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James Madison's avatar

On what to write about...More on coffee is appealing. Insights and analysis on behind the scenes happenings of the NBA, trades, moves that almost happen and don't and why...past or current. Why people are allowed to write whole cluckbait articles on your writing and nothing of their own

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Jon Saur's avatar

I agree - Vogel shouldn't get fired and I hope the Lakers don't fire him. The desire to find "fault" seems misguided. Was there really a better path? The roster is a product of the decision to bring Russ in. Who else do you get on minimum deals? The Russ trade is a result of Lebron and AD saying Russ was the guy they wanted. Is Pelinka supposed to ignore Lebron and AD, and instead go with Hield? (Who also has an extra year on his contract at 30+ mil.) With Hield, the Lakers are probably right where they are now, because the main problem is that Lebron is getting older and AD is hurt again. Buddy doesn't change that. If Pelinka had ignored Bron, isn't the narrative right now "Why didn't the Lakers listen to Lebron?" And, if Lebron wants Russ, hasn't Lebron earned that trust, given his track record, stature and the fact that he just gave the Lakers a championship 14 months ago? One Lakers commentator said that the current state is a result of a "dereliction of duty" on the part of Rob Pelinka. Does anyone think they would have made a different decision if Rich Paul calls you and says "Lebron wants Russ?" Lebron and AD and Pelinka and Vogel and Jeanie gave us (I'm a Laker fan) the 17th trophy. I'm good if they wanted to take a big swing and missed. It happens and we will be back.

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