<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Shooter:</div><div class="quote_post">I'm surprised...I wonder where else he is considering...to me, it looks like Miami might be the frontrunner now...I was so sure he was going to end up a Spur though...So I'm thinking he'll end up in Miami, but he needs to quit playing around and commit to a team already...</div> I'm telling you, he won't go to Miami. He has a house in LA,his kids go to school there, he likes the area alot... Malone won't move again. If there's one team that has a chance for his return it are the Lakers or the Clippers. And the Lakers are very doubtful, with the Mexican Girl incident.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Phuzer:</div><div class="quote_post">I'm telling you, he won't go to Miami. He has a house in LA,his kids go to school there, he likes the area alot... Malone won't move again. If there's one team that has a chance for his return it are the Lakers or the Clippers. And the Lakers are very doubtful, with the Mexican Girl incident.</div> I think he is going to Miami too. We have heard/read it down here, and he has never said anything negative about going to Miami. Riley/Pfund has shown interest in him, and there has been mutual interest from Malone and his agent. I think he goes to the Heat, but I dont see him as a starter.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting pb1300:</div><div class="quote_post">I think he is going to Miami too. We have heard/read it down here, and he has never said anything negative about going to Miami. Riley/Pfund has shown interest in him, and there has been mutual interest from Malone and his agent. I think he goes to the Heat, but I dont see him as a starter.</div> NBA ballers are people too. Malone has earned enough money. He won't move his family again.
I think Malone is looking out for the well-being of his family, but I think he would be willing to move to Miami. He has enough money to move wherever he wants, and I'm sure whatever he decides his family will be behind him. Moving to Miami wouldn't be that big of deal, kids of rich and famous people are use to a lot of changes.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Pure:</div><div class="quote_post">I think Malone is looking out for the well-being of his family, but I think he would be willing to move to Miami. He has enough money to move wherever he wants, and I'm sure whatever he decides his family will be behind him. Moving to Miami wouldn't be that big of deal, kids of rich and famous people are use to a lot of changes.</div> His kids needed to move only once. Utah-> Miami. They aren't used to it. Seriously, his wife is settled there, kids go to school there... Anyways, enough of the family thing.If it's OK for everyone, it shall be Miami or Minny.
He would be a good pick up for anyone but I have to go with Brandon that he will now declining the offer with the spurs is either looking for two things....top scoring champion or a management/coachign position....the team that can offer him both are The Lakers..Why? Well right now the Lakers do not have any garentee'd scoring option...with Karl we can get that and he could probably being the 2nd scoring option put up 18-20 ppg in a offense with Kobe...I mean look at it this way....the offense(the main offense) the lakers run is kobe handling the point/him driving and kicking it out...that is how they score the majority of there points. Now the front management job....Buss and Malone reported they had a succesful meeting (lunch) which went extremely well, I have read reports from both sides. This is my prediction on what happens with Malone: He retires, takes a job with the Lakers(in front office), helps out with the new players in practice and such, after a while him and kobe fix and talk about what happened, he starts playing again. I know it is a long shot but with the way things go in l.a., it is very possible.
I thought from day Karl opted out of his Laker contract that he would follow the big fella to Miami. Karl and Shaq seemed to really enjoy playing with each other, Karl is one of the few players that Shaq has utmost respect towards. I'm sure that Malone wasn't very offended by Kobe's comments during that radio broadcast. They weren't harsh or anything, they were just asking the guy to make a decision if he was healthy. I think Malone just was waiting for an excuse not to stay with L.A. and being disgruntled with Kobe makes it seem like its not Malone abandoning the Lakers, but Kobe's disrespect. If Malone isn't going to the most consistent Western Team (San Antonio), and he has said before he doesn't want to go to Minni, because he doesn't like Spree. Well I don't think he would go to L.A. to try to win if the two strongest West teams are on his list. Granted the Lakers probably will have a bright future, even with Malone, I don't think they will make the Finals in the next 2-3 years. However Miami is the top in the East, has his buddy Shaq, no outstanding starting PF. Haslem is a hard worker, but undersized and still a rookie. MALONE ---> MIAMI
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting SkiptoMyLue11:</div><div class="quote_post">I thought from day Karl opted out of his Laker contract that he would follow the big fella to Miami. Karl and Shaq seemed to really enjoy playing with each other, Karl is one of the few players that Shaq has utmost respect towards. I'm sure that Malone wasn't very offended by Kobe's comments during that radio broadcast. They weren't harsh or anything, they were just asking the guy to make a decision if he was healthy. I think Malone just was waiting for an excuse not to stay with L.A. and being disgruntled with Kobe makes it seem like its not Malone abandoning the Lakers, but Kobe's disrespect. If Malone isn't going to the most consistent Western Team (San Antonio), and he has said before he doesn't want to go to Minni, because he doesn't like Spree. Well I don't think he would go to L.A. to try to win if the two strongest West teams are on his list. Granted the Lakers probably will have a bright future, even with Malone, I don't think they will make the Finals in the next 2-3 years. However Miami is the top in the East, has his buddy Shaq, no outstanding starting PF. Haslem is a hard worker, but undersized and still a rookie. MALONE ---> MIAMI</div> Possibly...you never know Tho I love Haslem in Miami....I wish the Lakers sign him next here..he is a great roleplayer IMO. He is one of the best garbage men I have seen lately...he is real good.
I really still see Malone heading towards the spurs. Malone really wants that ring, ya know he wants to get it this year. He wouldn't have to move his family if he intended on just playing for hte spurs for one season, he can just rent a condo or something. The Spurs are pretty much destined to the finals and are a strong contender for the ring. I think Malone could play pf and you could have Duncan play center and then u see a strong strong line up. The Spurs would have a lot more depth with Malone (if malone was willing to come off the bench).
There is no real truth to that article. If Malone did say no to the Spurs then I'm sure coach Pop would of known about It.
He said no to the Wolves as well according to reports "doesnt want to play with Spree". But truth is I think he wants to play with Shaq(against the weak east, which is an easier road to the finals) or stay retired or what ever you call what he is doing right now, re-hab I guess. Anyway I think all these teams Minny-Miami-San Antonio have stop caring about Malone to a degree. All these teams are good enuff to compete for a championship without him, so they need to keep their focus on such. Malone is taking too long to make a decision.
he's going to retire soon. i dont think he's planning on playing this season and if thats the case then he's gonna be too old to play for the next season. the lakers could have been a possibility if it hadnt been for the "Kobe wife" incident.
^^I agree. He has been very secretive on what his future is in the NBA. I still feel bad that he tarnished his great career for the Lakers. The big reason he wanted to go there is so he could get a ring. Unfortunally, he got injured, and the Lakers never found that perfect chemistry. But if I were him and still wanted to go out with a championship, I`d head for Miami.
KM'll not retire, no doubt he will leave his family one year for the ring. and also he is strong enough to play about 30min per game.
UDONIS HASLEM Now why would the Heat want to WASTE money on Karl Malone when they have the next coming of Charles Oakley and a very capable back-up in Christian Laettener? Why mess with chemistry? Why stunt the growth of your young bruiser? It's not like they need him to get over the top. Malone to Miami
Karl Malone isnt interested in joining the San Antonio Spurs...i dont know why but he might not want to join the Miami Heat either because he probably doesnt want to be associated with any other Lakers/Former Lakers...So my guess is that hes going to the Minnesota Timberwolves... Spurs Heat T'Wolves
I'm glad that Malone doesn't want to join the Spurs, if it is true that is. The only thing that would be good about it is that TD and the rest wouldn't have to deal with Malon's elbows of doom(a la David Robinson's KO a few years ago). I think he would destroy any cohesion that the team has and would push Malik Rose out of the picture. It could also mean TD as a center and that wouldn't be a good thing. Let him go to Miami and ride someone else's coat tails to a championship, seeing as he couldn't do it with the best assist man in history.
I don't want Malone to join the Lakers... he can go play for the Heat. I'd be surprised though if he did pick up his family and move again though. Don't get me wrong, we could use him. But you know he isn't going to give it 100% with Kobe there.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Spurs_fan_north:</div><div class="quote_post">I'm glad that Malone doesn't want to join the Spurs, if it is true that is. The only thing that would be good about it is that TD and the rest wouldn't have to deal with Malon's elbows of doom(a la David Robinson's KO a few years ago). I think he would destroy any cohesion that the team has and would push Malik Rose out of the picture. It could also mean TD as a center and that wouldn't be a good thing. Let him go to Miami and ride someone else's coat tails to a championship, seeing as he couldn't do it with the best assist man in history.</div> Man, I love John Stockton. However, you can't blame Malone for not getting a championship with the Jazz. There was a certain Michael Jordon out there in Malone's way. I think that Miami is the only destination that makes sense for Malone and the the team as well. Lakers -> makes sense for team, not for Malone (unlikely chance of championship/ troubles with Kobe) Spurs -> Makes sense for Malone, not for team (possible chemistry problems/ Tim Duncan forced to play center.) Minnesota -> Makes sense for team, not for Malone (doesn't like Spree much/most like would have to play Center, which would lower his ppg and be tough in the west) Miami -> makes sense for Malone and team. (Malone would upgrade Miami's PF and could play a bit of backup center in the east, also Malone gets along with the Big Fella and Miami has a shot at a championship)
This may be a month late but Malone made the most bone-headed move. So what if he's old? He still had 1 more season in him, and could've won a championship.
