Peja would definately give us some instant offense. You now have two big offensive threats and he draws some of the defense off Kobe, but if it meant giving up Odom I say no thanks. Odom can really flourish in L.A. and is a near triple double every night. He also brings a defensive presence and can play many positions. The guy is versitile and that makes him hard to guard. He can create for himself and others and is still young. He'll do good in L.A.
I say stick with Odom and get him to perfect his perimeter shot, he will be a great all around player once he does. Isn't that the only reason the Lakers would want Peja?<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Bosnian:</div><div class="quote_post"> and didnt u guys Hate Karl malone 2 until he signed with ya</div>A lot of Lakers fans did, but not all of them. And those that did, they are quick to forget their past hate for malone when their star center leaves and they need the remaining star players to stay to compete for a title next season.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting KareemTheRush:</div><div class="quote_post">lol basically everyone says no then the peja fan comes and say peja is too good. Peja sucks. hes a shooter, thats basically it, does he do any thing else? odom can run the point rebound, play d on bigger guys, posibbly run the four. peja blows</div> from what i understand, you think that Shaq sucks?, because 100% of his points are in the key... right? you're sayin that peja is a great Shooter and that's all, and Shaq is a graet inside player and taht's all so to your eyes he sucks , is that right? im not sayin shaq sucks, but with an argument like that you should think that shaq sucks,
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Zoltar:</div><div class="quote_post">Odom is a KG type of player</div> I disagree, I think KG is a superior defender and plays more agressive in the paint. Odom is more of a finess big man, and still needs to improve defending on the ball. Odom is a point guard trapped in a 6'11 body, and KG is just a freak of nature.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Emo:</div><div class="quote_post">No thank you. One Queen is already enough. We don't need two.</div> My thoughts exactly.
I wouldnt be sure here, The Lakers made moves and got players that will think pass before shoot so it make Kobe the star, so why would they deal one of there best passers, for a player who wants to shoot everytime he gets the ball. But on the other hand Peja and Divac are two players that have great chemistry and with this new Lakers team there is ONE returning starter even though he is an amazing one there will not be much chemistry so if they can get two players who have played with each other for years then why not?
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Peja King:</div><div class="quote_post">Peja is better than ODOM, maybe Butler& Odom for Peja... Peja is a three time all-star, and odom did nothin.. so i dont know why you guys sayin taht odom is better</div> Dude, you're <strike>fucking</strike> ignorant. Just because he's your favorite player doesn't mean that he's the best. Hell, DM is mine, but I don't go around saying he's God. Odom did nothing? What the **** kind of basketball did you watch last year? His team, which was no where near as deep as Peja's went just as far in the playoffs. LO averaged 17 ppg, and I think, I maybe be wrong somewhere near 8 rpg. He's 6-10, creates shots off the dribble, REBOUNDS, PLAYS DEFENSE. All Peja does is shoot and whine. He's the biggest <strike>bitch</strike> in sports. He wants out of Sacto because he doesn't get along with Webber, and because Vlade got traded. I'll end with what I started with... Dude, you're <strike>fucking</strike> ignorant. <font color="red">Watch your language, personal attacks are not allowed here. -Franchise</font>
peja and divac didnt have GREAT chemisty. i think it was more of a whole team thing. although, i think the best chemisty peja is having in SAC is w/ bibby. someone would set a pick and peja would get open from it, and bibby always finds peja when he is open. divacs just sets nice pics for peja sometimes. if the lakers want to fully utilise peja, they would need a good guard running the point, not chucky atikins. peja cannt create his own shot, he always needs picks and people to find him when hes open. i'd keep odom, a rising star and possible allstar in a few years. he just isnt mature enuf. also, theres just way too many fowards out there which are good. the only spot that you can be mediorce and still be considered one of the best is at center, because there is a lack of quality centers. i mean, is jamal magloire better than odom? no. then why did magloire make the ASG, while odom didnt? because of the lack of quality centers, and the abundance in the center position.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Peja King:</div><div class="quote_post">from what i understand, you think that Shaq sucks?, because 100% of his points are in the key... right? you're sayin that peja is a great Shooter and that's all, and Shaq is a graet inside player and taht's all so to your eyes he sucks , is that right? im not sayin shaq sucks, but with an argument like that you should think that shaq sucks,</div> Shaq also blocks shots and rebounds. Therefore, he's not just One Dimensional like Peja.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Bosnian:</div><div class="quote_post">what do you all think i think this would be a great trade but i dont know about the salaries i think odom earns way more also it would be great because Peja Said he wanted to get traded because Divac left do any of u See any trades possible with Peja coming to the lakers</div> That would not be smart at all. Thats not going to happen. odom is going to be a great super star. He just need some more time.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting LACneedGRIZZARD:</div><div class="quote_post">Dude, you're fucking ignorant. Just because he's your favorite player doesn't mean that he's the best. Hell, DM is mine, but I don't go around saying he's God. Odom did nothing? What the **** kind of basketball did you watch last year? His team, which was no where near as deep as Peja's went just as far in the playoffs. LO averaged 17 ppg, and I think, I maybe be wrong somewhere near 8 rpg. He's 6-10, creates shots off the dribble, REBOUNDS, PLAYS DEFENSE. All Peja does is shoot and whine. He's the biggest bitch in sports. He wants out of Sacto because he doesn't get along with Webber, and because Vlade got traded. I'll end with what I started with... Dude, you're fucking ignorant.</div> Ignorant quit acting like Michael Jackson
I would much rather have Peja on my squad then Odom. Peja may not play great defense but he is one of the top 3 deadliest scorers in the league. He also streches defenses out to the 3point line which will open the lane for inside game. Odom doesn't do this and this is way more important than playing defense. Also Odom wasn't the only good player on that Heat team and if he was so good, well then why wasn't he even in consideration for the all-star team, hmmm makes you think.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting LACneedGRIZZARD:</div><div class="quote_post">Dude, you're f*cking ignorant. Just because he's your favorite player doesn't mean that he's the best. Hell, DM is mine, but I don't go around saying he's God. Odom did nothing? What the **** kind of basketball did you watch last year? His team, which was no where near as deep as Peja's went just as far in the playoffs. LO averaged 17 ppg, and I think, I maybe be wrong somewhere near 8 rpg. He's 6-10, creates shots off the dribble, REBOUNDS, PLAYS DEFENSE. All Peja does is shoot and whine. He's the biggest b*tch in sports. He wants out of Sacto because he doesn't get along with Webber, and because Vlade got traded. I'll end with what I started with... Dude, you're f*cking ignorant.</div> Come on man...I agree that Odom is better, but the swearing isn't necessary is it?
yeah, Odom is better. but there is no need to be vulgar. We laker fans have more class than that. Let em make fun of the team. Let em tell us the Peja is better. Let em tell us the Lakers are all washed up. We laker fans all know the truth. That should be enough.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Bosnian:</div><div class="quote_post">what do you all think i think this would be a great trade but i dont know about the salaries i think odom earns way more also it would be great because Peja Said he wanted to get traded because Divac left do any of u See any trades possible with Peja coming to the lakers</div> Hell No! lol. The Lakers are starting over Younger. They don't need him.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Booger:</div><div class="quote_post">Hell No! lol. The Lakers are starting over Younger. They don't need him. </div>Most of the team but not all the team is young. Divac is old and they want to resign Karl Malone (but maybe they'll trade him?). How do you lakers fans feel about being able to build a championship team based on younger players? You guys think it's possible or do you feel as to having atleast one vet/exp. player is required?
I think a vet is required. Athough we can argue that Kobe is a vet already. He's been in the league forever....haha. I think Divac and Karl would make excellent mentors for other players.
