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we would sign antonio mcdyess
All Laker fans (and non-Laker fans I guess, either way try to remain unbiased), how good do you think LA would still be if Odom were to leave? I really have no idea, I just think it's an interesting question.
we would sign antonio mcdyess
And you seriously think he would effectively replace Odom?
Odom/Ariza > Artest
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Odom>Artest
If you do not do the Ron/Ariza trade, you cannot sign McDyess, you will have no MLE.
If the Lakers lose both Ariza/Odom and replace them with Ron/... they will still be a very good team, but they will fall behind Boston and Cleveland. They will still be ahead of the Spurs and Orlando.
I'd be pissed.
That seems reasonable, my question is Denver.
I'd say they were lucky to sign Artest..
But I still think they'll clear some cap space with a few moves to sign Odom.
Denver is behind SA and LA no matter what unless they make a nice FA/Trade pickup.
Holy crap...DOK started a thread that isnt about me.
I will play ball...
Losing Odom would have a HUGE negative effect.
1) He's their best rebounder
2) Allows the Lakers to stay big when Bynum inevitably gets into foul trouble
3) Has the omnipresence attribute that every championship team needs.
4) Makes Gasol better.
I think the Lakers without Ariza and Odom (even adding Artest) would have probably folded against that same Magic or Denver team last year. Take into account the Spurs, Magic, Cavs and especially the Celtics will all be better next year.
If the Lakers lose Odom, they are finished. I wouldnt pick them to even come out of the west.
Or unless one of their big men learns how to create his own shot, not a very likely scenario.
If the Lakers can't re0sign LO, I'd try and get Ariza and Ron.
Powell has been in the league for a little bit. I have seen him play and know what he can do. There is a huge difference knowing you will be just an energy/spot minute guy who can knock down shots vs. being a primary back up and having a major role on a team trying to repeat.
I can't believe I'm saying this, but I agree with Gino.
KMart is not getting any younger or better, they need to find someone productive in that role as a PF. They also need a back up SF if LK cannot fit in. Depending on how Lawson does, the pg situation is not ideal, but I think it will be ok.
Odom was a "backup" in name only.
Fourth quarter, he was in the whole time making big play after big play while Bynum rode the pine.
Is anyone really worried about a Gasol, Bynum, Artest front line?
Gasol is a of an offensive player, but every team in the league will eat him up the minute Bynum gets his second foul.
Uh-Oh....Cubby is here!!!!
Odom was the 3rd best player on LA last year, no 6th man at all.
If this does happen, Bynum better be ready to step up.
Who said he was a 6th man? That would be Powell's role however...
no odom is a big blow to our versitility and depth. Just hope we can sign someone who can "kinda" replace his skills.
In regards to being "Lucky" to sign Artest...you must be kidding. lol
Ariza's having second thoughts about signing with Rockets- Ric Bucher twitter
There would be no one the Lakers can sign to make up for the loss of Odom. Especially as things stand today with no MLE. If the Lakers lose Odom and they do not work out a trade sign and trade with the Rockets for Artest, they will only have the LLE to replace Odom.
Have fun.
judging by the fact that they had trouble with an injury riddled Houston Rockets. Without Odom, their engine, I'd say they stand:
1. Celtics
2. Cavs
3. Spurs
4. Lakers
Look at this depth chart minus Odom as things stand today:
PG: Fish, Brown, Farmar - Was the biggest problem for the Lakers last year, will continue to be next year.
SG: Kobe, Sasha - You have Kobe, so you are fine, but he will have to log major minutes because the depth here is terrible.
SF: Artest, Luke Walton, Adam Morrison, Sun Yue, LLE Player - Not terrible, but not great.
PF: Pau Gasol, Josh Powell - Not bad at all. Not a ton of depth, but Gasol is excellent and Powell is useful.
C: Bynum, Gasol, Mbenga - Kind of risky with Bynum's health concerns, but could turn out fine. Once again, not a lot of depth.
That does not appear to be a championship team if all of this comes to fruition. If they lose Odom and do a Sign and Trade with the Rockets, it will look better because they will have the MLE to sign another solid player.
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