I was wondering amid all rumors about Kobe's plan to opt out and possibly sign with a new team this summer... the contenders that have sensible to great chance in signing him mentioned so far are the Clippers, Nuggets, Spurs, Suns, and even Hawks. I think there will be at least one unexpected team in the summer that wants to shuffle the whole damn management (like the Cavs/ Nuggets this season overhauling their rosters, change their jerseys, change their image for a brighter future), try to sign him and, if successfuly done, build around Kobe. The darkhorse team that I am thinking is the Dallas Mavericks! Assuming they don't go far in the playoffs (like, ousted in the second round), they may want to consider a total roster overhaul. The story goes like this: ship one of the "two Ants"' big contracts (Jamison, Walker) somewhere and work a three team deal and get future first round draft picks and cash like the Hawks did in getting rid of Abdur Rahim's contract for Wallace and ultimately for cap space in the end. If the rumor is true that Nash is going to play for the countrytown Canada's Raptors, just let him go... and that's another huge cap space reliever. With this vague cap space (but I believe big enough for Kobe), he may want to add "Mavs" to his teams-to-consider short list. Mark Cuban is a true fan of the basketball, he'll do anything to make his team win, and that starts with the right roster... think he wouldn't go over the salary cap for signing a player of Kobe's caliber and build around him? To make sure Kobe's happy, trade Mike Finley and Shawn Bradley to another team for a dirty and willing, defensive minded, post player center in return. Sure, Dirk will still be there, but I guess he'll accept to be the second-fiddle to KB8 in return for Ws, and Kobe could teach him a few play tricks in the playoffs... like elbowing a player in the face and drawing a foul. What do you all think of my theory and if you have your own darkhorse team, don't hesitate to holler but give your theory too!
Your theory is a joke. How would Kobe fit in with Dallas if there's already a system full of All-Star players? Kobe wants to be the man. Kobe wants to be the leader of a basketball team, he wants to be the #1 guy on the team. How can he be that if there's already Dirk, Nash, Finley, Walker and Jamison?
Yeah, They already got Finley. ANd like what Laker Fever said, It will be very hard for him to be the #1 man on the team.
I heard a lot of teams want to try to sign him. I think the bulls even slightly hinted it at one point.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting mydi619:</div><div class="quote_post">I heard a lot of teams want to try to sign him. I think the bulls even slightly hinted it at one point.</div> ooohhh.....i am such a big laker fan, but how i would LOVE to see kobe in a chicago jersey =) they would welcome him with open arms
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Krazygreen:</div><div class="quote_post">ooohhh.....i am such a big laker fan, but how i would LOVE to see kobe in a chicago jersey =) they would welcome him with open arms</div> Can he live up to Jordans expectations in a Bulls jersey? ;P
LOL, your theory is way off. Kobe isn't going to Dallas. The media can go up to him all he wants and say "this team wants you." And he'll say the same type thing, "Really, that's great that they'd love to have me. I'll consider all places." That's just a a statement to brush the media off, for the momment.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Laker_Fever_834:</div><div class="quote_post">Your theory is a joke. How would Kobe fit in with Dallas if there's already a system full of All-Star players? Kobe wants to be the man. Kobe wants to be the leader of a basketball team, he wants to be the #1 guy on the team. How can he be that if there's already Dirk, Nash, Finley, Walker and Jamison?</div> Come on man read first, like my theory suggested, of all the Mav stars, the only one who remains is Dirk and ONE of the "two Ants". Nash is let go to Toronto, Jamison/ Walker is traded, Finley is traded. The sg spot is then open for Kobe to take over... with Dirk and Jamison OR Walker (just one, I prefer Jamison to stay to compliment Kobe's game more)... so the lineup would be pretty much like this: C- Eduardo Najera PF- Dirk Nowitzki SF- Antawn Jamison SG- Kobe Bryant PG- Tony Delk I think Nowitzki is gonna be willing to let Kobe be the man... not so sure about Jamison though, if he is unhappy, the Mavs can always trade him
That's a very unrealistic scenario, don't count on it. Way too much trading. Dallas will make moves, but not that many. Plus, I doubt Kobe would consider going to the Mavs anyways. IMO the only teams out of the Lakers he's seriously considering are Memphis, and the Clippers.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Purple N Gold:</div><div class="quote_post">That's a very unrealistic scenario, don't count on it. Way too much trading. Dallas will make moves, but not that many. Plus, I doubt Kobe would consider going to the Mavs anyways. IMO the only teams out of the Lakers he's seriously considering are Memphis, and the Clippers.</div> How are you sure on that?
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Purple N Gold:</div><div class="quote_post">That's a very unrealistic scenario, don't count on it. Way too much trading. Dallas will make moves, but not that many. Plus, I doubt Kobe would consider going to the Mavs anyways. IMO the only teams out of the Lakers he's seriously considering are Memphis, and the Clippers.</div> it's interesting, but I wonder why would he not want to consider going there if Mark is the owner and tying the Laker offer of 141 mil for 7 years? I believe letting Nash go and trading away Finley and Walker's contract is enough to create that 141 mil space to get Kobe... well, they might be a little over the cap but this is Mark's team and he can do double over the cap and he can still give another million for his television show thing...
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Kobe Krazy:</div><div class="quote_post">How are you sure on that?</div> Why the hell would Mark wipe out all those guys not knowing if Kobe would even consider going there or not? Kobe would make a commitment, then Cuban would immediatley just trade the whole team right? LOL, this whole thing of Kobe possibly ending up on the Mavs is a joke. Like I said, don't count on it.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Purple N Gold:</div><div class="quote_post">Why the hell would Mark wipe out all those guys not knowing if Kobe would even consider going there or not? Kobe would make a commitment, then Cuban would immediatley just trade the whole team right? LOL, this whole thing of Kobe possibly ending up on the Mavs is a joke. Like I said, don't count on it.</div> well, like i said IF the mavs fall short on this year's playoffs the team should consider overhauling its roster totally. Especially considering a player of Kobe's caliber, a player that teams can build around, they gotta consider the options around. I know Dirk, Finley, Nash, Jamison and Walker are all all star caliber players but Kobe is a superstar man and as the owner you gotta have to look at hints of chance... especially if the owner is Mark. He's rich and a true fan of basketball, will do anything to make his team improved. I think he's very willing to part with his players to get Kobe. Even if Kobe makes no commitment, IMO that team has gotta prepare itself, if Mavs get Kobe, man it's like winning a lottery... if they don't, life goes on, but hey if they don't they ultimately need to change their roster... as a smart businessman, change is a must if it doesn't produce results right?
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting PupMelo:</div><div class="quote_post">well, like i said IF the mavs fall short on this year's playoffs the team should consider overhauling its roster totally. Especially considering a player of Kobe's caliber, a player that teams can build around, they gotta consider the options around. I know Dirk, Finley, Nash, Jamison and Walker are all all star caliber players but Kobe is a superstar man and as the owner you gotta have to look at hints of chance... especially if the owner is Mark. He's rich and a true fan of basketball, will do anything to make his team improved. I think he's very willing to part with his players to get Kobe. Even if Kobe makes no commitment, IMO that team has gotta prepare itself, if Mavs get Kobe, man it's like winning a lottery... if they don't, life goes on, but hey if they don't they ultimately need to change their roster... as a smart businessman, change is a must if it doesn't produce results right?</div> For who will be on the trading block, and the type of money they have to sign a big F/A is limited. The Mavs have the best chance of winning with the squad they have now, maybe a few changes, but they won't be able to acquire a player at Kobe's calibur, or Kobe. Change is a must if it doesn't produce results? You can say that in some cases, but I don't expect a team like Dallas to go far with West Coast powerhouses like the Kings, Lakers, and T-Wolves. Mavs lack too much on defense, I could see Walker or Jamison being moved, but not to the extent of grabbibng Kobe. And come to think of it, this probably should be in the Mavs forum. After all, we are talking about something from the Mavs POV.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Purple N Gold:</div><div class="quote_post">For who will be on the trading block, and the type of money they have to sign a big F/A is limited. The Mavs have the best chance of winning with the squad they have now, maybe a few changes, but they won't be able to acquire a player at Kobe's calibur, or Kobe. Change is a must if it doesn't produce results? You can say that in some cases, but I don't expect a team like Dallas to go far with West Coast powerhouses like the Kings, Lakers, and T-Wolves. Mavs lack too much on defense, I could see Walker or Jamison being moved, but not to the extent of grabbibng Kobe. And come to think of it, this probably should be in the Mavs forum. After all, we are talking about something from the Mavs POV.</div> Well, if they lack defense, Kobe is probably the best piece they need to improve at that... and I could run this in Mavs forum but the topic is not too way off right, it's still about Kobe and Kobe is still on the Lakers, not on the Mavs.... (yet).
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting PupMelo:</div><div class="quote_post">Well, if they lack defense, Kobe is probably the best piece they need to improve at that... and I could run this in Mavs forum but the topic is not too way off right, it's still about Kobe and Kobe is still on the Lakers, not on the Mavs.... (yet).</div> Kobe THE BEST piece they can improve on, as far as defense? Yeah right, they need a big man in the middle, a guy like Ratliff would fit them best. Actually you should run it in the Mavs forum, because you would get a better perspective on how fans feel about their team, and if those moves would be necessary. Even though I think it's way off and unrealistic, since you are trying to prove your points you will get some better answers in there.
Well the main reason they should try to get Kobe is not for his defense but for his all around game and the fact that he is a superstar and he can be built around with. His defense is definitely a very welcome plus to the team... I'm not implying his defense is the best in the L because if you're looking for the best D, then trade for Ron Artest, not Theo Ratliff although he is a huge D presence for Portland now. What I'm saying is the Mavs are getting Kobe in the hopes he can carry them (along with Dirk and Jamison) to the status of more-than-ever elite playoff team... hopefully reaching the NBA Finals. In other words, they look to him to be their Michael Jordan but definitely not to be their Ron Artest.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Laker_Fever_834:</div><div class="quote_post">Kobe wants to be the man. Kobe wants to be the leader of a basketball team, he wants to be the #1 guy on the team. </div> Exactly. No research or thought needed to be put into this, he wants to be the man on his team. End of story.
