*'11-'12 LAKERS Thread; 41-25* 1st Rd: DEN (go to 1st Rd. Thread)

[westcoastsfinest]

Lamar seems to be caught up with his reality show. 

 

[just blazed]

@KevinDing KEVIN DING

Kobe on David Stern's decision: "He can do whatever the hell he wants. He's the commissioner."
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@KevinDing KEVIN DING

Bynum said Kupchak gathered team at start of practice to address "awkward moment."

 

[ill steelo]

Originally Posted by Hanacheezy

i hate the direction the NBA's going right now. theres only 3-5 teams that can realistically win a championship and thats sad. a couple years back it was a 10+ team race now its sad

Show me numerous years where there was significantly more than 5 teams contending.

 

[la kb24]

if they trade paul to a other team besides the lakers im going to be pissed!!

 

[laker4lifeman]

Originally Posted by LA KB24

if they trade paul to a other team besides the lakers im going to be pissed!!

We're the only team in the run now knicks are out.

 

[xsalvioutlawx]

Well, I heard about Pau's quad strain before the whole trade fiasco. Also he's kept in shape during the off season I believe, but of course he comes into the NBA season with the same nagging injuries smh.

 

[morningstar7777]

Finally, someone with some sense (Stephen A. Smith)

"Oh and by the way, Chris Paul only wanted to go to the Lakers because Dwight Howard was going with him.
I have that, based on my sources I am telling you that they believed, the Lakers, that Dwight Howard AND Chris Paul were coming. And that Dwight Howard changed his mind and is completely disgusted and frustrated because of the decision that was made by Commisioner David Stern and THAT’s why he wants to end up in Brooklyn now because he knows after all of this he can’t go back to Orlando."

Whole thing makes total sense now, Stern blocked the trade originally because he knew Dwight to Lakers next was a possibility, so now he's suggesting that the Hornets "go younger", which would mean trading away Bynum, which would make the Dwight trade to LA impossible.

Evil man.

 

[th0mas cr0wn]

At this point this CP3 needs to be a Laker. There's just no other way the NBA/exec's can save a LITTLE face here.

And I actually wouldn't mind if we kept Pau after all of this and sent in Bynum instead. CP3/Kobe/Pau would definitely be effective (albeit thin up front still). Those are 3 highly skilled players, and Pau seems to have his head on straighter than Odom.

My guess, CP3 will be a Laker by next wednesday.


Any other big men out there that the Lakers can go for? (assuming CP3 trade actually happens)

David West? Okafor? What tweaks to the deal would have to happen that would send CP3 along with one of those guys to LA?

 

[TipsyMcStagga]

Kobe at today's practice...

 

[la kb24]

does he look skinner or is it just the long A** jersey??

 

[menacin methods]

Good trade for all teams

 

[la kb24]

CP3 at practice

 

[JAYxSF415]

 

[morningstar7777]

Originally Posted by Menacin Methods

Good trade for all teams

This aint 2K12, stop it.

 

[gzagenius]

bulls getting deep dked on that one

 

[finallyfamous]

Yeah aha horrible trade

 

[la kb24]

why is mike brown handing out gum in practice? lol

 

[finallyfamous]

Not sure but hey if any if you guys figure out the whole cup thing during games thatd be great ....

 

[morningstar7777]

Originally Posted by LA KB24

why is mike brown handing out gum in practice? lol

Trying to lure Lamar to come to practice?

 

[mrdieselfuel09]

Dubi Pick: Gerald Green's non-guaranteed paper work w/Lakers is "Done", agent tells EB 1 minute ago

 

[westcoastsfinest]

Originally Posted by LA KB24

why is mike brown handing out gum in practice? lol

This guy is so oblivious. 

 

[essential1]

So the catch of the renegotiation of the trade is same structure.. But Lakers must take more of a hit... So what that means is they have to get more in the deal and offer more..

Meaning they must be receiving another player, and have to trade Draft Picks or a minor contract to the Hornets..

So it sets the path for CP3 & David West (unless he signs with Boston and it would be Okafor instead) to come to the Lakers, Hornets get LO, Dragic, Scola, Martin AND 4 DRAFT PICKS (2 from Houston, 2 from LA), Rockets get Pau..

That makes the deal even better for Lakers & Hornets.. With Rockets kind of pushing even....

And if we get David West (or Okafor) as well.. Look for a David West (or Okafor), Bynum & Blake Trade + Draft Pick(s) to Magic for D12, Hedo & (fill in blank)..


Also in KOBE news: When asked of his health.. Kobe responded "Doesn't matter. All of you guys think I'm over the f_________ hill anyway."

He's beyond focused this year

 

[darthska]

KOD843:

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Kobe at today's practice...

Son wearing a large NBA4Her dress.

 

[irie]

Originally Posted by Essential1


Also in KOBE news: When asked of his health.. Kobe responded "Doesn't matter. All of you guys think I'm over the f_________ hill anyway."

He's beyond focused this year

yea man  i think kobe is out to kill. something tells me he's going to go off all year. (i aint even a kobe stan) 

 

[kix4kix]

How many games before it becomes obvious that kobe and not mike brown is running the show?