That said, I don’t like that deal at all either. AK is not a good outside shooter, doesn’t really bring anything to the table offensively, and is a terrible fit for the triangle in my opinion. Odom is so versatile and is a pretty good defender. Plus, Odom has more heart than anyone on the Lakers outside of Kobe. Unless we’re getting KG straight up for Odom, I don’t want to part with Odom. Maybe I’m overvaluing him but I think he’s growing into Kobe’s sidekick more than anyone could have imagine after his first season as a Laker.

And for everyone all up in arms about salary cap implications, take in account AK’s ridiculous deal plus the extensions Bynum and Millsap would need in 2 years and this has salary cap hell written all over it. And for a guy who won’t fit the team real well? I’m totally against that.

If somehow Farmar can be a high intensity PG like Devin Harris, Walton hits the corner spot up more often, Odom plays his usual game and Kwame somehow gets motivated by his contract year, this team could really be West’s sleeper after all. If Farmar plays well enough, Fisher can be conserved for the playoffs. I’d like to see Crittenton earn his minutes on SG as Evans becomes a backup plan.

I hate to spark controversy but would it not be a good idea to trade Odom for AK? Utah will gladly add Millsap on this deal. I understand he is quite overpaid but I think he would be perfect for the current makeup of this team.