LAKERHOLICS PODCASTS

Gonna listen during lunch.

Normally, you would kind of figure the guys who were paid the most would be the players who would get the starting nod and the minutes. If true, then the two players who make the most after LeBron, AD, and Russ are THT ($10M/Yr) and Nunn ($5M/Yr).

That would make the Lakers play-who-gets-paid starting lineup to be Russ, Nunn, THT, James, and Davis. An interesting lineup that might be short on shooting unless Talen suddenly starts raining threes. At any rate, hard for the role player who would be the biggest difference maker not to be one of the two role players who would start.

My gut feeling says Nunn could be the difference maker because I think he has the talent and athleticism to shine as the starting shooting guard. Since he’s also one of the few prospects for backup point guard, it’s possible Vogel would prefer him in that role in the event we don’t sign Rondo or IT to backup Russ.

I also like Ellington a lot and think he is probably going to be our best 3-point shooter. His ability to reset himself after being chased off a three reminds me of Steph. Getting open for more threes is a critical component to being a elite volume 3-point shooter. Wayne could easily win the starting shooting guard slot.

Finally, there are several candidates to start at small forward. While he’s only 6′ 4,” Kent Bazemore is my pick to start at small forward. His mix of elite 3-point shooting and solid perimeter defense and length make him a perfect fit.

Bazemore’s competition to start at small forward is Trevor Ariza, who looks to be in great shape, and Talen Horton-Tucker, who also looks to have lost weight. Ariza has the size while THT has the big contract and both will be in the mix to start at the three.

Bottom line, we’re going to need to see how guys look in camp to determine who’s going to be the most valuable non-superstar on this Lakers team. The good part is there are lots of viable candidates to consider.

With Kawhi out, there is no competition in the West that can beat the Lakers.

Jamie’s Top 10 Lakers 10. Pau Gasol 9. James Worthy 8. Gail Goodrich 7. Wilt Chamberlin 6. Elgin Baylor 5. Shaquille O’ Neal 4. Jerry West 3. Magic Johnson 2. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1. Kobe Bryant

Some great takes on the Laker roster. I agree with Spencer on bringing back Wes and bringing in Paul Millsap. He’s got 15 mpg and some clutch shots in him!

BRING BOOGIE BACK!!!!

The Laker version of Extreme Makeover. Nobody gonna want Marc, not without throwing away a pick.

LeBron said no to Buddy. That maxed out the cap and then some on 3 guys and took away some of our tools.

Marc gonna be there at the start and at the end. Here’s my thinking: one he would have retired and done Team Espania if the offer was there or the role was right, one has to assume it is not. Also, the Lakers seemingly are in penny pinching mode so I don’t see a buyout the longer the season goes on.

Spencer’s list is really close to mine. I have Shaq and Jerry switched. George Mikan is another one close to making my top ten, he and Coop. Hard to argue with LeBron’s inclusion, Spence.

magicman with the boldness and audacity drops, love it. Hard to argue swapping Magic and Kobe, magicman. High placement for LeBron! Love Cooper making the list, I took him on and off my list a couple different times.