Both are not mutually exclusive. It’s ok to judge performance after 18 games. It’s also ok to wait for the full roster. What’s clear to anyone that watches basketball outside of the Lakers (which I’m convinced, this sub does not really do), we’re a clear Tier below the best teams, and we may not even be the best team in the Tier below the best teams. The “just wait till Vando” comes back contingency in this sub is in for a rude awakening once they realize the team still has some gaping holes

This sub gets dumber and dumber as the weeks go by. Comparing DLO raw stats to LaVine? Lol

“Just wait till Vando comes back” Lmfao this sub is on crack half the time

I’m not advocating for Lavine. But if we have AD + Bron, we have to choose a path - all in or rebuild. No point in preserving the future. It’s a dangerous path (look at the clippers), but it’s true. We’re a tier below the best teams. What’s the best available deal that raises our CEILING? Laker fans saying this team (even when healthy) can compete against the best teams is straight delusional.

Anyone saying Caruso is the answer. Think for one second. Just one second. Caruso will at a minimum, cost us one first round pick. Do you really think Caruso is worth giving up our only tradeable first round pick this year? Is he that much of an upgrade over Prince, Cam, Vando where we are giving up one of our most valuable trade assets. Does he put us in the same tier as Denver? The answer seems like a NO.

Laker fans have no ability to recognize flaws in the team. It’s ok to have early judgments on the team. I also agree with all 3 of your points lol. The fact that you don’t think rebounding is a big issue for us is dumbfounding