Comments on: Talking Schedule (And Other Stuff) http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/08/06/talking-schedule-and-other-stuff/ 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: Reed http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/08/06/talking-schedule-and-other-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-579009 Reed Fri, 08 Aug 2008 23:33:42 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1310#comment-579009 New post up on Team USA roster. New post up on Team USA roster.

]]> By: drrayeye http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/08/06/talking-schedule-and-other-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-579008 drrayeye Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:32:16 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1310#comment-579008 (29) LG, you forgot the obvious excitement factor (and problem for the announcers) when he finally gets to play against Phoenix: "Amare shoots--and Sun comes away with the rebound." "Sun drives through the Suns on his way to a layup." "Here comes the Sun." The possibilities are nearly endless. That alone could be worth a two year contract! (29) LG,

you forgot the obvious excitement factor (and problem for the announcers) when he finally gets to play against Phoenix:

“Amare shoots–and Sun comes away with the rebound.”

“Sun drives through the Suns on his way to a layup.”

“Here comes the Sun.”

The possibilities are nearly endless. That alone could be worth a two year contract!

]]> By: LG Gold http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/08/06/talking-schedule-and-other-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-579007 LG Gold Fri, 08 Aug 2008 21:02:24 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1310#comment-579007 20 & 24: When the Lakers look at Sun Yue, they see $. Kobe is the most popular basketball player in China, and having Sun Yue on the team will generate even more interest, even if he doesn't play much. I think he's a borderline NBA player (if he learns how to shoot and bulks up a bit, he'll be a good backup), but that, plus 2 billion potential fans, is enough to get a guaranteed two-year contract from the Lakers. 20 & 24: When the Lakers look at Sun Yue, they see $. Kobe is the most popular basketball player in China, and having Sun Yue on the team will generate even more interest, even if he doesn’t play much.

I think he’s a borderline NBA player (if he learns how to shoot and bulks up a bit, he’ll be a good backup), but that, plus 2 billion potential fans, is enough to get a guaranteed two-year contract from the Lakers.

]]> By: Craig W. http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/08/06/talking-schedule-and-other-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-579006 Craig W. Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:03:01 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1310#comment-579006 Judging from the comments, even the USA Olympic team can't fend off the summer doldrums. These are really the dog days of summer. Judging from the comments, even the USA Olympic team can’t fend off the summer doldrums. These are really the dog days of summer.

]]> By: wondahbap http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/08/06/talking-schedule-and-other-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-579005 wondahbap Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:37:49 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1310#comment-579005 Nice move by the Grizz. IS Chris Wallace still going to be considered a bad GM ( I never thought that was fair. he was doing what he was told.) ? That is a noce young squad they have. Now, if h can trade one of his PG's for something they need. They can be really good in two years. Nice move by the Grizz. IS Chris Wallace still going to be considered a bad GM ( I never thought that was fair. he was doing what he was told.) ? That is a noce young squad they have. Now, if h can trade one of his PG’s for something they need. They can be really good in two years.

]]> By: chibi http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/08/06/talking-schedule-and-other-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-579004 chibi Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:48:50 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1310#comment-579004 Speaking of athletes, looks like Josh Smith signed an offer sheet from the Grizzlies. I guess their owner is serious about fielding an exciting, attractive ballclub. The West gets a bit a more competitive. Speaking of athletes, looks like Josh Smith signed an offer sheet from the Grizzlies. I guess their owner is serious about fielding an exciting, attractive ballclub. The West gets a bit a more competitive.

]]> By: Andrew Z http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/08/06/talking-schedule-and-other-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-579002 Andrew Z Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:16:28 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1310#comment-579002 25) If offerred a deal for $35-50 million a year, Kobe would be insane not to take it. Everyone will talk about him and his legacy and all that, but the dude has three rings, an MVP award, and numerous other accolades. He's a sure thing first ballot Hall of Famer right now. That would be insane money to pass up, especially with them paying all living expenses and taxes and the weakness of the American dollar right now. And to be honest, he would probably make more endorsement money in Europe than over here. 25)

If offerred a deal for $35-50 million a year, Kobe would be insane not to take it. Everyone will talk about him and his legacy and all that, but the dude has three rings, an MVP award, and numerous other accolades. He’s a sure thing first ballot Hall of Famer right now. That would be insane money to pass up, especially with them paying all living expenses and taxes and the weakness of the American dollar right now.

And to be honest, he would probably make more endorsement money in Europe than over here.

]]> By: Brandon Hoffman http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/08/06/talking-schedule-and-other-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-579001 Brandon Hoffman Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:27:58 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1310#comment-579001 I'm sure you guys have seen this report: http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2008/08/kobe_to_italy.html What are your thoughts? I was really caught off guard. I’m sure you guys have seen this report:

http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2008/08/kobe_to_italy.html

What are your thoughts?

I was really caught off guard.

]]> By: Ryan http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/08/06/talking-schedule-and-other-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-578998 Ryan Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:31:17 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1310#comment-578998 Kurt, don't forget about Ariza. I'm pretty sure he is athletic, just ask Grant Hill who got dunked on from 5-6 feet away from the basket last season (and that was with an injured foot). The Lakers have athleticism at every position: Farmar at PG, Kobe, Ariza (SG, SF hell his lateral quickness is probably high enough to guard most PG), Odom at PF (he will get plenty of time there this year) and Bynum at C. Kurt, don’t forget about Ariza. I’m pretty sure he is athletic, just ask Grant Hill who got dunked on from 5-6 feet away from the basket last season (and that was with an injured foot). The Lakers have athleticism at every position: Farmar at PG, Kobe, Ariza (SG, SF hell his lateral quickness is probably high enough to guard most PG), Odom at PF (he will get plenty of time there this year) and Bynum at C.

]]> By: Ryan http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/08/06/talking-schedule-and-other-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-578997 Ryan Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:12:16 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1310#comment-578997 According to an article I read, Sun Yue is going to be signed to a 2-year contract. I'm interested to see him in the Olympics and I think it would be good for him to be at training camp. But I don't know about a guaranteed contract. But I guess, playing for the Defenders and practicing with the team will speed up his development if indeed he does sign a 2 yr contract. http://www.dailynews.com/lakers/ci_10134467 According to an article I read, Sun Yue is going to be signed to a 2-year contract. I’m interested to see him in the Olympics and I think it would be good for him to be at training camp. But I don’t know about a guaranteed contract. But I guess, playing for the Defenders and practicing with the team will speed up his development if indeed he does sign a 2 yr contract.

http://www.dailynews.com/lakers/ci_10134467

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