Cuban: Happy Lakers Got Artest

[Findog]

I'm convinced that there is something off in his mind that will only be fixed by medication (being very serious).

That's funny, I've heard more than one league insider say that about him needing medication. And he refuses to take it.

[completely deck]

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.

You were right about hating the comparison because it's just terrible.

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.

You obviously didn't watch any of the Rockets games last year.

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.

What do the Lakers know about chemistry by bringing in the biggest crybaby and drama queen in the history of the NBA to a team that just won a le?

[LakeShow]

The Mental Midget is at it again. Cuban really knows how to pick them. First Kmart, now Artest. He's cruising for a bruising. The bad thing about it is that he doesn't play the game so they'll have to take it out on his team.

[Culburn369]

What do the Lakers know about chemistry by bringing in the biggest crybaby and drama queen in the history of the NBA to a team that just won a le?

We got Manu?

I'm stoked!

[BlackBellamy]

What do the Lakers know about chemistry by bringing in the biggest crybaby and drama queen in the history of the NBA to a team that just won a le?

Biggest crybaby award goes to...

[Mavs_man_41]

I'd rather have Devin Harris 5 years from now, but you cannot tell me he would've made us a better team last year in place of Kidd.

disagreed

[cobbler]

Chemistry is way overated.

Let me think .... can a coach and organization reel in a team with shaky chemistry and really win the le?

How about 3 of them... in a row!

00-01-02 LAKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BlackBellamy]

Chemistry is way overated.

Let me think .... can a coach and organization reel in a team with shaky chemistry and really win the le?

How about 3 of them... in a row!

00-01-02 LAKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok, but that same volatile chemistry also won you guys a trip to the lottery and a few first round playoff exits. I'm not saying that it's the same situation now, but you can't deny that after the glory the general lack of teamwork, respect and, yes, chemistry killed the mid 2000 Lakers.

[cobbler]

Ok, but that same volatile chemistry also won you guys a trip to the lottery and a few first round playoff exits. I'm not saying that it's the same situation now, but you can't deny that after the glory the general lack of teamwork, respect and, yes, chemistry killed the mid 2000 Lakers.

Im thinking with having starters Kwame, Smush, and Luke... it was more a lack of skill than chemistry. So yes, I do deny it.

There is no doubt that having chemistry is a positive thing. I just think people make to much of it. Ill take the skill first and if they happen to get along... that's all icing.

[BlackBellamy]

Im thinking with having starters Kwame, Smush, and Luke... it was more a lack of skill than chemistry. So yes, I do deny it.

Yes, but would Shaq have gone anywhere in the first place if the team had better chemistry? It's pretty obvious that what you guys were lacking was a decent big man during your lottery/ early exit years (as shown with you guys still being a mid-level team in the West at best until acquiring Gasol). In fact, the Lakers prolly should have gone to four (or more) in a row had it not been for in-fighting. So, be stubborn and deny it all you want. Maybe Artest will be your answer to a new three-peat or more, or maybe he tears your chances apart. We'll just have to see.

[BlackBellamy]

The Utah Azz have great chemistry every year.

C'mon here fellas. I'm not bashing your team, I'm not saying Artest will be your team's terminal cancer (although the thought is not out of the question) and I'm not saying that getting along with teammates is the most important component to winning, but it certainly helps a team's chances.

[Basketballgirl25]

I'd rather have Devin Harris 5 years from now, but you cannot tell me he would've made us a better team last year in place of Kidd.

maybe Nets can trade you back Devin Harris when he is 35 or 36 like they did with Kidd

[iggypop123]

http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB is Ron Artest

he has 3 twitter accounts. he said all the stuff that was posted

[sonic21]

wasn't Cuban trying to trade for Artest last year?

[nevetslc]

That aint his twitter

yes it is he has three twitter accounts

http://twitter.com/Basketball_Ron <--- This one is the Verified Account. Just for basketball talk

http://twitter.com/ThugRaider37 <--- This is the one he seems to use the most for his fans.

http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB <--- He uses this one just for music stuff.

[Baseline]

The trouble with Cuban is that he thinks he's not only the smartest guy in the room, but the ONLY smart guy in the room.

It's obvious to every Spurs fan that Artest could blow up on the Lakers. that's why I was ecstatic to hear that they were letting Ariza go an signing Artest. Stupid move in my opinion. Ariza says nothing, plays team ball, is the defensive stopper, and makes plays on offense. there's nothing not to like about Ariza. Most importantly, he's unselfish on offense and defers to Bryant, so no waves there.

Artest is a black hole on offense, and increasingly so as he's gotten older. His defensive skills will diminish with each passing day, yet the Lakers signed him for FIVE years. Incredibly stupid.

Yet Cuban thinks he's the only guy who realizes this, and has to open his enormous mouth about it. That's an even stupider move than signing Artest to a 5-year deal.

[picnroll]

he has 3 twitter accounts. he said all the stuff that was posted

One for each personality.

[Ghazi]

Cuban is a billionaire, he can say whatever the he wants.

[DPG21920]

One for each personality.

[iggypop123]

Cuban is a billionaire, he can say whatever the he wants.

he also travels to the away games which means all cameras will be on him when the mavs are defeated

[Obstructed_View]

at the idea that someone suggesting Ron Artest could be a problem is doing so only out of fear of the Lakers. Ariza defends, hits big clutch shots and makes plays at key times without needing lots of touches. THAT scares me. Ron Artest throws elbows, gets teed up and takes poor shots when it matters. If I wanted the Lakers to be weakened to give the Spurs a shot, I'd certainly hope for Artest to be there. As it is, I'll take my chances with both teams healthy and playing their best ball. Forgive me if I think they've taken a step down with Artest. Besides, if the Lakers think they needed to take a risk like this in order to defend their le, they're the ones that are scared.

[crc21209]

Not like it's a secret or anything...we all know that one of the big storylines of the Lakers this season is whether Ron Artest and the Lakers are good for each other, will it or will it not work?

[Banzai]

Not like it's a secret or anything...we all know that one of the big storylines of the Lakers this season is whether Ron Artest and the Lakers are good for each other, will it or will it not work?

Well when the season begins..we shall see.

[Banzai]

Ron only works well on scrub teams without anyone else demanding shots. When the beast isn't satiated with meat, he is easily tempered and trapped into a brawl like that happened in Auburn. Before the brawl, however, Ron had played some great games in which he averaged 22 points each night. At that time Ron was the No.1 scorer on his team with 22pts/g, which encouraged him to grasp even more share of shots than he'd already got. But JO is no Yao or T-Mac, I mean JO is even more enthusiastic than Ron in personal stats. Ben's vicious foul was just the detonator to the brawl while the evil in Ron's mind was actually the cracker.

I don't doubt Pau and Odom will sacrifice some shots for Ron's comfort, but are you expecting Kobe to give up some shots and subsequently dump his pt/g to under-20? Kobe is no KG, Ray Allen or Pierce anyways, and has already got 4 putas and also proved he could win a ring w/o kissing shaq's ass, hence he has no more motive to give much care to how his team works. I assume Ron will get traded before the deadline in exchange for several expiring craps.

I don't know how Ron will play once the season starts..I'm hoping for the best. That is about all I can do at this point. Once again we shall see how he plays once the season starts.

[Morg1411]

Go yourself fat boy. Back to back, and its gonna be easier than last year, book it.

Dip quote of the day courtesy of Laka .