Luke Walton Lakers

 Luuuuuke.  He was my choice for the next coach before the 39 and 4 run.  It’s going to be a tough job but I love it.

 Luuuuuke.  He was my choice for the next coach before the 39 and 4 run.  It’s going to be a tough job but I love it.

I heard this was all Jennie and Mitch..Jim wanted to bring back D’antoni…lol 

I heard this was all Jennie and Mitch..Jim wanted to bring back D’antoni…lol 

He was my first choice and I’m actually surprised he agreed to take the job so quickly. This is a great move for the direction of the franchise. I’m not expecting miracles though. Hes gonna have his work cut out for him.

He was my first choice and I’m actually surprised he agreed to take the job so quickly. This is a great move for the direction of the franchise. I’m not expecting miracles though. Hes gonna have his work cut out for him.

 I’m surprised Luke Walton took the Lakers job. The team has been a mess for a while, but LA is LA. It’s hard to turn down that opportunity especially since there expectations shouldn’t be too high for a while even though Jim Buss made his declaration about the playoffs.

 I’m surprised Luke Walton took the Lakers job. The team has been a mess for a while, but LA is LA. It’s hard to turn down that opportunity especially since there expectations shouldn’t be too high for a while even though Jim Buss made his declaration about the playoffs.

I can’t speak for Luke, but hopefully he does well. He obviously likes being in the area and I’m sure he’s comfortable there, but I would rather stay on as an assistant than take a bad job. With an NBA Jam team of Clark, Russell, and Randle it’s not a good job unless you land some talent in the off-season. The coaches that develp teams don’t seem to be the ones still there once they turn it around.

I can’t speak for Luke, but hopefully he does well. He obviously likes being in the area and I’m sure he’s comfortable there, but I would rather stay on as an assistant than take a bad job. With an NBA Jam team of Clark, Russell, and Randle it’s not a good job unless you land some talent in the off-season. The coaches that develp teams don’t seem to be the ones still there once they turn it around.

Lets say they get the number 2 pick and presumptively take ingram. Do you settle for re-signing clarkson (a good player) and starting russell ingram randle and whoever else? Rumors have them signing DeRozan and possibly Whiteside but does that change that much? Yes they are good players but the Lakers have an opportunity to stir things up. If they make those moves, re-sign Clarkson, and then trade russell ingram and randle for someone legit (melo? or someone like him) does that free them up to sign KD potentially. I know this stuff normally gets negative feedback but play the game and come up with a ridiculous yet believable Lakers offseason.

Lets say they get the number 2 pick and presumptively take ingram. Do you settle for re-signing clarkson (a good player) and starting russell ingram randle and whoever else? Rumors have them signing DeRozan and possibly Whiteside but does that change that much? Yes they are good players but the Lakers have an opportunity to stir things up. If they make those moves, re-sign Clarkson, and then trade russell ingram and randle for someone legit (melo? or someone like him) does that free them up to sign KD potentially. I know this stuff normally gets negative feedback but play the game and come up with a ridiculous yet believable Lakers offseason.

 Ecstatic about Luke!!!

 Ecstatic about Luke!!!

 He gets the job because of the family ties,media decision . Luke Walton lakers head coach already? Ok he earned them stripes yup.

 He gets the job because of the family ties,media decision . Luke Walton lakers head coach already? Ok he earned them stripes yup.

●Luke Walton coach ✔

●Number 1 pick

●Trade Nick Young 

●Brandon Ingram 

●Hassan Whiteside 

●DeMar DeRozan 

●Resign Clarkson 

●Resign Black 

●sign Jabari Brown 

HC -Luke Walton 

1.Russell 

2.DeRozan 

3.Ingram 

4.Randle 

5.Whiteside 

6.Clarkson 

7.Williams 

8.A. Brown  

9.Nance Jr 

10.Black 

11.Huertas 

12. J. Brown 

●Luke Walton coach ✔

●Number 1 pick

●Trade Nick Young 

●Brandon Ingram 

●Hassan Whiteside 

●DeMar DeRozan 

●Resign Clarkson 

●Resign Black 

●sign Jabari Brown 

HC -Luke Walton 

1.Russell 

2.DeRozan 

3.Ingram 

4.Randle 

5.Whiteside 

6.Clarkson 

7.Williams 

8.A. Brown  

9.Nance Jr 

10.Black 

11.Huertas 

12. J. Brown 

 I’d take Simmons if I was the lakers, he could be the playmaker in that offense and let Russell and clarkson do what they do best which is score

 I’d take Simmons if I was the lakers, he could be the playmaker in that offense and let Russell and clarkson do what they do best which is score

Saying he was lucky enough to play with kobe and assistant coach curry is like saying kerr was lucky to play with Jordan and be coached by phil or like saying someone is qualified to be a lawyer because they graduated from Harvard Law. It’s true and proven to be successful lol. He’s been put in an excellent position to learn and see first hand what it takes to succeed. Not saying he’s going to be amazing but he’s a step or two ahead of other coaching prospects his age. Definitely a good get for the Lakers, the only coach i think you could possibly make an argument for a better hire would be Thibs.

Saying he was lucky enough to play with kobe and assistant coach curry is like saying kerr was lucky to play with Jordan and be coached by phil or like saying someone is qualified to be a lawyer because they graduated from Harvard Law. It’s true and proven to be successful lol. He’s been put in an excellent position to learn and see first hand what it takes to succeed. Not saying he’s going to be amazing but he’s a step or two ahead of other coaching prospects his age. Definitely a good get for the Lakers, the only coach i think you could possibly make an argument for a better hire would be Thibs.

I’m not down with the love-fest for Luke Walton until I see what he can do as a Head Coach running his own team. But of all the guys that are worthy of getting a chance, he’s probably at the top of the list. 

He’s got the support of the fans, team management and comes with credibility from being part of the best program in the NBA. His job will become a lot easier if he gets one of those top 3 picks. 

If he doesnt work out like Derek Fisher…Lakers can just do what every other NBA team does….fire him and get someone else. 

I’m not down with the love-fest for Luke Walton until I see what he can do as a Head Coach running his own team. But of all the guys that are worthy of getting a chance, he’s probably at the top of the list. 

He’s got the support of the fans, team management and comes with credibility from being part of the best program in the NBA. His job will become a lot easier if he gets one of those top 3 picks. 

If he doesnt work out like Derek Fisher…Lakers can just do what every other NBA team does….fire him and get someone else. 

 Walton is a great get. His dad was an NBA great and he grew up around the game. He got experience under Phil Jackson and in Golden State where the most winning season took place. He was even a development coach in the D-League. He also played 10 seasons in the NBA for being smart and not much else. There is no better recipe for a great coach. 

I don’t think this should be a free agent heavy season. They need guys who share the ball, not DeRozan, etc. Russell, Clarkson, Randle, and probably their 1st rounder (Ingram?) all need the ball in their hands (maybe not Ingram). If they got Ingram, they should get a SG/SF who can hit 3’s and a couple centers who can protect the rim. Not much else. Just veterans and young guys who don’t have sticky hands. Build slow or hurt the development of the young guys. Harrison Barnes would be great, but everyone could use him. Whiteside is 26. A 24 year old would be more helpful, but beggars can’t be choosers. Defense and shooting and slow development. I’m sure they won’t go that direction because Jim Buss is trying to keep his promise. So, what I want is null and void. 

 Walton is a great get. His dad was an NBA great and he grew up around the game. He got experience under Phil Jackson and in Golden State where the most winning season took place. He was even a development coach in the D-League. He also played 10 seasons in the NBA for being smart and not much else. There is no better recipe for a great coach. 

I don’t think this should be a free agent heavy season. They need guys who share the ball, not DeRozan, etc. Russell, Clarkson, Randle, and probably their 1st rounder (Ingram?) all need the ball in their hands (maybe not Ingram). If they got Ingram, they should get a SG/SF who can hit 3’s and a couple centers who can protect the rim. Not much else. Just veterans and young guys who don’t have sticky hands. Build slow or hurt the development of the young guys. Harrison Barnes would be great, but everyone could use him. Whiteside is 26. A 24 year old would be more helpful, but beggars can’t be choosers. Defense and shooting and slow development. I’m sure they won’t go that direction because Jim Buss is trying to keep his promise. So, what I want is null and void. 

this off season The Lakers should be looking to sign only 1 player, and that’s Al Horford. I don’t trust Whiteside long term, and Derozen isn’t LA material as he cant even handle the pressure in Toronto. If I was the lakers I’d say singing Walton and Horford is my total offseason, besides getting Ingram any way possible. Sign clarkson, play him and Russel together to see if they can co-op, if not keep their numbers high then trade Russel for the BPA you can get like a Gordan Hayward or Victor Oladipo so next offseason you sign Westbrook and the Lakers will most likely get another top 8 pick, and do whatever they can do get a center. 

Westbrook- Hayward/Oladipo- Ingram-Horford- Newcenter/Larynance. Not a bad team.

this off season The Lakers should be looking to sign only 1 player, and that’s Al Horford. I don’t trust Whiteside long term, and Derozen isn’t LA material as he cant even handle the pressure in Toronto. If I was the lakers I’d say singing Walton and Horford is my total offseason, besides getting Ingram any way possible. Sign clarkson, play him and Russel together to see if they can co-op, if not keep their numbers high then trade Russel for the BPA you can get like a Gordan Hayward or Victor Oladipo so next offseason you sign Westbrook and the Lakers will most likely get another top 8 pick, and do whatever they can do get a center. 

Westbrook- Hayward/Oladipo- Ingram-Horford- Newcenter/Larynance. Not a bad team.

 a good fit for L.A.’s "Rebuild"………. I know that sounds crazy b/c they are struggling so much……… But DeRozan is not a guy big on ball movement or movement w/o the ball……..

As far as Luke Walton……… Doug Collins was on Michale Wilbon;s show & they asked about Walton possibly accepting the Lakers head coaching job………… & Collins made a great point……….

Collins said that he’s real good friends w/ Steve Kerr & that Kerr is having Serious health issues…… Collins said he could see Kerr possibly stepping aside if the Warriors repeat………Collins point was Luke is in a Great position……….. Why Rush???

According to Collins it could Possibly go well in L.A. if they get the #1 pick…… & they sign Westbrook next year or maybe even Durant……… But it could Also go Very wrong……

 "What if that LAkers pick falls out of the Top 3 & it goes to Phila………. What if No MAX Free Agents want to sign w/ L.A.??? …… Luke has Never excountered Any tough times in coaching yet…… but they do exist,,,,,,, & just as quickly as Luke became the hot new coach,…………… he could become yesterday’s news if the Lakers suffer thru another 17 win season……"…………….        

 All very realisitc points by Collins…….

 a good fit for L.A.’s "Rebuild"………. I know that sounds crazy b/c they are struggling so much……… But DeRozan is not a guy big on ball movement or movement w/o the ball……..

As far as Luke Walton……… Doug Collins was on Michale Wilbon;s show & they asked about Walton possibly accepting the Lakers head coaching job………… & Collins made a great point……….

Collins said that he’s real good friends w/ Steve Kerr & that Kerr is having Serious health issues…… Collins said he could see Kerr possibly stepping aside if the Warriors repeat………Collins point was Luke is in a Great position……….. Why Rush???

According to Collins it could Possibly go well in L.A. if they get the #1 pick…… & they sign Westbrook next year or maybe even Durant……… But it could Also go Very wrong……

 "What if that LAkers pick falls out of the Top 3 & it goes to Phila………. What if No MAX Free Agents want to sign w/ L.A.??? …… Luke has Never excountered Any tough times in coaching yet…… but they do exist,,,,,,, & just as quickly as Luke became the hot new coach,…………… he could become yesterday’s news if the Lakers suffer thru another 17 win season……"…………….        

 All very realisitc points by Collins…….

 Why Walton should be there, he gets lots of money, he won as a player, there is no Kobe and he gets to start his plan with a fresh team, lots of money, he already won as an assistant so no need to keep doing that, they like him and respect him.

Why the Lakers should want him, he showed when coaching for half a season that he can do it, he brings knowledge from when the Lakers won plus added stuff from otehr teams, the Lakers unless they get huge free agents will have a long build and Walton is a young coach with energy and will be ready for that grind, older coaches would have been more Win Now so JVG wouldn’t be a rebuilding coach but Walton should be, he and his father can be entertaining.

From a total media outlook, a bad Lakers team gets more notice than a winning NBA team, unless the Knicks are winning but that never happens, so Walton has the big stage.  His team also has, likely, a high pick.  Huge salary space.  Walton should have lots of fun, and no expectations to win right away.  

Should be a good choice for coach, but the draft lotto and then the GM will determine how quickly the Lakers improve.

 Why Walton should be there, he gets lots of money, he won as a player, there is no Kobe and he gets to start his plan with a fresh team, lots of money, he already won as an assistant so no need to keep doing that, they like him and respect him.

Why the Lakers should want him, he showed when coaching for half a season that he can do it, he brings knowledge from when the Lakers won plus added stuff from otehr teams, the Lakers unless they get huge free agents will have a long build and Walton is a young coach with energy and will be ready for that grind, older coaches would have been more Win Now so JVG wouldn’t be a rebuilding coach but Walton should be, he and his father can be entertaining.

From a total media outlook, a bad Lakers team gets more notice than a winning NBA team, unless the Knicks are winning but that never happens, so Walton has the big stage.  His team also has, likely, a high pick.  Huge salary space.  Walton should have lots of fun, and no expectations to win right away.  

Should be a good choice for coach, but the draft lotto and then the GM will determine how quickly the Lakers improve.

 I think that he is goiung to be a very good coach in the NBA, in a couple of years, he just needs more time to develop his own way of doing things.

 I think that he is goiung to be a very good coach in the NBA, in a couple of years, he just needs more time to develop his own way of doing things.

 Lakers or Knicks was always going to be the main choice for Luke. So going to the Lakers is a fairly logical choice for him to make. He played there for 9 years so knows a lot of the staff and what the job entails.

It will be interesting to see who Luke has as his Assistants, might he look to take someone like Ron Adams from GSW as his lead assistant. Ron is probably one of the most experienced assistants in the NBA and is a well known defensive specialist. I doubt Steve Kerr would want to lose another of his key assistants especially with Luke having moved on.

I would want Luke to appoint at least one experienced lead Assistant to give him sound advice and help a developing roster along.

Luke is coming into a clean slate in the post Kobe era and must be given time to develop the team. Even if the draft pick goes to Philly this year and they suck for another year the Lakers would then have a high 2017 pick so all isn’t lost.

Luke is used to winning as a player and as a coach so looks a good fit for his old playing team.

 Lakers or Knicks was always going to be the main choice for Luke. So going to the Lakers is a fairly logical choice for him to make. He played there for 9 years so knows a lot of the staff and what the job entails.

It will be interesting to see who Luke has as his Assistants, might he look to take someone like Ron Adams from GSW as his lead assistant. Ron is probably one of the most experienced assistants in the NBA and is a well known defensive specialist. I doubt Steve Kerr would want to lose another of his key assistants especially with Luke having moved on.

I would want Luke to appoint at least one experienced lead Assistant to give him sound advice and help a developing roster along.

Luke is coming into a clean slate in the post Kobe era and must be given time to develop the team. Even if the draft pick goes to Philly this year and they suck for another year the Lakers would then have a high 2017 pick so all isn’t lost.

Luke is used to winning as a player and as a coach so looks a good fit for his old playing team.

Its crazy how you guys are so sold on Simmons being the number one pick but just like last year I told yall that Towns would be the number one and he was, Just because a player can dominate at a certain level doesn’t mean he’ll dominate at a higher level Ben Simmons had a  team that could of made the tourney be they didn’t because nobody is going to allow you to drive the lane and get easy buckets there going to force Simmons to shoot yeah he’s a real good play maker but Lakers drafted Russell for that and now that kobe is gone they need someone who can score in a number of was at the 3 spot and thats Ingram, I see a lot of people saying the Lakers should take Simmons which doesn’t make since basketball wise if you already have a double double player in Randle, then I hear trade Randle how does that make any since when Randle jumper has improved and his defense has aswell, You can tell who the Lakers want in the draft just by the coaching move they just made, by hiring Luke from golden state let us know they want more and better 3 point shooting and since that’s the knock on Simmons I see them passing on Simmons if they keep there pick and get the 1st overall pick especially once the combine and team work outs are done where teams can get a closer look they’ll say well Ingram is 6"9 has a 73 in a half wingspan, he’s crazy athletic and he can shoot, Simmons is compared to LeBron but when LeBron came into the league he could make shots but he just wast strong at it but the difference with Simmons is that he just cant shoot, he has a nice forum but his shots dont fall or the just to long 

Its crazy how you guys are so sold on Simmons being the number one pick but just like last year I told yall that Towns would be the number one and he was, Just because a player can dominate at a certain level doesn’t mean he’ll dominate at a higher level Ben Simmons had a  team that could of made the tourney be they didn’t because nobody is going to allow you to drive the lane and get easy buckets there going to force Simmons to shoot yeah he’s a real good play maker but Lakers drafted Russell for that and now that kobe is gone they need someone who can score in a number of was at the 3 spot and thats Ingram, I see a lot of people saying the Lakers should take Simmons which doesn’t make since basketball wise if you already have a double double player in Randle, then I hear trade Randle how does that make any since when Randle jumper has improved and his defense has aswell, You can tell who the Lakers want in the draft just by the coaching move they just made, by hiring Luke from golden state let us know they want more and better 3 point shooting and since that’s the knock on Simmons I see them passing on Simmons if they keep there pick and get the 1st overall pick especially once the combine and team work outs are done where teams can get a closer look they’ll say well Ingram is 6"9 has a 73 in a half wingspan, he’s crazy athletic and he can shoot, Simmons is compared to LeBron but when LeBron came into the league he could make shots but he just wast strong at it but the difference with Simmons is that he just cant shoot, he has a nice forum but his shots dont fall or the just to long 

 Rick Pitino took the Celtics job years back thinking that they could land Duncan.  

Well, they didn’t get the top pick.

The Lakers don’t even have the best odds at the top pick — the 72ers did, umm, I mean the 76ers do.

Then they lose the pick if it is not top 3.

So, the odds of them not even HAVING a top 3 pick are at least 25% right?

Then they would need to sign Whiteside or a player of similar caliber OR the offseason will basically be a bust (aside from hiring LUKE!).

Then, unless they can land a true SUPERSTAR like Steph, Russ, Durant, or Anthony Davis then I don’t see them winning another championship for awhile.

If they can’t get a top 3 pick OR an Hassan Whiteside, I would try to get DeMarcus Cousins.  Trade Randle, Jordan Clarkson, Lou Williams, and a future first round pick.  

The Lakers rebuild on the fly around DeMarcus Cousins and D’Angelo Russell.  Larry Nance Jr. and whoever else can be their role players.  

Then yeah, maybe you can sign Mike Conley for a Cousins, Conley, Russell "Big Three."

Not a bad deal for the Kings either IF they have want to do a rebuild.  Clarkson, Randle, WCS, and Ben McLemore as their "young core", Rudy Gay as the "veteran" scorer.  Lou Williams will be their 6th man scorer or their combo guard starter.  Then you get a draft pick that will be pretty high and go Best Player Available.  They would have Kosta Koufos as a backup center, then maybe they resign Seth Curry.  Even if they won’t be good, they will at least be entertaining.  And, "entertaining" might be enough to get the 43 or 44 wins it might take to get into the playoffs next year.

 Rick Pitino took the Celtics job years back thinking that they could land Duncan.  

Well, they didn’t get the top pick.

The Lakers don’t even have the best odds at the top pick — the 72ers did, umm, I mean the 76ers do.

Then they lose the pick if it is not top 3.

So, the odds of them not even HAVING a top 3 pick are at least 25% right?

Then they would need to sign Whiteside or a player of similar caliber OR the offseason will basically be a bust (aside from hiring LUKE!).

Then, unless they can land a true SUPERSTAR like Steph, Russ, Durant, or Anthony Davis then I don’t see them winning another championship for awhile.

If they can’t get a top 3 pick OR an Hassan Whiteside, I would try to get DeMarcus Cousins.  Trade Randle, Jordan Clarkson, Lou Williams, and a future first round pick.  

The Lakers rebuild on the fly around DeMarcus Cousins and D’Angelo Russell.  Larry Nance Jr. and whoever else can be their role players.  

Then yeah, maybe you can sign Mike Conley for a Cousins, Conley, Russell "Big Three."

Not a bad deal for the Kings either IF they have want to do a rebuild.  Clarkson, Randle, WCS, and Ben McLemore as their "young core", Rudy Gay as the "veteran" scorer.  Lou Williams will be their 6th man scorer or their combo guard starter.  Then you get a draft pick that will be pretty high and go Best Player Available.  They would have Kosta Koufos as a backup center, then maybe they resign Seth Curry.  Even if they won’t be good, they will at least be entertaining.  And, "entertaining" might be enough to get the 43 or 44 wins it might take to get into the playoffs next year.

 Luke is young and had a great thing in GS. Luke is going to learn the grass isn’t always greener on the other side.

 Luke is young and had a great thing in GS. Luke is going to learn the grass isn’t always greener on the other side.