Speculation: If Lebron, George, Paul join forces on the Lakers

[Tr1boy]

B) The Lakers would literally have no supporting cast even if they were somehow able to magically do it

C) That team is still inferior to the Warriors. KD and Durant are roughly equals, Klay and PG are roughly equals, and Curry is better than Paul. Then Draymond and the rest of GSW's bench blows LA's out of the water. Plus, Kerr is a better coach than Walton

So really this isn't based in reality at all, and even if it were they wouldn't make it out of the West

Stating Curry is better than Paul = you dont know what you are talking about

Gsw has what bench? Livingstone? 

Even if roster is stripped... lebron, paul, george have a real shot to dethrone the Warriors. This is the reality

[gouki88]

A) As numerous people have told you, yet for some reason you continue insisting that it could happen, it's financially impossible. So that should end the thread right there

B) The Lakers would literally have no supporting cast even if they were somehow able to magically do it

C) That team is still inferior to the Warriors. KD and Durant are roughly equals, Klay and PG are roughly equals, and Curry is better than Paul. Then Draymond and the rest of GSW's bench blows LA's out of the water. Plus, Kerr is a better coach than Walton

So really this isn't based in reality at all, and even if it were they wouldn't make it out of the West

Stating Curry is better than Paul = you dont know what you are talking about

Gsw has what bench? Livingstone? 

Even if roster is stripped... lebron, paul, george have a real shot to dethrone the Warriors. This is the reality

Right, that must be why Paul has the MVP's and the rings right? Oh wait, that's Curry! You must be really audacious to say anyone doesn't know what they're talking about when you're insisting on an idea that doesn't even work in 2K.

Livingston, Iguodala, West, Bell and Looney to name a few. All better than what the Lakers have on the bench, especially if, as you suggest, they strip their team entirely.

This scenario isn't based in any sort of reality, so stop

[Tr1boy]

A) As numerous people have told you, yet for some reason you continue insisting that it could happen, it's financially impossible. So that should end the thread right there

B) The Lakers would literally have no supporting cast even if they were somehow able to magically do it

C) That team is still inferior to the Warriors. KD and Durant are roughly equals, Klay and PG are roughly equals, and Curry is better than Paul. Then Draymond and the rest of GSW's bench blows LA's out of the water. Plus, Kerr is a better coach than Walton

So really this isn't based in reality at all, and even if it were they wouldn't make it out of the West

Stating Curry is better than Paul = you dont know what you are talking about

Gsw has what bench? Livingstone? 

Even if roster is stripped... lebron, paul, george have a real shot to dethrone the Warriors. This is the reality

Right, that must be why Paul has the MVP's and the rings right? Oh wait, that's Curry! You must be really audacious to say anyone doesn't know what they're talking about when you're insisting on an idea that doesn't even work in 2K.

Livingston, Iguodala, West, Bell and Looney to name a few. All better than what the Lakers have on the bench, especially if, as you suggest, they strip their team entirely.

This scenario isn't based in any sort of reality, so stop

Paul was the best player of the wcf (or top 2).  Paul is a much defender than Curry also

Tell me how did Curry the choker look tonight?  Curry better than Paul...get out of here

[gouki88]

A) As numerous people have told you, yet for some reason you continue insisting that it could happen, it's financially impossible. So that should end the thread right there

B) The Lakers would literally have no supporting cast even if they were somehow able to magically do it

C) That team is still inferior to the Warriors. KD and Durant are roughly equals, Klay and PG are roughly equals, and Curry is better than Paul. Then Draymond and the rest of GSW's bench blows LA's out of the water. Plus, Kerr is a better coach than Walton

So really this isn't based in reality at all, and even if it were they wouldn't make it out of the West

Stating Curry is better than Paul = you dont know what you are talking about

Gsw has what bench? Livingstone? 

Even if roster is stripped... lebron, paul, george have a real shot to dethrone the Warriors. This is the reality

Right, that must be why Paul has the MVP's and the rings right? Oh wait, that's Curry! You must be really audacious to say anyone doesn't know what they're talking about when you're insisting on an idea that doesn't even work in 2K.

Livingston, Iguodala, West, Bell and Looney to name a few. All better than what the Lakers have on the bench, especially if, as you suggest, they strip their team entirely.

This scenario isn't based in any sort of reality, so stop

Paul was the best player of the wcf (or top 2).  Paul is a much defender than Curry also

Tell me how did Curry the choker look tonight?  Curry better than Paul...get out of here

Lol Curry scored, passed and shot better, and didn't get into foul trouble at all. Get real

You're very conveniently forgetting his literally record-breaking Game 2. Was that a choke job?? Far out man, you're usually far-fetched but this is ridiculous

[Celtics4ever]

How do you like the Celts chances vs a stacked Lakers team? (With also Lonzo, Kuzma, Ingram)?

I would not be worried at all because George has choked a lot in the playoffs.   I think Tatum is a good counter to Ingram.   LeBron is getting older, and I doubt they would make it out of the west.

[Tr1boy]

A) As numerous people have told you, yet for some reason you continue insisting that it could happen, it's financially impossible. So that should end the thread right there

B) The Lakers would literally have no supporting cast even if they were somehow able to magically do it

C) That team is still inferior to the Warriors. KD and Durant are roughly equals, Klay and PG are roughly equals, and Curry is better than Paul. Then Draymond and the rest of GSW's bench blows LA's out of the water. Plus, Kerr is a better coach than Walton

So really this isn't based in reality at all, and even if it were they wouldn't make it out of the West

Stating Curry is better than Paul = you dont know what you are talking about

Gsw has what bench? Livingstone? 

Even if roster is stripped... lebron, paul, george have a real shot to dethrone the Warriors. This is the reality

Right, that must be why Paul has the MVP's and the rings right? Oh wait, that's Curry! You must be really audacious to say anyone doesn't know what they're talking about when you're insisting on an idea that doesn't even work in 2K.

Livingston, Iguodala, West, Bell and Looney to name a few. All better than what the Lakers have on the bench, especially if, as you suggest, they strip their team entirely.

This scenario isn't based in any sort of reality, so stop

Paul was the best player of the wcf (or top 2).  Paul is a much defender than Curry also

Tell me how did Curry the choker look tonight?  Curry better than Paul...get out of here

Lol Curry scored, passed and shot better, and didn't get into foul trouble at all. Get real

You're very conveniently forgetting his literally record-breaking Game 2. Was that a choke job?? Far out man, you're usually far-fetched but this is ridiculous

Warriors are stacked and Cavs are a joke. You are going to use game 2 as an example of greatness? Lol

Paul was  "Durant" for the Rockets in the wcf

If you cant see this then you are basically a Curry fan boy

Paul is better than Curry. Do a poll if you dont believe it

[gouki88]

A) As numerous people have told you, yet for some reason you continue insisting that it could happen, it's financially impossible. So that should end the thread right there

B) The Lakers would literally have no supporting cast even if they were somehow able to magically do it

C) That team is still inferior to the Warriors. KD and Durant are roughly equals, Klay and PG are roughly equals, and Curry is better than Paul. Then Draymond and the rest of GSW's bench blows LA's out of the water. Plus, Kerr is a better coach than Walton

So really this isn't based in reality at all, and even if it were they wouldn't make it out of the West

Stating Curry is better than Paul = you dont know what you are talking about

Gsw has what bench? Livingstone? 

Even if roster is stripped... lebron, paul, george have a real shot to dethrone the Warriors. This is the reality

Right, that must be why Paul has the MVP's and the rings right? Oh wait, that's Curry! You must be really audacious to say anyone doesn't know what they're talking about when you're insisting on an idea that doesn't even work in 2K.

Livingston, Iguodala, West, Bell and Looney to name a few. All better than what the Lakers have on the bench, especially if, as you suggest, they strip their team entirely.

This scenario isn't based in any sort of reality, so stop

Paul was the best player of the wcf (or top 2).  Paul is a much defender than Curry also

Tell me how did Curry the choker look tonight?  Curry better than Paul...get out of here

Lol Curry scored, passed and shot better, and didn't get into foul trouble at all. Get real

You're very conveniently forgetting his literally record-breaking Game 2. Was that a choke job?? Far out man, you're usually far-fetched but this is ridiculous

Warriors are stacked and Cavs are a joke. You are going to use game 2 as an example of greatness? Lol

Paul was the "Durant" for the rockets

If you cant see this then you are basically a Curry fan boy

Paul is better than Curry. Do a poll if you dont believe it

If you're going to use one game as an example of a choke, one game is a fair example of greatness!

Sure I am. I'll make it right now

[Tr1boy]

How do you like the Celts chances vs a stacked Lakers team? (With also Lonzo, Kuzma, Ingram)?

I would not be worried at all because George has choked a lot in the playoffs.   I think Tatum is a good counter to Ingram.   LeBron is getting older, and I doubt they would make it out of the west.

Recently. But he is still considered dangerous. Likely better than Love

Well I guess Lebrons chance to dethrone the Warriors is over by your analysis. Where else could he go

[TheSundanceKid]

Hang on, trading Deng is easy? They haven't been able to get anyone to sniff that contract. We're entering a summer with little cap space, we're talking about Smart struggling to get $10m yet someone is taking on Deng's albatross contract. A guy who can't even give you 5 good minutes a game??

Nah, not happening. They'd have to move Ingram to get rid of that contract..

[Neurotic Guy]

Another LAL speculation thread. The bane of my off-season.  Torture.

[Stig]

CP3 is reported wanting max money, Lebron isn't going to take a pay cut because he wants to be the boss, for someone to take Deng, you have to ship one of your best young players with a first round pick, so financially it won't work out.

[LarBrd33]

They could just clear the books by moving Deng + Ingram + Ball for Kawhi and then just sign Bron, George and CP3.

[CelticSooner]

We get a whole month of the NBA waiting on LeBron’s decision 3.0. Yay

[gouki88]

They could just clear the books by moving Deng + Ingram + Ball for Kawhi and then just sign Bron, George and CP3.

Huh? I can’t check right now, but off the top of my head that doesn’t seem to work at all.

Kawhi is at $20m for ‘18-‘19. How do they add 3 max contracts on top of that, with any sort of roster surrounding those 4?

[tazzmaniac]

They could just clear the books by moving Deng + Ingram + Ball for Kawhi and then just sign Bron, George and CP3.

Huh? I can’t check right now, but off the top of my head that doesn’t seem to work at all.

Kawhi is at $20m for ‘18-‘19. How do they add 3 max contracts on top of that, with any sort of roster surrounding those 4?

It doesn't work.  There'd only be ~75M to split between Bron, George and CP3 which would be far less than their Max.