Cuban: Happy Lakers Got Artest

[cobbler]

I don't think Cuban could be more wrong. Funny though.

I hate the comparison but I gotta make it. Mark my words, in a few years, we're going to look back and realize this Ron Artest signing is almost exactly the same as the Bulls picking up Dennis Rodman.

Laker's have transformed from a soft finesse team into a bruising, tough juggernaut with this one simple signing.

Or the Pistons picking up Wallace.

[Allanon]

Except the part where you guys don't repeat, and probably never win another championship with this current team

That's what everybody says..."Ron is a ballhog, Ron is crazier than a 3 dolla bill" , we shall see.

I personally believe the Lakers are going to dominate to the point where it's unfair and boring.

[Mavs_man_41]

That's what everybody says..."Ron is a ballhog, Ron is crazier than a 3 dolla bill" , we shall see.

First decent response in this thread. Personally I don't see it happening, but if everything plays out JUST right it could be a good move

[Mavs_man_41]

You're assuming Ron is going to stay focused, work his ass off, be perfectly content without having the ball in his hands (something he's NEVER been able to do), and not pull any other crazy antics to distract the teams focus. That's a lot of if's.

[Allanon]

First decent response in this thread. Personally I don't see it happening, but if everything plays out JUST right it could be a good move

Fair responses like this ain't gonna get you into the Bag All-Star team.

[Donkeybong]

Even if he is crazy, you have to admit that he has toned it down dramatically since his Indiana days. As a Rocket, he rarely caused a problem.

[Mavs_man_41]

Fair responses like this ain't gonna get you into the Bag All-Star team.

I've been working so much overtime, I deserve a break

[cobbler]

Even blinders can easily see that it wasn't for offensive reasons that Lakers pursued and eventually signed Ron Artest but for their defensive issues. It's fine to strap Artest with as low prize as a MLE but I don't think such a move has upgraded their defense, because Ron's defensive effects have long been overrated IMHO. Ariza may not be as good as Ron in one-on-one defense, I mean Ron may probably do a better job guarding Melo, Pierce and our Lebron, but their team defense is more likely to get sliced by teams playing nice team-offense like Jazz and Spurs. Ron is always too devoted to the man he guards to give a about the weak side, and the Lakers haven't got another one playing tough defense to help make up for this flaw.

Of course anyone can see that. But all i keep hearing is hes got to have the ball, hes a chucker etc etc

All we heard for two years was the Lakers have all the tools... but lack toughness and grit. There is no doubt obtaining Ron added toughness. If he flakes then the risk was not worth it. If he plays his role, and if any organizarion can get him to it will be the Lakers, then watch out because the team will be dominant.

[Allanon]

You're already in that honorable team, congrats. Not only that, but you're also a favorite candidate for MVP trophy of that all-star bag game. You're the bag of bags.

Even if I don't make it at DB All-Star break, any time I'm mentioned in the same breath with the all time Greats like 21 Blessings, Dr. House and LakaLuva, it's a true honor. Thanks

[The Franchise]

Even if he is crazy, you have to admit that he has toned it down dramatically since his Indiana days. As a Rocket, he rarely caused a problem.

I have to agree he is much better than he used to be.

[Mavs_man_41]

What would Cuban know about team chemistry. He let Nash walk, and he won two MVP's. He let Finley go on to win a le. He traded one of the best young PG'S in the league for an old Kidd. This guy sure has made some great moves, yeah.

Does that make you the Mark Cuban of Spurstalk since your posts = his moves?

[Culburn369]

I personally believe the Lakers are going to dominate to the point where it's unfair and boring.

Yep, yep.

[DJB]

If there are two guys who can reign in Artest's worst instincts, it's Phil Jackson and Kobe Bryant.

Really?

[Culburn369]

I don't want any of "Artest's worst instincts" reigned in. I want him in Los Angeles, as advertised, with nary a modi of change.

Let us proceed...

[Brazil]

You're already in that honorable team, congrats. Not only that, but you're also a favorite candidate for MVP trophy of that all-star bag game. You're the bag of bags.

a new bump troll ?

[Thompson]

october 30th. the game has been circled

I'll be watching that game. Throw your beer Cuban... throw your beer Cuban... Yes! Holy @#$%!

[Culburn369]

What would Cuban and Mav fan know about winning.

At O & forever, not much.

[Mavs_man_41]

What would Cuban and Mav fan know about winning.

More than you know about posting, obviously. You suck

[Obstructed_View]

Agree with Cuban, but also agree with someone above that it was a dumb thing for an owner to say publicly. Ariza was a team-first guy on the floor who made timely plays and didn't need the ball in his hands to make them. Ron Artest is the opposite of all those things. The Lakers are a threat to the rest of the NBA because they have Bryant and Gasol and a lot of depth and a good coach. Ron Artest brings more threat to the Lakers' chemistry than anything else.

[bostonguy]

Artest makes the Lakers that much better. Ariza is a good player but he is nothing more than a system role player. Ariza ed with Buss and will suffer in Houston because of it.

I don't see Ron ruining LA. If anything, the Lakers got even tougher in terms of how difficult it will be to eliminate them in a 7 game series, tougher on d, and tougher on testicular for ude.

Add in the fact that Ron is finally on a team where he doesn't have to be a 1st, 2nd, and even a 3rd option. His role will be to play d and make his WIDE OPEN threes.

[Obstructed_View]

I don't see Artest ever having made any of his other teams a tough out in the playoffs. That's typically the time he disappears.

[bostonguy]

I don't see Artest ever having made any of his other teams a tough out in the playoffs. That's typically the time he disappears.

None of those teams were the defending world champs though. Ron's role will be the easiest it has ever been for him. It also helps having the leagues best player and coach as well.

[Mavs_man_41]

Only the teams that are afraid of the Lakeshow think Artest will ruin our chemistry. Houston had great chemistry last season. The Kings had great chemistry when he was there. The West is already won, we're just waiting on Boston.

[Morg1411]

Only the teams that are afraid of the Lakeshow think Artest will ruin our chemistry. Houston had great chemistry last season. The Kings had great chemistry when he was there. The West is already won, we're just waiting on Boston.

[mystargtr34]

Only the teams that are afraid of the Lakeshow think Artest will ruin our chemistry. Houston had great chemistry last season. The Kings had great chemistry when he was there. The West is already won, we're just waiting on Boston.

I agree. Fans only go out of their way to trash certain opposition when they are afraid of that team.