If the Lakers flop next season and end up in the draft lottery, they could have a high pick in what is projected as a deep pool of talent. “The smart play would be to hold off for next summer,” said Steve Kerr, a TNT analyst and a former Phoenix Suns general manager. “They could have a fresh start, and it’s supposed to be a great draft, too. If they can stand having a lousy season, they would be in position to bounce back pretty quickly.” Kerr said Howard’s decision could be a boon for the Lakers in the long run. Howard would have been tied to the team with a five-year, $118 million contract, but he had back trouble the last two seasons and might not return to the All-Star form he displayed with the Orlando Magic. “He’s an All-Star, a great player, but I don’t think he’s a superstar at this stage of his career,” Kerr said. “Even though it feels like Houston hit a home run and the Lakers struck out, I wouldn’t count on it. Dwight’s a physical specimen and an incredible presence defensively, but it’s tough to run your offense through him. He’s not a good passer, and you can’t rely on him to get baskets down the stretch against a really good defense.” Read more http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/07/s...e-task-getting-over-breakup.html?src=mv&_r=2& Rockets ESPN community Make Sportstwo your new home! Been a forum for almost 7 years. We have never crashed. We have our own servers. We are not a fly by night forum. Our owners are experienced in running successful sports forums
