I'm pretty sure I've read that Memphis received much better deals. No one knew Fat Gasol would turn into what he is, which is still behind prime MVPau. It was a shady deal and
Pop et al had a right to . Lakers' power vacuum, thanks in part to
Mitch Kupof and Rapist, created opportunities for the basketball world to right itself. Unfortunately Stern had other ideas. But then the basketball gods had other plans for Kobe's achilles. I guess these things work themselves out because of Stern's corrupt meddling.
props though for saying "you are playing checkers again."
