Ariza regrets letting David Lee (his Agent) run the negotiations?

[TJastal]

Artest might actually be a better fit for the Lakers, considering opposition in the Western Conference. Artest is far better suited to defend against small forwards like Carmelo Anthony, and even smaller power forwards (like Carlos Boozer), than Ariza is.

I think the lakers are going to miss Ariza's lateral quickness / youthful energy / steals more than Artest's man to man D.

Not to mention, Ariza fit the team like glove, personality wise and also his skillset. Artest is a hot-head with an ego that is just primed for erupting after a year of dormancy.

Bad move for LA, to break up a championship squad. As the old saying goes, "if it ain't broke don't fix it"

[ElNono]

He did his job, which is to try to maximize Ariza's contract offer. What didn't work for him is that the Lakers already knew how he operated since the Bynum negotiations and they've been working on Artest probably since the Houston series ended.

[Culburn369]

I think the lakers are going to miss Ariza's lateral quickness

That Brooks fellow can now give him a refresher course in practice.

[Holmes_Fans]

The contract isn't signed.

If he wants to stay in LA, call up management, tell them you will sign for less money then Artest.

Problem Solved.