It can happen ;)

[TheMACHINE]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v309/Janthony019/9rrrll.jpg

Its up to Ariza if this will happen. :king

[ginobili's bald spot]

Ummm no thanks. Why would you even want that to happen?

[kamikazi_player]

I really think they should replace fisher. He is going to be the teams weakness next year.

[kamikazi_player]

Ummm no thanks. Why would you even want that to happen?
You wouldn't want a premier defender like Artest?

[Double-Up]

Really Artest is a nut, abeit a tough one, but he can ruin team chemistry. A lesser of the two evils type problem...especially if he doesn't get the contract he wants.

[kamikazi_player]

Really Artest is a nut, abeit a tough one, but he can ruin team chemistry. A lesser of the two evils type problem...especially if he doesn't get the contract he wants.
He didn't ruin the team's chemistry in Houston last season, if I remember correctly. I thought he was quieter and stayed out of the spotlight.

[Extra Stout]

:rolleyes

[carrao45]

Grant Hill, he took the vets minimum in Phoenix, I hope LA can get him for that. I really want Hill to be a Laker

[TheMACHINE]

Ummm no thanks. Why would you even want that to happen?

Believe or not, Artest > Ariza.

[Muser]

You can have artest, I'd like L.A to have another chucker.

[ginobili's bald spot]

You wouldn't want a premier defender like Artest?

Artest is a good defender but it's not as if Ariza sucks in that department either. On the other hand Artest takes dumb shots and can disrupt ball movement when he holds the ball too much on offense. We don't need that, especially in the triangle. Ariza is younger, is a great fit for the team and is a good teammate. Not to mention the fact that he is still very young and growing as a player and we don't have to worry about him doing or saying some crazy shit. You don't take huge risks with a championship teams chemistry just for the hell of it.

[TheMACHINE]

Artest is a good defender but it's not as if Ariza sucks in that department either. On the other hand Artest takes dumb shots and can disrupt ball movement when he holds the ball too much on offense. We don't need that, especially in the triangle. Ariza is younger, is a great fit for the team and is a good teammate. Not to mention the fact that he is still very young and growing as a player and we don't have to worry about him doing or saying some crazy shit. You don't take huge risks with a championship teams chemistry just for the hell of it.

so whut if Ariza leaves? You want Walton as a starter?

[Extra Stout]

How enlightening to see that this is stupid season for Laker fans too.

[ginobili's bald spot]

so whut if Ariza leaves? You want Walton as a starter?

When did I say that? Go back and read how the conversation unfolded. I said "why would you want that?" And then explained that Trevor is a better fit for us than Artest.

[Hooks]

I've seen what Kobe's done to his teammates when they weren't doing too well, I know FOR SURE Artest isn't going to be taking any of that stuff from Kobe. I think this would really mess up the Lakers' team chemistry.

[TheMACHINE]

When did I say that? Go back and read how the conversation unfolded. I said "why would you want that?" And then explained that Trevor is a better fit for us than Artest.

I never said that you said that. Im asking you a question.

[ginobili's bald spot]

I never said that you said that. Im asking you a question.

If for some reason we weren't able to resign Ariza then yes going after Artest with the MLE should be an option. I don't think it will happen though. Trevor will be back.

[carrao45]

grant hill

[LakeShow]

If for some reason we weren't able to resign Ariza then yes going after Artest with the MLE should be an option. I don't think it will happen though. Trevor will be back.

I agree with this. Artest is a good player but he's on his own agenda too much. If Ariza for some reason did leave LA. I would go for it.

[DPG21920]

Please let this happen. Artest looked done. He looked very rigid and slow and he still takes very bad shots.

[TheMACHINE]

If for some reason we weren't able to resign Ariza then yes going after Artest with the MLE should be an option. I don't think it will happen though. Trevor will be back.

Sheesh..thats what my original post was about =P

[LakeShow]

Sheesh..thats what my original post was about =P

:lol

I worry if Phil could handle Artest at this point in his career. I know he's done it in the past with Rodman and Williams and its possible he can do it with Artest. Phil may be too old for that now.

[Cleveland Steamer]

meh. it could happen but it won't be enough to get past the Diesel and the King.

[Bob Lanier]

You people need a real center more than you need a star wing or a new point guard.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

You people need a real center more than you need a star wing or a new point guard.


Whether or not you think Bynum is going to get any better it's pretty hard to argue there are any significantly better options out there.

[benefactor]

Please let this happen. Artest looked done. He looked very rigid and slow and he still takes very bad shots.
:tu

[21_Blessings]

Its up to Ariza if this will happen. :king

It's up to Odom as well. Artest is capable of playing PF and would work just fine as an Odom replacement.

[urunobili]

:lmao

[ginobili's bald spot]

You people need a real center more than you need a star wing or a new point guard.

Wrong.

[Kobe™]

*remembers the chucked shots from Hou-Lal series*

[Banzai]

http://www.forumammo.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10062/WackoJacko.gif (http://www.forumammo.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10062/WackoJacko.gif)

[resistanze]

^^ LOL, this MF has a gif for EVERYTHING.

[VivaPopovich]

trevor ariza aint artest but he's the best fit for that team

that lineup would be a disaster. havent laker fans learned anything from the kobe/shaq feud lol

[baseline bum]

I'd give Ariza $7 milion before I'd give Artest $5M. If Artest didn't think he was Kobe or LeBron on the offensive end, he'd easily be the most valuable role-player in the league. But, he doesn't get it and he's not.

[TheMACHINE]

Bump cuz i like to pat myself on the back when i predict somethign right ;)

[BlackBellamy]

It's kinda funny to see some of the Lakers fans initially shitting on the possibility picking Artest up. You fellas changed your tune pretty quick according to all the response on this board to the news today. :lol

[TheMACHINE]

It's kinda funny to see some of the Lakers fans initially shitting on the possibility picking Artest up. You fellas changed your tune pretty quick according to all the response on this board to the news today. :lol

sheesh man....it was only 1 Lakers fan in this thread who shitted on it. Talk about exageration.

[Ditty]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v309/Janthony019/9rrrll.jpg

Its up to Ariza if this will happen. :king

post the lakers bench after these guys:rollin:lmao:lol

[sabar]

Cool, one of the worst starting PGs in the league.

[TheMACHINE]

post the lakers bench after these guys:rollin:lmao:lol

Lamar Odom
Luke Walton
Jordan Farmar
Shannon Brown
Sasha Vujacic

:toast

[TheNextGen]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v309/Janthony019/9rrrll.jpg

Its up to Ariza if this will happen. :king


Good call...looks like u were the first on the board.

:whine

[Ditty]

Adam Morrison:bang
Luke Walton :lmao
Jordan Farmar:lol
Shannon Brown:sleep
Sasha Vujacic:wow

:toast


:hat