PJax said there was going to be some "big" changes in the offseason. I wonder if he was hinting about upgrading the front court. In the 2nd half when Kwame missed another shot close to the rim, PJax pulled him out and him and Kwame exchanged a few words. The Triangle needs a steady inside presence to function and right now the Lakers don't really have it. KG rumors will probably circulate again, if Minnesota can't bring him any help this offseason, Lakers might have a chance. Another big man we might go after is Jermaine O'neal.
What makes you think Jermaine wants to be in LA? Much less, what makes you think Mitch has the capabilities to have him come here?
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting m1c4ae1_su160:</div><div class="quote_post">What makes you think Jermaine wants to be in LA? Much less, what makes you think Mitch has the capabilities to have him come here?</div> The Pacers are rumored to be shopping him. If we cannot get KG, then I think JO is a great second option to pursue. I'm not confident in Mitch either, and I hope he doesn't have much input the players we draft this year.
...If he wants a ring, Kobe can help him do that. Beside, who wouldn't love to play for LA, the most successful francise in the NBA? With the hollywood stars coming to watch you play? Jermaine actually had a problem with the Pacers front office, especially after his team got eliminated. But if we want to get Jermaine, Odom and Bynum need to go which I doubt Dr. Buss will do. Jermaine is an injure prone, so I would rather keep Odom. Bring KG is a better idea, he's a team player and can be a consistenly low post player and a good defensive PF.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting shapecity:</div><div class="quote_post">The Pacers are rumored to be shopping him. If we cannot get KG, then I think JO is a great second option to pursue. I'm not confident in Mitch either, and I hope he doesn't have much input the players we draft this year.</div> Yah but who do you think does have the capabilites besides Mitch; and who has the pull to have the creative input for a deal like that...
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting kobe4life:</div><div class="quote_post">Bring KG is a better idea, he's a team player and can be a consistenly low post player and a good defensive PF.</div> Yah but that would ONLY be in a Lakers Fan's wet dream..... I don't know about that man... I would LOVE for that to happen, but only in a perfect world...
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting m1c4ae1_su160:</div><div class="quote_post">Yah but who do you think does have the capabilites besides Mitch; and who has the pull to have the creative input for a deal like that...</div> Dr. Buss will have to get involved to pull off a blockbuster. He's already contacted the TWolves owner, Glenn Taylor to set up a meeting in the summer. Phil Jackson and the coaching staf will also have some input on who the Lakers bring in. There's no guarantee anything is done, but we can expect them to make an effort to improve this team over the summer.
well, after seeing last nights game, i wouldnt be opposed to getting garnett at all. i just hope we will be able to keep odom and luke, but everyone else is trade able. anyways, i really hope we look after a veteren point guard with our MLE. perferably sam cassell. also, with our LLE, lets go out and sign someone like walter mcarty
I liked the way Lamar performed in Playoffs, so I think we should keep him he is very versitile. We need a new starting PG and Center and possibly a SF if possible that can be a very good defensive threat.
Please, stop with Garnett. It's not happening, well not next year anyway. I think the Lakers should just focus on Peja and Cassell, and MAYBE Boozer. Perhaps a trading Mihm and our first rounder for Boozer? But, then again, I would love to get a good PG out of the draft. I think we need to look for a hard nosed big point guard (like a Chauncey Billups) out of next years draft. And, I also would like a super quick PG that can take it to the hole. On my mind are Leandro Barbosa (Suns may trade him for a big like Chris Mihm), Mike James (I just can't see him in a Raptor's uniform next season), or Speedy Claxton (where did he go)?
How about trading Lamar Odom for the first overall draft pick+filler? I think Tyrus Thomas is going to be a beast in this league, and he has the defense we need, and the speed. I think he is just like a Lamar Odom except better defensively. He's more of a Shawn Marion.
In a closed thread, hblox said we should get Diamantidis. I'm Greek, and so I was watching the Greek team closely in the European Championship the other year (which they won by the way). This guy is one of the best defenders in the world. He defended Parker and Nowitzki back to back nights, and was phenomenal(sp.) against them both. Also, there is another Greek player (I think it's Papaloukas) who was compared to our boy Kobe. They say they both have similiar styles of play. They would make excellent additions to this ball club.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting lakerman34:</div><div class="quote_post">How about trading Lamar Odom for the first overall draft pick+filler? I think Tyrus Thomas is going to be a beast in this league, and he has the defense we need, and the speed. I think he is just like a Lamar Odom except better defensively. He's more of a Shawn Marion.</div> ummmm..........no. sorry to burst your bubble, but i doubt thomas will ever be half the player odom is. odom can rebound, score, and pass. thomas is athletic and can dunk, but besides that he doesnt have any offensive game. his defensive game is still raw and so is his game overall. this is exactly what we dont need. more youth. there is also a huge possibilty that thomas can be a bust, or be the next stro swift
Honestly, I'd like to see some minor tweaks to the team and nothing major. We realy need a bench creator, in the mold of Flip Murray, Eddie House, etc. A young defensive minded PG, i like the idea of getting marcus banks with a small contract since he's fast and a good defender. Hopefully he can make up for smush's terrible defense. And maybe another veteran of any sort who can still contribute.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting kobe4life:</div><div class="quote_post">No, not at this point. Lamar starting to show some potential to be an elite player. The problem with him is he doesn't play with aggression during the regular season. But now, he starts to show that. Althought I love Ron Artest for his defensive intensity and his toughness but Lamar has more talent in his offensive game. Though I believe we got a chance to sign him in '08 when he's a free agent. Kobe, Lamar, Ron teaming up, that's a beauty to watch.</div> wow. I'm stunned at the love Lamar is getting. He's STARTING to show SOME POTENTIAL? How many years has he been in this league. If I was a diehard Laker fan after watching what he did in game 7, namely nothing of any good consequence, he would be the first one I would move. Beyond Smush or Kwame. With the Laker's season on the line, in 42 minutes, Lamar was 5-14 for 12 points, 5 rebounds on a team with a much weaker front line. He just did not show up to play and showed little to no fight yesterday. This is a guy who everyone says could be a 20-10 guy if he "wanted to". Well, he didn't seem to want to go 20-10 last night and that was in a game 7 on saturday night on national TV? And you guys still want to make him Kobe's Pippen after a couple of good games in this series? Bottom line if you are counting on Lamar for your success as a team, you are going to be ass out. Sorry but that's how I see it. Lamar would be a GREAT 6th man but starting 2nd option - - nope, not if you actually want to make playoff noise.
remember the season in where Kobe have Shaquille, Gary Payton, Fisher, and he still does not won is so ashame he is not capable of playing with big names, he needs to be a leader his ego dont let him be a better player, thats the real reason that he can't be compared to greatest players of the game like Michael Jordan , Larry Bird and Magic.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting phunDamentalz:</div><div class="quote_post">wow. I'm stunned at the love Lamar is getting. He's STARTING to show SOME POTENTIAL? How many years has he been in this league. If I was a diehard Laker fan after watching what he did in game 7, namely nothing of any good consequence, he would be the first one I would move. Beyond Smush or Kwame. With the Laker's season on the line, in 42 minutes, Lamar was 5-14 for 12 points, 5 rebounds on a team with a much weaker front line. He just did not show up to play and showed little to no fight yesterday. This is a guy who everyone says could be a 20-10 guy if he "wanted to". Well, he didn't seem to want to go 20-10 last night and that was in a game 7 on saturday night on national TV? And you guys still want to make him Kobe's Pippen after a couple of good games in this series? Bottom line if you are counting on Lamar for your success as a team, you are going to be ass out. Sorry but that's how I see it. Lamar would be a GREAT 6th man but starting 2nd option - - nope, not if you actually want to make playoff noise.</div> Actually you can't really blame Lamar for Game 7, our whole teams didn't really show up, except Kobe. So if you want to trade, trade everybody on our team, not name KB8. Without Lamar Odom outplaying Shawn Marion, there no chance our team can bring the Suns to a Game 7. We're up 3-1, part of that credit goes to Lamar being agressive and showing sign of becoming an elite player. I think Odom finally understand what he needs to do for Phil, that what going to make him a special player next season. But I agree with you, although I love Odom's game a lot, I still have doubt in his game. Odom doesn't have that killer mentally like Kobe, or even Ron Artest. He needs to be angry and has some pride in his game like Artest or any other great player. The only way I say trade Odom is if we can get a legitimate low post player, a player of KG or O'neal caliber. Next year, if we can improve two things, we will be an elite team: 1) a veteran PG who can make great decision down the sketch, like Sam Cassel. 2) a consistent PF that can scores in the low post and block some shot, like Carlos Boozer.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">How about trading Lamar Odom for the first overall draft pick+filler?</div> You want to START over and trade for the #1 pick for one of the weakest drafts in recent memory? That's a horrible idea, there are 2 players I'd want to see us trade Lamar for, KG and JO. And both of those even, I'd want to see Lamar stay here. Imagine J.O. and Kobe and Lamar on the same team...it'd be over.
I would like to have J.O. if he can stay away from injuries. He's just like Baron Davis, always getting hurt.
