Lakers Preseason Presser- Major announcement

ballsohard · Post by **ballsohard** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 10:48 am

Balls O'Hard: Good morning everyone. It's with a heavy heart I am announcing that i am temperarily stepping down as GM from the Los Angeles Lakers due to personal reasons. Over the last season it has been apparent that the results i hold myself accountable to get were being sacrificed by some real life issues that needed to be taken care of. This is unacceptable to me and for a franchise who's history is as rich as the Lakers.

Balls O'Hard:What does this mean? Well the past couple of days I helped lead a search for a replacement and am proud to announce that effective immediately, Inner_GI will be stepping in to take over the team. Inner will have full autonomy to make decision of the team free of me watching over his shoulder.

Balls O'Hard:What this does not mean is, I am gone forever and I will not have an administrative role with the PBSL. I will be in more of a consulting and advisory role for the league in general at this point. Once again, this is with a heavy heart, but if I can't do the type of job I can be proud of this is something that needs to happen sooner rather than later.

Balls O'Hard:With that being said, I will step aside both figuratively and literally and let Inner take the reigns.

JNR · Post by **JNR** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 10:51 am

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Post by **IamQuailman** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 10:52 am

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Inner_GI · Post by **Inner_GI** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 10:53 am

At this time I will answer any questions regarding the team, the goals this season, and my new role.

It's an honor to follow such a great GM, but it also comes with a lot of pressure to keep the lakers as a contender in the tough western conference.

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JNR · Post by **JNR** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 10:54 am

Generic Wolves Reporter: Inner, you inherit a team that won the last two division titles. Even with KG's poor camp, do you still think this team as is can win a title? Are you going to try to bring some talent in to ensure that?

Xist2Inspire · Post by **Xist2Inspire** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 10:57 am

Damn, not again. Hope things get back on track for you IRL Balls!

Random Reporter: Inner, you were once the GM of the Phoenix Suns, but left due to burnout. How does it feel to assume the reigns of a major division rival?

Inner_GI · Post by **Inner_GI** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 10:59 am

JNR wrote:Generic Wolves Reporter: Inner, you inherit a team that won the last two division titles. Even with KG's poor camp, do you still think this team as is can win a title? Are you going to try to bring some talent in to ensure that?

This team has young talent at every position. We have one player with a big role over 30. I fully expect this team to continue to focus on defense and with the addition of stackhouse this offseason, the offense should be more potent as well. So yes, we can contend for the division and in the playoffs. We shall see what the season has in store for us.

Look we are open to bringing in talent, but this team deserves its chance to find its identity before we make any major shifts so soon in the season.

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kucoach7 · Post by **kucoach7** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 11:00 am

Welcome back, Inner and farewell, Scott.

Scott - By advisory role, do you mean that I can constantly text you about my game plan?

Inner - The Lakers were very successful last season by playing super slow, grind it out basketball. Do you intend to continue this all D and just enough O approach?

NickMalone77 · Post by **NickMalone77** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 11:01 am

Farewell Sir Balls O' Hard. Your legacy will not be forgotten around these parts anytime soon....

Now for the new GM, how important was it to step into a foundation and system with a talent base known for having a skill at TC where the incumbent players would not automatically suffer in the season ahead?

Inner_GI · Post by **Inner_GI** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 11:02 am

Xist2Inspire wrote:Damn, not again. Hope things get back on track for you IRL Balls!

Random Reporter: Inner, you were once the GM of the Phoenix Suns, but left due to burnout. How does it feel to assume the reigns of a major division rival?

Well, let's just say the rivalry never even started. The Suns teams I built never truly reached the heights I had hoped for, so it's not odd taking over the Lakers. Sad but true.

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Inner_GI · Post by **Inner_GI** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 11:04 am

kucoach7 wrote:Welcome back, Inner and farewell, Scott.

Scott - By advisory role, do you mean that I can constantly text you about my game plan?

Inner - The Lakers were very successful last season by playing super slow, grind it out basketball. Do you intend to continue this all D and just enough O approach?

Absolutely. That's the approach this season, but stackhouse should really bring our O to the next level. We will have to balance out the lineup and minutes to ensure we are not sacrificing our defensive identity too much when reaching for a more potent offense.

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42PhD · Post by **42PhD** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 11:05 am

Dr. Rocker from the Cleveland Rocker:

What the Frye?

Follow up: You are in a tough spot. You have an outstanding team, but they had the first round bounce. Do you make a change and maybe screw up the chemistry, or do you roll with the proven formula and have your success, if it comes, attributed to the prior regime?

Inner_GI · Post by **Inner_GI** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 11:06 am

NickMalone77 wrote:Farewell Sir Balls O' Hard. Your legacy will not be forgotten around these parts anytime soon....

Now for the new GM, how important was it to step into a foundation and system with a talent base known for having a skill at TC where the incumbent players would not automatically suffer in the season ahead?

It wasn't important at all. I never assumed I would be lucky to step into a organization with this much history and success. TC plagued me in Phoenix, but this announcement was in talks for a few days just to make sure BSH and I had an agreement on what this transition means for us personally and the organization.

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Inner_GI · Post by **Inner_GI** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 11:08 am

42PhD wrote:Dr. Rocker from the Cleveland Rocker:

What the WIG?

Follow up: You are in a tough spot. You have an outstanding team, but they had the first round bounce. Do you make a change and maybe screw up the chemistry, or do you roll with the proven formula and have your success, if it comes, attributed to the prior regime?

It's a wait and see process to be honest. I wasn't here for training camp or preseason, so the first couple of sims this regular season should shed light on what holes we have, and what we need to do to fill them.

Our current plan is to let the head coach continue implementing the system of the past. Well make adjustments as needed.

Change isn't always a bad thing, this organization has a history of making bold moves to win championships.

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MESSI_2.0 · Post by **MESSI_2.0** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 11:19 am

Some Suns guy:
Welcome back! Do you feel as though a little less than a season break has given you the time necessary to get rejuvenated to take over the Lakers organization and the huge expectations?
Do you see this team as a team that will stay together, or are there any major changes that you see in the immediate future?

NOLa. · Post by **NOLa.** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 12:43 pm

What in the actual Frye

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78# · Post by **78#** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 1:21 pm

Henry Gates from the Houston Chronicle:

Question for owner Lynn Reed. Was the amount of pressure placed on the previous GM increased after the two previous playoffs? Also, what do you see in Inner GI to lead this franchise with huge expectations.

Question for Inner GI. What have you learned in your time at Phoenix that you will be able to apply to this organization which has the highest of expectations?

Bowtothebill23 · Post by **Bowtothebill23** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 1:33 pm

Thanks for everything, Scott. I always enjoyed our matchups and playoff series. It always let me know what kind of team I had and what kind of coach I was whenever I matched up against you.

For Inner,
I can't be the only one to notice the irony of you of all people taking over the team right after KG and Kirelinko got hit in TC. Do you think the sim gods realized you were taking over and had to do this?

In all seriousness though, you of all people deserve the opportunity to coach a good team. Normally, I would detract from one's achievements if they're handed a great team, but you've built really good teams only to have them destroyed through no fault of your own. This is a championship team and has championship aspirations. While you've never made it past the second round, do you feel you can coach this team to a conference finals or finals appearance or even a title? Also, like I mentioned, would YOU feel the fact that you're taking over a team already built for success diminishes at all any accomplishments you might achieve or can you just not worry about that stuff?

Inner_GI · Post by **Inner_GI** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 1:51 pm

NOLa. wrote:What in the actual WIG

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Sorry I couldn't be your assistant troll, I mean GM

Inner_GI · Post by **Inner_GI** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 3:24 pm

MESSI_2.0 wrote:Some Suns guy:
Welcome back! Do you feel as though a little less than a season break has given you the time necessary to get rejuvenated to take over the Lakers organization and the huge expectations?
Do you see this team as a team that will stay together, or are there any major changes that you see in the immediate future?

There is no immediate need to change the makeup of this team. With that said, a couple weeks into the season may have us singing a different tune.

Inner_GI · Post by **Inner_GI** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 3:27 pm

78# wrote:Henry Gates from the Houston Chronicle:

Question for owner Lynn Reed. Was the amount of pressure placed on the previous GM increased after the two previous playoffs? Also, what do you see in Inner GI to lead this franchise with huge expectations.

Question for Inner GI. What have you learned in your time at Phoenix that you will be able to apply to this organization which has the highest of expectations?

Lynn Reed: Inner should bring his knowledge of the pacific division and his ability to draft young talent to the organization. We are hoping a new training staff is a positive

Inner: in my time at Phoenix I've learned a couple things. The pacific is the toughest division and building through the draft isn't a viable option when in the western conference. Build the team to compete because the uncertainty of the draft and training camp can hamstring an organization for years.

Inner_GI · Post by **Inner_GI** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 3:31 pm

Bowtothebill23 wrote:Thanks for everything, Scott. I always enjoyed our matchups and playoff series. It always let me know what kind of team I had and what kind of coach I was whenever I matched up against you.

For Inner,
I can't be the only one to notice the irony of you of all people taking over the team right after KG and Kirelinko got hit in TC. Do you think the sim gods realized you were taking over and had to do this?

In all seriousness though, you of all people deserve the opportunity to coach a good team. Normally, I would detract from one's achievements if they're handed a great team, but you've built really good teams only to have them destroyed through no fault of your own. This is a championship team and has championship aspirations. While you've never made it past the second round, do you feel you can coach this team to a conference finals or finals appearance or even a title? Also, like I mentioned, would YOU feel the fact that you're taking over a team already built for success diminishes at all any accomplishments you might achieve or can you just not worry about that stuff?

This team was built by bsh. So sure it can diminish the accomplishments of this year for me, but I'm also under the pressure to have a successful season.

My lack of playoff experience will be a challenge I will have to overcome, but I'm always up for a challenge.

Post by **WigNosy** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 5:52 pm

Wow. What does this mean for the Pacific?

fearthebrow · Post by **fearthebrow** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 7:13 pm

ballsohard wrote:Balls O'Hard: Good morning everyone. It's with a heavy heart I am announcing that i am temperarily stepping down as GM from the Los Angeles Lakers due to personal reasons. Over the last season it has been apparent that the results i hold myself accountable to get were being sacrificed by some real life issues that needed to be taken care of. This is unacceptable to me and for a franchise who's history is as rich as the Lakers.

Balls O'Hard:What does this mean? Well the past couple of days I helped lead a search for a replacement and am proud to announce that effective immediately, Inner_GI will be stepping in to take over the team. Inner will have full autonomy to make decision of the team free of me watching over his shoulder.

Balls O'Hard:What this does not mean is, I am gone forever and I will not have an administrative role with the PBSL. I will be in more of a consulting and advisory role for the league in general at this point. Once again, this is with a heavy heart, but if I can't do the type of job I can be proud of this is something that needs to happen sooner rather than later.

Balls O'Hard:With that being said, I will step aside both figuratively and literally and let Inner take the reigns.

Random Dallas reporter: Inner, the Lakers lost to the 8th seed Mavs last season in the playoffs. Will you be able to get them back on track after such an embarrassing first round exit?

Inner_GI · Post by **Inner_GI** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 7:51 pm

fearthebrow wrote:
ballsohard wrote:Balls O'Hard: Good morning everyone. It's with a heavy heart I am announcing that i am temperarily stepping down as GM from the Los Angeles Lakers due to personal reasons. Over the last season it has been apparent that the results i hold myself accountable to get were being sacrificed by some real life issues that needed to be taken care of. This is unacceptable to me and for a franchise who's history is as rich as the Lakers.

Balls O'Hard:What does this mean? Well the past couple of days I helped lead a search for a replacement and am proud to announce that effective immediately, Inner_GI will be stepping in to take over the team. Inner will have full autonomy to make decision of the team free of me watching over his shoulder.

Balls O'Hard:What this does not mean is, I am gone forever and I will not have an administrative role with the PBSL. I will be in more of a consulting and advisory role for the league in general at this point. Once again, this is with a heavy heart, but if I can't do the type of job I can be proud of this is something that needs to happen sooner rather than later.

Balls O'Hard:With that being said, I will step aside both figuratively and literally and let Inner take the reigns.

Random Dallas reporter: Inner, the Lakers lost to the 8th seed Mavs last season in the playoffs. Will you be able to get them back on track after such an embarrassing first round exit?

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