I can't see Artest just automatically conceding to the MLE. This reeks of bullshit lol. I wouldn't care though. Artest will be more of cancer to any team he joins imo.
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I can't see Artest just automatically conceding to the MLE. This reeks of bullshit lol. I wouldn't care though. Artest will be more of cancer to any team he joins imo.
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Originally Posted by SteelerNation
lol Lakers
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Originally Posted by SteelerNation
lol artest chucking fadeaway airballs in Game 7 for Houston
Laker 2nd unit
Morrison
Walton
Vujacic
Holy shit!
he won't be doing so in LA with the role they'll have him in, he won't ever be the 1st or 2nd option and depending who is there he won't be the third except occasionally. He's going to help them I'm not falling for all the talk about ball stopping and what not. Spurs fans should be concerned just based on matchups and we have yet to find a big to fill our starting spot and now guys are calling for Fab who didn't help us win last season. We need to re-think and understand what we need to do to win. SPurs may have a trade in the works.Quote:
Originally Posted by z0sa
Make no mistake...Artest decides what option he is.Quote:
Originally Posted by galvatron3000
that's the point..
Ron Artest is completely unable to play the role of anything past a #1 or #2 option..he was remotely successful in Houston because they had him in a playmaking role..he isn't a guy that can be a role player, due to his mentality and shot selection..he also doesn't play good defense anymore, people will see that now that he'll be on more National TV games..
his offense doesn't scare me at all, because it just takes away shots from Kobe and Gasol..his ball-hogging also takes away from Bynum's growth..
the Lakers got a significant upgrade in offensive talent with Artest over Ariza, but they got significantly worse in chemistry and fit..
of course there's the chance that he works out and fills into line, but we've never seen that from Ron Artest..
Well, it's a risky signing.
It could be great or turn into a disaster.
Agreed, I'm leaning towards good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bruno
Circuit City? I wonder if he knows anything about Motherboards and CPUs. :lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Spursfan092120
Artest does not make that big a difference, sorry.Quote:
Originally Posted by galvatron3000
His defense will not cause more trouble for us than Ariza's did. Period. Ariza's length on TP is going to be sorely missed, first off, and Artest has never had great success on Manu. I'm unsure of his success on RJ but I'm guessing RJ will still get his points now that he's not the focal point of the offense.
Artest's offense will not much offset Ariza's, either. There are advantages to having a quiet, young roleplayer like Ariza compared to aging, mind-blown characters like Artest.
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Originally Posted by z0sa
How big of a ddifference do you think I'm implying?
btw Galvatron, I agree with your assessment of our team..I don't think we would beat LA either way though without some upgrades to our roster..I think everybody can agree with that, which is why everybody wants a legit starting PF/C..
The first time that James Gist has Artest in front of him on the perimeter and he blows by him and throws it down people will understand why Artest to the Lakers was a good thing.
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Originally Posted by galvatron3000
You're overreacting. We don't need to rethink anything. Get a quality big, sign someone with some or all of the MLE. They may not be mutually exclusive.Quote:
Originally Posted by galvatron3000
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Originally Posted by TonysTeam
LMAO overreact much?
overreacting how? We said the same thing, when I sayy re think I mean slow it down and make a sound decision, the kind you mentioned and the same thing I said. We do need to sign a quality big but with all the bring back Fab fans without finding a starting big first is sickening. Seems we have allowed Sheed to walk and to top it off the Lakers picked up Artest who can be a nightmare on both ends and we haven't solved our biggest problem yet, a big.Quote:
Originally Posted by z0sa
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Originally Posted by TonysTeam
lol I can't believe how many spurs fans are actualy happy Artest has signed with the Lakers. This isn't good news guys !
Artest will not be a headcase on the Lakers because he will be coached by Phil Jackson, who is a genius when it comes to dealing with superstars. He knows how to assemble a talented team and make sure that everyone knows their place. Artest won't be giving attitude to Jackson, if he does, he won't play. period.
This trade doesn't mean the Lakers will win a championship (bcuz they are a bunch of pussies with no attitude and no heart, they didn't even deserve this one). But they will be better cuz they get a guy who has some balls, plays with heart and isn't afraid of being physical (three things the Lakers needed DESPERETELY). So stop laughing at this trade it's a good one for the Lakers.
I still hope the Spurs win :D
where?Quote:
Originally Posted by HarlemHeat37
Yea the Lakers were such pussies and had no heart that they won the 2009 NBA Championship.
While the SPURS who supposedly have heart and toughness lost in the 1st round to a pathetic Dallas Maverick team despite having HCA.
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Originally Posted by superfedja
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he hasnt signed anywhere
I like how you failed to mention he likes to brick fade away half court shots.
Yeah, OTT I know but you get the point.