Lakers now in serious contention for Melo

[benefactor]

485566305228308480

Please, please happen.:lol

[benefactor]

485566863326593025

[Kool Bob Love]

:rollin

[NRHector]

I'm going to pray to all the basketball gods for this deal to happen

[Clipper Nation]

#Freeeeeeedooooooo

[Infinite_limit]

How the mighty have fallen. Mello with the pity drop for his buddy Kobe

[Thread]

I'm going to pray to all the basketball gods for this deal to happen

I'll just bet you are.

[Kool Bob Love]

I'll just bet you are.

That's the best your lakes can do? Melo? Really?

[MarioSpeedwagon]

Lol woj owns this free agency period so far

[Thread]

:rollin

I'll just bet you are.

[Clipper Nation]

I'll just bet you are.
Melo's a loser, Dale. That's it, and that's all.

[Thread]

Melo's a loser, Dale. That's it, and that's all.

Must be an echo in here.

[Shastafarian]

Please, please happen.

[Thread]

^Another piss pot chickenshit from upstairs. I spit on you.

[Kool Bob Love]

I love all the spurs fans poppin off. We've earned it!!!!


LMAO LAKES!!!!!

[Infinite_limit]

http://www.h4-entertainment.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/73814586.jpg

[Shastafarian]

Oh Cully. It's been too long. Did you finally kidnap and sodomize DoK? Where's he at?

[NRHector]

I'll just bet you are.

Specially St. Timothy St. Anthony n St Emmanuel

[jeebus]

:lol I can't wait to see Kirby and Fat with the 7-30 stat line each night :lmao the next season could be the best one yet

[NRHector]

Must be an echo in here.

It must be your asshole after taking it so many times in the ass

[Kool Bob Love]

:lol I can't wait to see Kirby and Fat with the 7-30 stat line each night :lmao the next season could be the best one yet

Last season was Thebesteva.

fours years of melo. Gawd. :rollin

[RD2191]

485566305228308480

Please, please happen.:lol

[Clipper Nation]

:lol I can't wait to see Kirby and Fat with the 7-30 stat line each night :lmao the next season could be the best one yet
Fat is going to be pining for the days of Friend Killer as his best teammate :lol

[jeebus]

Fat is going to be pining for the days of Friend Killer as his best teammate :lol

:lol "I'd rather be in the passenger seat with FK than get the rebound from Kirby" :lol

[Thread]

Oh Cully. It's been too long. Did you finally kidnap and sodomize DoK? Where's he at?

Shasta!!!!!!!!!!! Sweetheart!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pumpkinpuss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Thread]

It must be your asshole after taking it so many times in the ass

What?

[Richie]

Lakers aren't making the playoffs with Melo/Kobe.

$46m for Melo and Kobe, even if they stretch Nash over 3 years and waive Gasol they'd only have $8m to fill out their roster (which would only have 5 players)

Edit: though Melo was $97m/5 not $97m/4. Changed.

[UZER]

Kobe looking for the excuses for his upcoming bad performances... "In sacrificing my game for Melo."

[Thread]

^^Another piss pot chickenshit from upstairs. I spit on you.

[AaronY]

Goddam their defense would be awful with him and the TOSB versions of Kobe and Pau

[Thread]

Goddam their defense would be awful with him and the TOSB versions of Kobe and Pau

The Bag stays in Texas.

[Shastafarian]

Must be nice to remember the old days when the Lakers were relevant eh?

[Kool Bob Love]

Welcome downstairs spurs fans!!!

FIVE FIVE FIVE FIVE FIVE.

:flag:

[AaronY]

They'd need like prime versions of Ben Wallace and Scottie Pippen manning the other two spots to even be average on that end with those three out there

[Thread]

Must be nice to remember the old days when the Lakers were relevant eh?

Well, that and I remember 6 clear as a bell.

[Clipper Nation]

The Bag stays in Texas.
With Kirby in it.

[kobe4life]

Spurfans you laugh right now but you won't be laughing when God and Melo light up your team. I can't wait to God and Melo take huge dump on Green and Kawhi. Those 2 won't know what hit them when they have to face God/Melo. God/Melo/Randle = 2015 Champs.

[Shastafarian]

Melo is 0 for 11 and counting.

[TheMACHINE]

Melo plus kobe > Nick Young plus Kobe

[Shastafarian]

Well, that and I remember 6 clear as a bell.

And that's your curse. That'll be your last good basketball memory as you black out 5 and the continued Laker fall into irrelevance. Jimmy Buss taking the franchise down to the dirt.

[Kool Bob Love]

Melo plus kobe > Nick Young plus Kobe

Horseshit > dogshit

still shit at da end da day.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

He can go there safe in the knowledge that when the inevitable locker room fight breaks out he can backpedal faster than that TOSB Kirby.

[Thread]

And that's your curse. That'll be your last good basketball memory as you black out 5 and the continued Laker fall into irrelevance. Jimmy Buss taking the franchise down to the dirt.

I ain't blacked out 5. I've cited you fellows repeatedly and admirably for 5.

& without Jim Buss we're light 2 NBA Titles.

[UZER]

Melo plus kobe > Nick Young plus Kobe

Kobe played last year?

Huh...I must have #amnesia

[AaronY]

The Bag stays in Texas.
Very relevant point. Thx for that

[ironman2886]

He's gonna lose in L.A. too. Just stay with the Knicks and take the money. Easy f#€king decision.

[Shastafarian]

I ain't blacked out 5. I've cited you fellows repeatedly and admirably for 5.

& without Jim Buss we're light 2 NBA Titles.

Come on Cully you're gonna hold onto 6 tighter and tighter as the Lakers continue to plummet. 5 will become a distant glimmer as you clutch onto something happy, quite similar to how you'll clutch onto life in the coming years.

[jeebus]

:lol Fat still won't get out of the first round

[Kool Bob Love]

http://jocksandstilettojill.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Nas-Kobe-Swizz-Melo-300x228.jpg

[Clipper Nation]

:lol Fat still won't get out of the first round
You're assuming Fat will even make the playoffs :lol

[Thread]

Come on Cully you're gonna hold onto 6 tighter and tighter as the Lakers continue to plummet. 5 will become a distant glimmer as you clutch onto something happy, quite similar to how you'll clutch onto life in the coming years.

Absolutely. I ain't lettin' go of 6. No way. But, I ain't forsaking your 5th. The truth doesn't change.

As for the "clutch onto life".........."You live long enough some bad shit is gonna happen to you."

[Kool Bob Love]

http://www.athlebrities.com/post-images//2008/08/kobe-and-melo.jpg

[jeebus]

You're assuming Fat will even make the playoffs :lol
:lmao Fat and Kirby in the last game of the season, getting tossed for fighting with each other, ending the season at 30-52

[Shastafarian]

I'll be honest Cully the back and forths with you never disappoint.

But you can't be happy about spending $55 mil on K(T)o(S)be, Melo, and Steve Nash's Hoveround next season.

[baseline bum]

:lol I can't wait to see Kirby and Fat with the 7-30 stat line each night :lmao the next season could be the best one yet

How could it possibly be better than everyone picking them to make the Finals, they end up the 7 seed, Kobe has a career ending injury, they get the broomstick from the Spurs, and then Bible Kemp walks to Houston?

[ElNono]

How could it possibly be better than everyone picking them to make the Finals, they end up the 7 seed, Kobe has a career ending injury, they get the broomstick from the Spurs, and then Bible Kemp walks to Houston?

And Dr Buss drops dead... yeah, tough act to follow...

[Thread]

How could it possibly be better than everyone picking them to make the Finals, they end up the 7 seed, Kobe has a career ending injury, they get the broomstick from the Spurs, and then Bible Kemp walks to Houston?

6 trumped it.

tee, hee.

[jeebus]

How could it possibly be better than everyone picking them to make the Finals, they end up the 7 seed, Kobe has a career ending injury, they get the broomstick from the Spurs, and then Bible Kemp walks to Houston?
Hm.

By Kirby tearing his other achilles and Fat turning into Rodney Rogers after getting into a car wreck leaving the stadium...both after the first game.

[baseline bum]

6 trumped it.

tee, hee.

That's just 5 talking

[Thread]

I'll be honest Cully the back and forths with you never disappoint.

But you can't be happy about spending $55 mil on K(T)o(S)be, Melo, and Steve Nash's Hoveround next season.

I've been against Melo from day one. He's a loser. I wouldn't give him a dollar. He's a waste of space.

[Thread]

That's just 5 talking

No, it's 6 talking.

[baseline bum]

Hm.

By Kirby tearing his other achilles and Fat turning into Rodney Rogers after getting into a car wreck leaving the stadium...both after the first game.

Only way it would be better is if Kobe rapes La-La and gets off scot free again.

[baseline bum]

No, it's 6 talking.

That's just 5 talking.

[Thread]

That's just 5 talking.

I'll boil it down further:::

Kobe: 5

the tired old shit bag Duncan: 5

[Clipper Nation]

I've been against Melo from day one. He's a loser. I wouldn't give him a dollar. He's a waste of space.
Though your Fredo is giving him plenty of dollars.

[Thread]

Though your Fredo is giving him plenty of dollars.

I ain't nobody's fart catcher. & what's more:::I taught you that strain as well.

[baseline bum]

I'll boil it down further:::

Kobe: 5

the tired old shit bag Duncan: 5

You want it to be one way.

But it's the other way.

[jeebus]

Only way it would be better is if Kobe rapes La-La and gets off scot free again.
:lol Those two could have a wheelchair battle when Fat finds out, chasing each other around

[baseline bum]

I ain't nobody's fart catcher. & what's more:::I taught you that strain as well.

What's your reaction going to be if Fredo spends 97 million of daddy's dollars on Melo's fat ass?

[baseline bum]

:lol Those two could have a wheelchair battle when Fat finds out, chasing each other around

I was thinking more Arenas vs Crittenton

[Kool Bob Love]

I'll boil it down further:::

Kobe: 5

the tired old shit bag Duncan: 5

Doesn't matter. Melo a laker. You mad?

[Thread]

What's your reaction going to be if Fredo spends 97 million of daddy's dollars on Melo's fat ass?

I spirit the truth, Bum. I'll denounce it, like I denounced Kupchak when he ran Odom off.

[jeebus]

I was thinking more Arenas vs Crittenton
but after those nigs have career ending injuries, neither will be able to hold a gun very well tbh

[Thread]

Doesn't matter. Melo a laker. You mad?

Of course:::I'll be livid. The truth doesn't change, Lovey. That is why it's the truth.

[Thread]

I was thinking more Arenas vs Crittenton

I'll just bet you were.

[Clipper Nation]

but after those nigs have career ending injuries, neither will be able to hold a gun very well tbh
Plus the bullets would just get lodged in Melo's fat rolls....

[kobe4life]

Plus the bullets would just get lodged in Melo's fat rolls....

How does it feel that the Clippers are going to go back to their typical role of being the Lakers doormat?

[Kool Bob Love]

Has phil Jackson said anything? That hippie fuck is real quiet right now.

[xmas1997]

485566305228308480

Please, please happen.:lol

YES, fantastic, make it happen!
They won't get anywhere with those two ball hogs.
And go ahead and lose Gasol while you're at it.
:lmao

[baseline bum]

So how's Kobe going to like getting the rebound for Melo?

[xmas1997]

But now it's being reported that Phoenix is in serious contention for both Melo and James together.

[RsxPiimp]

Like I said, pls no Melo. Let's go with Tier B stars this season.

[midnightpulp]

I think Carmelo and "his people" are blowing smoke, maybe to extort the Bulls into a better offer. Why go to Knicks West (who are a much worse team at this point) rather than stay with the actual Knicks and earn 30 million more?

And if Melo seriously wants to contend, as he stated, going to Lakers makes zero sense. They have a shitty roster, no coach, and the West is a gauntlet of great teams. In the East, all he has to worry about are the Heat, who will be considerably weaker next season.

Don't get your hopes, Lakers fans. Probably isn't happening.

[RsxPiimp]

Everybody take a deep breath. It appears that latest news that the Lakers were very much in the game now with NY and Chicago was a calculated leak to Bill Simmons by Melo's agent.

[midnightpulp]

Everybody take a deep breath. It appears that latest news that the Lakers were very much in the game now with NY and Chicago was a calculated leak to Bill Simmons by Melo's agent.

:lol Of course.

Trying to get Chicago to offer more than 17 million per year.

[midnightpulp]

If Melo believes Bryant is going to play anywhere near his 12-13 level, and Pau can be brought back (his preference should LA be competitive) Melo has to believe there's the making of a run in LA. The three of them plus Randle are a 50-win squad. Kelly and Sacre (assuming some improvement) are respectable as 8th or 9th in a rotation.

The gap for LA is really starting PG and a quality 6th man. Jaret Jack or Vasquez could be targets at guard, though getting them intrade squeezes the space for Pauand creates some trickiy timing issues. Best case for 6th man is Pierce which is also tricky with both BRK and LAC/Doc in pursuit; maybe Young on the room exception.

You have to "learn" how to win in this league. There are exceptions like Kobe, Duncan and Magic, but mostly the top stars don't start winning titles until later in their careers after they've been through years of losing. LeBron, Dirk, MJ, Boston's big 3, Hakeem. Think about that.

What are Melo's options? Go to Houston with two losers who will likely never win a title? Who knows how to win on that team? Go to Chicago with a psychologically broken player that stayed on the bench in a suit despite being perfectly healthy? Stay in New York and run the risk of never playing with another star?

To me, his best options of winning are Kobe and Dirk. Kobe knows how to win, Dirk knows how to win. Both of these guys are closers, and that's what you need come playoff time. Melo's been in the league for over 10 years, he's been in the playoffs every year except 1, he's been to the WCF. At this point, I think he knows what he needs on his team to win. It's not clowns like Dwight, or no defense, shrivel up in the clutch guys like Harden. It's not a guy that's going to leave his team high and dry in the playoffs when he's perfectly healthy, or one that gets completely shut down by competition in the biggest moments. He needs winners, guys who have been there and done that, knows what it takes, knows what needs to be done.

Kobe and Dirk are winners, and Kobe is by far the biggest winner of the bunch. It should be a no brainer decision.

:lmao

[midnightpulp]

Kurt Helin ‏@basketballtalk 4m
Carmelo+Kobe+Gasol still make Lakers third best team in Pacific, 5/6 best in the West. And that's is everyone stays healthy.

This guy is a moron. Sorry but a healthy kobe and Melo alone is enough to be a top 6 seed in the West much less add in Gasol and Randle

That core is the best team in the west. If healthy.

Healthy Kobe + Melo is easily the deadliest one-two punch in the league. It'd be like old MJ and Pippen but better. Add a MOTIVATED Gasol and a hungry Randle to that and we'd be beasts.

[LkrFan]

Trolling LG, huh? :lol

[Thebesteva]

#Freeeeeeedooooooo

Seriously, wtf is the point of signing Melo on this roster? It cant possibly end even remotely close to well.

[midnightpulp]

Trolling LG, huh? :lol

Just reading their hopes and dreams so I'm ready to laugh at their depression when Melo doesn't sign.

[LkrFan]

Just reading their hopes and dreams so I'm ready to laugh at their depression when Melo doesn't sign.
:lmao

[djohn2oo8]

Lakers are being played. Melo is trying to force a SnT to Chicago.

[midnightpulp]

Seriously, wtf is the point of signing Melo on this roster? It cant possibly end even remotely close to well.

All the Lakers FO knows how to do is go after names. They actually should've been going after Hawes, the best stretch big available. Stretch 4s/5s are a vital piece nowadays. Gasol (if he stays) and Randle won't generate much floor spacing.

They're also thinking about their post-Kobe financial situation. Melo will be a nice merchandising revenue stream when Kobe hangs 'em up. I could see the beaners loving Melo.

[midnightpulp]

485573253805535232

[djohn2oo8]

485573253805535232
lol what message?

[midnightpulp]

lol what message?

"Pony up, Chicago."

[djohn2oo8]

"Pony up, Chicago."
True.

[midnightpulp]

485577438919798784

485577621736919040

So if this turns out to be a leverage ploy (which I'm 99% certain it is), what do we name this latest Lakers mishap?

[ulosturedge]

Seriously, wtf is the point of signing Melo on this roster? It cant possibly end even remotely close to well.

Lakers Org more worried about selling tickets then winning Championships it seems. Business is business. Throwing two more years away in the process lol. Kobe took 2 years away from the Lakers and now Melo gonna take another 2 lol.

[djohn2oo8]

485577438919798784

485577621736919040

So if this turns out to be a leverage ploy (which I'm 99% certain it is), what do we name this latest Lakers mishap?

The Leverage

[jeebus]

So if this turns out to be a leverage ploy (which I'm 99% certain it is), what do we name this latest Lakers mishap?
The Leverage

The Lol

The Premature Ejaculation

The Fredo

The Tobey Maguire

[djohn2oo8]

What would Chicago have to trade to make it work? Seems like they'd gut the team.

[jeebus]

What would Chicago have to trade to make it work? Seems like they'd gut the team.
Amnestying Boozer is a step in the right direction. That loud ass ###### needs to die anyways.

[djohn2oo8]

Amnestying Boozer is a step in the right direction. That loud ass ###### needs to die anyways.
I think he would have to be in a trade to make the salaries match up.

[Gummi Clutch]

Amnestying Boozer is a step in the right direction. That loud ass ###### needs to die anyways.
whoa whoa. chill bro.

[Killakobe81]

Fuckme!!

[djohn2oo8]

Fuckme!!
It's leverage. He wants Chicago.

[Killakobe81]

Lakers are being played. Melo is trying to force a SnT to Chicago.
I hope you are right tbh

[djohn2oo8]

I don't see Phil caving either.

[Splits]

So if this turns out to be a leverage ploy (which I'm 99% certain it is), what do we name this latest Lakers mishap?


Knickrolled

[jeebus]

whoa whoa. chill bro.
Fuck boozer

[Killakobe81]

The Leverage

The Lol

The Premature Ejaculation

The Fredo

The Tobey Maguire


I hope this is a ploy

[HemisfairArena]

It's leverage. He wants Chicago.

No he doesn't,,,,he's staying in New York and just giving respect to his buddy, Kobrick by leaking that the Lakers were a serious consideration.

[Clipper Nation]

I hope this is a ploy

:lol Fredo about to make it rain on Melo's fat rolls

[djohn2oo8]

No he doesn't,,,,he's staying in New York and just giving respect to his buddy, Kobrick by leaking that the Lakers were a serious consideration.
No that's retarded. If he wanted New York he would have announced by now. He wants Chicago and he wants his money.

[HemisfairArena]

No that's retarded. If he wanted New York he would have announced by now. He wants Chicago and he wants his money.

How is it retarded? He's showing respect to Kobe and Phils girlfriend before re-uping with the Knicks.

[midnightpulp]

The Leverage

Photoshop opportunity

http://www.onlinetvcast.com/upload/shows/show_244_thumbForVideoPanel.jpg

[djohn2oo8]

How is it retarded? He's showing respect to Kobe and Phils girlfriend before re-uping with the Knicks.
Lol no.

[Killakobe81]

Signing Melo to max would be almost as bad as signing Dwight to max not that he is better but it's one less year

[HemisfairArena]

Lol no.

Lol yes.

[HemisfairArena]

Signing Melo to max would be almost as bad as signing Dwight to max not that he is better but it's one less year

Don't worry,,,he's not going to sign with the Lakers.

[ElNono]

Anybody following Honey nut cheerio's twitter feed? She's probably a better indicator of what's going to happen than some Alex Kennedy 'sources'...

[jeebus]

Anybody following Honey nut cheerio's twitter feed? She's probably a better indicator of what's going to happen than some Alex Kennedy 'sources'...
I dunno, that's a tall order. What if I get a virus? :dizzy

[HemisfairArena]

The Leverage

The Lol

The Premature Ejaculation

The Fredo

The Tobey Maguire


The Delusion

[LkrFan]

Knickrolled

:lol

[LkrFan]

Anybody following Honey nut cheerio's twitter feed? She's probably a better indicator of what's going to happen than some Alex Kennedy 'sources'...

BAAAAHAHAHAHAHA! :rollin :lmao :lmao :rollin

[Killakobe81]

The Delusion
The blessing tbh

[Killakobe81]

Don't worry,,,he's not going to sign with the Lakers.
The blessing if you are right. But I thought it
Was reported that Knicks were offering max , was Broussard full of shit? If he was right what leverage does he have?

[HemisfairArena]

The blessing if you are right. But I thought it
Was reported that Knicks were offering max , was Broussard full of shit? If he was right what leverage does he have?

Melo is returning with the Knicks at max. This Laker rumor is just smoke and mirrors,,,,Phil and Melo throwing Kobe and Jeanie a solid. ESPN reporting now Lakers have passed Bulls as it being Melo top destination behind Knicks,,,,I told that Rocket fan on the last page,,,he doesn't want the Bulls.

[benefactor]

485577438919798784

485577621736919040

So if this turns out to be a leverage ploy (which I'm 99% certain it is), what do we name this latest Lakers mishap?
:lol Yannis...this is the Hoopsworld guy. ST has been clowning this faggot for years.

That said, he might be right.

[AaronY]

No that's retarded. If he wanted New York he would have announced by now.

http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/attention_whore imo

[unforeseen]

Melo will make his decision by the end of next week.

[100%duncan]

:lol "I'd rather be in the passenger seat with FK than get the rebound from Kirby" :lol

:lol

[Venti Quattro]

:cry LeBron pls :cry

[Thebesteva]

All the Lakers FO knows how to do is go after names. They actually should've been going after Hawes, the best stretch big available. Stretch 4s/5s are a vital piece nowadays. Gasol (if he stays) and Randle won't generate much floor spacing.

They're also thinking about their post-Kobe financial situation. Melo will be a nice merchandising revenue stream when Kobe hangs 'em up. I could see the beaners loving Melo.



Lakers Org more worried about selling tickets then winning Championships it seems. Business is business. Throwing two more years away in the process lol. Kobe took 2 years away from the Lakers and now Melo gonna take another 2 lol.

People said the same thing about only being interested in selling tickets from 2006-2008 (pre gasol trade). We are talking about a family in crisis, their father died and they have no clue how to run the franchise without him. The real brains of the operation is Mitch and thus far he hasnt been able to work his magic because Jim has made many mistakes by firing everyone behind the scenes.

I think its natural to go belly up after so many championships in 10 years...seriously they won 5 out of 10 years and went to the finals 7 times. However, I think its going to take some hard learned lessons by Fredo to finally shape things up.

You guys dont get it, we have nothing here in LA to be happy about outside of the Lakers...only fat beaners care about the dodgers and very few people actually seriously watch the Kings. Laker fans are going to give Jim Buss 2 more seasons before they turn their backs. They already said the Lakers fell over 50% in ratings, I only assume they made a profit this year over the entire BS story line about Kobe coming back.

[Thread]

^Without Jim Buss we're light two NBA Titles.

[djohn2oo8]

The media should at least think about what they sell before they put it out there. Carmelo is really going to take that big of a discount to go and play on a team worse than the Knicks? He wants the money, and the Bulls. Phil won't cave and he'll probably end up either walking to the Bulls at the discount anyway or re-signing with the Knicks.

[Twisted_Dawg]

What in the fuck has happened to this world when a team and storied franchise like the Lakers---WE'RE TALKING THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS----is getting played and used like a bitch? My God this universe is upside down. Hard to believe the league, TV networks and NIKE is allowing this.


I think Carmelo and "his people" are blowing smoke, maybe to extort the Bulls into a better offer. Why go to Knicks West (who are a much worse team at this point) rather than stay with the actual Knicks and earn 30 million more?

And if Melo seriously wants to contend, as he stated, going to Lakers makes zero sense. They have a shitty roster, no coach, and the West is a gauntlet of great teams. In the East, all he has to worry about are the Heat, who will be considerably weaker next season.

Don't get your hopes, Lakers fans. Probably isn't happening.


Everybody take a deep breath. It appears that latest news that the Lakers were very much in the game now with NY and Chicago was a calculated leak to Bill Simmons by Melo's agent.


:lol Of course.

Trying to get Chicago to offer more than 17 million per year.


Lakers are being played. Melo is trying to force a SnT to Chicago.


485573253805535232


"Pony up, Chicago."


485577438919798784

485577621736919040

So if this turns out to be a leverage ploy (which I'm 99% certain it is), what do we name this latest Lakers mishap?

[djohn2oo8]

^Without Jim Buss we're light two NBA Titles.
Without Ronnie.

[djohn2oo8]

Also, it's funny how right after the Knicks meeting the Knicks were the heavy favorites, now it's the Lakers even though he met with them before the Knicks. Leverage ploy all the way, even the great Woj got played.

[RsxPiimp]

What in the fuck has happened to this world when a team and storied franchise like the Lakers---WE'RE TALKING THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS----is getting played and used like a bitch? My God this universe is upside down. Hard to believe the league, TV networks and NIKE is allowing this.

Agents always uses the Lakers as leverage. It's a smart business move to get attention.


It's all making sense now btw, so according to this insider, this is why Randle hasn't signed with the Lakers yet and why the Lakers fans may not see Julius play in the summer league?

[RsxPiimp]

Also, it's funny how right after the Knicks meeting the Knicks were the heavy favorites, now it's the Lakers even though he met with them before the Knicks. Leverage ploy all the way, even the great Woj got played.

Don't stop there, Houston got played too :lol

[djohn2oo8]

Don't stop there, Houston got played too :lol
They aren't the ones who are publicly being used as leverage by every media outlet to get to Chicago. That would be the Lakers. And since when did they ever get used like that? Probably not when Jerry was alive.

[Venti Quattro]

:cry :cry :cry Jimbo go for LeBron pls :cry :cry :cry

[midnightpulp]

People said the same thing about only being interested in selling tickets from 2006-2008 (pre gasol trade). We are talking about a family in crisis, their father died and they have no clue how to run the franchise without him. The real brains of the operation is Mitch and thus far he hasnt been able to work his magic because Jim has made many mistakes by firing everyone behind the scenes.

I think its natural to go belly up after so many championships in 10 years...seriously they won 5 out of 10 years and went to the finals 7 times. However, I think its going to take some hard learned lessons by Fredo to finally shape things up.

You guys dont get it, we have nothing here in LA to be happy about outside of the Lakers...only fat beaners care about the dodgers and very few people actually seriously watch the Kings. Laker fans are going to give Jim Buss 2 more seasons before they turn their backs. They already said the Lakers fell over 50% in ratings, I only assume they made a profit this year over the entire BS story line about Kobe coming back.

I'm from SoCal, and historically, LA has been a baseball town. Dodgers are very worth getting excited over. Kershaw is from another planet.

[RsxPiimp]

Rockets were all over the news too, even caused a massive controversy

they got played too period :lol

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bri4zWPCMAAWfQY.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Brjbq3ICYAAdKA7.jpg:large

[djohn2oo8]

Rockets were all over the news too, even caused a massive controversy

they got played too period :lol

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bri4zWPCMAAWfQY.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Brjbq3ICYAAdKA7.jpg:large


It happens. The Lakers are the ones dumb enough to not hire a coach yet so they can let Melo pick one. Not even Kobe gets to pick a coach :lol

[Franklin]

LOL Lockets indulging in the Melo pipedream as much as I delude myself with the "Lunar Goddess" dream, neither is gonna come true tbh :lmao Rogue will remain a celibate for lifelong and the Lockets will never win a ring again as long as the Sun rises from the east.

[djohn2oo8]

LOL Lockets indulging in the Melo pipedream as much as I delude myself with the "Lunar Goddess" dream, neither is gonna come true tbh :lmao Rogue will remain a celibate for lifelong and the Lockets will never win a ring again as long as the Sun rises from the east.
Not as bad as trading for Big Daddy Tyson back.

[jeebus]

It happens. The Lakers are the ones dumb enough to not hire a coach yet so they can let Melo pick one. Not even Kobe gets to pick a coach :lol
:lmao Fredo handing over the keys to the franchise to Fat and offering up his sister to take care of his "needs"

[djohn2oo8]

:lmao Fredo handing over the keys to the franchise to Fat and offering up his sister to take care of his "needs"
:lol

[Clipper Nation]

It happens. The Lakers are the ones dumb enough to not hire a coach yet so they can let Melo pick one. Not even Kobe gets to pick a coach :lol
:lol Rockets disrespecting Lin while pretending that Fatmelo is "the key to a championship"

[Franklin]

Not as bad as trading for Big Daddy Tyson back.
Daddy was a pivot to our 2011' squad, especially at the defensive end. It was a horrible mistake to let him walk in the first place but it's never too late to fix what you've done wrong, imho.

[djohn2oo8]

:lol Rockets disrespecting Lin while pretending that Fatmelo is "the key to a championship"
:lol Trading draft picks for an Uncle Tom nigga blaming all his problems on his owner, then pretending he is key to a championship.

[Clipper Nation]

:lol Trading draft picks for an Uncle Tom nigga blaming all his problems on his owner, then pretending he is key to a championship.
:lol Keeping McFail

[djohn2oo8]

:lol Keeping McFail
No one has the illusion he will take them anywhere. On the other hand, :lol trading picks for Vinny Del Rivers.

[Clipper Nation]

No one has the illusion he will take them anywhere.
Morey does :lol

[djohn2oo8]

Morey does :lol
:lol No. McHale has openly taken issue with Morey's analytics approach. He is not there because of him.

[Clipper Nation]

:lol No. McHale has openly taken issue with Morey's analytics approach. He is not there because of him.
McFail is there as a puppet coach for Morey who won't tell his team to stop chucking threes, tbh....

It's neither here nor there, though - getting back on topic, the Lakers and Rockets beg equallyPERIOD

[100%duncan]

How can you deflect Mchale? He fucking sucks.

[djohn2oo8]

How can you deflect Mchale? He fucking sucks.
Who is deflecting? I agree he sucks.

[djohn2oo8]

McFail is there as a puppet coach for Morey who won't tell his team to stop chucking threes, tbh....

It's neither here nor there, though - getting back on topic, the Lakers and Rockets beg equallyPERIOD
I think I already explained why the Lakers shouldn't have to, so I won't explain again.

[LkrFan]

No one has the illusion he will take them anywhere. On the other hand, :lol trading picks for Vinny Del Rivers.
:lmao

[da_suns_fan]

:lol Rockets disrespecting Lin while pretending that Fatmelo is "the key to a championship"

I dont care about the disrespecting Lin part but I agree that Melo is a bad fit on rockets.

In fact, the only team that Melo would probably "make sense" on is the Clippers.

[Chinook]

Kobe/Melo/Randall is an interesting combo. If the Lakers can turn Nash and Gasol into some good players, they'd fight for a low playoff seed. Some team like Cleveland, Atlanta or Detroit has to want out of their PG's long-term deal. Nash for one of them may work. Gasol can still net an asset.

[Clipper Nation]

I dont care about the disrespecting Lin part but I agree that Melo is a bad fit on rockets.

In fact, the only team that Melo would probably "make sense" on is the Clippers.
Fat would be a terrible fit for us... we need defense at the wings, not iso-chucking....

[djohn2oo8]

Kobe/Melo/Randall is an interesting combo. If the Lakers can turn Nash and Gasol into some good players, they'd fight for a low playoff seed. Some team like Cleveland, Atlanta or Detroit has to want out of their PG's long-term deal. Nash for one of them may work. Gasol can still net an asset.
No one is taking Nash. They would need to trade a pick or two to send him out, and they already don't have any.

[Chinook]

Melo is made for Chicago. They need a go-to offensive option. If Nate Robinson, Marco Belinelli and DJ Augustine can excel there, Melo can take over.

[Chinook]

No one is taking Nash. They would need to trade a pick or two to send him out, and they already don't have any.

I wouldn't be sure on that, especially if Nash is serious about retiring if he's traded. Nash wouldn't be anywhere near the worst contract traded this year without picks being involved.

[StrengthAndHonor]

Rockets were all over the news too, even caused a massive controversy

they got played too period :lol

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bri4zWPCMAAWfQY.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Brjbq3ICYAAdKA7.jpg:large

+1

Everyone got played, mainly Houston and the Lakers who appears to be the biggest beggars in the Melo sweepstakes, Chicago not so much. We all know Melo was using these teams as leverage since Jackson has implied all year long that Melo should take a paycut.

[djohn2oo8]

+1

Everyone got played, mainly Houston and the Lakers who appears to be the biggest beggars in the Melo sweepstakes. We all know Melo was using these teams as leverage since Jackson has implied all year long that Melo should take a paycut.
The Knicks have already offered him the 5 year max, so that correlation doesn't make sense. He's using teams as leverage to get to Chicago.

[StrengthAndHonor]

The Knicks have already offered him the 5 year max, so that correlation doesn't make sense. He's using teams as leverage to get to Chicago.

There has been a lot of posturing from the Knicks camp in terms of the deal in place, numerous Knicks fans has stated this, no one really knows if the max offer of $129/5 yrs in the table, thus you see why Melo's camp are still leaking out rumors that he's still intrigued by other teams. It was suggested that Phil was offering close to it and is still convincing Melo to take less to help rebuild the franchise.

2nd scenario could be Melo forcing a S&T to Chicago.

[StrengthAndHonor]

This was from Woj's most recent article:


After Friday's meeting with Knicks president Phil Jackson and coach Derek Fisher, sources told Yahoo Sports that Anthony had become more comfortable with Jackson's plan to use him as the cornerstone to lure free agent stars into salary cap space in 2015 and '16. One thing that still bothers Anthony is Jackson had wanted him to take less than a max contract, sources told Yahoo Sports.

[dbreiden83080]

This was from Woj's most recent article:


After Friday's meeting with Knicks president Phil Jackson and coach Derek Fisher, sources told Yahoo Sports that Anthony had become more comfortable with Jackson's plan to use him as the cornerstone to lure free agent stars into salary cap space in 2015 and '16. One thing that still bothers Anthony is Jackson had wanted him to take less than a max contract, sources told Yahoo Sports.


Crybaby bullshit from a 30 year old man.. They offered you the max so take it or leave it..

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Crybaby bullshit from a 30 year old man.. They offered you the max so take it or leave it..

This has to be handled delicately when Phil Jackson is involved. Him signing in New York ain't the end...it's the beginning. What is said now and by whom will be important when all the laughter dies in sorrow and Media does not want Phil holding the dirty end of the stick at that point.

[Splits]

I'm from SoCal, and historically, LA has been a baseball town. Dodgers are very worth getting excited over. Kershaw is from another planet.

:lmao American cricket

[Thread]

I'm from SoCal, and historically, LA has been a baseball town. Dodgers are very worth getting excited over. Kershaw is from another planet.

They're still holding a fine grudge here for you busing over and making in their pool. And every time they begin to forget, I remind 'em.

[midnightpulp]

:lmao American cricket

:lol Cricket
:lol Using a boat oar as a bat
:lol Dominated by 5'2" Indians and Pakis

[Clipper Nation]

:lmao American cricket
Still better than third-world kickball :lol

[midnightpulp]

Still better than third-world kickball :lol

Cricket is just as 3rd world, as well. The Indians love that shit.

The midget in the middle is considered the best cricket player of the modern era.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/94800/94829.jpg

[baseline bum]

What would Chicago have to trade to make it work? Seems like they'd gut the team.

Taj Gibson, Anthony Randolph, and Greg Smith would get it done.

[LkrFan]

Still better than third-world kickball :lol

:lol

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

I've been against Melo from day one. He's a loser. I wouldn't give him a dollar. He's a waste of space.

Well, the Laker's think otherwise. You should save some of that spit for Buss and Co.

They should call him Melo Yellow.

[da_suns_fan]

Melo is made for Chicago. They need a go-to offensive option. If Nate Robinson, Marco Belinelli and DJ Augustine can excel there, Melo can take over.

Only if D-Rose doesnt come back.

The perfect fit for Melo would be a strong, pass-first point guard (Billups, Paul etc) who would force him to get to the right spots before giving him the ball and lots of good rebounders to go after his misses.

Somewhat similar to the Philly/Iverson model.

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^^Another piss pot chickenshit from upstairs. I spit on you.

* Sorry da.

[djohn2oo8]

Taj Gibson, Anthony Randolph, and Greg Smith would get it done.
Then that team would basically be the Knicks all over again. Rose is done.

[baseline bum]

Then that team would basically be the Knicks all over again. Rose is done.

I know. It'd be fucking hilarious.

[Splits]

:lol look at these chucking statistics. How great would these two on LA's second-tier team be?

http://i1.minus.com/jFg6DMcwNJ5Ac.png

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:lol look at these chucking statistics. How great would these two on LA's second-tier team be?

http://i1.minus.com/jFg6DMcwNJ5Ac.png

Splits stayed up all night wringing his hands...walking the floors.

LMAO!!!

[da_suns_fan]

:lol look at these chucking statistics. How great would these two on LA's second-tier team be?

http://i1.minus.com/jFg6DMcwNJ5Ac.png

I want to say its a smoke screen and Melo wouldnt join a team that didnt even have a coach, but he's never been the most cerebral guy so....

[xmas1997]

There is only one basketball.

[Killakobe81]

I'm from SoCal, and historically, LA has been a baseball town. Dodgers are very worth getting excited over. Kershaw is from another planet.

Kershaw is great. But since 80s been a Lakers town. Dodgers have a great fanbase too both teams supported through up and down years. Kings have a smaller but loyal base Clips angels ducks have even smaller ones that make noise when they are winning. College wise it's u$c football and Bruins hoops.

[Killakobe81]

Also lots of old rams and especially Raiders fans. With plenty of Cowboys because of camp in Oxnard.

[xmas1997]

But what about L.A.s football team?
Whoops! Sorry about that, I forgot.
:lmao

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^Another piss pot chickenshit from upstairs. I spit on you.

[midnightpulp]

Kershaw is great. But since 80s been a Lakers town. Dodgers have a great fanbase too both teams supported through up and down years. Kings have a smaller but loyal base Clips angels ducks have even smaller ones that make noise when they are winning. College wise it's u$c football and Bruins hoops.

I'd say since the 3 peat. Gibson's homer was bigger than anything the Showtime Lakers had ever done. Remember, baseball was massively more popular than basketball during the time.

It still ranks as LA's Greatest Sports Moment on pretty much ever list imaginable.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U157X0jy5iw

If the Dodgers win another World Series soon, their popularity will soar and LA will once again become Dodger Town.

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I'd say since the 3 peat. Gibson's homer was bigger than anything the Showtime Lakers had ever done. Remember, baseball was massively more popular than basketball during the time.

It still ranks as LA's Greatest Sports Moment on pretty much ever list imaginable.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U157X0jy5iw

Yep, they used to draw 3 million every year. I'd get the papers and look for the attendance figure after each game. It was unbelievable.

[xmas1997]

What has any of this to do with Melo?

[Thread]

^Yet another piss pot chickenshit from upstairs. I spit on you.

[LkrFan]

Taj Gibson, Anthony Randolph, and Greg Smith would get it done.

Just out of curiosity. Why would Knicks (EC) help Chicago (EC) get better? Case in point: the Lakers could have done way better than Odumb for Shaq. What did they do? They sent him East. Worked out really well:

Kobe - 2, Shaq - 1

:downspin:

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

What has any of this to do with Melo?

When things are bad, people usually turn to the good things in the past. That's when know the current state of affairs is horrible.

Melo and Kobe, just the thought.

[djohn2oo8]

Just out of curiosity. Why would Knicks (EC) help Chicago (EC) get better? Case in point: the Lakers could have done way better than Odumb for Shaq. What did they do? They sent him East. Worked out really well:

Kobe - 2, Shaq - 1

:downspin:
They wouldn't. They wouldn't help him with a SnT deal either.

[DMX7]

^^Another piss pot chickenshit from upstairs. I spit on you.

:lmao

[100%duncan]

Nah uh Jaime.

Daddy 3
MVPau 2
Kobe 0

[xmas1997]

^Yet another piss pot chickenshit from upstairs. I spit on you.

Are you a broken record or something?
That is really quite the intelligent post.





Not.
:lol

[Killakobe81]

I'd say since the 3 peat. Gibson's homer was bigger than anything the Showtime Lakers had ever done. Remember, baseball was massively more popular than basketball during the time.



It still ranks as LA's Greatest Sports Moment on pretty much ever list imaginable.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U157X0jy5iw

If the Dodgers win another World Series soon, their popularity will soar and LA will once again become Dodger Town.

Key part is like you said baseball WAS more popular in early 80's I was in LA in 88 yes Gibson's homer and Hershiser's streak was amazing but the repeat was far bigger went to both parades and celebrations were huge but the repeat was far bigger. Because the Lakers were greater Dodgers had what two hofers? The Lakers had 3 plus West as GM and Riles as coach. His next year we gonna do it again . . Was ingenious.

If Dodgers win first title in decades of course it will be excitement in the city but Lakers still mean more. Dodgers certainly have the #2 spot though.

Lol at the non la resident s trying to chime in st least you have lived there.

[LkrFan]

They wouldn't. They wouldn't help him with a SnT deal either.

Exactly. I believe midnightpulp thinks differently though. :downspin:

[Infinite_limit]

Only if D-Rose doesnt come back.

The perfect fit for Melo would be a strong, pass-first point guard (Billups, Paul etc) who would force him to get to the right spots before giving him the ball and lots of good rebounders to go after his misses.

Somewhat similar to the Philly/Iverson model.
?

When people blast Rose they compare him to Iverson

[buttsR4rebounding]

Key part is like you said baseball WAS more popular in early 80's I was in LA in 88 yes Gibson's homer and Hershiser's streak was amazing but the repeat was far bigger went to both parades and celebrations were huge but the repeat was far bigger. Because the Lakers were greater Dodgers had what two hofers? The Lakers had 3 plus West as GM and Riles as coach. His next year we gonna do it again . . Was ingenious.

If Dodgers win first title in decades of course it will be excitement in the city but Lakers still mean more. Dodgers certainly have the #2 spot though.

Lol at the non la resident s trying to chime in st least you have lived there.

It is much harder to get into the Hall of Fame in baseball than basketball. Also, as a feat there is no question that it is bigger to 3-peat. But for a single sports moment it doesn't get any bigger or better than Gibson's home run.

[LkrFan]

I'm from SoCal, and historically, LA has been a baseball town. Brooklyn Dodgers were worth getting excited over until they moved to LA. Kershaw choked in the playoffs.

tee hee

[Clipper Nation]

tee hee
Why so salty about los Doyers, Gilberto? :lol

[midnightpulp]

Key part is like you said baseball WAS more popular in early 80's I was in LA in 88 yes Gibson's homer and Hershiser's streak was amazing but the repeat was far bigger went to both parades and celebrations were huge but the repeat was far bigger. Because the Lakers were greater Dodgers had what two hofers? The Lakers had 3 plus West as GM and Riles as coach. His next year we gonna do it again . . Was ingenious.

If Dodgers win first title in decades of course it will be excitement in the city but Lakers still mean more. Dodgers certainly have the #2 spot though.

Lol at the non la resident s trying to chime in st least you have lived there.

Los Angeles sports fans are frontrunners. If the Dodgers win the WS while the Lakers are still floundering, I don't see how they don't overtake the Lakers as "LA's team," especially with the rising popularity of Puig and Kershaw. Right now, the Dodgers are the much more compelling franchise. We might be looking at the potential GOAT left-handed pitcher here. Long way to go to catch Koufax, but Kershaw is just superhuman at the moment, putting in the 2nd most dominant pitching performance ever.

I don't see why any LA sports fan who likes both teams would prefer to watch the Lakers and their mess over the Dodgers.

That said, I'm not sure how you quantify popularity. Maybe if the Dodgers make the WS, we can compare the Southern California ratings to when the Lakers were last in the Finals or something.

[Killakobe81]

It is much harder to get into the Hall of Fame in baseball than basketball. Also, as a feat there is no question that it is bigger to 3-peat. But for a single sports moment it doesn't get any bigger or better than Gibson's home run.
Not denying that. Just saying that LA is a star loving city part of why they chasing Melo. That Dodgers team was amazing but lacked star power.

[Infinite_limit]

People are far less impressed by a Basketball Title than Baseball.

Basketball: Get Top player = Win
Baseball: Build the defense & pitching. Secure a solid bullpen. Round up the batting order. Have a knowledgeable manager. Get some breaks. Survive the grueling regular season. Handle the pressure filled Playoffs.

[midnightpulp]

People are far less impressed by a Basketball Title than Baseball.

Basketball: Get Top player = Win
Baseball: Build the defense & pitching. Secure a solid bullpen. Round up the batting order. Have a knowledgeable manager. Get some breaks. Survive the grueling regular season. Handle the pressure filled Playoffs.

Yep. Paper champions aren't even guaranteed to make the playoffs in baseball. Especially in 1988, when only 4 teams would make the post-season.

[midnightpulp]

Not denying that. Just saying that LA is a star loving city part of why they chasing Melo. That Dodgers team was amazing but lacked star power.

Orel and Gibby were pretty big. Fernando was huge, just as big as Magic in the early and mid-80s, but by 88, he was past his prime already, injured, and not a draw anymore. Damn screwball cut his prime short.

[StrengthAndHonor]

According to a person familiar with the situation, Anthony felt as if he got mixed signals from the New York Knicks during his meeting with the team on Thursday. While Anthony and his camp were told that he could have a maximum contract if he wanted it, a source said, team president Phil Jackson continued to preach the virtues of taking less than the maximum—a message that left Anthony questioning whether the max offer was sincere.



good ol' Phil :lol

[Infinite_limit]

Yep. Paper champions aren't even guaranteed to make the playoffs in baseball. Especially in 1988, when only 4 teams would make the post-season.
I disagree with the path Baseball has chosen

Pre-Strike: 4 playoff teams (Okay a little extreme)
Post-Strike: 8 playoff teams (Ideal)
2012+: 10 total with 6 division & 4 wild cards

Astonishing for a sport in modern times to go from 4 to 10 playoff teams. You could argue the final month of the season is now more interesting than ever but what about the other 8 months? I don't even bother with the 1st Half of the season these days considering the rosters will drastically change by October.

[midnightpulp]

I disagree with the path Baseball has chosen

Pre-Strike: 4 playoff teams (Okay a little extreme)
Post-Strike: 8 playoff teams (Ideal)
2012+: 10 total with 6 division & 4 wild cards

Astonishing for a sport in modern times to go from 4 to 10 playoff teams. You could argue the final month of the season is now more interesting than ever but what about the other 8 months? I don't even bother with the 1st Half of the season these days considering the rosters will drastically change by October.

Wild Card is beyond silly. 1 game to get into the real playoffs?

Reeks of a cheap ratings grab.

[djohn2oo8]

According to a person familiar with the situation, Anthony felt as if he got mixed signals from the New York Knicks during his meeting with the team on Thursday. While Anthony and his camp were told that he could have a maximum contract if he wanted it, a source said, team president Phil Jackson continued to preach the virtues of taking less than the maximum—a message that left Anthony questioning whether the max offer was sincere.



good ol' Phil :lol
Props on calling it right. So he'll end up playing for less then.

[Killakobe81]

Los Angeles sports fans are frontrunners. If the Dodgers win the WS while the Lakers are still floundering, I don't see how they don't overtake the Lakers as "LA's team," especially with the rising popularity of Puig and Kershaw. Right now, the Dodgers are the much more compelling franchise. We might be looking at the potential GOAT left-handed pitcher here. Long way to go to catch Koufax, but Kershaw is just superhuman at the moment, putting in the 2nd most dominant pitching performance ever.

I don't see why any LA sports fan who likes both teams would prefer to watch the Lakers and their mess over the Dodgers.

That said, I'm not sure how you quantify popularity. Maybe if the Dodgers make the WS, we can compare the Southern California ratings to when the Lakers were last in the Finals or something.

You can compare whatever the he'll you want. Not only are the Lakers bigger locally but also nationally. Look how much the Clips and Dodgers sold for yet the Lakers value is estimated at more by quite a bit. Local tv deals are more lucrative. More merchandise sales local and national and worldwide. Don't see how this is a debate if you live in the city or even just read a Forbes or WSJ. Lakers are also far more popular and hated get more national TV games even when we suck. Lakers sucked in the 90s and kings were great didn't change shit.

[Killakobe81]

My bad Dodgers are worth more ...But I stand by the rest. Pretty smart investment by Magic btw. My Freaking Cowboys are worth so much money more than Dodgers and we have sucked for years

[Malik Hairston]

As a Laker hater, obviously I hope they get Carmelo, it would essentially kill any chance of contending for the next 5-6 years, tbh..

As an NBA fan, I hope they don't do it, it would be a train wreck and a sad move that wouldn't even put them in the top 8 in the West..hate seeing such stupid front offices, tbh..

[Killakobe81]

As a Laker hater, obviously I hope they get Carmelo, it would essentially kill any chance of contending for the next 5-6 years, tbh..

As an NBA fan, I hope they don't do it, it would be a train wreck and a sad move that wouldn't even put them in the top 8 in the West..hate seeing such stupid front offices, tbh..
On this we agree.

[djohn2oo8]

He needs to pick a team already. Can't have him AND LeBron both holding up everyone's signings.

[djohn2oo8]

485906057634410496

Dallas they told was out. Hence Dirk signing the new deal.

[djohn2oo8]

485909825067696128

[Malik Hairston]

On this we agree.

Lakers are better off just being a non-playoff team until Kobe's contract is off the books, loading up on assets until that point, and then making a big splash in free agency with younger stars(Westbrook, for instance)..

Kobe is still a big enough draw that he will keep the fans in the seats, tbh..

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Lakers are better off just being a non-playoff team until Kobe's contract is off the books, loading up on assets until that point, and then making a big splash in free agency with younger stars(Westbrook, for instance)..

Kobe is still a big enough draw that he will keep the fans in the seats, tbh..

Ridiculous to make a blanket assumption like that. If you can acquire players that will enable you then acquire them. If not, let it go. Acquiring garbage will only produce garbage (GIGO).

[Malik Hairston]

Ridiculous to make a blanket assumption like that. If you can acquire players that will enable you then acquire them. If not, let it go. Acquiring garbage will only produce garbage (GIGO).

Which is my point about Carmelo:lol..he's a pointless addition..

They aren't going to contend with him, what's the point of having him on a max deal in his 30s when he's on the decline and getting fatter by the year?..

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Which is my point about Carmelo:lol..he's a pointless addition..

They aren't going to contend with him, what's the point of having him on a max deal in his 30s when he's on the decline and getting fatter by the year?..

That ain't what you said, Hair. You said just mail it in until Kobe is off the books.

[HemisfairArena]

Lakers need Carmelo to pull in big name free agents in the future. Guys like Love, Durant, Davis, ect,,,,aren't coming if Lakers just have young guys with potential. But its all moot,,,Melo re-signs with the Knicks.

[Franklin]

Lakers chance of landing Melo is just as good as me making the "lunar Goddess" my gf tbh :lol

[Splits]

Well crap, looks like the Lakers just blew their chances:


Kobe Knocks Phil Jackson to Recruit Melo?

Though Bryant missed the Lakers’ presentation to Anthony on Thursday because he was returning from a European vacation, he planned to be in Anthony’s ear all weekend selling Los Angeles. A league source from one of the four other teams in contention suggested it’s possible Bryant gave a not-so-glowing assessment of Jackson.


Bryant and Jackson had their difficulties, though they got along excellently in their final years together. It wasn’t always that way. Jackson sided with Shaquille O’Neal when Shaq and Kobe were teammates, and he famously ripped Bryant in one of his books. When Jackson was asked about Bryant recruiting Anthony on draft night, he said his former player could be “persuasive.’’


Read more at http://www.basketballinsiders.com/2014-nba-free-agency-diary/#iEFpgPK18yym46Zc.99

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Well crap, looks like the Lakers just blew their chances:

You asshole, you.

[midnightpulp]

Well crap, looks like the Lakers just blew their chances:

http://nypost.com/2014/07/06/a-kobe-and-melo-pickup-game-rumors-swirl-as-knicks-still-favorites/

[LakerHater]

486204069745557504

[midnightpulp]

Well crap, looks like the Lakers just blew their chances:

And here's the killshot:

486203696725127168

No way Melo accepts a secondary role to a 36 year old Achilles blown Kirby. This also shows Kobe still delusionally believes he "eats first."

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And here's the killshot:

486203696725127168

No way Melo accepts a secondary role to a 36 year old Achilles blown Kirby. This also shows Kobe still delusionally believes he "eats first."

Run, Midst, run!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[midnightpulp]

Run, Midst, run!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Aren't you glad I'm posting this info?

I thought you don't want Melo on the Lakers?

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Aren't you glad I'm posting this info?

I thought you don't want Melo on the Lakers?

I don't. Neither do you.

[TampaDude]

I don't. Neither do you.

The SKUNKER!

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The SKUNKER!

[midnightpulp]

I don't. Neither do you.

Damn right. I want to see those humps on LG suffer.

And I want Kobe playing out his last days with nary a help. I want him in the lottery the last years of his career, alone with only Randle, Swaggy P, and a buncha cast offs as his running mates. It'll be great theater.

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Damn right. I want to see those humps on LG suffer.

And I want Kobe playing out his last days with nary a help. I want him in the lottery the last years of his career, alone with only Randle, Swaggy P, and a buncha cast offs as his running mates. It'll be great theater.

Then we're both on the record.

Let us proceed...

[Killakobe81]

Damn right. I want to see those humps on LG suffer.

And I want Kobe playing out his last days with nary a help. I want him in the lottery the last years of his career, alone with only Randle, Swaggy P, and a buncha cast offs as his running mates. It'll be great theater.

Rather get a top 5 pick back from Suns than have Melo at $96 million tbh ...
I hope you are right.

[midnightpulp]

Rather get a top 5 pick back from Suns than have Melo at $96 million tbh ...
I hope you are right.

Me too. I want to see the Lakers try to build a team for once. It'd be interesting.

[Killakobe81]

Me too. I want to see the Lakers try to build a team for once. It'd be interesting.

Ranfle and that pick would be sacrificed if they could get a superstar ...but would be nice.