Barkley says, "Odom gives them the league's best No. 3 player"

[mystargtr34]

I would rather have Lamar Odom than Monta Ellis ... whatever option he is.

Odom > Chandler

Odom > Ellis

I would take both Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison over Odom

And i would definately take Parker over Odom.

[mystargtr34]

Wow Kobe is gonna do somethin special tonight

[Medvedenko]

He was the #2 option in those teams at the time. Plus you need to put those numbers in context. He got 10 rebounds a game the last two years against Phoenix. That's actually pretty poor for a guy his size.
Also look at his shooting percentages. 2pt is normal, but 3pt and free throws especially are terribly poor.

I personally remember seeing his play in Miami way back when he was a rookie, playing alongside Wade, and thought he was great and had a lot of upside. But after a couple of years, even playing with one of the best coaches out there, it looks like the guy just doesn't want to put forth the effort or something.
With his size and talent, he should be posting guys up and dominating, but it's just not happening.

Dude he wasn't a rookie when he played in Miami. He had a good season in the Least....big woop

[greens]

Ginobili isn't their #3. He's their #2. I don't care whether people say he starts or not, he is their #2 option behind Duncan, and the next guy you want with the ball in his hands behind Duncan when the game is on the line.

I agree...Manu is more a #2 on the Spurs...Although, this season, he has been lately a #1 in clutch situations especially...He is even in discussions to get some MVP votes...

[ChuckD]

When Odom plays to his potential, I'd say he is. But he rarely does that.

That's why he's not a better #3. Playing to your potential is part of it. I think it's probably ridiculous to talk about Odom's potential at this point in his career. Oh, and call me the next time Odom steps up in the playoffs.

[diego]

seriously, odom's been in the league what, 8 years? he is what he is, potential aside.

i used to like odom a lot, he was super smooth for a big guy and looked like a triple double waiting to happen- but mentally he never got it together, to the point where you can even argue he hurts more than he helps. still, there are other teams that have better 3rd options, the easiest to point to being the wiz with arenas/butler/jamison- no matter how you rank them, whoever ends up 3rd is better than odom.

[SpursFanFirst]

The Miami Heat take great offense to that comment.

[LakeShow]

The only knock that I had on Odom was injuries. He definitely has the talent and for those misinformed that keep saying Odom is not a playoff performer, you don't know what the youre talking about. Odom is a warrior in the playoffs and brings game!

[td4mvp21]

I disagree. The Spurs have Parker/Ginobili (I can't even say who is better, they are both so good yet so different). Either one of those > Odom.

[E20]

When has Parker/Manu ever gotten 10 rebounds and 11 assists?

[ChuckD]

The only knock that I had on Odom was injuries. He definitely has the talent and for those misinformed that keep saying Odom is not a playoff performer, you don't know what the youre talking about. Odom is a warrior in the playoffs and brings game!

Is that why you keep getting KOd in the first round? Talent doesn't mean if you're The Tin Man with no heart.

Odom is just Hedo Turkoglu, with a tan and double the contract, just another monstrously talented waste.

[LakeShow]

Is that why you keep getting KOd in the first round? Talent doesn't mean if you're The Tin Man with no heart.

Odom is just Hedo Turkoglu, with a tan and double the contract, just another monstrously talented waste.

You don't know what the you're talking about. The lakers didn't have the team to get past the first round. Kobe and Lamar were the only ones that we could depend on to bring their games and they did.

[DazedAndConfused]

I'm convinced the people on this forum are completely clueless when it comes to the Lakers. I've never seen a group of fans so collectively ignorant about a team in my life.

[Warlord23]

Best # 3 option for the win ..

[Warlord23]

[LakeShow]

I'm convinced the people on this forum are completely clueless when it comes to the Lakers. I've never seen a group of fans so collectively ignorant about a team in my life.

Pisses you off to hear so much stupidity, doesn't it? If you don't know, you don't know! They should Just STFU already!

[LakeShow]

Oh and Odom played in last seasons playoff with a separated shoulder and still came thru!

[Warlord23]

If only other # 3 options had this kind of intensity, single-minded focus and sky-high basketball IQ .... they would be on a perpetual "high" like Odom!

[td4mvp21]

When has Parker/Manu ever gotten 10 rebounds and 11 assists?

I'm pretty sure they've gotten triple doubles or close to it. However, Odom definitely gets those stats more often than both of them.

Someone said it earlier, Odom doesn't always play up to his potential. When he does, he is one of the more talented players in the league. He is a better rebounder than both, probably a better passer than both, but Ginobili and Parker are better scorers. They are also more consistent. Do you want to know how many times Lamar Odom has put up back to back 20 point games this season? Once. Parker? 8 times (including 1 string of 3 games in a row, 1 string of 4 games in a row, 2 of them 30 point games) Ginobili? 12 times (including 2 strings of 4 games in a row, back to back 37 point games). And it's not like Parker and Ginobili suck ass at passing and they rebound well for their size. They can also play defense. Odom is a better rebounder and passer, but Parker and Ginobili are more consistent, better scorers, and more clutch than Odom. As a Spurs fan, of course I'm going to say what I said. It doesn't make me "stupid" because I don't agree with Lakers fans.

[Gino]

Odom's a terrific player.

Laker fans: How good do you feel about the Lakers chances of being able to keep him?

My guess is at least next year, but then Bynum's contract will kick in.

[Medvedenko]

Bump....

[Findog]

Part of why the Lakers are so talented right now is Bynum is still on his rookie contract. They will have some tough decisions to make when he is due for an extension.

[Medvedenko]

Part of why the Lakers are so talented right now is Bynum is still on his rookie contract. They will have some tough decisions to make when he is due for an extension.

Yup and I'm sure Buss will pay...Odom may go, you never know, but I know they are keeping Kobe, Gasol, Bynum for sure.

[Allanon]

#3 option Odom nets 31 points, 10 rebounds, 85% field goal, in Lakers win over Mavs.

Odom's stats across the board in 2007/2008 are decent.

But since January 2008, Odom's #'s have been All Star type #'s. He's a total rebounding machine, gets 15-20 points a night and plays defense, passes out assists and defends.

I don't think you'll find another #3 option that has an all around game like he does...and he's averaging 14 points on 52% shooting for the season.

[Findog]

Odom's playing pretty well, but he raped Dirk on one leg.