The "Lakers"--in addition to signing Lance Stephenson--also signed today...Rajon Rondo.
The Lakers Are Putting Together A Highly Combustible Roster Around LeBron
Now, those are two of the biggest Lebron Haters out there. Who's next, Skip Bayless?
When you see madness, sometimes, repeat sometimes, look to see if there is intelligence behind it.
Did not Chicago sign Michael Jordan nemesis Dennis Rodman? Yes, they did. About the only guy in the whole damn league who could defend Michael.
"LeBron really must trust the Lakers!"
"LeBron really must trust the Lakers!"
LeBron James is the most intelligent player in basketball. HISTORY! These moves were done with James' knowledge. APPROVAL!
I have read that Rajon Rondo is also basketball mensa. We contrast Rondo with, oh, I don't know, say, J.R. SMITH! Lance Stephenson...Lance Stephenson is a retard so it can't all be gray matter. Part ability? Lance could defend LeBron. Lance could also get under LeBron's skin. Keep your enemies close? I think I see that as part of this.
Or! And/or...As predicate, this is Deadspin's lede:
And/or...And/or (1) Does LeBron realize he needs people around him who say NO! to him? (He does so need.) That would be highly intelligent of LeBron.
And/or (2). And this I think more likely: Is this "highly combustible roster" aimed at discombobulating and combusting Golden State? Ahhh...I see said the blind man. Oh, sorry Steph was that your head I just stepped on? Think Lance could induce Draymond Green to, oh, I don't know, KICK HIM IN THE GROIN?!
You have to be physical defending Steph Curry and you don't need to get too physical--No autopsy is required!--to get him out of his rhythm. Just bump him, step on his foot, accidental elbow... Get in his head: blow in his face, talk smack. Isn't that what fucking Draymond does? All of that shit? Yes, it is. Didn't Draymond cost the "Warriors" a title by kicking LeBron in the nuts and getting suspended? Yes, he did.
I think I see intelligent design in this very weird roster. These combustibles are triggered to go off in the 415 area code.