DLO on the win:

"That was huge. Huge win for the team. Everybody pitched in. Darvin was amazing, man. He drew up some great sets for us at the end of the game and gave us some good looks. I think emotionally, we were all put in on that one. Everybody was two feet in on that game wanting to do whatever it took."

first time a player this season praised Ham's coaching

He played 52 minutes, the most of his career so far. Lakers play tonight as well and we’ll see if he plays a b2b. But what a game by AD

Come back Vando

When asked for his thoughts on his free agency future, Russell told HoopsHype he’d like to remain a Laker.

“I’d love to be here and continue to give it a run and be where my feet are now,” Russell told HoopsHype. “Obviously, I’ve been on the other side of it, and I’ve been through the roller coaster of free agency and having to sit back and wait. I’m looking forward to not having to worry about that. I’ve been blessed enough to put myself in this position with my play. I’m definitely planning on taking advantage of that. When that time comes, I feel that everything will play out how it’s supposed to play out.”

hoopshype.com/lists/is-lakers-guard-dangelo-russell-an-underrated-free-agent

Glad Lebron stopped Ham's sabotage

LeBron James on Austin's breakout Game 1 in Memphis and the trust he has in handing the Lakers' offense over to Austin and D'Angelo Russell via Mind the Game podcast:

I just seen Pelicans have the right to take our pick this year or next year. So we might actually get a first rounder.. what position do you think we will draft? Who you think will be back

C- AD/ Hayes
F- Lebron/ Prince/ Vandy
F- Rui/ Reddish / Maxwell
G- Reaves / Max /
G- DLO / Vincent / JHS

I think we are stuck with Vincent because of contract. Unsure if Dinwiddle/ Wood come back. I think Maxwell might be ready for PT next year. We aren’t giving up on JHS after one year. I think Hayes and Prince come back but how they play in playoffs is huge….

So I think maybe a Center or a forward will 2 way potential that has size or even a PG . I don’t know about JHS

It was stupid to extend Vandy when is stock was at its highest

“I know T Lue more than anyone that’s ever played with T Lue”

Glad it only took 11 straight losses to figure things out

Vandy is one of our best impact players. How exactly could we have predicted that he would be hurt most of the year lol

Jesus Christ man these takes kill me

AD is questionable. Castleton is off the injury list so he's available.

Lakers say Anthony Davis (knee) is out tonight in Memphis.

cuz he played 50 minutes, no way he was playing tonight lol

I know but the interior defense so suspect when he’s not available lol

rui is so damn good, cant say it enough

After the game he said “im not really a fan of this city” when asked why he plays so well in Memphis

love to see it

he better be resigned and playing 24 mpg minimum next year