Oh boy here we go, Lin tells Lakers he wants a significant role in the offense

[Thebesteva]

:lol This clown realizes what team hes on right now, right? If its minutes he wants, boy do we have minutes to give
:lol Mitch explaining why they went after the gook
:lol Asians playing basketball


Jeremy Lin is demanding a more important role from the Los Angeles (http://au.ibtimes.com/topics/detail/878/los-angeles/) Lakers after spending the past two seasons under the shadow of James Harden during his tenure days with the Houston Rockets.
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Apr 30, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jeremy Lin (7) reacts to a play during the second quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers in game five of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center.



Traded by the Rockets for salary relief, the 25-year old Lin will embark into a new chapter in his career as a member of the fabled Lakers franchise next season.
The former Harvard playmaker averaged 12 points and 4 dishes per game last season in a backup role for the Rockets, who also lost Omer Asik and Chandler Parsons this offseason.
While many analysts believed the Lakers had made a gamble in trading for Lin, general manager Mitch Kupchack assured that Lin will play a big role for the team in their upcoming 2014-15 campaign.
"This trade allows us to acquire a solid player who will make us a better team, as well as draft picks to improve our team in the future, while at the same time allowing us to maintain financial flexibility," said Kupchack in a press release via Sports Illustrated FanSided (http://fansided.com/2014/07/13/mitch-kupchak-jeremy-lin-will-make-us-better-team/) issued days after acquiring Lin and two future draft picks (first round and second round pick in 2015).

"In addition to what he'll bring us on the court, we think Jeremy will be warmly embraced by our fans and our community."

Though his defense remains a suspect, Lin's penetrating skills and ability to play both the point guard and shooting guard position with ease will make wonders for a Lakers team that direly need firepower after losing All-Star power forward Pau Gasol to free-agency this summer.

[Kawhi]

They got Lin so their TV ratings can go up

[illusioNtEk]

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SUM TING WONG?

[Bulaien999]

Be ready for the fallout after Lakernation eats him alive after bad performances. Worst part is his play is reflected on his confidence...

[Thebesteva]

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SUM TING WONG?


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

[LakerHater]

Do they still have Nash?

[ElNono]

I thought most Asians were Crippers fans?

[Poolboy5623]

I thought most Asians were Crippers fans?

Not anymore. Now it's the Rakers..

[Buddy Mignon]

He's already failed if this is true. A PG should assume that he is the leader of the team. You spearhead the attack on both ends.

[ElNono]

He's already failed if this is true. A PG should assume that he is the leader of the team. You spearhead the attack on both ends.

He was already a failure. It only makes sense Fredo embraces him :lmao

[Buddy Mignon]

He was already a failure. It only makes sense Fredo embraces him :lmao

You have a team full of misfits, nono. Anything is possible.

[ElNono]

You have a team full of misfits, nono. Anything is possible.

You have a team of losers. 'Anything' isn't possible in those circumstances.

[Buddy Mignon]

You have a team of losers. 'Anything' isn't possible in those circumstances.

I have a guy on my team that has accomplished more in his career than your entire franchise.

[ElNono]

Boozer = amnestied because he was a loser
Nash = ducking his children, won't do the franchise a solid even though he can't play
Kirby = Robs the FO blind, calls fans stupid then Lakerfan defends him? (not you luva, I know you were mad at that extension)

FO then proceeds to bring back the band of losers that posted the worst record in franchise history (Hill, Swaggy P, Henry, etc), without having a clue who's going to coach that trainwreck.

[ElNono]

I have a guy on my team that has accomplished more in his career than your entire franchise.

It won't get you any closer to a championship.

[Thebesteva]

I have a guy on my team that has accomplished more in his career than your entire franchise.

Spurs fans act like Kobe was basically a lucky McGrady

[Buddy Mignon]

Boozer = amnestied because he was a loser
Nash = ducking his children, won't do the franchise a solid even though he can't play
Kirby = Robs the FO blind, calls fans stupid then Lakerfan defends him? (not you luva, I know you were mad at that extension)

FO then proceeds to bring back the band of losers that posted the worst record in franchise history (Hill, Swaggy P, Henry, etc), without having a clue who's going to coach that trainwreck.

I wasnt mad that Kobe got paid. He's earned it. I wanted to see him play first. As far as I'm concerned... players always think they can still do it... and some can, but he's had two of the worst injuries that a player can have, and he's past his prime. My gripe is the FO and the league and the fans expecting the stars to take pay cuts to overpay role players. I'm gonna stick to my guns on this one. Spurs are on the right track with this whole salary cap thing, but Jim deserves more... even if the owner has to dig in his pocket to make it happen.

[Buddy Mignon]

Spurs fans act like Kobe was basically a lucky McGrady

Its just banter, eva. We downgrade them... they return the favor... and the team that wins the trophy writes the history.

[ElNono]

Spurs fans act like Kobe was basically a lucky McGrady

This is the best possible ending of Kobe's career for Spursfan. It just can't be said enough. :lol

Not only is he going down, he's dragging down the entire franchise with him.

This is exactly what Lakerfan thought was going to happen with Tim and the Spurs, and gotdamn did it backfire bad.

[Buddy Mignon]

This is the best possible ending of Kobe's career for Spursfan. It just can't be said enough. :lol

Not only is he going down, he's dragging down the entire franchise with him.

This is exactly what Lakerfan thought was going to happen with Tim and the Spurs, and gotdamn did it backfire bad.

I said the same thing about Jim three years ago when he was dragging that leg up the court while Z-Bo was dropping it in his rear.

[ElNono]

I wasnt mad that Kobe got paid. He's earned it. I wanted to see him play first. As far as I'm concerned... players always think they can still do it... and some can, but he's had two of the worst injuries that a player can have, and he's past his prime. My gripe is the FO and the league and the fans expecting the stars to take pay cuts to overpay role players. I'm gonna stick to my guns on this one. Spurs are on the right track with this whole salary cap thing, but Jim deserves more... even if the owner has to dig in his pocket to make it happen.

That's a dated rationale that doesn't jive with the current realities of the League. Even talent in it's prime (Lebron) took a paycut to go to Miami and win.

Past their prime players need to make a choice: win or get paid. Kobe picked me-first, the franchise will have to deal with the aftermath.

[ElNono]

I said the same thing about Jim three years ago when he was dragging that leg up the court while Z-Bo was dropping it in his rear.

And Tim is a champ now, because he understood that he wasn't above the team.

Obviously, everything starts at the top, and that's an area where the Lakeshow have taken a huge step-back. Dr Buss is a tough act to follow, but Jim is clearly a loser. We'll see how long it takes for him to step aside.

[Buddy Mignon]

That's a dated rationale that doesn't jive with the current realities of the League. Even talent in it's prime (Lebron) took a paycut to go to Miami and win.

Past their prime players need to make a choice: win or get paid. Kobe picked me-first, the franchise will have to deal with the aftermath.

And Lebron regrets never being the highest paid player on his team.

[Buddy Mignon]

And Tim is a champ now, because he understood that he wasn't above the team.

Obviously, everything starts at the top, and that's an area where the Lakeshow have taken a huge step-back. Dr Buss is a tough act to follow, but Jim is clearly a loser. We'll see how long it takes for him to step aside.


Jim is a total loser, and the fact he passed on the best coach of the game to not even choosing a coach as the season approaches speaks volumes. He's on his way out.

[ElNono]

And Lebron regrets never being the highest paid player on his team.

He wanted to win and he won. Kobe wanted the money and he lost.

[ElNono]

Jim is a total loser, and the fact he passed on the best coach of the game to not even choosing a coach as the season approaches speaks volumes. He's on his way out.

Tim is the reigning champ. You don't have to like it. :lol

[spurraider21]

guys that are signing a contract that will contain their primes (ages 26-31) will basically sign for the max or very close to it. LeBron taking less to go the Miami was a bit of a shock on that regard, but look what it led to: 4 seasons, 4 NBA finals. Past their prime players typically take less to allow for the team to acquire more complementary pieces. As your star fades, he will need more help to win. Duncan isn't in the same stratosphere today as he was from 2001-2005. He's still worth more than 10 mil on the court, but thats what he took, and look at the results. He signed a 3 year deal, of which 2 years have passed, and we've made the Finals in each of those 2 years. Dirk is a player worth literally everything to the Mavs franchise, and when in a similar spot to Kobe last season, about to sign a deal, he took 3/25 instead of 2/48.5... and thats with Kobe coming off an achilles and not having played, while Dirk is relatively healthy.

Superstars in their prime can and generally will take the max and still have success... but when you pass your prime, the question becomes if you prioritize money to winning. Kobe played his hand, so did Duncan, and the results speak for themselves

[Splits]

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Rin

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[Clipper Nation]

Spurs fans act like Kobe was basically a lucky McGrady
Wrong, T-Mac was actually a first option in his prime.... Kirby's more like an overglorified Stackhouse or pre-Dallas Monta Ellis :lol

[Indazone]

Op with a misleading title. Nowhere did Jeremy demand anything. Get some glasses op

[Indazone]

"I wish my role could become bigger and more important, and I also wish I could get more playing time next year," said the 25-year-old point guard.

Hardly a demand lol

[Mal]

Who told him that ? Certainly not a head coach, then who ?

[Killakobe81]

I wasnt mad that Kobe got paid. He's earned it. I wanted to see him play first. As far as I'm concerned... players always think they can still do it... and some can, but he's had two of the worst injuries that a player can have, and he's past his prime. My gripe is the FO and the league and the fans expecting the stars to take pay cuts to overpay role players. I'm gonna stick to my guns on this one. Spurs are on the right track with this whole salary cap thing, but Jim deserves more... even if the owner has to dig in his pocket to make it happen.

Agree 100% especially with duncan deserving more money than Utah's golden boy ...

[RsxPiimp]

"I wish my role could become bigger and more important, and I also wish I could get more playing time next year," said the 25-year-old point guard.

Hardly a demand lol

This tbh

[CavsSuperFan]

"I wish my role could become bigger and more important, and I also wish I could get more playing time next year," said the 25-year-old point guard. Hardly a demand lol

Exactly...Saying that he is on board & would like a significant role is not a demand...Lakers were lucky to get Lin...

[Buddy Mignon]

Exactly...Saying that he is on board & would like a significant role is not a demand...Lakers were lucky to get Lin...Not lucky. Rockets are known to bend over.

[Thebesteva]

Wrong, T-Mac was actually a first option in his prime.... Kirby's more like an overglorified Stackhouse or pre-Dallas Monta Ellis :lol

Right, thats why Tmac couldnt pass the first round even with a prime Yao on his roster :lol

[Clipper Nation]

Right, thats why Tmac couldnt pass the first round even with a prime Yao on his roster :lol
And Kirby missed the playoffs in his prime without Shaq on the roster :lol

[Malice]

Rin

http://i.imgur.com/UgFw8O1.gif

Thats the best thing I've seen today.

[ambchang]

I wasnt mad that Kobe got paid. He's earned it. I wanted to see him play first. As far as I'm concerned... players always think they can still do it... and some can, but he's had two of the worst injuries that a player can have, and he's past his prime. My gripe is the FO and the league and the fans expecting the stars to take pay cuts to overpay role players. I'm gonna stick to my guns on this one. Spurs are on the right track with this whole salary cap thing, but Jim deserves more... even if the owner has to dig in his pocket to make it happen.


Agree 100% especially with duncan deserving more money than Utah's golden boy ...

One thing of note is that Duncan signed his contract a few years back, after the 11-12 season. He had his worst season in his career in 10-11, and had a minor rebound in 11-12. No doubt it was a discount considering people were expecting Duncan to make the money based on what he did for the Spurs during his prime, but based on what he was expecting to do from 2012 onwards, it really wasn't a ridiculous contract. He got paid about $10M per, when he was probably worth that much in the open market.

Now of course, after signing the contract, he was rejuvenated and started balling again after that, but based on his age and production, he would have been a $12M to $15M player.

Haywood, on the other hand, is young, and is projected to do better in the future (I personally doubt it, but at least it could be explained that way). Duncan was 35 when he signed the current contract, his production was expected to drop, actually fall off a cliff, nobody saw the last two years coming.

As for Kobe's contract, he already got handsomely compensated for his actual production the last few years, and after a few significant injuries, his production is expected to drop off significantly. There is just no way to explain a $48.5/2 year contract for him.

[ElNono]

Agree 100% especially with duncan deserving more money than Utah's golden boy ...

"Deserve" doesn't enter the picture on a league with a strict salary cap and a very, very steep luxury tax penalty for going over.

It's not a matter of right or wrong. Ideally, you would have a MLB-like system, and Lebron would be getting $50+ millions/year, and everybody else would be getting paid what they 'deserve'.

But that's not the current CBA. And so you have to make deals based on reality, not what's 'right or wrong'.

And players past their prime that want to win, have come to the realization that under this reality, they're going to have to take a paycut if they want to have the talent around them to win.

Some other players decided to get paid instead, and that's a fair choice. But under this reality it means very little room to put the pieces around him to win.

[Clipper Nation]

"Deserve" doesn't enter the picture on a league with a strict salary cap and a very, very steep luxury tax penalty for going over.

It's not a matter of right or wrong. Ideally, you would have a MLB-like system, and Lebron would be getting $50+ millions/year, and everybody else would be getting paid what they 'deserve'.

But that's not the current CBA. And so you have to make deals based on reality, not what's 'right or wrong'.

And players past their prime that want to win, have come to the realization that under this reality, they're going to have to take a paycut if they want to have the talent around them to win.

Some other players decided to get paid instead, and that's a fair choice. But under this reality it means very little room to put the pieces around him to win.
^ The Agent with the CBA goods....

I'll remind you of this post when Client gets a fat new contract in a couple years :downspin:

[Thebesteva]

And Kirby missed the playoffs in his prime without Shaq on the roster :lol

Ok we established Kobe could only win with a great big man but your argument is invalid. Kobe+Yao would have easily passed the first round, cmon even you know that. T-Mac was a failure as a player which is sad because he was physically just as good as Kobe.

[ElNono]

^ The Agent with the CBA goods....

I'll remind you of this post when Client gets a fat new contract in a couple years :downspin:

El Cliente is already extremely underpaid due to the same constrains. He already chopped off his salary in half last season, and at $7m/season, he's a bargain for being top 3 SG in the West, tbh...

[Thebesteva]

Op with a misleading title. Nowhere did Jeremy demand anything. Get some glasses op

Read the first sentence of the article dipshit

[Holden_Caulfield]

lakers gonna max lin next offseason :lol

[djohn2oo8]

Lakaluva thinks Lin is actually a good pickup. You poor gookface bastard.

[~O~]

If this is the case, the Lakers are screwed. Let the Spurs reign...unless Dallas has something to say about this?

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[Sheriff Hoyt]

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