GustavBahler wrote:Wow, what a f'ed up thing to do. There goes my Luke Walton to LA prediction. Im guessing that something preceded this like rookie hazing. I doubt this happened in a vacuum. Still, this is the 21st century, social media, pranks like these have become weaponized. You can destroy a person's life with a move like this. Russell actually managed to make Young look like a sympathetic character.

I saw great things for Russell with his skill set, the leadership qualities he had shown before being drafted. Russell seems to be part of a new generation of athlete who go off the rails if things arent going their way. Okafor, Russell, even Cam Newton, cant seem to handle adversity. I doubt that this would have happened if the Lakers were getting ready for the playoffs, no Kobe farewell tour.

Still no excuse for what Russell did and exposes a major character flaw. Couldn't see that on tape. I agree that they should send him to Philly for Okafor, give them both the chance to revive their reps. Russell has a lot more work to do, especially since he is a PG. At least it wasn't KP, already wise beyond his years.

That's a great theory. It would depend on the level of hazing and if it was the kind of hazing that crosses the line. If it was then I would absolve him of some blame. He probably should t have stooped to that level. Wherever he winds up might be years before he shakes this off until he starts to flourish.

But the 2 underlying issues here that has been and will be overlooked is:
1)Byron Scott-How can be allow this thing to get to dysfunctional. Is he just cashing checks?
2)Misogyny has always run rampid in the NBA Anoth LA at the forefront.

nyknickzingis wrote:Just reminds me why I like KP that much. He's so into his game and the process of being a NBA player he doesn't care about this stuff. He I'm sure is having his fun, but you can tell the losing eats away at him. With Russell and Okafor, I don't see it. Both guys seem just happy to be millionaires in the NBA who made it. They both know another major contract is coming in 3 years and are very happy despite being on very bad teams.

Maybe these are just glitches in their careers, and both of them will turn out be be perfect citizens in the future, but each of their teams must be wondering about how they evaluate potential draft picks and whether they have to make some changes in the process.

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Supposedly doing a press conference before their game tonight.

WaltLongmire wrote:

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there is no doubt in my mind that more than ever coaches (and organization) have to be that more responsible for their young players. Teach them fundamentals, teach them about life, teach them about financial responsibility, make sure they are responsible on social media, let them know about sketchy strip clubs out in Queens, ingrain a diet and workout routine, and then integrate them into team and basketball.

Not easy.

Anyone still shocked that guys like LT, Lou are signed at vet mins? Not that they solve all problems but they can be $1.65M babysitters, training partners, hotel room watchdogs, late night body guards.

D'Angelo Russell is owed $10M over his first 2 years and is worth a lot more to the Lakers over the long term if he does work out.

yellowboy90 wrote:lottery protected 2018 pick for Russell, get it done phil. Make sure there is a condition that Russell can only have an old school flip phone without a camera.

OMG i started laughing out loud on the bus when i read this...ahhaahhahhah lol @ flipphone

mreinman wrote:lets not forget that Nick Young may be the most selfish / stupid basketball player in NBA history.

TPercy wrote:

mreinman wrote:lets not forget that Nick Young may be the most selfish / stupid basketball player in NBA history.

And somehow the media averts their eyes at the fact that he has cheated on Iggy with multiple women, yet Russell remains the bad guy. The Lakers are one major cluster f*** of a team.

Snitches get stitches...

Two different codes of conduct were "violated," and even though Russell is justifiably taking a lot of hits, Young's entire world might have been overturned when Russell outed his cheating ways.

Funny thing is that Russell has been linked to one of the KardASSians...wonder how this will affect his status in that world?

Finestrg wrote:

mreinman wrote:watching the laker game and russell does not seem to be isolated at all. At least not on the court / bench.

I was watching a little before too and felt the same way. He looked OK out there with his teammates, like nothing ever happened. I think he had a press conference before the game and probably had conversations with his teammates trying to clear the air. Maybe he made some progress.

now going 4 for 16 is another story

Cartman718 wrote:

mreinman wrote:

Finestrg wrote:

mreinman wrote:watching the laker game and russell does not seem to be isolated at all. At least not on the court / bench.

I was watching a little before too and felt the same way. He looked OK out there with his teammates, like nothing ever happened. I think he had a press conference before the game and probably had conversations with his teammates trying to clear the air. Maybe he made some progress.

now going 4 for 16 is another story

did you guys forget chuckbuck's post...this is from yesterday right?

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that is the laker mother fukkers all year. Byron piece of sh1t and douche kobe has taught them well. Jordan C, Nick Azzhole, Kobe, Randle, they are all blind and selfish ... wonder why.

This kid has been steaming all year. How did I and up with this narcissistic sh1t storm of a team?

I don't think that I can hate anyone right now as much as byron scott and kobe.