http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/n...orts-nba-lakers You have to register (it's free)...but here's what it pretty much says... <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">The Lakers, already thin at the center position, will lose Vlade Divac for up to a month after an MRI exam revealed a herniated disk in his back. Divac, 36, was injured earlier this week during an informal on-court drill at HealthSouth Training Center. He will miss part, if not all, of training camp, which begins Oct. 5 in San Diego. If Divac's injury persists, the Lakers face the prospect of starting 6-foot-9 forward Brian Grant or career reserve Chris Mihm for the regular-season opener Nov. 2 against the Denver Nuggets. "It's hard to determine what effect it's going to have," Laker General Manager Mitch Kupchak said. "? We're going to try and treat it conservatively. We're hoping that in two or three weeks he'll be fine. If he's not, we'll look to the next step."</div> In other words, we need Malone now more than ever. His defensive presence and rebounding will help us out alot. Also, I think it's time for Chris Mihm to hit the weight room NOW, and for Brian Grant to start thinking about those knees. By the way...missing a month from today, which means he could be ready for the opener against Denver. Just clearing things up.
yeah, they should all work hard like kobe have been doing for a long time now. we need the center position more than ever now that we lost fat shaq. i knew this was gonna happen, an injured divac. he's good but his body will start to collapse
Maybe the Lakers can look into signing Jaber Rouzbahani. He's the guy that can touch the rim flat-footed. I see him as being a good defensive player...maybe nothing more, but at least it's someone we can try and play late in the game and see how he does. The man's arms are huge...he's 7'6"...why not? Desperate times call for desperate measures.
Guys this site has a bunch of preregistered user names and passwords for sites that require them. Just enter the URL and it'll give you a preregistered user name and account (sometimes it's better to enter the URL without the article in the URL. ex: go to nytimes.com, click on 'log in' and copy that url instead) http://www.bugmenot.com realdeal you mean this guy :mrgreen: :
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting heatfan83:</div><div class="quote_post"> realdeal you mean this guy :mrgreen: </div> Yes, him. He's not pretty, but put some hair on his head and he looks like a prince. Here's his profile... http://nbadraft.net/profiles/jaberrouzbahani.asp Look :thumbsup:
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting realdealbneal:</div><div class="quote_post">Yes, him. He's not pretty, but put some hair on his head and he looks like a prince. Here's his profile... http://nbadraft.net/profiles/jaberrouzbahani.asp Look :thumbsup: Anyways he seems like a good pick up, he'll give the Lakers height when they face teams like the rockets wolves or spurs in the playoffs. The only thing I see is he might not fit good into the Laker offense (heck most centers are aren't fast though). Either way I'd take em if they Lakers could add one more to their roster. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"><font size="1">Strengths: Huge frame and (8 foot) wingspan. Truly a giant. Plays like a center. Great shot blocking potential. Has a soft touch out to 12-15 feet. Because he hasn't had any real basketball coaches work with him, his potential to develop quickly is very good. He has a great attitude, really wants to improve. Compeitive, will go hard to the basket even when being pushed around or fouled. Weaknesses: Language barrier. Has a tanslator, but still has a long ways to go to learn the English language. Raw skills. Iran did not give him many things to work on in terms of fundamentals. The past three months he has been working on a hook shot. Running the court, he has below average mobility, something close to Ghorge Mueresan, but it should improve from where it is now. He can get up and down the court ok, but starting and stopping take time for him. Notes: Can grab the rim flatfooted and dunk on his tippy-toes. First began playing basketball at age 14. Played for the club team and went on to play with the National Team in several tournaments. Played against Yao Ming in an Asian tournament during the summer. Averaged 12 points 8 rebounds, and 7 blocks at the WJC in Greece of 2003.</font></div>
I don't know. He could give us a boost in the middle, but I'm not sure about him. He seems like a project, especially at the ripe old age 18. I mean, this kids hardly older than I am. It'd be interesting. He has potential to be a good defensive prescence, but, I dunno. 18 is a very young age to throw into an NBA game, especially at the center position. Who knows though.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Moo2K4:</div><div class="quote_post">I don't know. He could give us a boost in the middle, but I'm not sure about him. He seems like a project, especially at the ripe old age 18. I mean, this kids hardly older than I am. It'd be interesting. He has potential to be a good defensive prescence, but, I dunno. 18 is a very young age to throw into an NBA game, especially at the center position. Who knows though.</div> There's always Arthur Johnson, out of Missouri. If the Lakers intend to move Grant up to center, they should give Johnson a call, to put him on the bench as a power forward, and later, try him at center (although he probably won't be able to play the paint). He was probably one of the best post players in this year's draft class, but he went undrafted for some reason.
Arthur Johnson was like 6'9'', wasn't he? I don't think he would be of much use...as for that 7'6'' kid, u guys have to consider that he didn't get drafted, even at that height and that wing span. That gives you an indication of his skills ... Vlade won't miss too much time so we don't need to panic... I think this will be a good oportunity for Mihm to get some reps in with the Lakers, and perhaps get Brian Cook into the rotation for some reps as well...
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting notMuchgame:</div><div class="quote_post">Arthur Johnson was like 6'9'', wasn't he? I don't think he would be of much use...as for that 7'6'' kid, u guys have to consider that he didn't get drafted, even at that height and that wing span. That gives you an indication of his skills ... Vlade won't miss too much time so we don't need to panic... I think this will be a good oportunity for Mihm to get some reps in with the Lakers, and perhaps get Brian Cook into the rotation for some reps as well...</div> Yeah, he's 6'9"...I'm talking about putting him at PF if we end up moving Grant to center. I know Vlade will be fine...but he's 36 years old also, and a herniated disk is bad for an old flopper. I'm just saying...the Lakers will have to take different strides if Vlade is out for longer than a month, and taking risks by signing a few minimum salaries won't hurt at all.
With Divac being out for a Month do anything to stop the momentium for the Lakers?...or will this injury to Divac not effect the Lakers peroid?
Jaber is a funny guy I just hope that when Divac's back he won't get injured again, that would be very doooown for the LA Lakers...The last thing we need is injury-problems...
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Rudeezy:</div><div class="quote_post">Is anyone suprised by this injury?</div> Not really,as Divac's been hurt off and on the past few years,as a Kings fan i have seen that happen too many times :thumbsdow Now the Lakers are dealing with the injury prone Divac.he's not the same player as he was with the Lakers back in 89,but if he's healthy he can play decently.so hopefully this won't be a pattern to come,but i suspect this will happen again with Divac all season long.
Should the Lakers go after Keon Clark, assuming that Vlade may be hurt down the road? He's not the greatest...and he's already showing problems with the Cavs...but we may need someone soon. http://www.justbball.com/forums/showthread...7682#post337682 Here's his profile, just in case you have no idea who he is http://www.nba.com/playerfile/keon_clark
wow... looks like not resigning him is turning out to be a better idea than a lot of people originally thought (yes, I am including myself in that)
Here's some info on how Divac got hurt. Is from the same article KB working out. you need to register. http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakers...eadlines-sports <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">The only negative so far is that center Vlade Divac was injured during one of the workouts. Perhaps showing a little too much enthusiasm for his age, the 36-year-old veteran sustained a herniated disk in his back while making a spin move during a drill. "He was trying to move as quickly as James Worthy and his body said no," Laker spokesman John Black said. Divac is expected to miss most, if not all, of training camp, but Laker officials say they expect him to be ready for the start of the regular season. Divac's injury opens up an opportunity for another recently acquired player, Chris Mihm, who is among several Lakers at career crossroads.</div>
