Lavalulu Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8tpmpyO0Vc/?igsh=NXJnZ29xa2ZoaGhy Wow…nepotism at its worse. GM said he didn’t wanna draft Bronny first round, but Lebron gave him no choice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
closetojumping Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 Second round, guy. Come on. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavalulu Posted June 28 Author Share Posted June 28 The fact that the GM outright said he didn’t want to select Bronny ,but Lebron gave him no choice. Crazy how a player can control his team like this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gerry Hamilton Posted June 28 Moderators Share Posted June 28 Averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists on 36% FG shooting, 27% three point shooting, 68% free throw shooting at USC ... NBA Draft pick!!! Not saying he can't develop into a one dimensional player in the NBA long term ... but it's pitiful and Lakers fans should truly question if LeBron is all in on winning. He's got his legacy and rings. But from a business standpoint, great move by Lebron! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveycmd Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 7 minutes ago, Lavalulu said: The fact that the GM outright said he didn’t want to select Bronny ,but Lebron gave him no choice. Crazy how a player can control his team like this Do you have the quote from the Lakers GM on this? No doubt it's stupid, but that's not the same thing as the GM publicly saying LeBrick made him do it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavalulu Posted June 28 Author Share Posted June 28 1 minute ago, harveycmd said: Do you have the quote from the Lakers GM on this? No doubt it's stupid, but that's not the same thing as the GM publicly saying LeBrick made him do it. See the first entry…it’s the GM’s press conference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveycmd Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 That's a fake video. They didn't draft him in the first round, as was pointed out. Yeah, it was stupid, but the Lakers have been stupid for years now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavalulu Posted June 28 Author Share Posted June 28 Some of the GM’s comments were pretty funny…like “he (Bonny)may be shorter than a garden gnome” and he would still be forced to select him. LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavalulu Posted June 28 Author Share Posted June 28 Yes…sorry, not first round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveycmd Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 The video was AI generated. It's not real. Think about it. Lakers GM wouldn't say that about LeBrick even if it was true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Richard Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 (edited) Lakers fan here. LeBron has a player option and could theoretically leave if he wants. Lakers had 55th pick and with only 58 picks in this year’s draft that means only 3 picks were made after them. If drafting Bronny helped seal LeBron retiring in a Lakers jersey then I don’t have a huge problem with it. Highly unlikely that the guys the Lakers would want as undrafted free agents were selected in the last 3 picks so not a huge difference between drafting him at 55 and waiting to sign him as an undrafted free agent. Edited June 28 by Travis Richard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveycmd Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 I've been a Lakers fan for almost 50 years, but the Lakers have been stupid since Dr. Buss passed away. It's just bush league nonsense. It's not that big of a deal in terms of the fact you weren't getting anyone anyway, but it's symptomatic of the rot in the organization. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveycmd Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 Jerry West never wasted a pick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EHoff99 Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 44 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said: Averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists on 36% FG shooting, 27% three point shooting, 68% free throw shooting at USC ... NBA Draft pick!!! Not saying he can't develop into a one dimensional player in the NBA long term ... but it's pitiful and Lakers fans should truly question if LeBron is all in on winning. He's got his legacy and rings. But from a business standpoint, great move by Lebron! If they used their 17th pick on him, then I could understand this. It was the 55th pick though at the end of the draft. Don't think LeBron should really be questioned for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryJames Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 Even worse than Edey at #9. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Lane Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 Never been a fan of this individual. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas fan in Georgia Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 So in the huddle will bronny be calling Lebron daddy? Anthony Davis already does so it couldn’t hurt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gerry Hamilton Posted June 28 Moderators Share Posted June 28 1 hour ago, HenryJames said: Even worse than Edey at #9. The worst NBA draft in history ... guys going second half of the lottery that would be 27-35 in a deep or very good draft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveycmd Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 28 minutes ago, Texas fan in Georgia said: So in the huddle will bronny be calling Lebron daddy? Anthony Davis already does so it couldn’t hurt I think JJ Redick will be calling LeBrick daddy in the huddle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkates Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 3 hours ago, Lavalulu said: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8tpmpyO0Vc/?igsh=NXJnZ29xa2ZoaGhy Wow…nepotism at its worse. GM said he didn’t wanna draft Bronny first round, but Lebron gave him no choice. Name a 55th pick of the NBA Draft that ever made a dent in the NBA. Taking Bronny there is fine. It's neat that he gets to try to play with his dad. We'll see if he can hack it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goattalk100 Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 I don’t know who’s being real or trolling on this thread 😂 the post literally says it’s a parody lol. But as a Lakers fan, I’m not even mad picking him at 55. This draft class was the weakest, maybe ever. Not a ton of options or value that late in the 2nd round so why not? I actually like Bronny’s long term upside as a role player. He won’t be a star but I think he can contribute meaningful minutes if he continues to develop. Remember he has started to play well during the season before his heart issue & then was playing well when he came back towards the end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveycmd Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 Michael Cooper was drafted number 60 by the Lakers in 1978. As I said, Jerry West didn't waste picks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 4 hours ago, Gerry Hamilton said: Averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists on 36% FG shooting, 27% three point shooting, 68% free throw shooting at USC ... NBA Draft pick!!! Not saying he can't develop into a one dimensional player in the NBA long term ... but it's pitiful and Lakers fans should truly question if LeBron is all in on winning. He's got his legacy and rings. But from a business standpoint, great move by Lebron! Exactly right Gerry ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NothinButDaHorns34 Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 Bronny will be traded or cut in three years or less. He got drafted off of who his father is and his last name alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glass Joe Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 8 hours ago, NothinButDaHorns34 said: Bronny will be traded or cut in three years or less. He got drafted off of who his father is and his last name alone. He’ll be cut 3 minutes after his father retires or chooses to leave the Lakers. Lebron is far more interested in enhancing his personal brand than about winning at this stage of his career, and he wants the made-for-TV moments of playing with his son on a nationally televised Lakers game(s). The NBA’s first father-son alley oop on a Christmas Day Lakers vs Celtics telecast. Oh the showmanship!! The inmates have been running the asylum in the NBA for years, but this is next level. Contrived entertainment and personal aggrandizement masquerading as an athletic competition…today’s NBA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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