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Lifestyle => Sports & Entertainment => Topic started by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 21, 2005, 10:35:32 AM
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http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2002398938_kemp24.html
The roster is looking potntially more and more viscious every day...
Latrell Sprewell...Aaron McKie/Smush Parker/Sasha Vujacic/Will Conroy*
Kobe Bryant...Laron Profit/Tony Bobbit*/Von Wafer*
Lamar Odom...Devean George/Jumain Jones/Luke Walton
Kwame Brown...Shawn Kemp/Brian Cook/Slava Medvadenko/Ronny Turiaf*
Chris Mihm...Andrew Bynum
Coach: Phil Jackson
*=have possibility of playing for the Lakers NBDL team.
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Is it pretty much a done deal that the Lakers are going to get Latrell Sprewell??
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Laterll hasn't signed yet. He wants to but i here its a really complicated situatiom.
Shawn Kemp? :eh: im not to sure about that
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Shawn Kemp is 60, washed up and has retired like 2 years ago. He still has a contract with the Sonics, methinks, too.
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might as well get Patrick Ewing, Scottie Pippen, Penny Hardaway and Dennis Rodman while were at it, and hey why not bring back Payton, lets form a 90s all star team
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noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!
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Are you guys stupid? Shawn Kemp is only 35, he retired early because of the troublesome career he had. He's back in great shape and is planning to head back to the top and leave the NBA as one of the great superstars. Did anyone even read the fucking article?...He could be a great push off the bench for the Lakers, and an added big body to the big competition in the west...PeACe
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I don't know, it sounds interesting. He'll get a 1 year contract with the minimun anyway. Why not? If he's working so hard then he deserves a chance.
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I'll take an aging Shawn Kemp over an aging Brian Grant anyday 8)
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yea right.......... what is he, 45? ::) :laugh:
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Shawn Kemp used to be my favorite player. I remember my parents got me his jersey for my birthday when I was 10. It was one of the best gifts ever. Anyways, this thread inspired to post some pics and remember the player I used to love!
(http://images.wolfpk.com/reignman/sonics5_big.jpg)
(http://images.wolfpk.com/reignman/sonics1_big.jpg)
(http://images.wolfpk.com/reignman/sonics6_big.jpg)
(http://images.wolfpk.com/reignman/art7_big.jpg)
SICK!!!!!!!
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LMAO... but if you sign him for a year for next to nothing what could it hurt.
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yea right.......... what is he, 45? ::) :laugh:
Shawn Kemp is only 35
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Kemp is a bum... musta got out of detox or sumthin... mind you he fits in with the lakers
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Are you guys stupid? Shawn Kemp is only 35, he retired early because of the troublesome career he had. He's back in great shape and is planning to head back to the top and leave the NBA as one of the great superstars. Did anyone even read the fucking article?...He could be a great push off the bench for the Lakers, and an added big body to the big competition in the west...PeACe
doubt he can lay down tha blunt and big macs long enough to last through a whole season...lol
However, they need help upfront. I dont know if Kemp is the guy tho
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We are so desperate upfront that even Kemp could be a nice addiction, lol.
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(http://images.google.de/images?q=tbn:BqychjJ5sYsJ:ab-initio.mit.edu/~stevenj/Photos/Family/StC-Xmas-03/grandpa-johnson.jpg)
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Are you guys stupid? Shawn Kemp is only 35, he retired early because of the troublesome career he had. He's back in great shape and is planning to head back to the top and leave the NBA as one of the great superstars. Did anyone even read the fucking article?...He could be a great push off the bench for the Lakers, and an added big body to the big competition in the west...PeACe
doubt he can lay down tha blunt and big macs long enough to last through a whole season...lol
However, they need help upfront. I dont know if Kemp is the guy tho
Well, he's in GREAT shape now and that's what counts. If the Lakers somehow sign Spree and Kemp, there's no doubt in my mind that they will be contenders. If Shawn Kemp is half as willing to make a strong comeback as the article depicted, it would be enough. Hopefully The Reign Man can help bring back the reign to LA... 8)
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that was a damn interesting article on Shawn Kemp, you get a prop
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Are you guys stupid? Shawn Kemp is only 35, he retired early because of the troublesome career he had. He's back in great shape and is planning to head back to the top and leave the NBA as one of the great superstars. Did anyone even read the fucking article?...He could be a great push off the bench for the Lakers, and an added big body to the big competition in the west...PeACe
Did you not see him in Orlando? He was crack free for two years or so and he played bad. I don't think you can be one of the best players in the NBA for around 8 years become a crackhead for another 8 years then comeback crack free and still play good.
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We are so desperate upfront that even Kemp could be a nice addiction, lol.
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Ya'll got high hopes saying Kemp can make a comeback...The boy was the shit early 90s all the way until the met the bulls in the finals..He had the knee injury after a dunk that next season and hasn't been the same since....I mean he right in Clevland/ Orlando he was slow and had no more game in him....His far past his prime and hes a no factor in the L
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With Kemp and Spree you become contenders? LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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We are so desperate upfront that even Kemp could be a nice addiction, lol.
did u mean to say "addiction"? lol
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not that i would ever make a habit of defendin scittles here...and not that i think Kemp is gonna turn in any all star showings, but look at LA and you got to admit he couldnt hurt the team. One thing you gotta remember, Kemp came strait outta highschool to the pros....and maybe their hoping Bynum can draw off of his experience in that situation, especially playing down low. If they get him for a bargain, why not try it? I dont see HIM "making u a contender", but like i said, you wont be any worse off. The biggest move LA can make is pickin up Spree regardless.
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Are you guys stupid? Shawn Kemp is only 35, he retired early because of the troublesome career he had. He's back in great shape and is planning to head back to the top and leave the NBA as one of the great superstars. Did anyone even read the fucking article?...He could be a great push off the bench for the Lakers, and an added big body to the big competition in the west...PeACe
Did you not see him in Orlando? He was crack free for two years or so and he played bad. I don't think you can be one of the best players in the NBA for around 8 years become a crackhead for another 8 years then comeback crack free and still play good.
Once again, read the article before you comment...Shawn Kemp was playing out of shape in Orlando. He's back in great shape and is motivated to play his best...I believe it could work...PeACe
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Ya'll got high hopes saying Kemp can make a comeback...The boy was the shit early 90s all the way until the met the bulls in the finals..He had the knee injury after a dunk that next season and hasn't been the same since....I mean he right in Clevland/ Orlando he was slow and had no more game in him....His far past his prime and hes a no factor in the L
Kemp played his best season in Cleveland...Don't get it twisted. He might be past his prime, but he can still be a help...PeACe
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With Kemp and Spree you become contenders? LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kemp and Spree alone don't make the Lakers contenders, but this line-up does...
Latrell Sprewell...Aaron McKie/Smush Parker/Sasha Vujacic/Will Conroy*
Kobe Bryant...Laron Profit/Tony Bobbit*/Von Wafer*
Lamar Odom...Devean George/Jumain Jones/Luke Walton
Kwame Brown...Shawn Kemp/Brian Cook/Slava Medvadenko/Ronny Turiaf*
Chris Mihm...Andrew Bynum
Coach: Phil Jackson
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Not yet, homie. Not yet. But we could start a new page in our glorious history building the new team around Kobe, Brown, Odom and Bynum. With KG we're contenders, no doubt.
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Phoenix were considered contenders last season. They had a great line-up, but they didn't have a bench, they didn't have the greatest coach of all time, they didn't have the best player in the league, and they didn't run a system nearly as effective as the triangle. The Laker line-up I posted, I believe, are good enough to be considered contenders. Think about it Sprewell, Kobe, Odom. 3 All-Star caliber players under Phil Jackson will NOT fail to contend...PeACe
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^^^^ http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/4899578?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=73
:D:D
Have fun with the lousy free agency market when you have cap space in 2007, I mean, with signing Amare and shit.
If Stoudemire does indeed sign the extension, he will become the second potential franchise free agent from the class of 2007 to be taken off the market this off-season. Earlier this summer, Yao Ming signed a comparable deal with the Houston Rockets.
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(http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ABPub/2005/07/22/2002397406.jpg)
(http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ABPub/2005/07/22/2002397407.jpg)
(http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ABPub/2005/07/22/2002397178.jpg)
...He looks ready to me. 8)
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^^^^ http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/4899578?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=73
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Have fun with the lousy free agency market when you have cap space in 2007, I mean, with signing Amare and shit.
Who gives a shit...You think Amare is the only player the Lakers are looking to sign in the near future? There are lots of big men to chose from...
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Damn man, them Kemp's photos are pretty impressive! He still got a fat ass, but it looks like he's serious about making a real comeback. It's getting interesting man, i really wouldnt mind having him in our roster. He deserves a chance.
About the 2007 plan, i've heard LeBron James is a target.
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About the 2007 plan, i've heard LeBron James is a target.
Yup.
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Spree is not all star caliber anymore
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Spree is not all star caliber anymore
He could be playing the triangle. He was a year and a half ago......
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Isn't James a free agent after this season ???
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Isn't James a free agent after this season ???
No...James will be a free agent in 2007...But fuck that, the Lakers need to go for a big man, we already have Kobe...PeACe
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Isn't James a free agent after this season ???
No...James will be a free agent in 2007...But fuck that, the Lakers need to go for a big man, we already have Kobe...PeACe
Damn, that sucks for him lol. I thought every 1st-round-drafted rookie has a three-year-deal in the beginning.
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I've just checked it: LeBron will be a restricted free agent in 2007 and an unrestricted free agent in 2008.
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2007 FREE AGENTS
Esteban Batista Atlanta Unrestricted F.A.
John Edwards Atlanta Unrestricted F.A.
Royal Ivey Atlanta Restricted F.A.
Donta Smith Atlanta Restricted F.A.
Marcus Banks Boston Restricted F.A.
Will Bynum Boston Unrestricted F.A.
Kendrick Perkins Boston Restricted F.A.
Alan Anderson Charlotte Unrestricted F.A.
Kevin Burleson Charlotte Unrestricted F.A.
Matt Carroll Charlotte Unrestricted F.A.
Antonio Meeking Charlotte Unrestricted F.A.
Kareem Rush Charlotte Unrestricted F.A.
Malik Allen Chicago Unrestricted F.A.
Eddie Basden Chicago Restricted F.A.
Kirk Hinrich Chicago Restricted F.A.
Andres Nocioni Chicago Restricted F.A.
Darius Songaila Chicago Unrestricted F.A.
Martynas Andriuskevicius Cleveland Unrestricted F.A.
LeBron James Cleveland Restricted F.A.
Aleksandar Pavlovic Cleveland Restricted F.A.
Anderson Varejao Cleveland Restricted F.A.
Tariq Abdul-Wahad Dallas Unrestricted F.A.
Josh Howard Dallas Restricted F.A.
Rawle Marshall Dallas Unrestricted F.A.
Josh Powell Dallas Unrestricted F.A.
Jerry Stackhouse Dallas Unrestricted F.A.
Carmelo Anthony Denver Restricted F.A.
Luke Schenscher Denver Unrestricted F.A.
Alex Acker Detroit Restricted F.A.
Dale Davis Detroit Unrestricted F.A.
Amir Johnson Detroit Restricted F.A.
Darko Milicic Detroit Restricted F.A.
Zarko Cabarkapa Golden State Restricted F.A.
Monta Ellis Golden State Restricted F.A.
Mickael Pietrus Golden State Restricted F.A.
Chris Taft Golden State Unrestricted F.A.
Derek Anderson Houston Unrestricted F.A.
Ryan Bowen Houston Unrestricted F.A.
Mike James Houston Unrestricted F.A.
Dikembe Mutombo Houston Unrestricted F.A.
Moochie Norris Houston Unrestricted F.A.
Charlie Ward Houston Unrestricted F.A.
Jonathan Bender Indiana Unrestricted F.A.
Austin Croshere Indiana Unrestricted F.A.
Chris Kaman L.A. Clippers Restricted F.A.
Brian Cook L.A. Lakers Restricted F.A.
Aaron McKie L.A. Lakers Unrestricted F.A.
Chris Mihm L.A. Lakers Unrestricted F.A.
Smush Parker L.A. Lakers Unrestricted F.A.
Von Wafer L.A. Lakers Restricted F.A.
Dahntay Jones Memphis Restricted F.A.
Eddie Jones Memphis Unrestricted F.A.
Lawrence Roberts Memphis Restricted F.A.
Jake Tsakalidis Memphis Unrestricted F.A.
Gerald Fitch Miami Unrestricted F.A.
James Posey Miami Unrestricted F.A.
Dwyane Wade Miami Restricted F.A.
Matt Walsh Miami Restricted F.A.
Charlie Bell Milwaukee Unrestricted F.A.
T.J. Ford Milwaukee Restricted F.A.
Reece Gaines Milwaukee Restricted F.A.
Ersan Ilyasova Milwaukee Unrestricted F.A.
Desmond Mason Milwaukee Unrestricted F.A.
Joe Smith Milwaukee Unrestricted F.A.
Mo Williams Milwaukee Unrestricted F.A.
Lionel Chalmers Minnesota Restricted F.A.
Ndudi Ebi Minnesota Restricted F.A.
Dwayne Jones Minnesota Unrestricted F.A.
Nikoloz Tskitishvili Minnesota Unrestricted F.A.
Bracey Wright Minnesota Unrestricted F.A.
Marc Jackson New Jersey Unrestricted F.A.
Jeff McInnis New Jersey Unrestricted F.A.
Scott Padgett New Jersey Unrestricted F.A.
Zoran Planinic New Jersey Restricted F.A.
Clifford Robinson New Jersey Unrestricted F.A.
PJ Brown New Orleans Unrestricted F.A.
Maciej Lampe New Orleans Unrestricted F.A.
Jamaal Magloire New Orleans Unrestricted F.A.
David West New Orleans Restricted F.A.
Allan Houston New York Unrestricted F.A.
Mike Sweetney New York Restricted F.A.
Maurice Taylor New York Unrestricted F.A.
Travis Diener Orlando Restricted F.A.
Grant Hill Orlando Unrestricted F.A.
DeShawn Stevenson Orlando Unrestricted F.A.
Deng Gai Philadelphia Restricted F.A.
Shavlik Randolph Philadelphia Unrestricted F.A.
Leandrinho Barbosa Phoenix Restricted F.A.
Pat Burke Phoenix Restricted F.A.
Boris Diaw-Riffiod Phoenix Restricted F.A.
Brian Grant Phoenix Unrestricted F.A.
Eddie House Phoenix Unrestricted F.A.
Dijon Thompson Phoenix Restricted F.A.
Lucas Tischer Phoenix Unrestricted F.A.
Travis Outlaw Portland Restricted F.A.
Ruben Patterson Portland Unrestricted F.A.
Jason Hart Sacramento Unrestricted F.A.
Ronnie Price Sacramento Unrestricted F.A.
Peja Stojakovic Sacramento Unrestricted F.A.
Corliss Williamson Sacramento Unrestricted F.A.
Nick Collison Seattle Restricted F.A.
Danny Fortson Seattle Unrestricted F.A.
Mikki Moore Seattle Unrestricted F.A.
Vitaly Potapenko Seattle Unrestricted F.A.
Luke Ridnour Seattle Restricted F.A.
Matt Bonner Toronto Unrestricted F.A.
Chris Bosh Toronto Restricted F.A.
Morris Peterson Toronto Unrestricted F.A.
Jalen Rose Toronto Unrestricted F.A.
Pape Sow Toronto Unrestricted F.A.
Eric Williams Toronto Unrestricted F.A.
Devin Brown Utah Unrestricted F.A.
C.J. Miles Utah Restricted F.A.
Robert Whaley Utah Unrestricted F.A.
Andray Blatche Washington Unrestricted F.A.
Calvin Booth Washington Unrestricted F.A.
Jarvis Hayes Washington Restricted F.A.
Michael Ruffin Washington Unrestricted F.A.
Donnell Taylor Washington Restricted F.A
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Kareem Rush Charlotte Unrestricted F.A.
Chris Kaman L.A. Clippers Restricted F.A.
PJ Brown New Orleans Unrestricted F.A.
Jamaal Magloire New Orleans Unrestricted F.A.
Peja Stojakovic Sacramento Unrestricted F.A.
Mikki Moore Seattle Unrestricted F.A.
That's who the Lakers should go after in 2007.
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Nice selection. Kaman is a player i think could develope into an interesting C. Do you still like Kareem?
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Ey Antonio,Big Props on that FA List,Great job 8) 8) 8) 8)
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Nice selection. Kaman is a player i think could develope into an interesting C. Do you still like Kareem?
Yup...Look at how quickly Kareem developed into an impact player for Charlotte. He's now their starting shooting guard and his dream is to be an all-star. I think Kareem Rush will eventually be a big name in the NBA, and if he continues going down the right path, he should be a very sought after player by 2007...A starting backcourt of Kobe and an experienced Rush could be great...Chris Kaman has already been playing better than most centers in the league, even after being slowed down by injuries in his first 2 seasons. He's still progressing greatly and could have a breakthrough season in 2007 if signed by LA...PJ Brown is a vet who still has his step and could be a great frontcourt addition to the Lakers...Jamaal Magloire, same reason as PJ Brown, but he's much younger...Peja Stojakavic is just clutch. It'd be awesome to have him as a 6th man playing behind Odom, and possibly even with Odom on the court, especially during clutch-time...6th Man of the year for sure. I've seen A LOT of potential in Mikki Moore when watching him play for the Clippers...He's been playing short seasons and being bounced around the league like a bitch without a true chance to shine. He needs help to become a feared big man. He'e be a nice frontcourt addition, like PJ Brown and Jamaal Magloire, but he's much more athletic and has yet to reach his full potential...PeACe
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Let me try it too.
Kareem Rush Charlotte Unrestricted F.A.
Eddie Jones Memphis Unrestricted F.A.
James Posey Miami Unrestricted F.A.
Jamaal Magloire New Orleans Unrestricted F.A.
Ruben Patterson Portland Unrestricted F.A.
Jason Hart Sacramento Unrestricted F.A.
Peja Stojakovic Sacramento Unrestricted F.A.
Corliss Williamson Sacramento Unrestricted F.A.
Mikki Moore Seattle Unrestricted F.A.
Jalen Rose Toronto Unrestricted F.A.
Rush -> good backup SG. He already have experience with the triangle.
Eddie Jones -> Veteran experience backing up his friend Kobe Bryant.
One of those 2 whould be perfect.
Posey -> good athletic SF. Great 6th man player.
Patterson -> good defence, great intensity. You always need a player like him in your roster. Even tho i prefeer our JJ right now.
Stojakovic -> best pure shooter in the NBA.
One of those 3 would really improve us in the 3 spot/bench.
Magloire -> probably the best C in the list.
Moore -> good prospect.
Hart -> great underrated backup PG.
Rose -> best playmaker in the world to play triangle.
P.S. I chosed only Unrestricted Free Agents, cause we can really make a run for them and win it, if we have to.
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Firstly Peja is as good as a Nun in a brothel come playoff time and there is not a chance Spree can play as an All Star, yet alone his season 1 and a half years ago. He is aging and it is affecting his game A LOT...
I cant believe you actually think that line up will contend next season, basing it things such as Coke-Kemp maybe signing and maybe contributing, Bynam being able to do anything etc etc
You can hope for the 8th or 7th seed at the best...
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2007 FREE AGENTS
Marcus Banks Boston Restricted F.A.
LeBron James Cleveland Restricted F.A.
Carmelo Anthony Denver Restricted F.A.
Mickael Pietrus Golden State Restricted F.A.
Mike James Houston Unrestricted F.A.
Chris Kaman L.A. Clippers Restricted F.A.
Dwyane Wade Miami Restricted F.A.
Desmond Mason Milwaukee Unrestricted F.A.
PJ Brown New Orleans Unrestricted F.A.
Maciej Lampe New Orleans Unrestricted F.A.
David West New Orleans Restricted F.A.
Mike Sweetney New York Restricted F.A.
DeShawn Stevenson Orlando Unrestricted F.A.
Peja Stojakovic Sacramento Unrestricted F.A.
Luke Ridnour Seattle Restricted F.A.
Chris Bosh Toronto Restricted F.A.
Devin Brown Utah Unrestricted F.A.
Jarvis Hayes Washington Restricted F.A.
It's going to be hard to get some of those players,but lets see what happens 8)
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Let me try it too.
Kareem Rush Charlotte Unrestricted F.A.
Eddie Jones Memphis Unrestricted F.A.
James Posey Miami Unrestricted F.A.
Jamaal Magloire New Orleans Unrestricted F.A.
Ruben Patterson Portland Unrestricted F.A.
Jason Hart Sacramento Unrestricted F.A.
Peja Stojakovic Sacramento Unrestricted F.A.
Corliss Williamson Sacramento Unrestricted F.A.
Mikki Moore Seattle Unrestricted F.A.
Jalen Rose Toronto Unrestricted F.A.
Rush -> good backup SG. He already have experience with the triangle.
Eddie Jones -> Veteran experience backing up his friend Kobe Bryant.
One of those 2 whould be perfect.
Posey -> good athletic SF. Great 6th man player.
Patterson -> good defence, great intensity. You always need a player like him in your roster. Even tho i prefeer our JJ right now.
Stojakovic -> best pure shooter in the NBA.
One of those 3 would really improve us in the 3 spot/bench.
Magloire -> probably the best C in the list.
Moore -> good prospect.
Hart -> great underrated backup PG.
Rose -> best playmaker in the world to play triangle.
P.S. I chosed only Unrestricted Free Agents, cause we can really make a run for them and win it, if we have to.
Rush is at the point in his career where he needs to start in order to gain confidence and become something. Backing up Kobe won't cut it, that's why he got traded for basically nothing in the first place. Kobe needs a player like Tony Bobbit to back him up at SG, not a player who deserves a good portion of minutes like Eddie Jones or Kareem Rush. Posey would be a nice addition off the bench. Patterson is the anti-Kobe, he's a good defender, but his attitude is shit and he doesn't deserve to be a Laker. Jason Hart can be a nice addition as well, I've always liked his style...And Jalen Rose, we already got teased this summer in a rumor that said Jalen was coming to LA. Of course, my reaction to that was positive, because a backcourt of Kobe and Rose would be spectacular...
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Firstly Peja is as good as a Nun in a brothel come playoff time and there is not a chance Spree can play as an All Star, yet alone his season 1 and a half years ago. He is aging and it is affecting his game A LOT...
I cant believe you actually think that line up will contend next season, basing it things such as Coke-Kemp maybe signing and maybe contributing, Bynam being able to do anything etc etc
You can hope for the 8th or 7th seed at the best...
Why shouldn't it? It's a great line-up for the triangle...People forget who Phil Jackson is.
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Let me try it too.
Kareem Rush Charlotte Unrestricted F.A.
Eddie Jones Memphis Unrestricted F.A.
James Posey Miami Unrestricted F.A.
Jamaal Magloire New Orleans Unrestricted F.A.
Ruben Patterson Portland Unrestricted F.A.
Jason Hart Sacramento Unrestricted F.A.
Peja Stojakovic Sacramento Unrestricted F.A.
Corliss Williamson Sacramento Unrestricted F.A.
Mikki Moore Seattle Unrestricted F.A.
Jalen Rose Toronto Unrestricted F.A.
Rush -> good backup SG. He already have experience with the triangle.
Eddie Jones -> Veteran experience backing up his friend Kobe Bryant.
One of those 2 whould be perfect.
Posey -> good athletic SF. Great 6th man player.
Patterson -> good defence, great intensity. You always need a player like him in your roster. Even tho i prefeer our JJ right now.
Stojakovic -> best pure shooter in the NBA.
One of those 3 would really improve us in the 3 spot/bench.
Magloire -> probably the best C in the list.
Moore -> good prospect.
Hart -> great underrated backup PG.
Rose -> best playmaker in the world to play triangle.
P.S. I chosed only Unrestricted Free Agents, cause we can really make a run for them and win it, if we have to.
Rush is at the point in his career where he needs to start in order to gain confidence and become something. Backing up Kobe won't cut it, that's why he got traded for basically nothing in the first place. Kobe needs a player like Tony Bobbit to back him up at SG, not a player who deserves a good portion of minutes like Eddie Jones or Kareem Rush.
I'm talking about Eddie Jones in 2 years. He'll be a veteran.
Posey would be a nice addition off the bench. Patterson is the anti-Kobe, he's a good defender, but his attitude is shit and he doesn't deserve to be a Laker. Jason Hart can be a nice addition as well, I've always liked his style...And Jalen Rose, we already got teased this summer in a rumor that said Jalen was coming to LA. Of course, my reaction to that was positive, because a backcourt of Kobe and Rose would be spectacular...
Hell yeah. But Spree is also a good one.
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I'm talking about Eddie Jones in 2 years. He'll be a veteran.
He'll be a veteran, so what? That doesn't mean he needs to play behind Kobe...Only players like Tony Bobbit and Laron Profit should play behind Kobe, cuz that means they're getting no more than 10 minutes a game, which is just warm up time for Eddie...
Hell yeah. But Spree is also a good one.
Yup. I'd actually like Spree over Rose because of his way smaller salary and his proven work ethics...
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Eddie will be 36 in 2007. I think he could play like Ron Harper, Brian Shaw and Aaron McKie, maybe even as a PG. If Spree can, Eddie DEF can. Man he used to be my fav player, lol! I just want him to finish his career with a Lakers #6 jersey.
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Eddie will be 36 in 2007. I think he could play like Ron Harper, Brian Shaw and Aaron McKie, maybe even as a PG. If Spree can, Eddie DEF can. Man he used to be my fav player, lol! I just want him to finish his career with a Lakers #6 jersey.
Spree is much more fit to run the point than Eddie is...Eddie is closer to a small forward more than anything. It's just how you said "Eddie backing up Kobe"...Bad idea. Eddie starting at small forward or backing up Odom (if he's still a Laker) would've sounded better...It'd be nice to see Eddie back in a Laker jersey, but I'd prefer seeing Rush back in that 21 starting in the backcourt with Kobe, or Stojakavic coming off the bench at small forward instead of Jones, who is more of the starting 5 type. Jones should finish his career a starter, he's not the type of player who should slowly subside, but rather the type who should go out with a bang. Eddie needs to find a rebuilding team, possibly head back to Charlotte and use his veteran skills to lead them to sucess...But I'd definitely not decline an Eddie Jones return to LA...PeACe
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Eddie will be 36 in 2007. I think he could play like Ron Harper, Brian Shaw and Aaron McKie, maybe even as a PG. If Spree can, Eddie DEF can. Man he used to be my fav player, lol! I just want him to finish his career with a Lakers #6 jersey.
Spree is much more fit to run the point than Eddie is...Eddie is closer to a small forward more than anything. It's just how you said "Eddie backing up Kobe"...Bad idea. Eddie starting at small forward or backing up Odom (if he's still a Laker) would've sounded better...It'd be nice to see Eddie back in a Laker jersey, but I'd prefer seeing Rush back in that 21 starting in the backcourt with Kobe, or Stojakavic coming off the bench at small forward instead of Jones, who is more of the starting 5 type. Jones should finish his career a starter, he's not the type of player who should slowly subside, but rather the type who should go out with a bang. Eddie needs to find a rebuilding team, possibly head back to Charlotte and use his veteran skills to lead them to sucess...But I'd definitely not decline an Eddie Jones return to LA...PeACe
Spree is more "fit" to run the point then Eddie...but believe me, you DO not want him runnin your point...lol
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Point is probably the hardest position to play. I wouldnt experiment with that. Put a real point guard there.
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Firstly Peja is as good as a Nun in a brothel come playoff time and there is not a chance Spree can play as an All Star, yet alone his season 1 and a half years ago. He is aging and it is affecting his game A LOT...
I cant believe you actually think that line up will contend next season, basing it things such as Coke-Kemp maybe signing and maybe contributing, Bynam being able to do anything etc etc
You can hope for the 8th or 7th seed at the best...
If he cant work it out with Kobe, Shaq, and Payton (im taking Malone out of the equation due to his injury) it aint working with Spree involved...
you mentioned spree's work ethic... lol what about his attitude which has been proven time and time again to suck... get those Laker goggles off and see Sprewell is NOT going to make you a contender, especially with Kemp in the house...
Spree is declining, and thats a wrap... that year with Cassell as an All Star and KG dominating (whats new?) was his year, they screwed things up last season with their contract negotiating and he lost a lot of respect that season helped him earn back...
P.S Phil Jackson is over rated and past his prime, he will be good for the Lakers, but he is no massiah, same goes for LB and my Knicks, it will improve our teams, but you cant make a dollar outta 15 cents...
Why shouldn't it? It's a great line-up for the triangle...People forget who Phil Jackson is.
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Eddie will be 36 in 2007. I think he could play like Ron Harper, Brian Shaw and Aaron McKie, maybe even as a PG. If Spree can, Eddie DEF can. Man he used to be my fav player, lol! I just want him to finish his career with a Lakers #6 jersey.
Spree is much more fit to run the point than Eddie is...Eddie is closer to a small forward more than anything. It's just how you said "Eddie backing up Kobe"...Bad idea. Eddie starting at small forward or backing up Odom (if he's still a Laker) would've sounded better...It'd be nice to see Eddie back in a Laker jersey, but I'd prefer seeing Rush back in that 21 starting in the backcourt with Kobe, or Stojakavic coming off the bench at small forward instead of Jones, who is more of the starting 5 type. Jones should finish his career a starter, he's not the type of player who should slowly subside, but rather the type who should go out with a bang. Eddie needs to find a rebuilding team, possibly head back to Charlotte and use his veteran skills to lead them to sucess...But I'd definitely not decline an Eddie Jones return to LA...PeACe
Spree is more "fit" to run the point then Eddie...but believe me, you DO not want him runnin your point...lol
Spree can run point and switch off with Kobe...Kobe is excellent at running the point, so I see no reason it can't be done...A backcourt of Sprewell and Kobe would run through shit like it's nothing...PeACe
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Firstly Peja is as good as a Nun in a brothel come playoff time and there is not a chance Spree can play as an All Star, yet alone his season 1 and a half years ago. He is aging and it is affecting his game A LOT...
I cant believe you actually think that line up will contend next season, basing it things such as Coke-Kemp maybe signing and maybe contributing, Bynam being able to do anything etc etc
You can hope for the 8th or 7th seed at the best...
If he cant work it out with Kobe, Shaq, and Payton (im taking Malone out of the equation due to his injury) it aint working with Spree involved...
you mentioned spree's work ethic... lol what about his attitude which has been proven time and time again to suck... get those Laker goggles off and see Sprewell is NOT going to make you a contender, especially with Kemp in the house...
Spree is declining, and thats a wrap... that year with Cassell as an All Star and KG dominating (whats new?) was his year, they screwed things up last season with their contract negotiating and he lost a lot of respect that season helped him earn back...
P.S Phil Jackson is over rated and past his prime, he will be good for the Lakers, but he is no massiah, same goes for LB and my Knicks, it will improve our teams, but you cant make a dollar outta 15 cents...
Why shouldn't it? It's a great line-up for the triangle...People forget who Phil Jackson is.
Well. Sprewell is known as a hard worker. Kobe is known as a hard worker. Kemp is working extra to get back in form. Kwame has a lot to prove. Phil has a lot to prove...I just think the line-up looks like a very hungry one...We'll see.
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Phil has a lot to prove...
Not to me.
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Phil has a lot to prove...
Not to me.
If he doesn't suceed, his legacy will be dented, people will claim he won championships only because of the great teams he was handed. Anyone remember the year Jordan left? Pippen was the leader of the Bulls and they got deep in the playoffs with a roster way worse than the current Lakers...Phil can manage...PeACe.
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Phil has a lot to prove...
Not to me.
If he doesn't suceed, his legacy will be dented, people will claim he won championships only because of the great teams he was handed. Anyone remember the year Jordan left? Pippen was the leader of the Bulls and they got deep in the playoffs with a roster way worse than the current Lakers...Phil can manage...PeACe.
I know. What i mean is that to me he doesnt have to prove shit. I already know he's a great coach, one of the best ever. He won with Jordan? Flash: only Phil did. He won with Kobe and Shaq? Flash: only Phil did. I know he'll have a great time in his second adventure in Lakerland.
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Well it seems PJ and Mitch disagree with you on this one... Spree aint going to LA LA Land...
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Smokescreen, man. Phil said also that Lakers will not make any move. Do you realistically find it credible? Expect them to make a move in the next 48 hours, lol.
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Eddie will be 36 in 2007. I think he could play like Ron Harper, Brian Shaw and Aaron McKie, maybe even as a PG. If Spree can, Eddie DEF can. Man he used to be my fav player, lol! I just want him to finish his career with a Lakers #6 jersey.
Spree is much more fit to run the point than Eddie is...Eddie is closer to a small forward more than anything. It's just how you said "Eddie backing up Kobe"...Bad idea. Eddie starting at small forward or backing up Odom (if he's still a Laker) would've sounded better...It'd be nice to see Eddie back in a Laker jersey, but I'd prefer seeing Rush back in that 21 starting in the backcourt with Kobe, or Stojakavic coming off the bench at small forward instead of Jones, who is more of the starting 5 type. Jones should finish his career a starter, he's not the type of player who should slowly subside, but rather the type who should go out with a bang. Eddie needs to find a rebuilding team, possibly head back to Charlotte and use his veteran skills to lead them to sucess...But I'd definitely not decline an Eddie Jones return to LA...PeACe
Spree is more "fit" to run the point then Eddie...but believe me, you DO not want him runnin your point...lol
Spree can run point and switch off with Kobe...Kobe is excellent at running the point, so I see no reason it can't be done...A backcourt of Sprewell and Kobe would run through shit like it's nothing...PeACe
Like 7even said, get a real point guard in there. Youre gonna have some FRUSTRATED bigmen with Kobe and Spree runnin the point lol. I see forced three's, and fade-aways through double teams taken all game lol.
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Point is probably the hardest position to play. I wouldnt experiment with that. Put a real point guard there.
Like 7even said, get a real point guard in there.
Do you both knows the triangle system? It doesnt use a real point guard, but a point forward and an "initiator". Lakers have both. Odom is the point forward (the most versatile in the league, probably), and McKie is the initiator. Why should we get a real point guard if the triangle system doesnt need him? Did you remember Payton? He was a real PG, an All-Of-Famer type of PG. But still he failed. Why? Cause he had to do the initiator, not the point guard. So just get an initiator and use Odom as the point forward. There's no need to sign a real point guard. The best initiators in Phil's team was been Ron Harper and Bryan Shaw. Can you honestly call them "real point guards"? And yes, Spree can def do the initiator. All he gotta do is to defend and to share the ball. It's not that hard.
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Point is probably the hardest position to play. I wouldnt experiment with that. Put a real point guard there.
Like 7even said, get a real point guard in there.
Do you both knows the triangle system? It doesnt use a real point guard, but a point forward and an "initiator". Lakers have both. Odom is the point forward (the most versatile in the league, probably), and McKie is the initiator. Why should we get a real point guard if the triangle system doesnt need him? Did you remember Payton? He was a real PG, an All-Of-Famer type of PG. But still he failed. Why? Cause he had to do the initiator, not the point guard. So just get an initiator and use Odom as the point forward. There's no need to sign a real point guard. The best initiators in Phil's team was been Ron Harper and Bryan Shaw. Can you honestly call them "real point guards"? And yes, Spree can def do the initiator. All he gotta do is to defend and to share the ball. It's not that hard.
but it still prevents matchup problems on the other end. Kobe and Spree are good defenders (at their position). Spree, more of an "in the lane" defender then an on the ball defender. Kobe is basically streaky on tha defensive end. Quick penetrating point guards will be in the lane all day against Laker defense...which will be very bad for a team with no front court.
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all this arguing for nothing, i see no links or articles about any of these deals happening, kemp hasnt even mentioned the lakers AT ALL, wtf are you all talking about, write this down, no kemp or spreewell on the lakers this year
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Point is probably the hardest position to play. I wouldnt experiment with that. Put a real point guard there.
Like 7even said, get a real point guard in there.
Do you both knows the triangle system? It doesnt use a real point guard, but a point forward and an "initiator". Lakers have both. Odom is the point forward (the most versatile in the league, probably), and McKie is the initiator. Why should we get a real point guard if the triangle system doesnt need him? Did you remember Payton? He was a real PG, an All-Of-Famer type of PG. But still he failed. Why? Cause he had to do the initiator, not the point guard. So just get an initiator and use Odom as the point forward. There's no need to sign a real point guard. The best initiators in Phil's team was been Ron Harper and Bryan Shaw. Can you honestly call them "real point guards"? And yes, Spree can def do the initiator. All he gotta do is to defend and to share the ball. It's not that hard.
but it still prevents matchup problems on the other end. Kobe and Spree are good defenders (at their position). Spree, more of an "in the lane" defender then an on the ball defender. Kobe is basically streaky on tha defensive end. Quick penetrating point guards will be in the lane all day against Laker defense...which will be very bad for a team with no front court.
Our problem last year was the absence of Shaq inside. We built our defence around him, in the last years. I mean the defenders knew that they had an intimidator inside. Kobe himself was been named a couple of times in the All Defensive team of the NBA. But without Shaq it's obviously a different defence, you gotta do it harder and you cant let your opponent go inside. That's why Atkins, Tierre Brown and Vujacic got exposed, and that's why Odom playing in the PF position was been so bad defensively. This year, like i said, they need great defenders in the "initiator" spot, not Chucky Atkins'. Aaron McKie is known for being a good defender. Spree can defend too. So that's why they both can fit well. Smush Parker himself can defend. Other players who can defend are Watson (probably the best defensive PG in the league), Pargo and Lue, three other Lakers targets (Lue signed with Atlanta tho). That's what we need. We dont need a Jasikevicious type of PG! (even tho he's a fantastic PG!). Oh, and having Kwame Brown inside instead of Odom will help our defence. Phil is building this team around defence, obviously. All the players we acquired are good defenders. Turiaf is another great defender (too bad he had that problem). Wafer can defend. Bynum got long arms and in a couple of years he'll be a good intimidator inside (i'm not saying he'll be a dominant center, but at least a good intimidator). We need defenders. That's why Spree can fit well.
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Point is probably the hardest position to play. I wouldnt experiment with that. Put a real point guard there.
Like 7even said, get a real point guard in there.
Do you both knows the triangle system? It doesnt use a real point guard, but a point forward and an "initiator". Lakers have both. Odom is the point forward (the most versatile in the league, probably), and McKie is the initiator. Why should we get a real point guard if the triangle system doesnt need him? Did you remember Payton? He was a real PG, an All-Of-Famer type of PG. But still he failed. Why? Cause he had to do the initiator, not the point guard. So just get an initiator and use Odom as the point forward. There's no need to sign a real point guard. The best initiators in Phil's team was been Ron Harper and Bryan Shaw. Can you honestly call them "real point guards"? And yes, Spree can def do the initiator. All he gotta do is to defend and to share the ball. It's not that hard.
but it still prevents matchup problems on the other end. Kobe and Spree are good defenders (at their position). Spree, more of an "in the lane" defender then an on the ball defender. Kobe is basically streaky on tha defensive end. Quick penetrating point guards will be in the lane all day against Laker defense...which will be very bad for a team with no front court.
Our problem last year was the absence of Shaq inside. We built our defence around him, in the last years. I mean the defenders knew that they had an intimidator inside. Kobe himself was been named a couple of times in the All Defensive team of the NBA. But without Shaq it's obviously a different defence, you gotta do it harder and you cant let your opponent go inside. That's why Atkins, Tierre Brown and Vujacic got exposed, and that's why Odom playing in the PF position was been so bad defensively. This year, like i said, they need great defenders in the "initiator" spot, not Chucky Atkins'. Aaron McKie is known for being a good defender. Spree can defend too. So that's why they both can fit well. Smush Parker himself can defend. Other players who can defend are Watson (probably the best defensive PG in the league), Pargo and Lue, three other Lakers targets (Lue signed with Atlanta tho). That's what we need. We dont need a Jasikevicious type of PG! (even tho he's a fantastic PG!). Oh, and having Kwame Brown inside instead of Odom will help our defence. Phil is building this team around defence, obviously. All the players we acquired are good defenders. Turiaf is another great defender (too bad he had that problem). Wafer can defend. Bynum got long arms and in a couple of years he'll be a good intimidator inside (i'm not saying he'll be a dominant center, but at least a good intimidator). We need defenders. That's why Spree can fit well.
im talkin about the idea of having Kobe and Spree at your 1 and 2 spots. Against any of the elite point guards this would be a real mismatch defensively. Like i said, Spree's defense is more in the passing lanes...not necessarily his on tha ball defense. He gambles alot...which would be bad for a team with no great presence under the hoop to bail him out. Same for Kobe, as far as you wouldnt want your top offensive to player to spend most of his energy chasin around some 6 foot point guard. You want those two guys to be able to get into the passing lanes imo...which doesnt really happen when youre stickin tha point. Best bet (for Spree especially) is guardin a player like Ray Allen. Someone who comes of screens more and lookin for open jumpers...and Spree can use his athletism as a strength rather then his agressiveness on D only being used against him. Obviously youd have to have either Kobe or Spree stickin the 2....but i wouldnt put either at the point. At least have another true point guard in the game for defensive purposes. Who gives a shit who brings the ball upcourt....really doesnt matter if they plan on gettin into a triangle offense anyways. BTW...it hasnt even been confirmed that Spree is comin to LA has it? Last i heard Phil said it wasnt likely to happen.
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Man the only player i really wanted to be signed as a Free Agent was Watson. But Spree is better than nothing. Actually everybody is. AND everybody is better than Atkins+T.Brown+Vujacic.
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Smokescreen, man. Phil said also that Lakers will not make any move. Do you realistically find it credible? Expect them to make a move in the next 48 hours, lol.
::) lol
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Lakers are in serious trouble. They have no bench players whatsoever. And Mihm, Brown and McKie arent exactly an intimidating part of a starting 5. Odom ain't an all-star either.
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Smokescreen, man. Phil said also that Lakers will not make any move. Do you realistically find it credible? Expect them to make a move in the next 48 hours, lol.
::) lol
Ok i'm a little bit worried now! :-\
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Point is probably the hardest position to play. I wouldnt experiment with that. Put a real point guard there.
Like 7even said, get a real point guard in there.
Do you both knows the triangle system? It doesnt use a real point guard, but a point forward and an "initiator". Lakers have both. Odom is the point forward (the most versatile in the league, probably), and McKie is the initiator. Why should we get a real point guard if the triangle system doesnt need him? Did you remember Payton? He was a real PG, an All-Of-Famer type of PG. But still he failed. Why? Cause he had to do the initiator, not the point guard. So just get an initiator and use Odom as the point forward. There's no need to sign a real point guard. The best initiators in Phil's team was been Ron Harper and Bryan Shaw. Can you honestly call them "real point guards"? And yes, Spree can def do the initiator. All he gotta do is to defend and to share the ball. It's not that hard.
but it still prevents matchup problems on the other end. Kobe and Spree are good defenders (at their position). Spree, more of an "in the lane" defender then an on the ball defender. Kobe is basically streaky on tha defensive end. Quick penetrating point guards will be in the lane all day against Laker defense...which will be very bad for a team with no front court.
Just like they penetrated against Ron Harper and John Paxson duiring the Bulls reign, correct? Lakers have a fine amount of point guards or players who can run the point. Aaron Mckie, Smush Parker (very underrated), Sasha Vuvajic (Drazen Petrovic like), Kobe Bryant, shit, Lamar Odom was originally a point guard...If anything, the Lakers suffer in the front court, but we've signed Corie Blount for an extra big body. Not that he's a great addition or anything, but he can defend, block shots, and rebound. He'll be good for backing up Kwame for 10-15 mins a game...PeACe
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all this arguing for nothing, i see no links or articles about any of these deals happening, kemp hasnt even mentioned the lakers AT ALL, wtf are you all talking about, write this down, no kemp or spreewell on the lakers this year
You saw no talks of Sprewell to the Lakers? It's been reported several times this past month, in fact, it's been the biggest Laker news in a while...Now it looks as if it's not going to happen, Spree wants more and the sign and trade fell through...Kemp was never in negotiations, but I just stated he'd be a nice addition...PeACe
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Shit I'd rather see Kemp than Corie Blunt in a Laker uniform.
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Point is probably the hardest position to play. I wouldnt experiment with that. Put a real point guard there.
Like 7even said, get a real point guard in there.
Do you both knows the triangle system? It doesnt use a real point guard, but a point forward and an "initiator". Lakers have both. Odom is the point forward (the most versatile in the league, probably), and McKie is the initiator. Why should we get a real point guard if the triangle system doesnt need him? Did you remember Payton? He was a real PG, an All-Of-Famer type of PG. But still he failed. Why? Cause he had to do the initiator, not the point guard. So just get an initiator and use Odom as the point forward. There's no need to sign a real point guard. The best initiators in Phil's team was been Ron Harper and Bryan Shaw. Can you honestly call them "real point guards"? And yes, Spree can def do the initiator. All he gotta do is to defend and to share the ball. It's not that hard.
but it still prevents matchup problems on the other end. Kobe and Spree are good defenders (at their position). Spree, more of an "in the lane" defender then an on the ball defender. Kobe is basically streaky on tha defensive end. Quick penetrating point guards will be in the lane all day against Laker defense...which will be very bad for a team with no front court.
Just like they penetrated against Ron Harper and John Paxson duiring the Bulls reign, correct? Lakers have a fine amount of point guards or players who can run the point. Aaron Mckie, Smush Parker (very underrated), Sasha Vuvajic (Drazen Petrovic like), Kobe Bryant, shit, Lamar Odom was originally a point guard...If anything, the Lakers suffer in the front court, but we've signed Corie Blount for an extra big body. Not that he's a great addition or anything, but he can defend, block shots, and rebound. He'll be good for backing up Kwame for 10-15 mins a game...PeACe
Youre right...and this Laker team is exactly like those Championship Bulls teams. LOL!!
The Bulls didnt have a great front court....but in all honesty, it was still better then this one. Not to mention, the Bulls were a VERY good defensive team. 2005 Lakers....uhh....not quite the same thing happenin there is it? Jordan and Pippen were constant NBA All Defensive team members...so they had great help defense, even if their bigmen werent amazing shotblockers. You guys dont have that.
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Shit I'd rather see Kemp than Corie Blunt in a Laker uniform.
Me too, but Blount is a big body who'll block shots and scoop up some rebounds for 10-15 minutes a game. I liked him in his first run with the Lakers, hopefully he can provide some front court help...
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Point is probably the hardest position to play. I wouldnt experiment with that. Put a real point guard there.
Like 7even said, get a real point guard in there.
Do you both knows the triangle system? It doesnt use a real point guard, but a point forward and an "initiator". Lakers have both. Odom is the point forward (the most versatile in the league, probably), and McKie is the initiator. Why should we get a real point guard if the triangle system doesnt need him? Did you remember Payton? He was a real PG, an All-Of-Famer type of PG. But still he failed. Why? Cause he had to do the initiator, not the point guard. So just get an initiator and use Odom as the point forward. There's no need to sign a real point guard. The best initiators in Phil's team was been Ron Harper and Bryan Shaw. Can you honestly call them "real point guards"? And yes, Spree can def do the initiator. All he gotta do is to defend and to share the ball. It's not that hard.
but it still prevents matchup problems on the other end. Kobe and Spree are good defenders (at their position). Spree, more of an "in the lane" defender then an on the ball defender. Kobe is basically streaky on tha defensive end. Quick penetrating point guards will be in the lane all day against Laker defense...which will be very bad for a team with no front court.
Just like they penetrated against Ron Harper and John Paxson duiring the Bulls reign, correct? Lakers have a fine amount of point guards or players who can run the point. Aaron Mckie, Smush Parker (very underrated), Sasha Vuvajic (Drazen Petrovic like), Kobe Bryant, shit, Lamar Odom was originally a point guard...If anything, the Lakers suffer in the front court, but we've signed Corie Blount for an extra big body. Not that he's a great addition or anything, but he can defend, block shots, and rebound. He'll be good for backing up Kwame for 10-15 mins a game...PeACe
Youre right...and this Laker team is exactly like those Championship Bulls teams. LOL!!
The Bulls didnt have a great front court....but in all honesty, it was still better then this one. Not to mention, the Bulls were a VERY good defensive team. 2005 Lakers....uhh....not quite the same thing happenin there is it? Jordan and Pippen were constant NBA All Defensive team members...so they had great help defense, even if their bigmen werent amazing shotblockers. You guys dont have that.
Bulls had a front court of Luc Longley and Horace Grant...Chris Mihm is obviously a more talented and overall better player than Luc Longley, and that's not even a question. Horace Grant was a monster in his days, but Kwame Brown is expected to surpass a Horace Grant by a lot, and his potential under Phil Jackson might actually be proven...Now I'm not saying a frontcourt of Chris Mihm and Kwame Brown is neccessarily better than a frontcourt of Luc Longley and Horace Grant, but they're not far off, you know? The Bulls really were a great defensive team, but Kobe is the best defensive shooting guard in the league, Aaron McKie was brought in becaue of his defensive game, Lamar Odom has always been great on defense, and our frontcourt of Kwame Brown and Chris Mihm WILL block some shots, especially now that we have Corie Blount coming off the bench, who played for the original Bulls 3peat team, his main thing is shot blocking...
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I wouldn't mind Pippen suiting up as a player-coach...LOL