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Every IF That Stands Between the Lakers and True Contention - [A Thread]

Every season comes down to “ifs.” For the Lakers, it’s about Luka, LeBron… and most importantly everyone in between.

Here’s what has to go right for each player ranked by impact on accomplishing the IF (not a talent ranking) for LA to contend in 2025-26. 🧵👇#LakeShow

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@LegionHoops @CAlmanza1007 Spurs were saying the same thing…

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This might be the absolute best quote you can get as a GM from your star player. Sam Presti is a master of his craft.

[Marc Stein @TheSteinLine]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from the postgame podium tonight on the Thunder’s decision-filled offseason to come: "I will give zero input. I will let Sam Presti, the greatest GM ever, do his job."

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“It’s Wemby’s West” - Mike Tirico 😳

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@TrevorLane Seeing “6-12 protected” on these traded picks will be a calibration…

Those teams have the best assets right now.

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@TheDunkCentral @WindhorstESPN So in this “free agency”what do the other teams out there need to explain when they only have the mid level or a vet min?

This is not the negotiation we’ve typically seen in previous years like people think it is.

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@LakeShowYo SGA had multiple 😂

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Insane statement in the SGA post game interview 😂 bruh had to back peddle real quick.

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@TheHoopCentral Rob Pelinka deserves an indictment.

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I repeat…

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@TheHoopCentral Just can’t shake the allegations… what a collapse.

[EasyDimes.com @easydimesnba]

2️⃣ THE SWING

San Antonio had every reason to crack:
• no De’Aaron Fox
• Castle had 11 turnovers
• OKC kept forcing chaos
• SGA tied it late in regulation
• Caruso gave OKC 31 off the bench

And the Spurs STILL stole Game 1.

That’s not normal.

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There is a clear gap(s) between OKC/SAS and the rest of the West when they both turn it up… it’s not close.

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I repeat…

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Rob Pelinka deserves an indictment for letting Caruso walk. Will never live this down…

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Rob Pelinka deserves an indictment for letting Caruso walk. Will never live this down…

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@TrevorLane If the Pistons decide not to give him a max, can Luka help elevate his game like he’s done with a number of bigs or is this a waste of money?

And the lense is even with his struggles would he be a bigger lift than Ayton/Hayes gave in the C spot at that “discounted” price point.

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@AshNicoleMoss But when? 👀 Wemby seem to have the next few locked up if he healthy.

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@mcten I dislike OKC so much… but they are absolutely relentless. Ajay Mitchell blossomed to another level this series. Mad respect for that dude he’s a hooper.

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@RichStapless He’s a vet min atp which means I don’t think there is any way he doesn’t opt in…

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We knew this season was coming to an end soon, but it still ended so suddenly. This season was a roller coaster ride but it’s been the most engaging in years. Some really high highs (that March run 🔥) with some really low lows (mid season). It just really sucks we couldn’t see the team in full form for the playoffs especially when your missing player is LUKA. No idea what the future holds but until then it’s…

Lakers 4 Lyfe 💜💛

Appreciate everyone who has rocked with me this season!

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@TheHoopCentral Ain’t seen nothing like it…

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Jarred McCain will hit you with a TikTok one night and then a dagger 3 another. Ain’t seen anything like it…