITALLDAY]

JJ hasn’t won me over yet. So far it’s all talk. I need to see results.

[@wills.9422]

Fr bro. I peeped the only ppl that believe in jj…just don’t want us to make trades. The “golden boy” is our best asset and they want him traded

[@Tom_Ciccone]

Well talking is the only thing he can do at this point being that the season hasn’t started yet….

[@Moofie-rc5dd]

he set record for wins as first time coach

[@Jonathan-pp3du]

​@@Moofie-rc5ddHe hasn't done that...

[@curtiswhite2872]

I'm a DLo fan! After JJ's presser with Rob, I'm a bit more optimistic but still cautious.

[@LN-Lifer]

Heck Dude got my trust the moment he mentioned O Rebs Although I hope he's as focused on us preventing them as much as he obviously is on getting them

[@AllenDanner]

maybe JJ wanted Dlo to have career year, so the Lakers could get back better value for him. I think the deciding factor for a trade is the position the Lakers are in at the trade deadline.

[@Brucey69]

Shout out to Trevor for keeping us Laker fans entertained during the summer. He found ways to make content out of the Lakers uneventful off-season. Summer flew by, maybe it was the Olympics

[@love.and.cinema]

@Donnie: the background is a huge upgrade from looking at someone's bedroom as a backdrop. However: just roll with your own style and confidence. Get your mojo on. Don't worry about what people think. Be yourself. Period. All day and all night. Let the badass out. No fear.

[@jarrettnunez9817]

I love DLo not sure why so many people just hate on him, he's a avg defender by % on his position

[@EasymoneySniper7-s5g]

BECAUSE HE AIN'T NOWHERE TO BE FOUND COME PLAYOFF TIME AND THE PLAYOFFS IS ALL THAT MATTERS. DO YOU UNDERSTAND. IT'S LITERALLY SO EASY TO NOTICE WHY THEY BE HATING ON HIM

[@mescudi971]

@@EasymoneySniper7-s5git’s that easy lol

[@Nostalgia9478]

@@EasymoneySniper7-s5gDlo is awesome....till the playoffs start. lol

[@nicholasaragon4126]

He's great one game...then he chokes the next...then he pops off 3 games later...then he doesn't do anything for a game or 2. I wouldn't mind if he were a worse player but more consistent. Same with his buddy Reaves

[@savagesavage8635]

He’s a terrible defender

[@brianlane6118]

Background looks great imo.

[@554cortez]

I think if DLo can keep his shooting splits similar as last year and drop his turnovers under 2pg, we have a great point guard. If Vincent and max are good rotation pieces, staggering him with AR will help both players play better

[@river_snow]

JJ just already speaks light years more clear on plays, plans and development. He articulates his answers better and just feels like a real nba coach. Ham never felt or looked confident in anything, especially pressers and post games. So many lack luster answers and repetitive generic shit. Like we need to defend better? Show our hands? No shit, but clearly he wasnt good at developing. I believe JJ will have that down pat due to just a higher basketball IQ and drive. On another note, I have confidence in DLO, Rui, Max and an another underrated gem, Cam Reddish. They will be game changers for us.

[@jaimevelez2532]

I feel like all the guards will play good with an actual plan

[@edwardmarcus8353]

We can't forget that DLO is a big reason we were in playoffs at all last year. I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do in Reddick's offense. Would love for him to work on conditioning (if not athleticism), run a marathon off-ball, and catch-and-shoot. Whether or not he stays with us, it's a great story if he can get over the hump in the post season.

[@EmpireJeffTV]

I just don't know if a DLO / AR Backcourt will ever be good enough defensively ... Who ever is at that 3 spot is going to be so crucial on the defensive end to make that work as far as advancing in the playoffs goes ... But going to have to see how they start off this season ...

[@outhereq1]

If lakers didn't win the "bubble chip" but won the following yr "bucks title" how many ppl would say that one doesn't count

[@chrisrobinson8339]

If the clippers won in the bubble. There wouldn't be people hating. It's the LeBron haters that are hating on the bubble championship. I'm a Lakers fan. That championship means the same to me as the others that I was alive to see.

[@jamesb4719]

Put some RESPECT on DLO name! He's a high draft pick of ours,from a childish young man to what we see today!! DLO over Austin in my book.. MAX over each of them

[@leonsaname979]

Dlo averaged 4 less points in the playoffs last season, than the regular season.. besides defense, a lot of people just hate on the guy. Now that JJ said something nice all of a sudden we see his value. If we get rid of him who is going to run the offense. We have more players to fill Austin Reeves spot than Dlo's.

[@CrazyLocoInsane1]

Pretty sure he saved a few of those playoff games too. But I guess they just forget about all that.

[@Nostalgia9478]

Lets all try to be patient and give Coach Redick time to develop into a great coach. I see him as our coach for the next 10+ years. Hes an intelligent Man who deserves our patience, unlike Darvin Ham!

[@theguru6744]

Now this comment is 100%

[@jamesjones6315]

Totally disagree. He will be gone after Lebron leaves. He was only hired and considered as a viable candidate because of Lebron. It is foolish to think this is anything more. Additionally, Bronny will be carrying Lebron’s and JJ bags as the 3 walk out together.

[@Nostalgia9478]

@@jamesjones6315 Your comment will age horribly my friend

[@jamesjones6315]

@@Nostalgia9478 Perhaps. History is on my side though. Lue was fired by Cleveland after Lebron left. Spo is actually the only coach for Lebron that is still around and he was already in Miami when Lebron arrived. JJ may coach again but it won’t be with the Lakers. Plus, the Lakers have only had 2 coaches last longer than 3 seasons and Phil had 2 stints.

[@Nostalgia9478]

@@jamesjones6315I think the Lakers want to get rid of that rap of ditching coaches quickly and will give Redick every opportunity to make it work long term

[@Roxasstyles]

Donnie you should definitely get a Lakers theme background, its so blah brutha. But you and Trevor were great together!!!!!!

[@justhedalllevels2556]

DLO is is are 3rd best player. He is our best 3-point shooter. His playoff games that people harp about all come down to coaching. Teams key in when the playoffs start. Coaches have to be able to adapt and let him be free.

[@danielquimby2881]

Nah he's been bad in the playoffs his entire career. Are you saying every single NBA coach he's had didn't know how to adapt?

[@anthonysotillio5965]

@@danielquimby2881did you see the rest of the team???

[@schmitkeoriginals]

Trevor wont click that PLAYOFFS tab on basketball ref ... avoiding it like the plague! 😂🤣😅

[@PhilippayFiasco]

For what it’s worth, it’s worth mentioning that prime age for nba players is between 27-31 (typically)

[@brianalcantar-andrade464]

Ain’t no way DFree is on here! Been watching his vids for a minute esp his Dokkan days

[@analogmatrix1442]

I don’t know why people say D’lo is inconsistent during the playoffs. They are flat out wrong! D’lo is consistently bad in the playoffs.

[@redjones4809]

He is not winninG me over I'm the type of man is that JJ Reddick have to show me and I dnt Go based on words

[@aimastery1430]

True

[@t-rav3493]

Super fair and probably the healthiest/safest approach to the season as a fan…but I am very hopeful, less to do with JJ and more to do with the absence of Ham

[@Jonathan-pp3du]

​@@t-rav3493Yet it's a possibility that the Lakers don't do any better under JJ. They basically have the same team.

[@cristiannavarro8295]

Keeping the Vando surgery a secret for trading reasons is debunked considering that players need to pass a medical exam before the trade being approved or the receiving team is waiving the exam

[@tdagodd8732]

The backup we have is just not championship worthy. Swapping Jerami Grant for Rui will take the pressure off of Reaves & dlo making Grant our 3rd legit option we can rely on to score. But trying to depend on Reaves & dlo they both underperformed in last years playoffs. There way to inconsistent to be starters in the league. Atleast get a third star and that will allow them to play free without depending on them to score in big games. They scoring would just be icing on the cake instead of a pressured need. Get a 3rd legit guy.

[@KingReefa_Chiefa]

Dlo had a career year in 3p%, he started the 3rd most games of his career then went up in blocks and down in turnovers. Hes 28yo and actually just now entering his prime. Think about it

[@CP.512]

Yes D Lo disappeared in the playoffs again but what bothered me the most was being on the opposite end of the bench with snacks and your phone while the team is in a do or die game battling in the huddle and you struggle then are doing that. Was not a good look.

[@giftedimagesllc]

That didn’t bother me at all….wanna know why? BECAUSE LEBRON DID THAT ALOT!! It’s cool when he do it…..but it’s a problem when I do it. 😂😂😂

[@CP.512]

@@giftedimagesllc I haven’t seen lebron on his phone on the bench ever on TV during the playoffs but alright **

[@Nostalgia9478]

To be fair, Darvin deserved the level of disrespect Dlo gave him

[@CP.512]

@@Nostalgia9478 definitely fair..

[@NescoDillof]

​@@CP.512 Nah Bron didn't just a Kobe Nutt guzzler with a drive by Lie 😂😂 and he's out!😂

[@billpoon631]

The benefit of keeping Vanderbilt's operation a secret is that you're at a disadvantage during trade talks with the other team knowing you NEED a center or rebounder.

[@frostythekrowman]

As long as jj gives all the rookies and 2nd years a real chance for the back up minutes instead of automatically giving it to gabe, reddish, wood, vando because of seniority he's already better the hamm 👌

[@Moofie-rc5dd]

Laker will be come dynasty and win champion ship

[@thomasklein4265]

What would Austin Reeves and a first round pick or two get us at the center position, probably someone pretty darn good, and Max Christie and Dalton Kenect should be fine filling in for Austin at SG. That way Davis can play more 4, and LeBron more 3.

[@ruebenwr9]

People forget that DLo doesn't have that much playoff experience the season we went to the western conference finals that was his first. I think he'll break out of his shell this year.

[@tmoney6475]

Bottom line Lakers are not a contender with Dlow & AR backcourt.

[@blackpharaoh5561]

1 Mill.. Lakers Will make the playoffs. Long live the king 👑

[@ssj4cap]

what fans is he winning over??

[@Nostalgia9478]

Me

[@love.and.cinema]

Me for sure.

[@WhatsBiggin]

Had me at hello b🙋🏿‍♂️🤷🏿‍♂️

[@ScottieSavedMjsCareer23]

I’d kiss him

[@ssj4cap]

I’m still not convinced to be honest.

[@ElCheffrey33]

If the Lakers can let Russel not play in the last game in the regular season. So he can head into the playoffs well rested. Since he puts in a lot of energy during the regular season.

[@Flush0000]

Him taking a game off and going into the playoofs well rested is the problem.

[@MorningGorgeous-w4t]

We don't make the playoffs without Dlo dispite playoff performance. Jj can't put him in a better place to succeed -where he is on this team is perfect. Media give Dlo a bad wrap and you add poor playoff performance. Fans will forget the season. Rightfully so, playoffs are a new season. Big ups to Dlo staying professional while being in trade rumors!

[@MrExBearPoker]

D'Angelo had problems the same playoff games everyone else struggled in. He's just an escape goat. When he leaves yall have to get honest about Reaves. I'm hoping they all ball out. I'm just not big on him like most

[@jjsavior]

Let's wait for the actual season, y'know? Personally I get strong I'm just doing it for the money vibes from lebron and co.

[@gregpollard7158]

I was typing a Super Long Dissertation on the Importance of US making a Trade for a 2-Way Guard & 2-Way Wing however similar to BOS, We’re gone have to Draft and/or Develop Our 2-Way Players like Tatum/Brown/White and Every Other Team in The NBA!!! Ideally, We will be able to make a Trade on The Margin @ The Deadline but, Teams aren’t gone willingly give up 2-Way Role Players and/or Super 🌟 Stars to help US win #18!!!

[@brianstoner988]

You know mw Trevor. I feel Lakers can actaully get the 4th seed with some luck and heath. Still would like one more big backup center and maybe another wing, but at the 4th seed I think we can get out of first round, and still feel we match up well with OKC. I think we got a decent change in that case to make the Western Conference finals, and I think we could beat Denver or Dallas this year. THen on to Boston in the finals. I think with luck we could match up well with them as well. Say Lakers in 7 (Matthew thinks I am too opitimist, but so what.)

[@jamesb4719]

No thanks in the trade DLO for Kyrie and 2 first😅! It would be a hard pass for me

[@johnpalmercreates]

I honestly think that he has more of a nuggets problem than a post season problem. We need to add to what we have. He's the 3rd best player. Imagine if he was the 4th 5th best player.

[@IceCold_Carter]

Trade AR for an elite 3&D SG & we are good… Dlo & AD should be our future stars

[@sksoreal6001]

AR should be the six man

[@TreyStuzzy]

This may or may not be relevant but I just think max should pair dlo because of the defensive ability and gabe should pair up with Austin for second unit for the same reason the make up for what they lack

[@TreyStuzzy]

I also commented before watching lmao

[@philliplacour7378]

JHS needs to be like a Monte morris

[@MorningGorgeous-w4t]

Trade Reeves for Jimmy Buckets. Dlo get us to the playoffs and Jimmy will be there in when the playoff start. That's what you do with those two future picks Reeves and one future pic is a good deal 8:13

[@gregpollard7158]

Jimmy Butler can no longer guard The opposing SF so, We would be Trading for another PF with a $50ish Million a Year Contract along with Jimmy missing 20-30 Games plus a lot of Playoff Games the last 5 Years. We would also have to Trade D’Lo/AR/Rui/FINO to get Him and We would only be able to add Minimum Players to replace Our Lost Players.

[@RodneyLovings]

Dee low got a magic act that I don’t like, it happens every playoffs!!!! If AR can launch more threes, he could take another step!? Big ifs for both of them!!!!

[@leonliang2140]

Lakers should've used gabe vincent's money to sign a very good to excellent 2 guard in the molds like bruce brown, even a chris dunn that can start nxt to dlo. It seem like Nuggets were dlo's kryptonite. But their 2 best perimeter defenders are gone. So dlo might torch them this yr. Hopefully this yr lbj plays a more off ball role and maybe take less FGA. Let Dlo/AR avg more shots and handle the ball more. Run more PnR and PnPop b/w dlo, lbj, rui and AD. There needs to more post up and cut to the basket plays. Players can't stand pat when guys like lbj, AD are posting up..just cut to the basket and they'll find u.

[@seanandre3510]

Kobe background can’t go wrong g

[@theguru6744]

No way the Mavs trade Kyrie to us, that would be at the minimum 2 straight chips

[@charismaticcharacter6529]

Just keep. D Lo. I hope he stays long term

[@ciaranl7590]

You have been part of driving that negativity. All this talk about incompetence because they didn’t make a deal is driving the narrative. It’s so sad in today’s society that we assume negatively as our first response. How do we know what was available and what they were willing to give up based on the big picture plan? They were close enough to being competitive that without injuries it could have been completely different.

[@juanvelasquez5180]

How can u say he's winning over fans with his small ball lineup. Wait until season. Starts

[@thinlion01]

I know Max is listed 6'5 but he short as hell when you watch him. Can't really see him as a 3

[@LakersNation]

@@thinlion01 I’ve stood next to him. He’s legit 6’5”

[@keeandcandace0712]

My problem wit Trevor and the Dlo situation is Dlo can have a bad game and put the same stats as AR and trev would not say anything bad about AR but will go in on Dlo. He clearly shows favoritism maybe because he comes on the show.

[@tjuannepitchford3943]

Put Kobe back there. The shot of him screaming and grabbing his jersey.

[@sm41g19]

OK, then answer this, as a point guard the guy bring up the ball and do what D'lo does, who are we trading him for that is going to control the team and do half of what D'lo do?? I need a real name.

[@HoldenBroussard]

There is nothing wrong with dlo but we know he's not gonna be good in the playoffs! Nobody wants to keep reading a book you know the ending to all the time

[@bocajo111]

take a picture of your room and make that the background

[@sksoreal6001]

Jus keep dlo we did draft him after all

[@animearts3]

You think guys like Christie,dalton,Bronny will get most the minutes during the preseason

[@Flush0000]

Most of the minutes? Bronny will be in the G league the majority of the time. Dalton will get a shot here and there. Max supposedly is going to be a big part of the rotation.

[@YungLanxx]

They’ll definitely get a bulk, the other 2 way players as well

[@animearts3]

@@Flush0000 dalton is going to play 20 minutes atleast

[@Flush0000]

​@@animearts3I doubt it unless injuries pile up

[@animearts3]

@@Flush0000 no c wood , possibly no Vanderbilt, and reddish is cheeks I see atleast 15-20 minutes for dalton

[@raymcg06]

JJ keeps building up Austin because ultimately, that's who he will trade...keep D'Lo

[@TheJzero11]

Even carnivores are like… bruh

[@d.bonner20]

The consensus around Dlo has been the same. He can get extremely hot in the REGULAR season but there are some cold streaks. However, he haa consistently underperformed in the PLAYOFFS. I've seen the dlo movie before and I choose not to watch it again. Trade him before the playoffs because he's shown over and over again that you cant trust him when the lights are the brightest.

[@davidkelley1488]

Am I listening to locked on Nuggets?

[@SlausonAveJuice]

I didn't hear anything about why jj is winning over the fans,

[@sonarvord]

Hi Guys. Have you ever noticed this channel "Lakers Nation News" with AI generated crap content? Once in a while I get this recommended instead of your authentic channel.

[@universe7423]

It’s blurry

[@love.and.cinema]

All D'Lo did last year was make more three's than any Laker in history. Ho Hum. No, look: D'Lo was woefully misused and even sabotaged in the playoffs by absolutely horrific coaching. I think this year, if he doesn't get traded beforehand, we're going to see something special from him in the playoffs (assuming we make them).

[@thatfatguy7591]

Is JJ one of the first millenial coaches in the NBA? I think we have Joe Mazzulla who is 35. He's fresh off an NBA championship too. Could be a good thing.

[@billchase1173]

Trade de lo keep austin Reaves

[@Moofie-rc5dd]

Lebron will be MVP and lead league in scoring

[@kirkhamilton1615]

I know Lakers fans have creamed over Max since his draft but do you honestly believe Max will defend Tatum, Murray or Kawhi better than Cam? If so, then we deserve another play-in berth. With the exception of Steph, a consistent 3 is not better than lock down defense. Offense sells tickets, but...

[@theguru6744]

Max shouldn't be defending Tatum or Kawhi he should be defending 2 guards and some small forwards

[@kirkhamilton1615]

​@@theguru6744 ...if not Max (or Cam, or Vando), then you are asking AR & Dlo to do it, which is worse

[@derekhayter4879]

Lmao cmon, he hasnt won any games, so who did he won over? Watch him lose games and Lakers fans gonna prey all over him.

[@savagesavage8635]

Lakers don’t want Dlo he was on the trading block all summer other teams not interested Reaves was the third best player come playoffs the last two year Dlo went from 42 percent 3 ball in the regular season to 31% 3 ball in the playoffs easily could have opted out and resigned but lakers obviously didn’t want to give him a new contract that’s what made him untradeable at the deadline wolves made it to this point Dlo expiring balling out on his last year and sold as high as they could get for him Lakers most likely do the same

[@AndreP1524]

I’ve been a JJ supporter from jump once we lost out on Hurley, I wanted Hurley first but when I heard the names available after Hurley, I said JJ is the right guy for the job in LOS ANGELES, Young charismatic, Riley hair, Can win over a room and most importantly KNOWS BALL! I think he’s gonna do great here, Hopefully he gets time and we can have a damn HC with a long tenure, I don’t expect to win a championship every year like most fans that’s impossible, I just wanna see consistency, A tight ran program and player development, Every franchise has dark days including the greatest basketball franchise of all time LAKERS, Kobe had dark years it happens, This roster is good and another year of player development and new coach can make a difference, People who say same roster same results don’t know shit about the game

[@Deepsouthlaker]

Picked out 7 at random games vs playoff team comparing reaves stats vs sg on other team. Results Vs mavs ar 14 3 7 kyrie 12 5 6 Vs den ar 13 4 3 Murry 22 6 10 Vs ny ar 22 6 7 hart 12 11 4 Vs pacers ar 16 13 6. Nembhard 11 2 1 Vs bost ar 32 2 3. White 9 4 6 Vs bost 2nd gm ar 11 6 3 white 18 2 11 Reaves gets bad rap on D. He hangs with other sg about every game. Out of those 7 looks like ar came out ahead vs ny pacers cavs bost. Lost battle Boston 1x Murry And mavs about even. Definitely not blown by, destroyed, out matched all terms I read. He not a great defensive player but holds his own. Austin reaves is not reason we can't win a title.

[@ruffraider4492]

Let’s blame d lo already. Already excuses for the kang lol

[@federicoperezpablo1314]

I Just hope JJ has the nuts, and bench Dlo when Max is playing well and even give him the chance to starter because at the end of the day Dlo needs to be trade it in order to give us a real chance

[@sandyfernandez3237]

11 to 12 seed at best lol

[@ruffraider4492]

So y’all gom sit here and lie on the thumbnail …. It’s obvious some of these lakers channels are paid for by the team.

[@LakersNation]

@@ruffraider4492 wouldn’t be able to talk about 90+% of what’s on the show if we were paid by the team due to league’s tampering policies.