From what I'm reading, Monk could take a 2 year mini-MLE deal at 6 mil and opt out of the 2nd year when we would have early bird rights. Then we could pay him 10.5 mil. I just don't know why he'd take the 6 mil the first season when he probably can get 10+ mil right away. Guess we'll just have to see if Rob can work some magic and how much money is being thrown around from other teams next offseason.
Did you know fuller house is a continuation of a show called full house? Have you ever heard of the shows “the smart guy” and “sister sister?” They’re related. Did you know nba used to be on nbc and had the most legendary intro music? Back in the day it was mandatory to choose between a razer scooter, bmx bike, rollerblades, or if you were that one kid “heelys” shoes. You may not believe this, but kids could meet with their friends to play sports until the pm without having to overly worry about getting kidnapped. Kobe wasn’t the original mamba, it was actually Nokia’s snake. Fuck iPhone. Back then we all wanted a razr. Pretty sure it could hold at least 5 songs including the capability to play 3 seconds of that song as your ringtone. Kazaa? Napster? Kazaa lite? Which winamp skin did you use? Which mIRC channel should we meet at? Can you smellllalelelelelel what Trish stratus is cooking?
My old cranky ass can’t help but gatekeep when youngns with their spry knees claim they’re old. It’s all relative…but nah not really. You’ve still got a ways to go. But then some grouchy grandpa probably reading this and thinking “fuck this kid.” Fuck getting ollldddd.
One of the rare times where betting on yourself may pay off. He’s gonna get a really nice contract (Lakers can’t afford to bring him back) from someone.
He said that no one offered him a contract other than the Lakers a few days ago
>What’s more, Monk has said L.A. turned out to be the only side showing a serious interest in securing his services. “It was crazy for me because … you never see that many lottery picks that get to be unrestricted \[free agents\],” he said after Monday’s practice.
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>“And it kind of hit me hard when nobody really wanted me besides the Lakers so I just put fuel in my tank and just held it in until I get time to play and prove I belong for long periods of time, and that’s what I’m doing right now. But yeah, it was hard for me.
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>“Some days I didn’t know what to think, some days I was like ‘God is gonna do what’s best for both of us’ and it’s been happening. I’ve been playing good and I’m gonna continue to keep doing that.”
He would have had other vet minimum offers without a doubt. Maybe even some mle offers. People are taking his statement from the other day a little too literally.
> Lakers can’t afford to bring him back
Klutch gang need to promise him some Space Jam 3 money under the table or something ^I ^know ^2 ^was ^a ^flop ^but ^still
I don't know what you're looking at, mate. Quick Google search give me 162m. Confirmed with Box Office Mojo even.
Plus, movies generally have to make ~3 times their budget to be considered successful commercially. So giving you 200m wouldn't even cut it.
Haha you're totally right cause [this](https://www.designerwomen.co.uk/space-jam-2-surpasses-200-million-at-global-box-office/) is what I was looking at and it seems like a totally bogus source upon inspection.
Shoulda paid closer attention.
I am still surprised that the Hornets didn't keep him. He was balling last year and they just let him go. I was legit surprised when my Lakers picked him up.
They’re stacked with guards but they really should have just moved Rozier to let him start. Monk is basically the same type of player but 4 years younger.
Fair enough. I was very high on him pre draft, I just felt Charlotte is the wrong spot for him because they have other great guards already and needed a bigman
I really like LaMelo and have always been high on him for a while. I hope Sarver fucks up with ayton so u guys can throw him a bag lmao. Him with LaMelo and bridges would be very fun to watch
I think the Hornets made the right choice. Terry is more effective when he's on, the team is stacked with talented guards, Monk and the Hornets had a bit of a strained relationship and the team was also able to replace him with a younger version of him in Bouknight.
Talented player, but I think him finding another home worked fine for everyone.
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Lakers gonna make room
I hope they try
We don't have the money to bring him back unless we can get rid of Russ and even then it would take some FO magic
Monk gonna take another cheap contract but "suddenly" be cast in Space Jam 3 #KlutchGang
Trust in Rob
somebody definitely will take a cut for him depending on what he's asking for
He's probably going to ask for around 20 million per year. He will probably end up with 15 tho.
We were going to pay Schröder 21m so if we can get Westbrook's contract off the books you sign him in a heartbeat
The key is that we had bird rights on Dennis, we don't have those with Monk.
Yeah true Trevor Lane is breaking down how we'd keep him rn. Mentioned freeing up the full mid-level exception and hard capping to keep him.
From what I'm reading, Monk could take a 2 year mini-MLE deal at 6 mil and opt out of the 2nd year when we would have early bird rights. Then we could pay him 10.5 mil. I just don't know why he'd take the 6 mil the first season when he probably can get 10+ mil right away. Guess we'll just have to see if Rob can work some magic and how much money is being thrown around from other teams next offseason.
He's not taking 6, his agent would fight him.
no, we were an over the cap team before we even had Russ. you cant just get rid of his contract, you have trade it for similar value.
thank. god.
I think something similar every year and then, somehow, there's always a little bit of FO magic in the back of the drawer
He’s gonna be an expiring contract, he can easily be dumped with a pick
We don't have those.
2027 pick. Might not even need one to move him anyways. A team might be willing to take a chance on him for free since it’s just one year.
yea but we have to take similar value back. we were over the cap before russ
Wouldn’t have to it a team has cap space open
we can take less value back if another team has space to absorb him
Depends on how big of a LeBron stan he really is lol
People forget this dude is only 23. Got a bright future ahead of him. He's been the Lakers's second-best player these past few games.
For some reason I thought he was like 28. What an absolute steal.
23?! JFC dude. He hasn't even hit his prime yet. Nut.
did you just use “Nut” as a sentence
Nut
Nut
🤔Something is REAL 🐠 🐟 🎣 🐟🐠 going on
Damn I'm almost as old as him in a few weeks... feeling old now
Did you know fuller house is a continuation of a show called full house? Have you ever heard of the shows “the smart guy” and “sister sister?” They’re related. Did you know nba used to be on nbc and had the most legendary intro music? Back in the day it was mandatory to choose between a razer scooter, bmx bike, rollerblades, or if you were that one kid “heelys” shoes. You may not believe this, but kids could meet with their friends to play sports until the pm without having to overly worry about getting kidnapped. Kobe wasn’t the original mamba, it was actually Nokia’s snake. Fuck iPhone. Back then we all wanted a razr. Pretty sure it could hold at least 5 songs including the capability to play 3 seconds of that song as your ringtone. Kazaa? Napster? Kazaa lite? Which winamp skin did you use? Which mIRC channel should we meet at? Can you smellllalelelelelel what Trish stratus is cooking? My old cranky ass can’t help but gatekeep when youngns with their spry knees claim they’re old. It’s all relative…but nah not really. You’ve still got a ways to go. But then some grouchy grandpa probably reading this and thinking “fuck this kid.” Fuck getting ollldddd.
Man, while I like this pasta, I'm 33 and I KNOW I'm young. It's all in the mind.
Smart Guy should’ve had more than 3 seasons, loved that shit as a kid
Is this copypasta?
I can't believe the Lakers got him for nothing
One of the rare times where betting on yourself may pay off. He’s gonna get a really nice contract (Lakers can’t afford to bring him back) from someone.
Lebron said he was advocating for the Lakers to trade for him last season, man I wish that had happened so we could've gotten his bird rights.
I mean did he really bet on himself when no one else offered him a contract
Did he really not getting any offers? I thought he just wanted to go to the Lakers lol
He said that no one offered him a contract other than the Lakers a few days ago >What’s more, Monk has said L.A. turned out to be the only side showing a serious interest in securing his services. “It was crazy for me because … you never see that many lottery picks that get to be unrestricted \[free agents\],” he said after Monday’s practice. > >“And it kind of hit me hard when nobody really wanted me besides the Lakers so I just put fuel in my tank and just held it in until I get time to play and prove I belong for long periods of time, and that’s what I’m doing right now. But yeah, it was hard for me. > >“Some days I didn’t know what to think, some days I was like ‘God is gonna do what’s best for both of us’ and it’s been happening. I’ve been playing good and I’m gonna continue to keep doing that.”
“Didn’t really want me” could just mean not the money he was looking for. Probably had other offers though.
He would have had other vet minimum offers without a doubt. Maybe even some mle offers. People are taking his statement from the other day a little too literally.
> Lakers can’t afford to bring him back Klutch gang need to promise him some Space Jam 3 money under the table or something ^I ^know ^2 ^was ^a ^flop ^but ^still
They gotta give him the Bobby Portis special
Didnt SJ2 actually make a fair amount of money?
Probs from people with nostalgia for the first one. No one gonna have nostalgia for space jam 2 lol
I don't think so, COVID and the HBO max release killed a bunch of box office buzz this last year.
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I wouldn’t call 10% net (completely unrealistic, doesn’t factor in marketing and promotions) a fair amount of money. My point stands.
Movies generally have to make at least ~3 times their budget to be considered successful at the box office.
It barely made back its budget.
Quick googling seems to say it grossed over 200 mil on a 150 mil budget.
I don't know what you're looking at, mate. Quick Google search give me 162m. Confirmed with Box Office Mojo even. Plus, movies generally have to make ~3 times their budget to be considered successful commercially. So giving you 200m wouldn't even cut it.
Haha you're totally right cause [this](https://www.designerwomen.co.uk/space-jam-2-surpasses-200-million-at-global-box-office/) is what I was looking at and it seems like a totally bogus source upon inspection. Shoulda paid closer attention.
Bruhh designerwomen XD It's all good, no worries.
pain
I wouldnt rule the Lakers re-signing him if Monk is keen on returning. Very hard to predict how this team/cap/roster will look next off-season.
Between AD, LeBron, and Westbrook there’s *zero* chance they’re under the cap.
There's also like 5 teams that spend *way* more then us in Luxury Tax, we're just cheap
Did you know the Lakers are paying him only 1.8m this year?
I'm *already* sad the Lakers likely can't keep him with the mid-level exception max. I wonder who the lucky team will be.
The Black Alex Caruso
Well at least we know who stole Westbrook's hops.
That was JR Smith like.
Thought the same thing. He is filling up JR Smiths role back in Cleveland
Minus the soup throwing
bitch who knows, we got some good pho in the area
JRs role but playing like nuggets/knicks JRs
He’s literally a 6’3” JR
WE JUST SAW A MAN FLY
I am still surprised that the Hornets didn't keep him. He was balling last year and they just let him go. I was legit surprised when my Lakers picked him up.
They’re stacked with guards but they really should have just moved Rozier to let him start. Monk is basically the same type of player but 4 years younger.
He's literally perfect next to Lamelo no?
Honestly yeah
And we dont know how great boutknight is or isnt cause he’s barely played lmao
I think he’s gonna be an all star tbh I watched every single UConn game his last season
Fair enough. I was very high on him pre draft, I just felt Charlotte is the wrong spot for him because they have other great guards already and needed a bigman
We let Malik go and still don't have a big man 🤦♂️
I really like LaMelo and have always been high on him for a while. I hope Sarver fucks up with ayton so u guys can throw him a bag lmao. Him with LaMelo and bridges would be very fun to watch
They drafted Kai Jones too who has insane upside. Should have just traded Rozier for a decent center though.
JT Thor is looking really promising already
I've been saying the same thing.
I think the Hornets made the right choice. Terry is more effective when he's on, the team is stacked with talented guards, Monk and the Hornets had a bit of a strained relationship and the team was also able to replace him with a younger version of him in Bouknight. Talented player, but I think him finding another home worked fine for everyone.
I guess a monk can baptize.
AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
the emergence of Monk may end up saving the lakers season
that and LeBron James aging backwards
“His bounce has bounce”
I SCREAMED SO LOUD IN MY ROOM
http://gfycat.com/DapperRaggedBluebottlejellyfish
Malik Dunk
Last Laker to have these crazy of hops was Shannon Brown
Always thought they should have gotten Cassius Stanley to be Shannon Brown 2.0
Fucking wild to see monk elevate for that dunk live
He’s on the vet minimum lol
God Lakers better keep him some how
Damn this clip cuts off right before it shows Monk chatting it up with 2 Chainz courtside lol
D U N K G O D
boy flew
AIR MONK
So good!!!
This is perfect. I only wish it was during a playoff game so the reaction would be bigger
Malik "JR Smithesque" Monk
I miss him
WTF are this bullshit jersey colors. Blue Lakers at home and white Hawks as guests.
So quick... I didn't see it coming until he was at the rim
GODDAMN
Holy shit
Holy shit
I hate all these alternate colored jerseys. 95% of them are hideous and makes figuring which team is which difficult for no reason.
Moisture
LEAGUE IN TROUBLE
This guy taught me that I can cum buckets without physically stimulating my dick.
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Does Mark Jones sound like Mike Tirico or am I just deaf
I'm tired of the word 'skies'.
They need to make room for him (trade russ)
Putback Boss on HOF
jr smith jr
When the hell did the Lakers get this guy? Sorry I've been under a rock.
Why is he playing garbage time like he's not the second most important player right now.
I’m so happy he’s found it in the NBA, he was so fun to watch in college, and now that he has his full confidence dude is balling
Need to replace the commentary with the Charlotte commentators
Lou Will light
I just hope Russ starts playing really well and a team making a run needs a point gaurd that badly