<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">He is 32, has 10 years in the NBA books and had a disappointing 2004-05 season in Philadelphia in which his production and playing time decreased and injuries took a toll on his body. Aaron McKie has heard the rumblings: That he doesn't have much left in his legs and is on the downside of his career. So he joined the Lakers in hopes that the triangle offense can revive his play and perhaps extend his career, McKie said Friday at his introductory news conference. "I think, judging from some of the guys that played here in the past, it's extended their careers and they were able to thrive in the triangle offense," said McKie, who averaged career lows in points (2.2), assists (1.5) and minutes (16.4) last season. "I look at myself as being one of those guys." McKie is a 6-foot-5 guard, the kind Coach Phil Jackson prefers. "Is Aaron any different than Brian Shaw or Ron Harper?" asked General Manager Mitch Kupchak, referring to the former guards who joined Jackson and the Lakers at the crossroads in their careers and thrived. "I think he fits right into that group." McKie, a former NBA Sixth Man of the Year, hasn't been promised a starting position, but he recognized the opportunity to play alongside Kobe Bryant in the backcourt. The Lakers are thin at guard; Smush Parker, Sasha Vujacic and Von Wafer have three years of experience between them. It may help that McKie has known Bryant since he attended Temple University in Philadelphia. Bryant, who attended Lower Merion High in the suburbs, played against McKie in pickup games. McKie said he hadn't talked to Bryant yet but looks forward to playing with him. "He's one of the better players in the league, if not the best," McKie said. "I admire what he does out on the floor. He works hard and he plays with passion." </div> Source <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Kupchak said the Lakers aren't looking to sign another free agent. But the Lakers may need another big man and still have $2.5 million of their mid-level exception left. </div> Hopefully this means the Lakers are making a trade, I don't like the chances of the team going into this upcoming season with the current roster. There are still plenty of holes in the frontcourt and backcourt.
I wanna see the Lakers pick up someone usefull as a backup Dan Gadzuric or someone like that, he could help but who would the Lakers give up if they were to do a trade. Bynum, isnt leaving he's a project who they took a gamble on and Brown aint leaving because they wouldnt trade for him just so they could trade him again. Their Gaurd line is too small to give up someone and recieve someone usefull for the players they have.
We can trade Devean, Slava, JJ, and Mihm. I would like the Lakers to get a better point guard and a better center.
