Are The Lakers A Legitimate Threat To Win The West And NBA Title?(2nd In The West Right Now)

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Yeah they're threats, wanna see how the new squad matches up with OKC, since Chet and Hartenstein should give their bigs trouble.

But the experience factor will also play a huge part with Bron/Luka.

It'll prolly come down to can the Lakers 4-8 or 9 keep them afloat, we know Bron/Luka/Reaves will play well.
 

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Yes, if their defense keeps up

Vando, DFS, Gabe, and Lebron are playing good/elite level defense

Their are so big on the perimeter that they are able to double the opposing big man and able to recover incredibly fast

Luka and Bron haven’t even played well together yet

Luka/Lebron/Reaves is a CRAZY big 3… you can have 2 of those guys on the floor at all times potentially. Add in that once that becomes the norm, they will try and trap or double Luka and Rui is now eating lol

The potential for this offense is crazy
 

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I wonder how long it will last with Rui and Reaves out. They did say Reaves might be back soon. They def need his offense.
 

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You’ve got the two best players, possibly all time (Luka is for sure in the top five though), at controlling pace in playoff settings on the same squad. It’s gonna be hard to beat them in a series.

They don’t really have a legitimate center rotation but they are big (:dame:) as fukk on the wings, so there’s that. They’re definitely getting cooked by whatever shifty guards they run into though, but I’m always willing to bet on Bron figuring out a way to win as long as his team is relatively in the same space talent wise.
 

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They are threats for sure. The lack of size in the middle might come back to haunt them this season though. They shore that up this offseason and if Bron doesn't get old overnight they might start next season as the faves. STILL wouldn't write Bron and Luka off in a 7 game series THIS season though against anyone.
 

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Yes, if their defense keeps up

Vando, DFS, Gabe, and Lebron are playing good/elite level defense

Their are so big on the perimeter that they are able to double the opposing big man and able to recover incredibly fast

Luka and Bron haven’t even played well together yet

Luka/Lebron/Reaves is a CRAZY big 3… you can have 2 of those guys on the floor at all times potentially. Add in that once that becomes the norm, they will try and trap or double Luka and Rui is now eating lol

The potential for this offense is crazy


Facts :wow:
 
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