Another issue with Odom...does the guy not know there are two directions that you can drive? There's left and there's right...I don't think he's discovered driving right, yet. If Radman could keep this play up, I prefer him over Cookie. When Cookie is hot, I love when he touches the ball, because you just know it's in...but when he's off, he still shoots and it hurts the team. I'd like to work him back in the rotation, if his attitude changes.
Well the plan was for Odom to learn how to use his off-hand during the summer, but the tragic death of his son trumped that. A player like Cook, I think he should get an early look every game to get a heat check on him. When Cook is on, let him play out there with Kobe and Odom and run some pick and rolls with him. If he's throwing up bricks, bring in the Space Cadet.
IMO If the Lakers decide to shop odom then bagging either Kidd, KG or Gasol plus some players without giving up bynum, kwame, walton, farmar would be SOOOO EASY ... All Mitch needs is to decide wether he wants to trade him and for who
Shape, don't you feel that being a professional basketball player and getting paid millions of dollars to play a game, he should know how to use both hands? He's one of the most versatile players in the game, yet his lack of motivation keeps him as being a good role player. I feel there are no excuses for being so one-dimensional offensively, especially for a player who is supposed to be a second option. In hindsight, would you guys have kept Caron and tried to trade Odom? I mean...coming out of that deal, who would've thought that Caron would be an all-star before Odom (I love Caron, but I pictured him as an 18,5, and 3 guy)?
Yeah Caron is awesome, me and you and many guys love him. I believe that we can lock this thread beacuse I'm pretty sure that there won't be a trade.
What about a Lamar Odom + Caron Butler swap, I'm not sure if salaries match, but McKie could be thrown in. Can Caron play SF?
That forward in Washington is a pretty good #2 option. I wonder how’d he look in a Lakers jersey …. Oh wait.. edit: nevermind, i didn't read the whole thread.. im glad im not the only one who thinks that way
Do you guys remember how well Odom was playing in the beginning of the season? He was playing so well that most of us Laker fans wouldn't even trade him away for Kevin Garnett. Remember that? I know Odom's been in a slump lately, but I still have faith he will return back to form
The voice of reason thank you Brian. The reality is the Lakers aren't in jeopardy of missing the playoffs. They are right where they need to be for playoff seedings at #6 to face Utah or San Antonio in the 1st Round. As long as the Lakers can avoid Phoenix or Dallas in Round 1, we have a chance to advance in a 7 game series. I could understand wanting to trade Lamar if the Lakers were in jeopardy of missing the playoffs, but we should give him the benefit of the doubt. Even Kobe wasn't exactly dominating games when he came back from his injury. It takes a few games to get acclamated. Mamba, of course a professional basketball player should be able to improve each year. It's not that Lamar can't finish with his right, or can't go to his right, he's just more comfortable finishing with his left. Most player's have tendencies, but I agree, Odom needs to learn some counter moves because defenders have caught on to what he likes to do. A lot of players the Lakers get their hands on just haven't been coached properly. I remember an article on Kwame when the Lakers first brought him in. They were amazed out how little Kwame knew in practices. They attributed it to Kwame not having the proper tutledge in Washington and in high school. Same probably goes for Lamar. Most coaches let him do his thing and live with it, but PJax and Rambis are very particular about player's proper footwork and having the complete package. Odom will be fine after the All-Star Break.
<div class="quote_poster">notMuchgame Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">That forward in Washington is a pretty good #2 option. I wonder how?d he look in a Lakers jersey ?. Oh wait.. edit: nevermind, i didn't read the whole thread.. im glad im not the only one who thinks that way</div> I loved Caron Butler when he was with the Lakers, and was pissed the way the team handled him prior to the trade. He was the only Laker who showed up to the Summer League games to support Bynum and some of the other rookies and he shed weight so he could play PG in the Triangle. Next thing you know he's traded.
dont worry luke is the glue to the lakers he is the one operating the triangle when he comes back the lakers will be great Luke is the final key to the puzzle. He comes back next week. Lakers 3-1 w/o kobe, 12/9 w/o lamar, and 3-5 w/o Luke. Plus we're missing kwame many dont like him but he great on defence and lamar can make lamar guard the sf instead of pf like kg or tim duncan plus bynum picks up alot of fouls and we have ronny back up ronny is good but id rather have kwame and his defence
<div class="quote_poster">Mamba Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Trade 2: Lamar Odumb, Jordan Farmar, and Aaron McKie for Jason Kidd. </div> I like this trade simply because of the possibilities that a combination of Kobe and Jason can do. Jason Kidd works his tail off night in and night out. Kobe does the same. Both will benefit from each other. And I think they will like playing side by side. I for one hope to see Kidd in a Laker uniform after the All-Star break.
<div class="quote_poster">shapecity Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">As long as the Lakers can avoid Phoenix or Dallas in Round 1, we have a chance to advance in a 7 game series. </div>Lakers cannot beat the Spurs over 7 games either.
<div class="quote_poster">phunDamentalz Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Lakers cannot beat the Spurs over 7 games either.</div> Didn't everyone mention that the Lakers would not even get close to beating the Suns in 7 games last season? Let the Lakers do the playing before you make remarks such as these. I think the Lakers can beat the older Spurs team.
<div class="quote_poster">phunDamentalz Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Lakers cannot beat the Spurs over 7 games either.</div> Which is why shape said, "chance."
<div class="quote_poster">phunDamentalz Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Lakers cannot beat the Spurs over 7 games either.</div> Sure we can, the Lakers at full strength match up perfectly against the Spurs. The Spurs don't have the frontline depth they used to have, and Duncan would get worn down having to deal with Turiaf, Kwame, Bynum, and Odom throughout a 7 game series. That's a lot of physical punishment to deal with.
I think the Spurs would be my prediction to win a 7 game series in 6 wins. Not to say that I don't think the Lakers could put together an upset. That was my prediction last year for the Suns to beat the Lakers as well in 6 games.
<div class="quote_poster">Omarion Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I think the Spurs would be my prediction to win a 7 game series in 6 wins. Not to say that I don't think the Lakers could put together an upset. That was my prediction last year for the Suns to beat the Lakers as well in 6 games.</div> Based on what? The Lakers excel in halfcourt execution when the team is healthy. They have more options to exploit match-up problems against San Antonio. Unless the Spurs make a trade to get more athletic, I just don't see them advancing out of Round 1.
