Amateur: Kobe: I took a discount... [enough] of a discount to help the Lakers be a contender.

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That's 140 talking, Cub.

Nonetheless, only pussies & assholes lodge the grammar indictment.

[RsxPiimp]

If Kobe gave a discount, 100% of that money would go to other players, while also giving the Lakers more flexibility to improve their roster.

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Honestly though, I wouldn't trust the Jim Buss era management to do this. After watching them spend $ $30 million on Nash + draft picks , $9 million on Jordan Hill and 4/$21 mil to Nick Young (while passing up on other better opportunities) If I'm Kobe, I'm thinking, I'm going to get as much cash as possible, last thing you want to know is how management spent part of your money on guys like Ronnie Price, Wes Johnson and Robert Sacre


The Buss kids are one of the dumbest group of owners in history. We have Jeannie (who I adore) being all sentimental about Kobe's contract and Jim who is absolutely clueless not realizing big names doesn't translate= championships anymore.

[midnightpulp]

Honestly though, I wouldn't trust the Jim Buss era management to do this. After watching them spend $ $30 million on Nash + draft picks , $9 million on Jordan Hill and 4/$21 mil to Nick Young (while passing up on other better opportunities) If I'm Kobe, I'm thinking, I'm going to get as much cash as possible, last thing you want to know is how management spent part of your money on guys like Ronnie Price, Wes Johnson and Robert Sacre


The Buss kids are one of the dumbest group of owners in history. We have Jeannie (who I adore) being all sentimental about Kobe's contract and Jim who is absolutely clueless not realizing big names doesn't translate= championships anymore.

Johnson has potential. Has the body/wingspan that any small forward needs to have these days. The Lakers should take the time to develop him (they do own a D-League team, which they seem to hardly use for player development) rather than throw money at the problem like they always do. No reason why Wes can't become a solid defender at the 3.

Danny Green was a cast off "scrub" once, as well. Now he's a vital part of a championship team.

I know player development is uncharted territory for the Lakers, but they have to start sometime. The days of raiding desperate franchises for their top talent are over.

[RsxPiimp]

Johnson has potential. Has the body/wingspan that any small forward needs to have these days. The Lakers should take the time to develop him (they do own a D-League team, which they seem to hardly use for player development) rather than throw money at the problem like they always do. No reason why Wes can't become a solid defender at the 3.

Danny Green was a cast off "scrub" once, as well. Now he's a vital part of a championship team.

I know player development is uncharted territory for the Lakers, but they have to start sometime. The days of raiding desperate franchises for their top talent are over.

I dont know mid. I mean, I do hope Wes finds his niche in the league even if he leaves the Lakers. He seems like he really wants to help his team rather than put up stats, and you can see he doesnt want to be labeled as a bust, but this is what? his 3rd team in 4 years as a #4 pick? Something's not right with the kid's head or maybe it's the Kobe factor because he was somewhat decent during D'Antoni's tenure which gave us hope, he'll come in better this year, especially after the mythical "You work out with Kobe, you get better period narrative".


Love his athleticism and his potential is still untapped, but dude doesn't have a heart IMO. But hey, he could be Gerald Green in 2-3 years.

[midnightpulp]

I dont know mid. I mean, I do hope Wes finds his niche in the league even if he leaves the Lakers. He seems like he really wants to help his team rather than put up stats, and you can see he doesnt want to be labeled as a bust, but this is what? his 3rd team in 4 years as a #4 pick? Something's not right with the kid's head or maybe it's the Kobe factor because he was somewhat decent during D'Antoni's tenure which gave us hope, he'll come in better this year, especially after the mythical "You work out with Kobe, you get better period narrative".


Love his athleticism and his potential is still untapped, but dude doesn't have a heart IMO. But hey, he could be Gerald Green in 2-3 years.

You're probably right. When I wrote that post, I forget he was 27. I thought he was like 23-24.