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Grumpy trial lawyer; loved the Machine; Kyle Kuzma's father; occasionally at probably arguing with someone.

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My salary sheets are updated to show relevant scenarios:

1. Long term
2. 2019 pre-AD
3. AD traded first, then FAs (kicker waived)
3a. Same but kicker kept
4. Sign FA, then AD trade without #4 salary (July 6)
5. Sign FA, then AD trade using #4 (July 30)

https://t.co/ae9bqTXY4D

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@eyelikehoop No sir, but I sure am itching to get back to seeing games in person ... Next time for sure.

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@GrantGoldberg Much respect sir.

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@forumbluegold @damanr @hmfaigen @LFRPod @basketballtalk @regularbarnett I’m the old guy in the back just owning the hell out of that red shirt.

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@forumbluegold @jcrew Now we need to see it ...

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@hmfaigen Haha. And in case my sarcasm wasn’t detected, I think we have the best podcasts/online analysis of anyone. I really do.

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What is the biggest weakness of the Lakers organization?

Roster, coaching, GM/front office, ownership, scouting, business/$, etc.

Any material weaknesses?
(Besides podcast hosts, of course)

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@jeaniezk Just joking ... We dominate the analysis side as well ...

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@jbnjpn @tweetmix @yahdley La Canada

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@tweetmix @jbnjpn @yahdley Is it on YouTube or anywhere online? That’s where I grew up so would love to see it...

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@hmfaigen I lost 20 minutes to moon pod YouTube reviews as a result of this tweet ...

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@MPerfection_ I believe we have all the flexibility we will need because none of our players are negative assets - they are all worth their contracts. KCP is at market value and year three is mostly non-guaranteed, so he could be moved next year if needed.

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Standing ovation to Pelinka and the front office...

*Upgraded talent + youth (RS, MH)
*Pursued change/improvement w/out risking core identity/culture
*Maintained clearly defined roles (DG-Wes, RR-RS, DH-MG, etc)
*Perfect cap maneuvering
*No bad contracts

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@Ste_Van Oh I love Mitch. He’s a class act and did a very good job for us. But he definitely made some very damaging moves at the end, and I’m glad we changed management before Lebron came.

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@DJKevinScott @imRiCH247 @mthwaites For some reason my brain really wants him to be Rob Schroeder...

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League history shows how easy it is to squander large advantages... To collect talent w/out chemistry (Clippers, Morey); destroy future cap flexibility (Mitch/Jim); treat players as assets (Ainge); pick the wrong coach.

Credit to Pelinka for truly first rate work (so far...)

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I fully recognize LA has large advantages, but the front office has maximized its resources:

*Zero bad contracts under Pelinka
*Building/leveraging Klutch partnership (KCP...)
*Draft success
*South Bay to develop talent (Caruso)
*Trading w/ cap expertise (Schroeder, McGee/Gasol)

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@DionApollo Yessir ... Need to enjoy this a bit longer before thinking about who might leave ...

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@flea333 @MettaWorld37 Pippen surely?

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After years in the wilderness with Jim Buss and trust lawsuits, old Kupchak, GM Magic quitting on live tv, Byron-Rudy T-Mike Brown-Luke, MozDeng...

It’s such a joy to watch a roster that makes sense, coaches they respect, and a front office that quietly makes the right calls.

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I’ve heard many comment that the Lakers were a sleeping giant, and could dominate if their off court management ever fired on all cylinders. It’s still early for Jeanie/Pelinka/Vogel, but it sure looks like LA now has a team that will pursue & maximize all possible advantages...

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Jeanie is unfailingly genuine, commands true loyalty/affection, and, critically, stars trust her

Pelinka has the mental chops+drive, learns from mistakes, and showed he can win at the margins

The scouts have killed the draft

Vogel is a basketball junks with an ideal demeanor