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*waiting for Now I Know to come in saying we must stay the course*Dude, we have Bynum, who will be a star. Sadly, it wouldn't be as a Laker, because he'll be a star once Kobe is in his 30's, which is not prime title winning age for him. Kobe's prime is NOW. His scoring 80 points a game, having huge streaks of 40plus games, it's time for Kobe to win, and win now. Staying the course is not an option. Now I have changed my mind, we have to keep Odom, Odom has a huge heart, as he showed in the playoffs, and Odom will be very valuable to winning a title. But Bynum is like Eddie Jones, we love you, but you don't fit in our plans. (One of the few reasons I was happy Shaq left was 'cause he drove away Eddie, who was my second favorite Laker in the 90's) Bynum will be an all-star, but he'll do it elsewhere that has time to develope his skills. Phil is in his 60's, Kobe is in his prime, it is time to pull the trigger, grap either JO or KG, sign a pg with great D, and lets win some games and compete for a title. LA only excepts the Lakers building around Bynum is Kobe was 23, like when we got Kobe and Shaq in 1996, Shaq was only 24, plenty of time to stay the course and build a team. Kobe now is going to be 29 next year, he needs a running buddy, Odom will be 27, entering his prime years, and KG will be 31, in the middle of his prime years, JO will be 30, in his prime years, the time is now, we need to get competitive this year. Stay the course is George Bush talk, in LA, they will and deal until titles are won.
Quote from: M Dogg on May 25, 2007, 12:30:38 AM*waiting for Now I Know to come in saying we must stay the course*Dude, we have Bynum, who will be a star. Sadly, it wouldn't be as a Laker, because he'll be a star once Kobe is in his 30's, which is not prime title winning age for him. Kobe's prime is NOW. His scoring 80 points a game, having huge streaks of 40plus games, it's time for Kobe to win, and win now. Staying the course is not an option. Now I have changed my mind, we have to keep Odom, Odom has a huge heart, as he showed in the playoffs, and Odom will be very valuable to winning a title. But Bynum is like Eddie Jones, we love you, but you don't fit in our plans. (One of the few reasons I was happy Shaq left was 'cause he drove away Eddie, who was my second favorite Laker in the 90's) Bynum will be an all-star, but he'll do it elsewhere that has time to develope his skills. Phil is in his 60's, Kobe is in his prime, it is time to pull the trigger, grap either JO or KG, sign a pg with great D, and lets win some games and compete for a title. LA only excepts the Lakers building around Bynum is Kobe was 23, like when we got Kobe and Shaq in 1996, Shaq was only 24, plenty of time to stay the course and build a team. Kobe now is going to be 29 next year, he needs a running buddy, Odom will be 27, entering his prime years, and KG will be 31, in the middle of his prime years, JO will be 30, in his prime years, the time is now, we need to get competitive this year. Stay the course is George Bush talk, in LA, they will and deal until titles are won.Do you think it's really possible to get JO or KG without trading Kobe and Odom?? How come?
Quote from: Antonio on May 25, 2007, 03:25:13 AMQuote from: M Dogg on May 25, 2007, 12:30:38 AM*waiting for Now I Know to come in saying we must stay the course*Dude, we have Bynum, who will be a star. Sadly, it wouldn't be as a Laker, because he'll be a star once Kobe is in his 30's, which is not prime title winning age for him. Kobe's prime is NOW. His scoring 80 points a game, having huge streaks of 40plus games, it's time for Kobe to win, and win now. Staying the course is not an option. Now I have changed my mind, we have to keep Odom, Odom has a huge heart, as he showed in the playoffs, and Odom will be very valuable to winning a title. But Bynum is like Eddie Jones, we love you, but you don't fit in our plans. (One of the few reasons I was happy Shaq left was 'cause he drove away Eddie, who was my second favorite Laker in the 90's) Bynum will be an all-star, but he'll do it elsewhere that has time to develope his skills. Phil is in his 60's, Kobe is in his prime, it is time to pull the trigger, grap either JO or KG, sign a pg with great D, and lets win some games and compete for a title. LA only excepts the Lakers building around Bynum is Kobe was 23, like when we got Kobe and Shaq in 1996, Shaq was only 24, plenty of time to stay the course and build a team. Kobe now is going to be 29 next year, he needs a running buddy, Odom will be 27, entering his prime years, and KG will be 31, in the middle of his prime years, JO will be 30, in his prime years, the time is now, we need to get competitive this year. Stay the course is George Bush talk, in LA, they will and deal until titles are won.Do you think it's really possible to get JO or KG without trading Kobe and Odom?? How come?Of course it is...You're nuts if you don't think Indiana or Minnesota will gobble up a trade of Odom+Bynum+Pick for Garnett or JO.
Quote from: M Dogg on May 25, 2007, 12:30:38 AM*waiting for Now I Know to come in saying we must stay the course*Dude, we have Bynum, who will be a star. Sadly, it wouldn't be as a Laker, because he'll be a star once Kobe is in his 30's, which is not prime title winning age for him. Kobe's prime is NOW. His scoring 80 points a game, having huge streaks of 40plus games, it's time for Kobe to win, and win now. Staying the course is not an option. Now I have changed my mind, we have to keep Odom, Odom has a huge heart, as he showed in the playoffs, and Odom will be very valuable to winning a title. But Bynum is like Eddie Jones, we love you, but you don't fit in our plans. (One of the few reasons I was happy Shaq left was 'cause he drove away Eddie, who was my second favorite Laker in the 90's) Bynum will be an all-star, but he'll do it elsewhere that has time to develope his skills. Phil is in his 60's, Kobe is in his prime, it is time to pull the trigger, grap either JO or KG, sign a pg with great D, and lets win some games and compete for a title. LA only excepts the Lakers building around Bynum is Kobe was 23, like when we got Kobe and Shaq in 1996, Shaq was only 24, plenty of time to stay the course and build a team. Kobe now is going to be 29 next year, he needs a running buddy, Odom will be 27, entering his prime years, and KG will be 31, in the middle of his prime years, JO will be 30, in his prime years, the time is now, we need to get competitive this year. Stay the course is George Bush talk, in LA, they will and deal until titles are won.Have you watched a guy named Michael Jordan? He was scoring huge amounts of points in the 80's, but his team was losing...Once he got a better supporting cast+coach, he slowed his game down... this was when he was the same age as Kobe...He was really only considered in his prime during his second threepeat reig, which was in his mid 30's...Players like Kobe and Jordan, who give it their all, last a long time. Shaq was 24 when Kobe was drafted, but he's not conditioned like Kobe, so he's bound to break down way sooner, as he showed during his last few seasons with the Lakers. Kobe at 28 could be like a Shaq at 21 when comparing their work ethic. All I'm saying is, get the right players and Kobe will do the rest. No need to trade Bynum or Odom, if KG, JO, or Gasol become available for scrubs (ALA Kareem, Wilt, Carter, Webber, etc.), then pull the trigger. If not, stay with what you have and KEEP BUILDING. The NBA is W-E-A-K...We WILL be a powerhouse soon...PeACe
Quote from: Now_I_Know on May 25, 2007, 02:55:33 PMQuote from: M Dogg on May 25, 2007, 12:30:38 AM*waiting for Now I Know to come in saying we must stay the course*Dude, we have Bynum, who will be a star. Sadly, it wouldn't be as a Laker, because he'll be a star once Kobe is in his 30's, which is not prime title winning age for him. Kobe's prime is NOW. His scoring 80 points a game, having huge streaks of 40plus games, it's time for Kobe to win, and win now. Staying the course is not an option. Now I have changed my mind, we have to keep Odom, Odom has a huge heart, as he showed in the playoffs, and Odom will be very valuable to winning a title. But Bynum is like Eddie Jones, we love you, but you don't fit in our plans. (One of the few reasons I was happy Shaq left was 'cause he drove away Eddie, who was my second favorite Laker in the 90's) Bynum will be an all-star, but he'll do it elsewhere that has time to develope his skills. Phil is in his 60's, Kobe is in his prime, it is time to pull the trigger, grap either JO or KG, sign a pg with great D, and lets win some games and compete for a title. LA only excepts the Lakers building around Bynum is Kobe was 23, like when we got Kobe and Shaq in 1996, Shaq was only 24, plenty of time to stay the course and build a team. Kobe now is going to be 29 next year, he needs a running buddy, Odom will be 27, entering his prime years, and KG will be 31, in the middle of his prime years, JO will be 30, in his prime years, the time is now, we need to get competitive this year. Stay the course is George Bush talk, in LA, they will and deal until titles are won.Have you watched a guy named Michael Jordan? He was scoring huge amounts of points in the 80's, but his team was losing...Once he got a better supporting cast+coach, he slowed his game down... this was when he was the same age as Kobe...He was really only considered in his prime during his second threepeat reig, which was in his mid 30's...Players like Kobe and Jordan, who give it their all, last a long time. Shaq was 24 when Kobe was drafted, but he's not conditioned like Kobe, so he's bound to break down way sooner, as he showed during his last few seasons with the Lakers. Kobe at 28 could be like a Shaq at 21 when comparing their work ethic. All I'm saying is, get the right players and Kobe will do the rest. No need to trade Bynum or Odom, if KG, JO, or Gasol become available for scrubs (ALA Kareem, Wilt, Carter, Webber, etc.), then pull the trigger. If not, stay with what you have and KEEP BUILDING. The NBA is W-E-A-K...We WILL be a powerhouse soon...PeACeBut Jordan finally won with his cast when he was 27, Kobe will be 29. Also. MJ had Horace Grant, BJ Armstrong, and Scottie Pippen. Kobe has Odom... and Odom, and well, did I say Kobe has Kobe. Luke looks promising, but we need something NOW!
Quote from: M Dogg on May 25, 2007, 10:51:47 PMQuote from: Now_I_Know on May 25, 2007, 02:55:33 PMQuote from: M Dogg on May 25, 2007, 12:30:38 AM*waiting for Now I Know to come in saying we must stay the course*Dude, we have Bynum, who will be a star. Sadly, it wouldn't be as a Laker, because he'll be a star once Kobe is in his 30's, which is not prime title winning age for him. Kobe's prime is NOW. His scoring 80 points a game, having huge streaks of 40plus games, it's time for Kobe to win, and win now. Staying the course is not an option. Now I have changed my mind, we have to keep Odom, Odom has a huge heart, as he showed in the playoffs, and Odom will be very valuable to winning a title. But Bynum is like Eddie Jones, we love you, but you don't fit in our plans. (One of the few reasons I was happy Shaq left was 'cause he drove away Eddie, who was my second favorite Laker in the 90's) Bynum will be an all-star, but he'll do it elsewhere that has time to develope his skills. Phil is in his 60's, Kobe is in his prime, it is time to pull the trigger, grap either JO or KG, sign a pg with great D, and lets win some games and compete for a title. LA only excepts the Lakers building around Bynum is Kobe was 23, like when we got Kobe and Shaq in 1996, Shaq was only 24, plenty of time to stay the course and build a team. Kobe now is going to be 29 next year, he needs a running buddy, Odom will be 27, entering his prime years, and KG will be 31, in the middle of his prime years, JO will be 30, in his prime years, the time is now, we need to get competitive this year. Stay the course is George Bush talk, in LA, they will and deal until titles are won.Have you watched a guy named Michael Jordan? He was scoring huge amounts of points in the 80's, but his team was losing...Once he got a better supporting cast+coach, he slowed his game down... this was when he was the same age as Kobe...He was really only considered in his prime during his second threepeat reig, which was in his mid 30's...Players like Kobe and Jordan, who give it their all, last a long time. Shaq was 24 when Kobe was drafted, but he's not conditioned like Kobe, so he's bound to break down way sooner, as he showed during his last few seasons with the Lakers. Kobe at 28 could be like a Shaq at 21 when comparing their work ethic. All I'm saying is, get the right players and Kobe will do the rest. No need to trade Bynum or Odom, if KG, JO, or Gasol become available for scrubs (ALA Kareem, Wilt, Carter, Webber, etc.), then pull the trigger. If not, stay with what you have and KEEP BUILDING. The NBA is W-E-A-K...We WILL be a powerhouse soon...PeACeBut Jordan finally won with his cast when he was 27, Kobe will be 29. Also. MJ had Horace Grant, BJ Armstrong, and Scottie Pippen. Kobe has Odom... and Odom, and well, did I say Kobe has Kobe. Luke looks promising, but we need something NOW!Kobe has had this team to himself for barely a couple seasons... Jordan had his team for much longer before he finally won...And don't forget, Kobe already has his rings. He has a good chance at surpassing Jordan in rings before it's all said and done...PeACe
Quote from: Now_I_Know on May 26, 2007, 12:15:42 AMQuote from: M Dogg on May 25, 2007, 10:51:47 PMQuote from: Now_I_Know on May 25, 2007, 02:55:33 PMQuote from: M Dogg on May 25, 2007, 12:30:38 AM*waiting for Now I Know to come in saying we must stay the course*Dude, we have Bynum, who will be a star. Sadly, it wouldn't be as a Laker, because he'll be a star once Kobe is in his 30's, which is not prime title winning age for him. Kobe's prime is NOW. His scoring 80 points a game, having huge streaks of 40plus games, it's time for Kobe to win, and win now. Staying the course is not an option. Now I have changed my mind, we have to keep Odom, Odom has a huge heart, as he showed in the playoffs, and Odom will be very valuable to winning a title. But Bynum is like Eddie Jones, we love you, but you don't fit in our plans. (One of the few reasons I was happy Shaq left was 'cause he drove away Eddie, who was my second favorite Laker in the 90's) Bynum will be an all-star, but he'll do it elsewhere that has time to develope his skills. Phil is in his 60's, Kobe is in his prime, it is time to pull the trigger, grap either JO or KG, sign a pg with great D, and lets win some games and compete for a title. LA only excepts the Lakers building around Bynum is Kobe was 23, like when we got Kobe and Shaq in 1996, Shaq was only 24, plenty of time to stay the course and build a team. Kobe now is going to be 29 next year, he needs a running buddy, Odom will be 27, entering his prime years, and KG will be 31, in the middle of his prime years, JO will be 30, in his prime years, the time is now, we need to get competitive this year. Stay the course is George Bush talk, in LA, they will and deal until titles are won.Have you watched a guy named Michael Jordan? He was scoring huge amounts of points in the 80's, but his team was losing...Once he got a better supporting cast+coach, he slowed his game down... this was when he was the same age as Kobe...He was really only considered in his prime during his second threepeat reig, which was in his mid 30's...Players like Kobe and Jordan, who give it their all, last a long time. Shaq was 24 when Kobe was drafted, but he's not conditioned like Kobe, so he's bound to break down way sooner, as he showed during his last few seasons with the Lakers. Kobe at 28 could be like a Shaq at 21 when comparing their work ethic. All I'm saying is, get the right players and Kobe will do the rest. No need to trade Bynum or Odom, if KG, JO, or Gasol become available for scrubs (ALA Kareem, Wilt, Carter, Webber, etc.), then pull the trigger. If not, stay with what you have and KEEP BUILDING. The NBA is W-E-A-K...We WILL be a powerhouse soon...PeACeBut Jordan finally won with his cast when he was 27, Kobe will be 29. Also. MJ had Horace Grant, BJ Armstrong, and Scottie Pippen. Kobe has Odom... and Odom, and well, did I say Kobe has Kobe. Luke looks promising, but we need something NOW!Kobe has had this team to himself for barely a couple seasons... Jordan had his team for much longer before he finally won...And don't forget, Kobe already has his rings. He has a good chance at surpassing Jordan in rings before it's all said and done...PeACeKobe himself wants some help to win now though. I love Bynum, but reality is, the time is not right. Kobe and Odom need some help. I wasn't like this at season's beginning, but as the season went on, I feel it's time to cut the dead weight, and get someone to get us a title now.