Does Kwame Brown have a realistic chance at becoming a star on the Lakers?

[Halu Sination]

i remember last year when lakers were interested in acquiring ron artest, several fans hated the idea of throwing kwame into the mix of players the lakers would have to give up, because many thought he deserved a chance to develop on the lakers.

he's become a much-needed defensive presence for the lakers, and he stepped it up big time in the play-offs and played a larger role against the phoenix suns. but i'm still very skeptical on how much he will actually improve, tho i still think anything could be possible for him.

wut do yall think?

[GangstaBoogy]

It's a toss up. I mean he's a good defensive player and has a nice inside presence. But at the age of 24 (and 6 years in the league) there are some things I expect from him. Like being able to catch the ball, make layups, and not making dumb fouls. With Phil Jackson behind him he has a great chance though. I hope he becomes the player we're all hoping for.

[Halu Sination]

^ yeah, i definitely agree. also, for a guy who doesnt do too much playmaking, he seems to be pretty turnover prone

[jeromechickenbone]

Kwame Brown will probably be the greatest NBA player ever when it's all said and done.  Anybody who doesn't realize that doesn't know basketball. 

[Now_Im_Not_Banned]

^^Stop smoking crack. Kwame has a chance at being an all-star in the next couple of years, but as of now he's already established himself as a good player and a very serviceable inside presence...I believe he will continue to improve, and probably even surpass that 15-10 average that was expected of him by Phil in the near future. At worst, he will remain a serviceble player and strong addition to have on the team...PeACe

[jeromechickenbone]

^^Stop smoking crack. Kwame has a chance at being an all-star in the next couple of years, but as of now he's already established himself as a good player and a very serviceable inside presence...I believe he will continue to improve, and probably even surpass that 15-10 average that was expected of him by Phil in the near future. At worst, he will remain a serviceble player and strong addition to have on the team...PeACe

LMAO at this idiot.  You obviously have no basketball knowledge. 

[Now_Im_Not_Banned]

^^Stop smoking crack. Kwame has a chance at being an all-star in the next couple of years, but as of now he's already established himself as a good player and a very serviceable inside presence...I believe he will continue to improve, and probably even surpass that 15-10 average that was expected of him by Phil in the near future. At worst, he will remain a serviceble player and strong addition to have on the team...PeACe

LMAO at this idiot.  You obviously have no basketball knowledge. 

Stop ruining threads or your posts will be deleted...PeACe

[jeromechickenbone]

^^Stop smoking crack. Kwame has a chance at being an all-star in the next couple of years, but as of now he's already established himself as a good player and a very serviceable inside presence...I believe he will continue to improve, and probably even surpass that 15-10 average that was expected of him by Phil in the near future. At worst, he will remain a serviceble player and strong addition to have on the team...PeACe

LMAO at this idiot.  You obviously have no basketball knowledge. 

Stop ruining threads or your posts will be deleted...PeACe

*trembles with fear*

[Antonio_]

The only reason i ain't satisfacted about him is his big contract. I mean he doesn't have the same contract of Cook or Walton: he has a 7 mills per year one, if i'm correct. Huge.

[Juronimo]

The only reason i ain't satisfacted about him is his big contract. I mean he doesn't have the same contract of Cook or Walton: he has a 7 mills per year one, if i'm correct. Huge.

Actually what Kwame is making isn't far off from what a lot of centers are getting paid. Kaman is getting 10 mil per and he's done nothing this season. Dalembert has a huge contract and has done nothing. Dampier is getting 10 per and he's just a role player. Nene has done nothing and he's getting 10 per. Adonal Foyle is garbage and he has a huge contract.

We only signed him for 3 seasons so it was a short term risk on our part. I don't think Kwame will turn into Karl Malone any time soon but he is already a solid role player. Contending teams need the role players that will do the dirty work, like guard the other teams best inside presence. Kwame's play against Dwight Howard last night and his play against Duncan and Yao earlier this year is reason why he's valuable to this team and why's he's getting paid the money he's getting paid.

[Antonio_]

The only reason i ain't satisfacted about him is his big contract. I mean he doesn't have the same contract of Cook or Walton: he has a 7 mills per year one, if i'm correct. Huge.

Actually what Kwame is making isn't far off from what a lot of centers are getting paid. Kaman is getting 10 mil per and he's done nothing this season. Dalembert has a huge contract and has done nothing. Dampier is getting 10 per and he's just a role player. Nene has done nothing and he's getting 10 per. Adonal Foyle is garbage and he has a huge contract.

We only signed him for 3 seasons so it was a short term risk on our part. I don't think Kwame will turn into Karl Malone any time soon but he is already a solid role player. Contending teams need the role players that will do the dirty work, like guard the other teams best inside presence. Kwame's play against Dwight Howard last night and his play against Duncan and Yao earlier this year is reason why he's valuable to this team and why's he's getting paid the money he's getting paid.

True that.

[wcsoldier]

Kwame is very useful on the defensive end.. offensive wise he's still inconsistant but he had and will have good nights.. I think people just have to forget he was the number 1 of the draft and see he's now a solid role player instead of clowing him..

[Halu Sination]

The only reason i ain't satisfacted about him is his big contract. I mean he doesn't have the same contract of Cook or Walton: he has a 7 mills per year one, if i'm correct. Huge.

Actually what Kwame is making isn't far off from what a lot of centers are getting paid. Kaman is getting 10 mil per and he's done nothing this season. Dalembert has a huge contract and has done nothing. Dampier is getting 10 per and he's just a role player. Nene has done nothing and he's getting 10 per. Adonal Foyle is garbage and he has a huge contract.

We only signed him for 3 seasons so it was a short term risk on our part. I don't think Kwame will turn into Karl Malone any time soon but he is already a solid role player. Contending teams need the role players that will do the dirty work, like guard the other teams best inside presence. Kwame's play against Dwight Howard last night and his play against Duncan and Yao earlier this year is reason why he's valuable to this team and why's he's getting paid the money he's getting paid.

yea thats a very good point (altho i would say kaman is pretty useful), valuable centers are such a rarity nowadays that a lot of teams agree to signing them with big checks in fear that they won't be able to get anyone better.

[MontrealCity's Most]

Wasent this guy billed as being perhaps the " next one"

[Citizen-Y]

Wasent this guy billed as being perhaps the " next one"

Yeah till Jordan ruined his confidence.