[Reptilian MonkParticipant]

Timofey Mosgov has reached a verbal agreement to a 4 year 64 mil deal with the Lakers. Thoughts?

This initally seems like a massive overpay but that might become the norm with the new salary cap. Mos can be a solid center in the league. Guys like Bazemore, Parsons, Barnes possibly making 22-23 million a year. Great time to be an NBA player wow. 

[BasketballGuru24Participant]

only averaged 5 mins of playing time during the finals and is 30 years old. The lakers are desperate for a centre but i would have given that type of money to biyombo first. 

Funny how thats the first signing of free agency, like other teams were lining up to offer mozgov the max 

 

[BasketballGuru24Participant]

only averaged 5 mins of playing time during the finals and is 30 years old. The lakers are desperate for a centre but i would have given that type of money to biyombo first. 

Funny how thats the first signing of free agency, like other teams were lining up to offer mozgov the max 

 

[nill650Participant]

 Mozgov is underated by most people imo, the only thing that disturbed me about him is he is not soft…but often plays soft when he should be dunking all day long. Maybe his knee was the reason, but he better start doing it in LA or he definitely will not be respected any more than he is now.The minutes restrictions were soley because did not fit what the Cavs "found" with Thompson under Lue, so it is no surprise he is moving on but the amount of the contract seems to be about right under the new CBA , if Walton plans on running a half court system which seems likely with Ingram.

[nill650Participant]

 Mozgov is underated by most people imo, the only thing that disturbed me about him is he is not soft…but often plays soft when he should be dunking all day long. Maybe his knee was the reason, but he better start doing it in LA or he definitely will not be respected any more than he is now.The minutes restrictions were soley because did not fit what the Cavs "found" with Thompson under Lue, so it is no surprise he is moving on but the amount of the contract seems to be about right under the new CBA , if Walton plans on running a half court system which seems likely with Ingram.

[BrentSuriaga01Participant]

That’s a lot of money. 

[BrentSuriaga01Participant]

That’s a lot of money. 

[DondiJohnParticipant]

There goes the chance of signing bigger names! Lakers have lost its glory and glamour of playing there 

[DondiJohnParticipant]

There goes the chance of signing bigger names! Lakers have lost its glory and glamour of playing there 

[llperez]

 while i agree bigger names certainly does not look promising, the lakers had more money then any team in the league available, only 21 million in contracts for next year, so even with this deal they still have around 50 million available for more free agents.

[llperez]

 while i agree bigger names certainly does not look promising, the lakers had more money then any team in the league available, only 21 million in contracts for next year, so even with this deal they still have around 50 million available for more free agents.

[nill650Participant]

 And a lot of people are forgetting the Lakers are not even close to being a contender,no big name FA is going there when your 2 best players are a high ceiling underweight rookie and a 2nd year guard with the maturity of a freshman in highschool.

[nill650Participant]

 And a lot of people are forgetting the Lakers are not even close to being a contender,no big name FA is going there when your 2 best players are a high ceiling underweight rookie and a 2nd year guard with the maturity of a freshman in highschool.

[NBAjunkie81Participant]

 TARGETED Mozgov before the Free Agency period was even 1 hour Old!

Which means the Lakers did not believe they even had a chance w/ anyone else……..

Year #3 of the great L.A. Lakers Tank-Job has just begun —- how long before Lakers fans demand NBA commish Silver steps in & forces Jeannie Buss to replace brother Jim as GM?

 

 

 

[NBAjunkie81Participant]

 TARGETED Mozgov before the Free Agency period was even 1 hour Old!

Which means the Lakers did not believe they even had a chance w/ anyone else……..

Year #3 of the great L.A. Lakers Tank-Job has just begun —- how long before Lakers fans demand NBA commish Silver steps in & forces Jeannie Buss to replace brother Jim as GM?

 

 

 

[Hype Machine]

 Who were the Lakers a realistic chance of getting though?

Have you ever seen that show ‘storage wars’ where they buy lockers in an auction?

Same concept applies in free agency.

Sometimes your lockers win…sometimes your lockers break even, and other times you lose.

But if you dont buy a single locker then you always lose.

Moral of the story….Jim/Jeannie Buss is Jarrod and Brandy who always get outbid on the expensive merchandise and stuck overpaying with the bad lockers

Pat Riley is Dave Hester who always seems to get the best lockers

 

 

 

[CDPHParticipant]

You do know that show is completely fake right?

They add most of the expensive items to the lockers for drama.  

DEEP(ish) Thoughts

 

  

[CDPHParticipant]

You do know that show is completely fake right?

They add most of the expensive items to the lockers for drama.  

DEEP(ish) Thoughts

 

  

[Hype Machine]

 Who were the Lakers a realistic chance of getting though?

Have you ever seen that show ‘storage wars’ where they buy lockers in an auction?

Same concept applies in free agency.

Sometimes your lockers win…sometimes your lockers break even, and other times you lose.

But if you dont buy a single locker then you always lose.

Moral of the story….Jim/Jeannie Buss is Jarrod and Brandy who always get outbid on the expensive merchandise and stuck overpaying with the bad lockers

Pat Riley is Dave Hester who always seems to get the best lockers

 

 

 

[MopgrassParticipant]

One of two things is happening: either they are made a desperate awful move (most likely) or they are being brilliant (way less likely).

Desperate Theory: They know they can’t sign a top guy, Biyombo would take some time deciding between teams, and they wanted to impact the market immediately to show everyone they are serious about adding veterans. They likely offered Mozgov enough to not listen to other offers. They then hope other free agents see that the Lakers are into getting veterans and not just rebuilding. This strategy Is horrible/embarrassing.

Brilliant Theory: Maybe this is an advanced tank job. Mozgov (and maybe a few other grade-C veterans) is a big enough signing to make Laker fans feel like the Lakers are trying. Mozgov won’t affect games enough to make them win. Remember, they got Hibbert last year, clearly knowing his sluggish deficiencies in today’s game won’t help them win games. Is this the same thing? They just hope to lose a bunch this year and get another top 3 draft pick in 2017 (probably)? This year is the most important year for them to tank: not just because it’s a big crop of talent, but because if they keep the 2017 1st rounder, the Magic don’t get their 2019 1st rounder (it becomes two 2nd round picks). And by the time the Laker core matures, in 3-5 years, Mozgov’s deal will be expiring.

In today’s game you can’t just outbid everyone like the Lakers used to do. That day is done. Now you have to start from the bottom and rebuild occasionally. If this is all a ruse, maybe the Lakers just take longer to rebuild, Jeanie Buss makes a big show of firing her brother right before they get good. Heck, maybe that was the plan all along and Jim Buss is in on it… cause hey, he’s part owner anyway, so why should he care if he gets fired? Then everyone sees Jeanie as the new face of the franchise and they parade her around as a genius.

However, in reality, if this was a tank job, wouldn’t they sign Mozgov for 1 or 2 years? Maybe 3. But 4? This is likely the latest in a slew of horrible overpayment. They overpaid in draft picks to get Steve Nash, overpaid Kobe (who wouldn’t have gone elsewhere), overpaid Nick Young (whom no one will take), and now Mozgov. Lou Williams is their only respectable signing and he should be traded because his sticky hands gets in the way of player development.

I can’t believe this signing happened. Why people? Why?

[MopgrassParticipant]

One of two things is happening: either they are made a desperate awful move (most likely) or they are being brilliant (way less likely).

Desperate Theory: They know they can’t sign a top guy, Biyombo would take some time deciding between teams, and they wanted to impact the market immediately to show everyone they are serious about adding veterans. They likely offered Mozgov enough to not listen to other offers. They then hope other free agents see that the Lakers are into getting veterans and not just rebuilding. This strategy Is horrible/embarrassing.

Brilliant Theory: Maybe this is an advanced tank job. Mozgov (and maybe a few other grade-C veterans) is a big enough signing to make Laker fans feel like the Lakers are trying. Mozgov won’t affect games enough to make them win. Remember, they got Hibbert last year, clearly knowing his sluggish deficiencies in today’s game won’t help them win games. Is this the same thing? They just hope to lose a bunch this year and get another top 3 draft pick in 2017 (probably)? This year is the most important year for them to tank: not just because it’s a big crop of talent, but because if they keep the 2017 1st rounder, the Magic don’t get their 2019 1st rounder (it becomes two 2nd round picks). And by the time the Laker core matures, in 3-5 years, Mozgov’s deal will be expiring.

In today’s game you can’t just outbid everyone like the Lakers used to do. That day is done. Now you have to start from the bottom and rebuild occasionally. If this is all a ruse, maybe the Lakers just take longer to rebuild, Jeanie Buss makes a big show of firing her brother right before they get good. Heck, maybe that was the plan all along and Jim Buss is in on it… cause hey, he’s part owner anyway, so why should he care if he gets fired? Then everyone sees Jeanie as the new face of the franchise and they parade her around as a genius.

However, in reality, if this was a tank job, wouldn’t they sign Mozgov for 1 or 2 years? Maybe 3. But 4? This is likely the latest in a slew of horrible overpayment. They overpaid in draft picks to get Steve Nash, overpaid Kobe (who wouldn’t have gone elsewhere), overpaid Nick Young (whom no one will take), and now Mozgov. Lou Williams is their only respectable signing and he should be traded because his sticky hands gets in the way of player development.

I can’t believe this signing happened. Why people? Why?

[llperez]

 im as optimistic a laker fan as there is but damn, what the hell was this? He did average 10 and 7 on 56% shooting 2 years ago, but still we need defense and rim protection more then scoring. Of course i also thought bringing kent bazemore back was a good idea until i saw he wants 20 mill per so maybe free agency just isnt what it used to be and 15 mill for anyone who is in the rotation is what we are going to start seeing. But damn, im gonna just log off now and wait until the season starts, later guys

[llperez]

 im as optimistic a laker fan as there is but damn, what the hell was this? He did average 10 and 7 on 56% shooting 2 years ago, but still we need defense and rim protection more then scoring. Of course i also thought bringing kent bazemore back was a good idea until i saw he wants 20 mill per so maybe free agency just isnt what it used to be and 15 mill for anyone who is in the rotation is what we are going to start seeing. But damn, im gonna just log off now and wait until the season starts, later guys

[nill650Participant]

 Mozgov is going to give you a lot more defensively than you apparently realize, he aint no Whiteside…but signing Mozgov just gives them a big who knows how to play much better than his time in Denver after 2 seasons w/ Lebron James. Think about it

[nill650Participant]

 Mozgov is going to give you a lot more defensively than you apparently realize, he aint no Whiteside…but signing Mozgov just gives them a big who knows how to play much better than his time in Denver after 2 seasons w/ Lebron James. Think about it

[OhCanada-Participant]

 It’s like they are paying to become worse than last year. Hibbert was on an identical contract/cap hit with identical production and role. After 8 months of free agents off season hype…really? Mozgov is all you can come up with. Come on guys! I didn’t expect much but I expected something.

[OhCanada-Participant]

 It’s like they are paying to become worse than last year. Hibbert was on an identical contract/cap hit with identical production and role. After 8 months of free agents off season hype…really? Mozgov is all you can come up with. Come on guys! I didn’t expect much but I expected something.

[negguaryParticipant]

Are we going to scrutinize the lakers for year three of tanking or naw?  

[Ahkasi ClayParticipant]

 this is their 4th year tanking ( unless they get a miracle signing/trade)

[Ahkasi ClayParticipant]

 this is their 4th year tanking ( unless they get a miracle signing/trade)

[negguaryParticipant]

Are we going to scrutinize the lakers for year three of tanking or naw?  

[Ahkasi ClayParticipant]

 they won 17 games last year, they can’t get any worse.

[Ahkasi ClayParticipant]

 they won 17 games last year, they can’t get any worse.

[BeastMode716Participant]

 I really thought we had a shot at Whiteside – who I know is not a Super Star but he is a Really exciting player & an Imposing shot blocker on Defense.

w/ Whiteside in the middle anchoring that Defense it really takes pressure off D’Lo & he can focus on Offense b/c Whiteside can Erase a Lot of mistakes.

After 2 years of Suffering terribly, I knew we prob would not even make the playoffs but I was Really excited about a young team featuring:

D’Angelo Russell & Jordan Clarkson at the 1 & 2 spots w/ Ingram as the young Star at the 3 spot & Randle & Whiteside at the 4 & 5 spots. That’s a team we could All get Exceited about.

What is Happening!?!?!?!

 

 

 

 

 

 

[BeastMode716Participant]

 I really thought we had a shot at Whiteside – who I know is not a Super Star but he is a Really exciting player & an Imposing shot blocker on Defense.

w/ Whiteside in the middle anchoring that Defense it really takes pressure off D’Lo & he can focus on Offense b/c Whiteside can Erase a Lot of mistakes.

After 2 years of Suffering terribly, I knew we prob would not even make the playoffs but I was Really excited about a young team featuring:

D’Angelo Russell & Jordan Clarkson at the 1 & 2 spots w/ Ingram as the young Star at the 3 spot & Randle & Whiteside at the 4 & 5 spots. That’s a team we could All get Exceited about.

What is Happening!?!?!?!

 

 

 

 

 

 

[nill650Participant]

 Why would Whiteside leave a playoff team for the Lakers? Destination change is irrelevant in that situation…maybe if he was in Milwaukee I could understand your thinking the Lakers even had a chance. 

[nill650Participant]

 Why would Whiteside leave a playoff team for the Lakers? Destination change is irrelevant in that situation…maybe if he was in Milwaukee I could understand your thinking the Lakers even had a chance. 

[Hype Machine]

Look, its probably a tad much for what youre getting.

But we all know Free Agency is a Sellers Market and Rookie Deals are a Buyers Market.

Well…its easy to just say ‘could have given that money to someone better’…but theres 29 teams competing for the same few starting calibre players and sometimes you’re just not in the running.

Snooze too long and you end up with Tibor Pleiss and the time to add rookie contracts is long gone. 

Mozgov is a good rotation player and fringe starter who has a better attitude than most.

I rate this signing 6.5/10 (and I’m not afraid to give 0s or 10s).

 

 

 

[Hype Machine]

Look, its probably a tad much for what youre getting.

But we all know Free Agency is a Sellers Market and Rookie Deals are a Buyers Market.

Well…its easy to just say ‘could have given that money to someone better’…but theres 29 teams competing for the same few starting calibre players and sometimes you’re just not in the running.

Snooze too long and you end up with Tibor Pleiss and the time to add rookie contracts is long gone. 

Mozgov is a good rotation player and fringe starter who has a better attitude than most.

I rate this signing 6.5/10 (and I’m not afraid to give 0s or 10s).

 

 

 

[D7H7NParticipant]

 They probably overpaid a few millions but that’s what happens when you want first dibs at something and you don’t want to wait, you pay the premium. 16M/year isn’t that much anyways.

[D7H7NParticipant]

 They probably overpaid a few millions but that’s what happens when you want first dibs at something and you don’t want to wait, you pay the premium. 16M/year isn’t that much anyways.

[Ahkasi ClayParticipant]

 many free agents would not even take mettings with the Lakers, Ex: Durant, Whitesides, Derozen.  Lakers had to do something, this was a reach, but don’t think for a minute this is the first choice. if it was , god help the Lakers.

[Ahkasi ClayParticipant]

 many free agents would not even take mettings with the Lakers, Ex: Durant, Whitesides, Derozen.  Lakers had to do something, this was a reach, but don’t think for a minute this is the first choice. if it was , god help the Lakers.

[Memphis MadnessParticipant]

 If you are a NBA GM, take a road trip this week. Don’t answer your phone. It’s about to get really stupid.  Pick up the pieces (and some relative bargain contracts) in a couple of weeks.

Some team is gonna spend eleventy Brazilian dollars to go from the 7th seed to the 5th seed.

[Memphis MadnessParticipant]

 If you are a NBA GM, take a road trip this week. Don’t answer your phone. It’s about to get really stupid.  Pick up the pieces (and some relative bargain contracts) in a couple of weeks.

Some team is gonna spend eleventy Brazilian dollars to go from the 7th seed to the 5th seed.

[OhCanada-Participant]

If the cap went up 35% and the contracts are up 35% then that means Mozgov getting paid $16-Mil is equivalent to $11-Mil this year to last year. So essentially based on Mosgovs career and last year’s production he is getting paid like a high quality starter. He is not that. He will not change things for a team that is arguably the worst currently in the NBA. The Lakers literally just added a player the Spurs could probably get for the MLE lmao!

 

[Hype Machine]

Haha cmon man mozgov isnt that bad. Bigmen always cost more. 

[llperez]

 lets hope so, at least he will be well rested for next season since his ass was on the bench all year.

[llperez]

 lets hope so, at least he will be well rested for next season since his ass was on the bench all year.

[Hype Machine]

Haha cmon man mozgov isnt that bad. Bigmen always cost more. 

[OhCanada-Participant]

If the cap went up 35% and the contracts are up 35% then that means Mozgov getting paid $16-Mil is equivalent to $11-Mil this year to last year. So essentially based on Mosgovs career and last year’s production he is getting paid like a high quality starter. He is not that. He will not change things for a team that is arguably the worst currently in the NBA. The Lakers literally just added a player the Spurs could probably get for the MLE lmao!

 

[ZouldiersParticipant]

 They should have went with Biyombo instead. Oh well. Mozgov is a solid center and all but it is quite too much. It seems like that Asik deal from last year got beat by this massive overpay.

[ZouldiersParticipant]

 They should have went with Biyombo instead. Oh well. Mozgov is a solid center and all but it is quite too much. It seems like that Asik deal from last year got beat by this massive overpay.

[Andv1 WaitingParticipant]

 My guess is Mosgov is going to be used similarly to what Andrew Bogut was with the GSW…

My guesses they go after the following though:

Parsons and play him at the Pf position and make it look like they are trying for big names…

Clarkson(if they sign him to rumored deal)

Evan turner possibly for bench depth and play the iggy role of the bench..

David lee knows GSW system,vet voice and could be solid bench player for them…He could also be had for cheap my guess..

While trying to keep cap room for next season offseason….

 

 

 

 

[Andv1 WaitingParticipant]

 My guess is Mosgov is going to be used similarly to what Andrew Bogut was with the GSW…

My guesses they go after the following though:

Parsons and play him at the Pf position and make it look like they are trying for big names…

Clarkson(if they sign him to rumored deal)

Evan turner possibly for bench depth and play the iggy role of the bench..

David lee knows GSW system,vet voice and could be solid bench player for them…He could also be had for cheap my guess..

While trying to keep cap room for next season offseason….

 

 

 

 

[jabbar_medvedenkoParticipant]

I’m kinda encouraged. The Lakers reportedly called him at 12:01 am et, right when the madness started, so it’s not like he was a fall back option like Hibbert last year.

They must really like what he is, especially considering that Biyombo was available too. And the Cavs gave up 2 first rounders to get him last year, so he’s definitely valuable in this league and there were reports last night that the Warriors, Cavs, Lakers and a couple of other teams are in the mix for him.

 The main concern here is if the 4th year is a team option or no, but we shall see.

  

[Hype Machine]

The caps going up to 110-120m per year so his salary will only take up like 12% of the total cap space.

Its really not that bad of a deal. Hes decent.

 

[Hype Machine]

The caps going up to 110-120m per year so his salary will only take up like 12% of the total cap space.

Its really not that bad of a deal. Hes decent.

 

[jabbar_medvedenkoParticipant]

I’m kinda encouraged. The Lakers reportedly called him at 12:01 am et, right when the madness started, so it’s not like he was a fall back option like Hibbert last year.

They must really like what he is, especially considering that Biyombo was available too. And the Cavs gave up 2 first rounders to get him last year, so he’s definitely valuable in this league and there were reports last night that the Warriors, Cavs, Lakers and a couple of other teams are in the mix for him.

 The main concern here is if the 4th year is a team option or no, but we shall see.

  

[Ahkasi ClayParticipant]

 the Lakers have now spent 29 million on a back up center and a 6th man (I actually like clarksons deal, it is a little higher than I thought he would get, but not bad)

it is a hard (expensive) year to try and make a big difference in free agency.

 

 

 

[Ahkasi ClayParticipant]

 the Lakers have now spent 29 million on a back up center and a 6th man (I actually like clarksons deal, it is a little higher than I thought he would get, but not bad)

it is a hard (expensive) year to try and make a big difference in free agency.

 

 

 

[220Participant]

 I thought the Lakers were going after Hassan Whiteside. Do they even have the cap left to offer someone the max after these two signings? Seeing such significant deals is crazy, but they will only get bigger next season. I actually like Timofey Mozgov especially after the 2015 finals. The problem for him was the Cavs realized they played better as a team with Tristan Thompson at center and him on the bench, so there he stayed the majority of the season this year.

[220Participant]

 I thought the Lakers were going after Hassan Whiteside. Do they even have the cap left to offer someone the max after these two signings? Seeing such significant deals is crazy, but they will only get bigger next season. I actually like Timofey Mozgov especially after the 2015 finals. The problem for him was the Cavs realized they played better as a team with Tristan Thompson at center and him on the bench, so there he stayed the majority of the season this year.

[ph90702]

This is what happens when you have dumb rules that require teams to spend a certain amount of money.

[ph90702]

This is what happens when you have dumb rules that require teams to spend a certain amount of money.

[HitsterParticipant]

 Clarkson’s deal looks good value for someone of his age and output. Mosgov is only 30 and hasn’t played a lot of basketball for his age so doesn’t have many miles on the clock. Is the contract fully guaranteed do we know or do Lakers have team options for any of the later years.

I’d have considered Mosgov for a shorter deal, I bet he’d have snapped up $30 million over 2 years or is he any real upgrade over Roy Hibbert who has had a previous big contract and may have taken less.

 

[D7H7NParticipant]

That’s the most Clarkson can make due to early bird rights and the gilbert arenas provision. He could’ve asked for more money if he wanted to but I guess he doesn’t want a max for the last 2 years of his contract. He’ll make 6M/year for the first two years of his contract. The final two years will be the remaining 38M split into whatever was agreed upon the contract.

 

 

[Ahkasi ClayParticipant]

The Lakers Poised pulled themselves? On the year that Russell and Randle will be free agents?  Not smart planning.

[Ahkasi ClayParticipant]

The Lakers Poised pulled themselves? On the year that Russell and Randle will be free agents?  Not smart planning.

[D7H7NParticipant]

That’s the most Clarkson can make due to early bird rights and the gilbert arenas provision. He could’ve asked for more money if he wanted to but I guess he doesn’t want a max for the last 2 years of his contract. He’ll make 6M/year for the first two years of his contract. The final two years will be the remaining 38M split into whatever was agreed upon the contract.

 

 

[HitsterParticipant]

 Clarkson’s deal looks good value for someone of his age and output. Mosgov is only 30 and hasn’t played a lot of basketball for his age so doesn’t have many miles on the clock. Is the contract fully guaranteed do we know or do Lakers have team options for any of the later years.

I’d have considered Mosgov for a shorter deal, I bet he’d have snapped up $30 million over 2 years or is he any real upgrade over Roy Hibbert who has had a previous big contract and may have taken less.

 

[BiggaveliiiParticipant]

 lmaoo $64 million for Mozgov, A big thank you from Biyombos camp. Overpaid i know walton wanted a stretch a big man for his lineup and it looks like Mozgov is going to be the starting center but what a waste. Kobes gone stop star chasing and develop your prospects they have solid prospects dont rush the process buy wasting $64 mill on a bench player.

[BiggaveliiiParticipant]

 lmaoo $64 million for Mozgov, A big thank you from Biyombos camp. Overpaid i know walton wanted a stretch a big man for his lineup and it looks like Mozgov is going to be the starting center but what a waste. Kobes gone stop star chasing and develop your prospects they have solid prospects dont rush the process buy wasting $64 mill on a bench player.

[BothTeamsPlayedHardParticipant]

 This is why Fredo shouldn’t be running the family business.

[BothTeamsPlayedHardParticipant]

 This is why Fredo shouldn’t be running the family business.

[Magic JordanParticipant]

 Clarkson took a small discount, at least in regards to his maximum earning potential. 4 for 50 is solid because we can wait to sign him after they are done exhausting the apparently bottom of the barrel free agents that they are targeting.

I can’t really get behind this Mozgov signing. I’ve tried looking at it from every angle and I don’t see the point of it. He’s 30 years old, coming off a terrible year which followed a botched surgery on a cyst in his knee. Part of the reason Bogut is Bogut and was effective for the dubs is because he is one tough mofo. He enforces. You’re not getting that with Mozgov. It could turn out all right, I would have rather given that exact same money to someone like Tyler Zeller if I am being honest. Which sounds weird to say.

They still have plenty of money to spend. So I guess they could still make something happen. Am I dick for wanting Mozgov to fail his physical with the Lakers? Probably.

[Magic JordanParticipant]

 Clarkson took a small discount, at least in regards to his maximum earning potential. 4 for 50 is solid because we can wait to sign him after they are done exhausting the apparently bottom of the barrel free agents that they are targeting.

I can’t really get behind this Mozgov signing. I’ve tried looking at it from every angle and I don’t see the point of it. He’s 30 years old, coming off a terrible year which followed a botched surgery on a cyst in his knee. Part of the reason Bogut is Bogut and was effective for the dubs is because he is one tough mofo. He enforces. You’re not getting that with Mozgov. It could turn out all right, I would have rather given that exact same money to someone like Tyler Zeller if I am being honest. Which sounds weird to say.

They still have plenty of money to spend. So I guess they could still make something happen. Am I dick for wanting Mozgov to fail his physical with the Lakers? Probably.

[jaycee24Participant]

 Lakers fans are in more denial than any other fan base ever…The market for centers is very limited and LA had to overpay income tax probably had something to do with it but I think the Lakers are staying the course you have damn near an entire starting 5 you want to keep for the future this is no more than a stop gap the Lake Show is still 3+ years from any prominence sorry guys

[jaycee24Participant]

 Lakers fans are in more denial than any other fan base ever…The market for centers is very limited and LA had to overpay income tax probably had something to do with it but I think the Lakers are staying the course you have damn near an entire starting 5 you want to keep for the future this is no more than a stop gap the Lake Show is still 3+ years from any prominence sorry guys

[RUDEBOY_Participant]

 Lakers Legendary Centers- Shaq,Kareem,Wilt,Mikan.  and Mosgov?

[RUDEBOY_Participant]

 Lakers Legendary Centers- Shaq,Kareem,Wilt,Mikan.  and Mosgov?

[King CaluchaParticipant]

 They aren’t a lot of better options out there. I do not dislike this deal…

[King CaluchaParticipant]

 They aren’t a lot of better options out there. I do not dislike this deal…

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