Originally Posted by
redemption32
Well, money can also be a very good motivator to bolt a team. Doc's charisma is not quantifiable. Money is. If they won't go as far as the championship, some of their players would start to look for the way out. Deandre may be one of them. The chances aren't that great but it's there.
Honestly, for me, even if they get Kevin Love for a discount, he's still not worth the trouble. For a team that sucks at defense, adding Love would be a disaster.
I agree with you that it would be nice drafting Okafor or Towns, Towns especially. Then, they could make a run for Tobias Harris for SF. I think if the Lakers would draft Towns, I think they can Lure Harris to L.A.
I'm anxious-excited about the Lakers' chances to pick potential stars. Everything has to go right for them to build a PLAYOFF caliber team (think 7 or 8 seed). They should draft either Towns or Okafor. They should get a good scoring SF like Harris. Kobe must come back still able to score. Randle must recover and develop at the same time. Clarkson's development should continue. Too many variables. Tsk!
if you noticed about doc's teams, boston, orlando, and this clippers, they are a very emotionally cohesive team. doc usually appeals to his player's emotions to motivate them, and commit to each other. plus, i think to say that steve ballmer is a big spender is an understatement... he will not shy away from spending to make deandre stay.
the lakers don't need to contend for the championship next year... but i think they will significantly improve next season.
they just have build on the draft and free agency. randle will surely have his chance to improve his game.
this season was like hitting the bottom for the lakers. you can't go lower than that...