You have to admit Sessions brings hope. If everyone does their part its not impossible. The only contender is OKC and we all know how Russell Westbrook is in the Finals. He can put up big numbers all year, try to be the hero in the finals and turnover the ball more than anyone.I don't know about that. Yeah they look good so far with him. But I'll come back after a week or so with a better answer. But right now, I'm half and half on them being a valid contender off picking up sessions.
If everyone shows up it can happen, with the exception of a few things: Metta World Peace has to contribute at least 12-15 points. Matt Barnes has to be effective and contribute as well, maybe 10 from Barnes. Kobe has to stop with the forced shots. He makes them occasionally, but he's killing the Lakers forcing the ball. Andrew Bynum has got to keep playing aggressively. Pau Gasol has to play like his head is still on the chopping block. The most important thing they've got to do is REBOUND. Teams will kill them on the boards. The Lakers don't even put a body on their opponent to box out.Sessions has proved to be valuable to the Lakers. I'm glad you brought up this question because I too wonder if Sessions is enough to make Lakers a contender team. It would be hard to say until I see how he does against the actual contender teams.
They have the talent they're just not utilizing it. I will still stand behind what I've said before, Metta World Peace and Matt Barnes need to go. There are so many other players out there that can contribute to this team. Sessions has good instincts but he's just arrived and after Kobe Bryant works with him he'll be fine. He's a cheap, great asset to have.Sessions has played well, but he's not going to take them over the top. He's just a solid player, but I don't think the Lakers have enough talent to get it done this year.
I agree. I would like to acquire J.J. Hickson. He would be a great asset as well.I think that as long as Kobe is on the floor, the Lakers are contenders. Kobe just finds ways to win day in and day out. With Bynum finally being healthy I DEFINITELY wouldnt rule them out.
You have to admit Sessions brings hope. If everyone does their part its not impossible. The only contender is OKC and we all know how Russell Westbrook is in the Finals. He can put up big numbers all year, try to be the hero in the finals and turnover the ball more than anyone.
I think that as long as Kobe is on the floor, the Lakers are contenders. Kobe just finds ways to win day in and day out. With Bynum finally being healthy I DEFINITELY wouldnt rule them out.
I was about to write this same message. Any team that has arguably the best player of the past ten years on it, will be a championship contender. However, he can't do it alone, but with Bynum playing to his potential and Gasol playing well, they might just make another run.
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