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re: Magic makes a power move. Mitch Kupchak fired. Magic President of Basketball Ops

Posted on 2/21/17 at 12:35 pm to
Posted by WestCoastAg
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Posted on 2/21/17 at 12:35 pm to
yep. just need to sit back and see which one
Posted by 632627
LA
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Posted on 2/21/17 at 12:36 pm to
Espn la radio has been dickriding magic ever since he was brought on to be a consultant.

Nobody had the balls to call it out as a disaster in the making; magic has zero experience running basketball personnel. Furthermore, there's no way he would be 100% committed to the position as he dabbles in a million other ventures. Also, magic really doesn't come off as the most intelligent person, he could barely formulate any interesting thoughts as an NBA studio host for espn.
Posted by VA LSU fan
Virginia
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Posted on 2/21/17 at 12:37 pm to
This tells me the Lakers were the team that offered a better deal for Boogie. Ingram and Clarkson + a future first is my take.
Posted by bwallcubfan
Louisiana
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Posted on 2/21/17 at 12:37 pm to
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Magic can be of great aid to the lakers


Posted by WestCoastAg
Member since Oct 2012
145165 posts
Posted on 2/21/17 at 12:38 pm to
he needs to be what he is for the dodgers. a spokesperson. magic is the greatest laker and what he means to the city can not be understated, but he should stay the frick away from actually calling the shots. jesus christ
This post was edited on 2/21/17 at 12:39 pm
Posted by 632627
LA
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Posted on 2/21/17 at 12:39 pm to
Espn la said it was Randal and russel, but kings wanted Ingram, and lakers weren't willing to give him up
Posted by David Ricky
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Posted on 2/21/17 at 12:39 pm to
Ugh

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Jeff Zillgitt? @JeffZillgitt Teams who were after Lakers guard Lou Williams before the trade deadline back to square one on those talks.


Posted by Goldrush25
San Diego, CA
Member since Oct 2012
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Posted on 2/21/17 at 12:40 pm to
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I have very mixed feels on Kupchak getting the ax


I can understand given his total body of work but Kupchak has had some head scratchers these past couple of years. How the frick can you give Mozgov and Deng 4 year contracts?
This post was edited on 2/21/17 at 12:42 pm
Posted by David Ricky
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Posted on 2/21/17 at 12:40 pm to
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Sam Amick? @sam_amick Mitch thought his relationship with Magic might save him, but Jeanie wasn't having it. Jim's reputation could only provide cover for so long
Posted by Fus0623
Lafayette, LA
Member since Jan 2015
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Posted on 2/21/17 at 12:41 pm to
But I think Magic has vested interest with the Lakers than with The Dodgers. Watch his First Take interview. He said he's got people that can run the Dodgers while his full attention will be on the Lakers.

This is gonna be a very hands on situation
This post was edited on 2/21/17 at 12:42 pm
Posted by 632627
LA
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Posted on 2/21/17 at 12:41 pm to
Kupchak drafted well, for the most part, especially finding good value outside the lottery.

He's been pretty bad at every other aspect of the position.
Posted by WestCoastAg
Member since Oct 2012
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Posted on 2/21/17 at 12:41 pm to
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How the frick can you defend giving Mozgov and Deng 4 year contracts?
deng is a blackhole but we needed to fill roster spots and thats just the money that was being thrown around. over pays? sure. but it is what it is in this market and its not like either have severely hand tied the franchise

the problem with the franchise wasnt mitch. his body of work speaks for itself. its the fact that jim and jeanie were literally in an open and public war with one another that routinely undermined the credibility of the franchise
Posted by WestCoastAg
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Posted on 2/21/17 at 12:42 pm to
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He's been pretty bad at every other aspect of the position.

hes made some incredible trades
Posted by WestCoastAg
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Posted on 2/21/17 at 12:43 pm to
exactly. if hes going to be involved, it needs to be like the dodger situation. honestly, with the dodgers currently looking for parties to buy into minority owner stakes, i wouldnt be shocked to see magic sell his stake in the dodgers now
Posted by Fus0623
Lafayette, LA
Member since Jan 2015
88773 posts
Posted on 2/21/17 at 12:45 pm to
My only Silver Lining is that maybe Magic can attract some FA which was absolutely botched the last couple of years

See: Lamrcus Aldridge
Posted by Goldrush25
San Diego, CA
Member since Oct 2012
33794 posts
Posted on 2/21/17 at 12:45 pm to
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deng is a blackhole but we needed to fill roster spots and thats just the money that was being thrown around. over pays? sure. but it is what it is in this market and its not like either have severely hand tied the franchise


My main issue with those deals was the length of the contracts. If those guys were assets you could deal later then ok but they're both over 30 in their third and fourth years.
Posted by Chad504boy
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Posted on 2/21/17 at 12:45 pm to
Stephen A said magic has said in past first call would be to Kobe. Would service would kobe provide ?
Posted by bwallcubfan
Louisiana
Member since Sep 2007
38123 posts
Posted on 2/21/17 at 12:46 pm to
Magic - Prez
Jerry - GM
Phil - Coach
Kobe - VP
Posted by Fus0623
Lafayette, LA
Member since Jan 2015
88773 posts
Posted on 2/21/17 at 12:47 pm to
Magic says he understands the young guys in the league right now, but I totally disagree with that
Posted by WestCoastAg
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145165 posts
Posted on 2/21/17 at 12:48 pm to
yes, agreed, the length of the contracts are head scratchers. im not saying they were good signings. they werent. but i cant judge mitch on those two signings when he has been a very capable and competent GM over the past 17 years
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