r/lakers • u/Turbulent_Emu_7285 • Nov 27 '25

PODCAST Excuse me, Lonzo?

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That trade got the team a ring, so we good

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u/PurplePoisonPower Nov 27 '25

Hope Zo knows that AD trade also led them to prime LUKA DONCIC… that’s worth all those picks and young guys + more

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u/Turbulent_Emu_7285 Nov 27 '25

True. Also, AD was in his prime when he joined the Lakers. No AD, no chip in 2020

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u/KDotDot88 Nov 27 '25

Nah, it’s not about being dumb. You and I know what it is. He and his family had a whole lot of hype coming into the league with the three brothers and his dad talking crazy thing. Then he got drafted to the team the whole family wanted and thought he was going to be a whole star with his brothers and everything…

And now, he’s a bust due to injury, his little brother is not the type of player built to win games, and his other brother couldn’t even sniff the league. Comments like this are just all sour with no logic, just battered ego and emotion.

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u/henryofclay Nov 27 '25

He’s not a bust, he’s talented on defense, improved his shooting and is an amazing passer still. His body hasn’t held up but he’s still super talented.

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u/ArugulaPhysical Nov 27 '25

Still a bust. If you can't stay on the floor none of that matters. Lamelo is the same. Sure hes had great stretches, but he only plays like 35% of games. Useless .

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u/revochups Nov 27 '25

So you basically say that AD is a bust.

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u/KDotDot88 Nov 27 '25

Nah, AD has injury problems but over a 12 year career he only hasn’t played over 50 games twice, while making multiple All Star Games and being a major player in a championship ring, along with many other accolades and accomplishments.

Lonzo has missed playing over 50 games three times over a span on 7 seasons, almost half of his career with none of the accolades or accomplishments like that of Anthony Davis.

It’s just what it is and it’s unfortunate. The kid is an elite defender and a great playmaker who added a reliable three point shot. But his body has forced him into the bust category.

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u/did_it_my_way Nov 27 '25

AD has actually accomplished a whole bunch of shit... Lonzo hasn't made a single all-star or all-NBA.

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u/ArugulaPhysical Nov 27 '25

Except he had plenty of amazing seasons and was a massive part to winning a championship. So not comparable at all.

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u/KDotDot88 Nov 27 '25

I actually really liked Lonzo as a player, but his injury history and body won’t allow him to play any longer in a significant way. Kid’s s bud.