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Originally Posted by yiguiri2002
Not anymore. He's still a Top 10 player, borderline, but you can't put two decent players around him and expect him to succeed.
Only chance they have is AD stays healthy for the rest of the season and plays like a Top 5 player. And even then, they'll be a dark horse at best.
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I really like AD, so it pains me to say it... but my confidence levels of him just being able to string together
10 games right quick is at an all time low. Of him returning and completing the season? Sh*t, I'm being optimistic but I'd give that a 10% chance? Would absolutely
LOVE to be wrong...
Because you are right, the Lakers have
a chance with AD. He is everything for this roster, he is the sole rim protection and the only defensive anchor. He is Russ' number one target and when he returns it gives the 2nd unit the punch its been lacking as players move back into the rightful order.
Apparently he is back tonight, plus Rui, so much needed front-court reinforcements have finally arrived. Team has done pretty damn well staying above water without their best player, considering 2-10 start, losing Hillbilly K + Lonnie - key rotational players for weeks now.