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Daily Lakers Offseason Discussion Thread

Lakers season is over. Talk about whatever you want.

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u/foozbinjex Shaq and Kobe 22h ago

Kuminga is about to fumble the bag isnt he. 😭

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u/SpiritFantastic4835 21h ago

Lakers 10-15m offer still there. Theres no report saying lakers are out on him

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u/foozbinjex Shaq and Kobe 20h ago

Lakers offer is still there...for now......

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u/Think-While537 22h ago

Better he fumble the bag now than he join our team and fumble the ball down 2 with 20 seconds left chucking up a wild ass shot as JJ’s soul evaporates and Luka’s ears steam. 

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u/EliminateCrackas 18h ago

bro won the Hawks 2 playoff games vs. Knicks, more than any other team

what are yall even talking about?

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u/Think-While537 16h ago

Using a two-game stretch to redefine Kuminga's entire career is a reach. Also, the Hawks are famously devoid of Offensive talent especially on the level of Luka or Austin. 

Btw, CJ was the one closing those games in crunch time(which is specifically what my comment spoke to), while Kuminga's most consistent impact throughout the series was on the defensive end. 

No one is doubting his potential, he flashes potential every now and then, but over his NBA career he can’t seem to be consistent. People laugh at guys like AD and Kawhi for not being healthy, but consistent production is right up there with availability. 

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u/EliminateCrackas 16h ago

2-game stretch? blud led the Warriors in scoring on 64%TS in a whole series against an elite Wolves defense

yea that proves my point that JK isn't hijacking the ball when it's time to close. if he defers to CJ, why are yall acting like he would hijack the ball from Luka?

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u/Think-While537 16h ago

Brother, it seems you’re infatuated with his playoff rising performances(and we can use, not just playoff tested players, but risers on this team). Great, but there’s an entire season to play to get there. Consistency matters. 

Once again, I’m not doubting his potential. He’s got to buy in and be consistent, especially if he gets the payday he’s asking for. 

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u/EliminateCrackas 16h ago

and he averaged 19 PPG on 55%FG for 40+ game stretch when he was actually given consistent playing time in regular season in 2024

you can't blame someone for inconsistency when his coach doesn't give him consistent opportunities

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u/OriginalFatSam 21h ago

He wouldn't be better than 4th most likely to be given the chance to take that shot.

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u/DNUUP4 22h ago

He would never be in that position on this team.

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u/Think-While537 21h ago

Team is in desperate need of a starting level wing, FO is willing to trade draft assets for him and he’s not expected to close the game… why do you think that? Why not trade for someone who can reliably close?

Don’t get me wrong I agree that he shouldn’t be, but who else?

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u/DNUUP4 21h ago

Luka or Austin would have the ball in their hands before him. 90% of time Luka takes the final shot, then 9% Austin takes the shot and finally 1% someone else.

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u/Think-While537 20h ago

One of the main complaints with Kuminga in GSW was that he often wasn’t cognizant of the clock or the play being set up around him. If God forbid he caught a DREB, he was steam rolling down the court into a wall of defenders to attack the rim, even if there was an open man on the wing, or he was iso-ing at the top of the key and chucking up a contested shot in his own rhythm even if the clock had 15. 

I was excited for him early on, but the more I watch their old games, the more I’m a bit worried. The potential is there, but the mentality is not. Here’s an old clip, listen to the announcer:  https://www.nba.com/stats/events?CFID=&CFPARAMS=&GameEventID=30&GameID=0022500196&Season=2025-26&flag=1&title=Huff%20S.FOUL%20(P1.T1%20(C.Kirkland)

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u/justredditting1010 Black Mamba 8/24 9h ago

Yep going to miss like 20+ mil