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The Ideal Lakers Offseason

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After the worst two season stretch in Lakers history resulting in a total of 37 wins, the Lakers are desperate for an entire franchise overhaul. With a few quality foundation pieces already in place (Julius Randle, D’Angelo Russell, and Larry Nance Jr.), the Lakers transformation to relevance needs to stem from the top, with the front office. Let’s take a look at all the steps the Lakers must complete this summer to make their way back to playoff contender.

Woj is 100% right

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Accurate and perfectly stated by one of the very best in the business.

The Transformation of the #2 Pick, D’Angelo Russell

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He was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. He was shouldered with the burden to play savior to a drowning franchise before ever signing his rookie contract. Fans gathered by the hundreds to watch his NBA "debut" in Las Vegas for the Lakers summer league games. The stadium was packed, the venue was set, the ball was tossed up, and bang, summer league ended with Lakers’ fans doubting their 19-year-old rookies talent.

How the Lakers are benefitting from Russell & Randle becoming starters

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It's been about two weeks since Russell & Randle have become full-time starters & it's been very beneficial for both them & the Lakers.

Where Luke Walton Should Coach Next Season

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More than a few head coaching jobs are expected to be open next year, including the Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, and likely the Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Phoenix Suns, and Washington Wizards. Luke Walton is currently seen as one of the hottest commodities in the NBA because he’s young, has been a crucial part of the most successful team of the last two years, and most importantly isn’t one of the head coaching retreads, which makes him a mysterious asset league wide. Could he be the next Steve Kerr? Or will he fizzle out like Derek Fisher just did after less than two seasons in New York?

Mitch Kupchak is an idiot

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This is crazy - an NBA GM saying that they are knowingly SLOWING DOWN the development of players so that they can glorify a player (who got plenty of development himself ie playoff airballs against Jazz in '97).

Lamar Odom

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Lamar Odom in serious condition, found unconscious.

Hindsight is always 20/20

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Another ESPN hate piece on the Lakers. There are definitely some valid points here and on the analysis of this from Hardwood Paroxysm. Here's the link to that http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25338085/a-breakdown-of-anonymous-sources-takedown-of-the-los-angeles-lakers

5 things you didn't know about Jordan Clarkson

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Here's an article about Jordan Clarkson. With no new news, it was nice to read a Lakers post again.