Comments on: Now Things Get Serious http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2007/06/29/now-things-get-serious/ A Lakers Blog. Thoughts, reflections, and the odd rant on the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA (even the Clippers). Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:18:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Tim http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2007/06/29/now-things-get-serious/comment-page-2/#comment-142700 Tim Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:53:40 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2007/06/29/now-things-get-serious/#comment-142700 The draft picks of Javaris Critterton and Marc Gasol were solid. I really didn't understand the Sun Yue pick, when solid wing players with defensive skills like Derrick Byars, Reshawn Terry and DJ Strawberry were available there. I don't think ethnic population in LA should drive your draft trategy. As for trades for players like KG, O'neal or Gasol, I think they have to do something. The draft picks of Javaris Critterton and Marc Gasol were solid. I really didn’t understand the Sun Yue pick, when solid wing players with defensive skills like Derrick Byars, Reshawn Terry and DJ Strawberry were available there. I don’t think ethnic population in LA should drive your draft trategy.

As for trades for players like KG, O’neal or Gasol, I think they have to do something.

]]> By: lakerfan http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2007/06/29/now-things-get-serious/comment-page-2/#comment-142475 lakerfan Sun, 01 Jul 2007 21:05:24 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2007/06/29/now-things-get-serious/#comment-142475 At least I hope we can all agree that sasha vujacic was a total disaster At least I hope we can all agree that sasha vujacic was a total disaster

]]> By: lakersfan81 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2007/06/29/now-things-get-serious/comment-page-2/#comment-142287 lakersfan81 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 14:24:14 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2007/06/29/now-things-get-serious/#comment-142287 warren (94)- I hope you are right. I made a post earlier trying to point out that if Memphis wanted to rebuild they had to get rid of Miller's or at least one other big contract besides Gasol's. I never tried trading for both Miller and Gasol which works for both teams. I think with that line up the lakers could contend in the West and Memphis would be in a good spot to rebuild. Memphis would have good trading assets left as well because they would be overloaded at PG position. If they were seriously considering trading him before the end of the season then they might consider it now as well. warren (94)- I hope you are right. I made a post earlier trying to point out that if Memphis wanted to rebuild they had to get rid of Miller’s or at least one other big contract besides Gasol’s. I never tried trading for both Miller and Gasol which works for both teams. I think with that line up the lakers could contend in the West and Memphis would be in a good spot to rebuild. Memphis would have good trading assets left as well because they would be overloaded at PG position. If they were seriously considering trading him before the end of the season then they might consider it now as well.

]]> By: the Guy http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2007/06/29/now-things-get-serious/comment-page-2/#comment-142230 the Guy Sun, 01 Jul 2007 11:09:32 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2007/06/29/now-things-get-serious/#comment-142230 Javaris will be a STAR! An absolute star. Javaris will be a STAR! An absolute star.

]]> By: chopperdave http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2007/06/29/now-things-get-serious/comment-page-2/#comment-142158 chopperdave Sun, 01 Jul 2007 07:36:01 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2007/06/29/now-things-get-serious/#comment-142158 92) Don't worry, I still bleed purple. But I might not be able to help going to a couple Warriors games this year and cheering just a little. 92) Don’t worry, I still bleed purple. But I might not be able to help going to a couple Warriors games this year and cheering just a little.

]]> By: warren (philippines) http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2007/06/29/now-things-get-serious/comment-page-2/#comment-142157 warren (philippines) Sun, 01 Jul 2007 07:34:38 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2007/06/29/now-things-get-serious/#comment-142157 I am looking hard at the situation at Memphis. I did one post over this at Lakers Topbuzz. http://lakers.topbuzz.com/PNphpBB2-viewtopic-t-2926.html#39605 I must say they were pretty unlucky on how the lottery turned out. They might want to consider a full rebuild to keep pace with Conley's development. I am looking hard at the situation at Memphis. I did one post over this at Lakers Topbuzz.

http://lakers.topbuzz.com/PNphpBB2-viewtopic-t-2926.html#39605

I must say they were pretty unlucky on how the lottery turned out. They might want to consider a full rebuild to keep pace with Conley’s development.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2007/06/29/now-things-get-serious/comment-page-2/#comment-142141 Anonymous Sun, 01 Jul 2007 06:30:54 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2007/06/29/now-things-get-serious/#comment-142141 Robinred, As you may recall, the thing that started the drama was an announced Garnett trade between the T'Wolves and Celtics. Garnett didn't say "no," he said "@#%& NO." I was born not too far from Minneapolis and went to school not too far from Boston. I moved to Socal first chance I could. I understand why KG already has a house in Malibu. In fact, he's here right now! Need I remind you KG doesn't have a ranch in Texas or a boat on 'Frisco bay? I don't think that Commisioner Stern would get upset if KG came to LA. Those who sell products he endorses will party for at least a week. Company representatives will be pounding on his door in Malibu with new endorsement opportunities. Kobe will call up to challenge KG to a little one on one. Phil Jackson will send KG a book on the triangle. Kurt might even drive by his Malibu house tooting his horn and waving something historical that is Blue and Gold--once again reuniting a man rescued from the the Great Lakes with a teams still called the Lakers. Of Course, the Nooch might sneak in front of the Lakers with a better offer and steal KG away . . . . . Robinred,

As you may recall, the thing that started the drama was an announced Garnett trade between the T’Wolves and Celtics.

Garnett didn’t say “no,” he said “@#%& NO.”

I was born not too far from Minneapolis and went to school not too far from Boston.

I moved to Socal first chance I could.

I understand why KG already has a house in Malibu. In fact, he’s here right now!

Need I remind you KG doesn’t have a ranch in Texas or a boat on ‘Frisco bay?

I don’t think that Commisioner Stern would get upset if KG came to LA.

Those who sell products he endorses will party for at least a week.

Company representatives will be pounding on his door in Malibu with new endorsement opportunities.

Kobe will call up to challenge KG to a little one on one.

Phil Jackson will send KG a book on the triangle.

Kurt might even drive by his Malibu house tooting his horn and waving something historical that is Blue and Gold–once again reuniting a man rescued from the the Great Lakes with a teams still called the Lakers.

Of Course, the Nooch might sneak in front of the Lakers with a better offer and steal KG away . . . . .

]]> By: TC http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2007/06/29/now-things-get-serious/comment-page-2/#comment-142093 TC Sun, 01 Jul 2007 04:21:47 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2007/06/29/now-things-get-serious/#comment-142093 Lakerfan: I don't think many people here, at least from my experience, care who is better on the Lakers, as long as the Lakers win. If both guys play to their abilities, the Lakers will be unbeatable which is what we all want. I think that's the most important thing. Lakerfan: I don’t think many people here, at least from my experience, care who is better on the Lakers, as long as the Lakers win. If both guys play to their abilities, the Lakers will be unbeatable which is what we all want. I think that’s the most important thing.

]]> By: anonymous http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2007/06/29/now-things-get-serious/comment-page-2/#comment-142067 anonymous Sun, 01 Jul 2007 03:24:23 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2007/06/29/now-things-get-serious/#comment-142067 chopperdave: 3.5 years in the Bay for me. Still a FB&G purist though :) chopperdave:

3.5 years in the Bay for me. Still a FB&G purist though :)

]]> By: chopperdave http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2007/06/29/now-things-get-serious/comment-page-2/#comment-142012 chopperdave Sun, 01 Jul 2007 01:05:56 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2007/06/29/now-things-get-serious/#comment-142012 Was wondering when you were gonna step in Jones to defend your boy. The thing is, no one's arguing with lakerfan about Javaris having a higher ceiling. The thing is, how good Crittenton's gonna be in 3 years is not what a lot of fans, and more importantly Kobe, are worried about. If you watched the UNLV tourney game, you know Crittenton's got a long way to go before he can be a decision-maker at this level. If possible we should cash in on his stock while it's high to a team in need of quality point down the road. That said, Kurt and Reed are right that if the right trade comes along, and they wanted Farmar instead, I'd understand. Thanks for explaining how the TE works Reed/Stephen. I'm really hoping the W's use it to pursue Gerald Wallace rather than gutting their team for KG. And after watching more Brandan Wright footage, I'm extremely excited for the break opportunities he coule create with his shot-blocking. Sorry for the sports bigamy, but living in the Bay Area for four years I couldn't help but become a secondary fan. That said, I'm still bitter that they took my boy Marco right before us. The more I see of him, the more excited I get about his game. One of the most exciting teams in the league got even more exciting with Wright and Belinelli. This kid plays without a conscience and I like it: http://youtube.com/watch?v=pNxZ4_O8R8M Was wondering when you were gonna step in Jones to defend your boy. The thing is, no one’s arguing with lakerfan about Javaris having a higher ceiling. The thing is, how good Crittenton’s gonna be in 3 years is not what a lot of fans, and more importantly Kobe, are worried about. If you watched the UNLV tourney game, you know Crittenton’s got a long way to go before he can be a decision-maker at this level. If possible we should cash in on his stock while it’s high to a team in need of quality point down the road. That said, Kurt and Reed are right that if the right trade comes along, and they wanted Farmar instead, I’d understand.

Thanks for explaining how the TE works Reed/Stephen. I’m really hoping the W’s use it to pursue Gerald Wallace rather than gutting their team for KG. And after watching more Brandan Wright footage, I’m extremely excited for the break opportunities he coule create with his shot-blocking. Sorry for the sports bigamy, but living in the Bay Area for four years I couldn’t help but become a secondary fan. That said, I’m still bitter that they took my boy Marco right before us. The more I see of him, the more excited I get about his game. One of the most exciting teams in the league got even more exciting with Wright and Belinelli. This kid plays without a conscience and I like it:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=pNxZ4_O8R8M

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