Jermaine O'Neal Interested in Lakers?

<div class="quote_poster">Bahir Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">What's the status on Odom's contract? Does it have to be renewed after this season or does he have more years left? If we could get O'Neal without sacrificing Odom it would be great.</div>

I think he has 2 or 3 years left. But I'm pretty sure we will have to get rid of Odom. Not just because of talent wise, but salary wise. If we do get Jermaine O'Neal without trading Odom, that means we'll have 55 million dollars spent on only 3 players (Kobe, Odom and Jermaine). I know Buss has said he'd pay luxury tax if it meant for the right player, but that's a bit too much IMO. Plus, I don't see how the Pacers would accept any deal without Odom

 

His cousin Shammond Williams is also on the L.A. roster, correct?

 

<div class="quote_poster">Brian Wrote</div><div class="quote_post"> Plus, I don't see how the Pacers would accept any deal without Odom</div>

Deal? I thought his contract ended/he could opt out.

 

<div class="quote_poster">Bahir Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Deal? I thought his contract ended/he could opt out.</div>

I think that's next season. I'm pretty sure we're going to have to trade for him because the Pacers won't lose an All-Star for nothing. Same with Garnett and the Timberwolves

<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Detroit Madness:</div><div class="quote_post">His cousin Shammond Williams is also on the L.A. roster, correct?</div>

No, Shammond Williams is Kevin Garnett's cousin. Garnett is also good friends with Kobe and Evans, so that gives us some hope

 

<div class="quote_poster">Brian Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">We'd obviously have to give up Lamar to make the contracts work. I've always been supportive of Lamar, but enough is enough. The guy isn't a second option and we'll never win with a Kobe/Odom duo. The experiment is dead. It is over. It's time to move on</div>


Chuuuch I would do that deal in a heart beat. Needs to happen asap. They'll both be 29 for next year. Good to get them in their prime.

 

Yeah thats what I meant Garnett, it certainly would help.

 

Apparently Jermaine O'Neal wants to retire a Pacer:

http://www.justbball.com/forums/showthread...2071#post802071

Not sure if that's actual truth, or just saying the right thing on his part

 

I'd take KG over O'Neal.

Anyday.

 

<div class="quote_poster">lakerman34 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I'd take KG over O'Neal.

Anyday.</div>

ME too! I think any sane person would.