I'm pretty sure the Lakers will not have enough money to sign Miller now. I think they were offering him the full MLE and now Blake takes 4m of the MLE.
Some "Tweets" about the Blake Signing: Chris Tomasson: If signing Blake means the Lakers don't re-sign Fisher, then I would be happy indeed. But then again: Scott Howard-Cooper: Phooey. But wait: Yay! Also: Christopher Reina: So, Blake signing means at least one of Mike Miller, Derek Fisher, Lamar Odom will not be Lakers next year. All three would be better for the Lakers, methinks.
He hit his fair share of clutch shots, and he also f'ed up a lot. That's why he's coming at a cheap price, the dude is not perfect. But he is that kind of guy who will probably burn some teams with a clutch 3 out of the corner or from the wing. I could just see it now.
Very happy for Blake. The Laker decision, whilst not sitting well with Blazer fans, is the ideal choice for Blake. He gets to work with a legendary coach (Jackson) and player (Kobe). He also gets a shot at becoming part of an elite group of players to achieve championships at both the NCAA and NBA level. And after watching Blake spank Fisher all over the place in last year's final game with a triple-double, I think this also presents an ideal opportunity for him to actually start again at some point.
If that's the case, then thank god. Sweet signing for us and the league. If not, then good for the L*kers and good for Blake. I will cheer him the first time he's announced in the RG as a Laker. But after that? No. He'll just be another cvnt L*ker.
Very few I think. I wouldnt doubt if he's given a nice ovation when he returns for the first time. Unlike past castoffs, I dont think the fans have any sort of bad association with him. He sometimes left a bland taste in our mouths, but never bitter. I was sorta hoping he'd be our Derek Fisher. Keep coming back for repeated tours. He'd make a nice backup I think.
This. How many threads did we have on here knocking Steve Blake and knocking Nate McMillan for playing Steve Blake? I love how whenever a player people disliked on the Blazers signs elsewhere, he all of a sudden becomes great in the eyes of the same posters.
According to the following site, Blake turned down FIVE (!) other offers. I wonder who those teams were? Orlando, NY Knicks, and Toronto were reportedly interested in signing him. Maybe Portland and Indiana as well. http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7019178613
HOLY SHIT! Just got off work and saw this! He is gonna light us up! 'Bout to go order my Blake Laker jersey right now fams!
You have to admit he's a great fit for them. With what teams are paying players this summer the Lakers got him dirt cheap.
I remember Blake killing us when he was in Denver! Game went to O.T. and he lit us up! Good luck to you oh Pasty One!
