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re: Jahlil Okafor: I'm not sure if I deserve to be the #1 pick
Posted on 5/20/15 at 11:54 pm to lsusportsman2
Posted on 5/20/15 at 11:54 pm to lsusportsman2
He will be at his best wherever he goes, duh, but you should 100% have a preference if you are a human being and not a robot? Professionals work in order to make as much money as possible, that is the entire point, so he is being one by wanting to go to L.A..
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Posted on 5/20/15 at 11:56 pm to lsu480
You can't blame any player for wanting to play in Los Angeles for the greatest franchise in basketball.
Posted on 5/21/15 at 12:00 am to NorthGAVol
No doubt
Posted on 5/21/15 at 12:01 am to lsusportsman2
What exactly did he say that was unprofessional?
Posted on 5/21/15 at 12:05 am to Bench McElroy
translation: no, not Minneapolis, please God.
Posted on 5/21/15 at 12:15 am to Bench McElroy
this is even only about living in los angeles over minnesota. this is also about playing for the leagues flagship franchise
Posted on 5/21/15 at 12:34 am to WestCoastAg
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leagues flagship franchise
the LA of the past is not the LA of current times, some stars do realize that as well.
Posted on 5/21/15 at 12:35 am to htran90
quote:there is already talk about the lakers starting to become a free agent destination
some stars do realize that as well.
Posted on 5/21/15 at 12:42 am to htran90
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the LA of the past is not the LA of current times, some stars do realize that as well.
The Lakers are never down for long. 12 years is the longest LA has went without a title since leaving Minneapolis
Posted on 5/21/15 at 1:00 am to NorthGAVol
Woj (aka the guy who is being spoonfed info by everyone important) has said that Towns doesn't want to go to Minnesota.
I don't think this Okafor quote means much. It's basically a version of "I just want to give it my all, and the good lord willing, maybe we can win some games" or whatever Crash Davis was trying to teach Nuke
However, as fun as it might be to play with Wiggins, LaVine, and Rubio (who is one of the nicest guys in the league), I think everyone would rather play in LA with Kobe chucking shots and shouting at everyone, and Byron Scott coaching 1987 basketball, while James Dolan West runs his father's legacy into the ground.
And LA is such a great city if you're young and rich, that I completely understand it.
I don't think this Okafor quote means much. It's basically a version of "I just want to give it my all, and the good lord willing, maybe we can win some games" or whatever Crash Davis was trying to teach Nuke
However, as fun as it might be to play with Wiggins, LaVine, and Rubio (who is one of the nicest guys in the league), I think everyone would rather play in LA with Kobe chucking shots and shouting at everyone, and Byron Scott coaching 1987 basketball, while James Dolan West runs his father's legacy into the ground.
And LA is such a great city if you're young and rich, that I completely understand it.
Posted on 5/21/15 at 1:07 am to hoopsgalore
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Okafor has also had questions surrounding his conditioning
Agreed.... He better get into shape...ALOT of baby fat on him.. I think he gets abused no matter where he goes...........Way overated...Winslow is the best Duke player in the draft and its not that close......
Posted on 5/21/15 at 4:22 am to dukke v
By not wanting to be in Minnesota, he is the embodiment of a Laker already
Posted on 5/21/15 at 8:17 am to lsusportsman2
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At least act somewhat professional.
Posted on 5/21/15 at 8:21 am to sjmabry
Most professionals get a say in where they want to work.
Posted on 5/21/15 at 8:22 am to Keys Open Doors
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However, as fun as it might be to play with Wiggins, LaVine, and Rubio (who is one of the nicest guys in the league), I think everyone would rather play in LA with Kobe chucking shots and shouting at everyone, and Byron Scott coaching 1987 basketball, while James Dolan West runs his father's legacy into the ground.
I can't tell if there is sarcasm there
I guess if you wanna get yelled at by Kobe, Rondo and Thibodeau (I can't wait for this trainwreck) all season and still suck when Kobe gets hurt again, LA is the destination for you
This post was edited on 5/21/15 at 8:26 am
Posted on 5/21/15 at 8:24 am to bbeck
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Humble
I don't think this is a matter of humility as much as
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does not wanna be in Minnesota
Posted on 5/21/15 at 10:42 am to GeauxAggie972
Not being sarcastic.
The Lakers are a perfect combination of desirability for reasons not related to a player's fit with the franchise (Perfect weather, huge market, nightlife, a famous franchise that celebs love to bandwagon) and undesirability for purely basketball purposes (Coach who lives in the Stone Ages, idiot son of successful owner trying to forge his own path, over the hill star making the highest salary in the NBA and playing like he is still 29, generally useless supporting cast for now).
The Lakers are a perfect combination of desirability for reasons not related to a player's fit with the franchise (Perfect weather, huge market, nightlife, a famous franchise that celebs love to bandwagon) and undesirability for purely basketball purposes (Coach who lives in the Stone Ages, idiot son of successful owner trying to forge his own path, over the hill star making the highest salary in the NBA and playing like he is still 29, generally useless supporting cast for now).
Posted on 5/21/15 at 11:15 am to NorthGAVol
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You can't blame any player for wanting to play in Los Angeles for the greatest franchise in basketball.
Are you basing this on championships?
Recent championships?
Image?
I'm not sure if this one isn't a little debatable ... though, Lakers should clearly be Top 2-3 on any sane person's list.
Posted on 5/21/15 at 11:16 am to Keys Open Doors
it's funny watching 2 players fight over being picked 2nd over first
Posted on 5/21/15 at 11:20 am to vengeanceofrain
From a tax perspective ... wouldn't it be better to play for a TX or FL based team ?
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