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Originally Posted by CP1708
Yes.Originally Posted by AG 47
Question. If we cannot pull off any trades, do you think we can still win next year through FA alone?
7 weeks extra off, meaning Kobe should be healthier, Bynum doesn't have any new injury stuff to rehab, so he can focus on getting stronger, as well as losing weight. Pau just took it on the chin, he has no choice but to respond. And Lamar will be playing for a contract (as will Bynum)
You add that up, and yes, we will be around again next year. (provided we stay healthy as the season goes along)
Secondarily, if Shannon and Barnes stay with us, they too will be looking for contracts, that may help us with them.
Ron, Fish, and Blake being the wild cards. Throw in a possible improvement from Ebanks and we may add some youth, slashing, finishing, defensive type on the wing.
We have the pieces, always have, but playing in 70 playoff games over 3 years wears a team down. This playoff run flat out proved it. It's not the only reason we lost, not at all, but it was a contributing factor. Add to that the way we responded after being embarrassed in 08, we should respond the same after being embarrassed in 11.
Dwight or no Dwight, we will be there next year. Does that = automatic title? No, of course not. But in the hunt, yes absolutely.
I agree. Also, I really like how Trey Johnson played for us (only a couple of games) any clue on what he's going to do?