[Hibachi!]

The Lakers are where the Kings are (except the Kings are worse) They have a mix of veterans and young guys, and are sitting in a pool of mediocrity. There is nothing worse than being mediocre, with no end in sight. At some point you have to make a decision. Do you want to trade your young guns, and go for a veteran to take a shot at the title? Do you want to trade your players for some draft picks, and some young talent? Either way, the Lakers (like the Kings) have been unbelievably complacent. It's even dumber for the Lakers considering they have Kobe. They can't seem to decide on a direction.


Not only does mediocrity hamper you because of salary cap reasons (you're still trying to win, but trying to rebuild) by signing these so called "veterans" (Guys like Fisher for the Lakers, and Moore for the Kings) These types of players take time away from your young players, while keeping you at a mediocre hovering .500 team. Which means you won't even get a high draft pick.

[aznzen]

Originally Posted by Hibachi!

The Lakers are where the Kings are (except the Kings are worse) They have a mix of veterans and young guys, and are sitting in a pool of mediocrity. There is nothing worse than being mediocre, with no end in sight. At some point you have to make a decision. Do you want to trade your young guns, and go for a veteran to take a shot at the title? Do you want to trade your players for some draft picks, and some young talent? Either way, the Lakers (like the Kings) have been unbelievably complacent. It's even dumber for the Lakers considering they have Kobe. They can't seem to decide on a direction.

exactamundo.

since lakers are not willing to part their biggest attraction (bynum) for a veteran help, then why keep kobe when he's leaving anyways? its conflicting.

ur a good poster, not like some lakers homer who cant accept facts.

[EHL]

Originally Posted by aznzen

more like a slap, spit and punch in the face.


anwyays. truthfully. why not trade kobe? dont you think the lakers are better off starting fresh with bynum and farmar? how about that kid named javaris, every laker fan is excited about him.

You said Bryant's presence was hampering their development, and that he was still shot jacking. Reality is a completely different story. Admit it and move on.

i mean im right. kobe doesnt want to be there (fact) lakers are in cap hell (fact) and kobe cannot elevate this team anymore because they dont have a tradeable asset.

why not start new?

Because you don't trade a superstar in his prime unless he's going to tank and be disgruntled the entire season. Kobe has done just the opposite this season, played his best D in years, same old demeanor in the press, a little better record this season. There's also the fact that he hasn't demanded a trade in months. Maybe he's in limbo, hard to tell. But you certainly don't trade him if you can't get back anything worthwhile. What if the Lakers are able to trade Lamar Odom for an actual impact 2-way player, like a healthy Jermaine O'Neal or something. Yeah, would be pretty dumb to trade Kobe then. Trades like that are certainly possible, especially if the Lakers parts with one younger player.

[Diable]

I don't understand the concept here.Let me explain something very basic to those who may not comprehend.People(and Organizations) act in their own best interests.Yes I know that may seem selfish,but that's the way things work around here.If the Lakers could trade Kobe and improve their team you can be sure they'd do that.Short of that he can just pout his little heart out for the next two years.

[HKF]

The Lakers for some reason refuse to trade Lamar Odom. Odom would be the perfect best player on the worst team in the NBA.

[aznzen]

Originally Posted by EHL

You said Bryant's presence was hampering their development, and that he was still shot jacking. Reality is a completely different story. Admit it and move on. .

10 3's against the magics 10/25 overall. aweful

Originally Posted by EHL

Because you don't trade a superstar in his prime unless he's going to tank and be disgruntled the entire season. Kobe has done just the opposite this season, played his best D in years, same old demeanor in the press, a little better record this season. There's also the fact that he hasn't demanded a trade in months. Maybe he's in limbo, hard to tell. But you certainly don't trade him if you can't get back anything worthwhile. What if the Lakers are able to trade Lamar Odom for an actual impact 2-way player, like a healthy Jermaine O'Neal or something. Yeah, would be pretty dumb to trade Kobe then. Trades like that are certainly possible, especially if the Lakers parts with one younger player.

honest answer. i dont agree but i like.

[EHL]

Originally Posted by aznzen

10 3's against the magics 10/15 overall. aweful

A one game sample size is pointless if you ignore the other 17 games. Looking at the whole season so far, both Bynum and Farmar's PER have skyrocketed. Their improvements have been very obvious. So there's no significant hampering that's apparent in how they've played this season, that's for sure.

[PauloCatarino]

Originally Posted by HKF

The Lakers for some reason refuse to trade Lamar Odom. Odom would be the perfect best player on the worst team in the NBA.

IMHO, the Lakers have been refusing to trade Odom because they haven't seen a better second-banana player in the roster to make him expendable.

And i agree the almost certain fate of the Lakers this year is a first-and-out.

BUT if Bynum pans out (wich is a definite possibility) this year, then Odom is gone next summer.

[liekomgj4ck]

Cause pax is being a jerk and won't pay the lux tax

[KennethTo]