Lakers' See Ariza as Potential All-Star

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    http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/59584/20090604/lakers_see_ariza_as_potential_all_star/
     
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    I agree with Cleamons. They can't let him walk.
     
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    We absolutely have to find a way to keep him. He's emerged in the playoffs as a starter and I think he's just going to get better. I personally think he's got Caron Butler type of potential, which is not too shabby if you ask me.
     
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    Agreed. I see him as a slimmer, quicker Caron Butler.
     
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    They won't let him walk.
     
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    He'll cost MLE money. There's no way they let him walk.
     
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    I like Ariza a lot, but Caron?? I dont think he will ever be that good on the offensive end
     
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    Really?

    He may never be a go to guy on offense, but with his penetrating skills and his improved jumper and only being 24, I think he can be a solid offensive player with good D. Maybe not Caron, but Caron-like.
     
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    ^ He has to improve his dribble drive in traffic before he ever sniffs Butler. But he's definitely getting that shot and the D down a little better. Still has to work on defensive smarts, but he's 23. If he's a hard offseason worker, he'll go places. We know he plays hard, but that's only half the battle. Gotta put the time in during the offseason.
     
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