Steve Nash traded to the Lakers

[ElNono]

Nash at least can make a 3 point shot... but none of this matters if Kirby goes on record chasing mode again, and Mik Brwn runs them to the ground...

[Venti Quattro]

Can Nash command Kobe to stop shooting?

[Killakobe81]

Kobe has argued that having a PG like Nash would get him more shots, not less. We shall see ...

We have 3 elite passers in our starting line-up (Nash, Pau Kobe) Unfortunately Kobe loves his shot more than anyone elses ...

[Killakobe81]

Lakers need to get a player to run the court with Nash and another shooter to get another 3 point maker

[LnGrrrR]

sons there is absolutely nothing honorable or respectable about aging players who have never won a ring jumping on a bandwagon to try and coattail ride for one. Karl Malone disgraced himself trying to do so, no one gives a about Gary Payton doing it, etc. ... it tarnishes a great players name when they try and do that . taking the pussy route.

Respectfully disagree son. Not the same sport, but Ray Bourque winning the cup was ing amazing.

[Spurs da champs]

Mike Brown is gonna have to micromanage Nash's minutes big time.

[LkrFan]

if Grant Hill goes to LA

All the AZCentral homers will go into a diabetic coma if that happens

My sources say he's coming to LA or retiring.

[Venti Quattro]

My sources say he's coming to LA or retiring.

Your sources also hinted at Ramon Sessions re-upping with the Lakers for $8-$9 million.

[LkrFan]

Lakers made the move to convince Howard?

Yes.

Nash
Richardson
Kobe
Pau
D-12

The Heat will be grabbing their ankles with this lineup.

[Venti Quattro]

Yes.

Nash
Richardson
Kobe
Pau
D-12

The Heat will be grabbing their ankles with this lineup.

Staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaackkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkeeeeeedddd dddd

But I'd put J-Rich in the bench.

BUT WAIT ... J-Rich and Nash hate each other, right? Isn't J-Rich the father of Nash's latest kid and the reason for his divorce?

[LkrFan]

Staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaackkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkeeeeeedddd dddd

But I'd put J-Rich in the bench.

BUT WAIT ... J-Rich and Nash hate each other, right? Isn't J-Rich the father of Nash's latest kid and the reason for his divorce?

Damn i forgot about tha ! !

[JMarkJohns]

My guess is Grant Hill joins Nash in LA. Probably for the lower mid-level.

[LkrFan]

My guess is Grant Hill joins Nash in LA. Probably for the lower mid-level.

Buh-bye MWP if that happens.

#AMNESTIED

[Venti Quattro]

I'm not for amnestying Artest because the Lakers' defense as constructed is soft. Remove Artest and it's going to be tissue-paper soft.

And besides, he showed in the playoffs last season that he can still play. He was one of the few guys playing with sense and purpose consistently.

[racm]

Only if you retain Ebanks. Grant can't play 40 minutes anymore.

[racm]

I'm not going to amnesty Artest because the Lakers' defense as constructed is soft. Remove Artest and it's going to be tissue-paper soft.

And besides, he showed in the playoffs last season that he can still play. He was one of the few guys playing with sense and purpose consistently.

Wasn't he the only guy Kobe trusted to play hard?

Gasoft
Bynum 3s

[Venti Quattro]

Wasn't he the only guy Kobe trusted to play hard?

lol yes. And also this. With that kind of Seal of Approval from Kobe, you're not going to be amnestied.

He may be crazy but he shows up to play.

[racm]

Hey, he'll do everything to win. Clutch 3s, stifling defense, elbows...

[Venti Quattro]

This also means that if we're trading one from the Big 3 core, it's Bynum. Pau/Kobe and Nash will be a beauty if the Pick and Roll if executed correctly. Bynum is the most unfit player to play with Nash.

Ron will be okay because he will get post touches here and there, and get the occasional open look.

[racm]

Nash/Kobe/MWP/Pau/D12. 66 win season?

Nash is a PnR master, Kobe is the best chucker, er I mean volume scorer, Pau is the most versatile big, D12 is a good roll man...

and Ronron will do the right plays from time to time (yes, Virginia, passing to an OPEN Steve Blake was the right call, except he choked)

[JMarkJohns]

Add both Grant and Jordan Hill to that for depth.

[Venti Quattro]

66 wins is too much. 58-62 would be okay. But the Lakers are intending to keep the Big 3 core now so...

[Venti Quattro]

Add both Grant and Jordan Hill to that for depth.

We still need more. The Lakers need to be 8 to 9-deep to contend for a le. That doesn't matter much in the playoffs, but it matters in the regular season.

[racm]

Nash/Blake
Bryant/?
MWP/Grant Hill
Pau/J Hill
Bynum/J Hill

3 guard rotation isn't bad.

[Venti Quattro]

I am shuddering at the thought of Mike Brown playing Steve Nash and Steve Blake together.

Mitch, please implore Mike Brown to play Andrew Goudelock. Or please get someone better.