Comments on: Fast Break Thoughts http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/09/17/fast-break-thoughts-36/ 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: Kurt http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/09/17/fast-break-thoughts-36/comment-page-1/#comment-580536 Kurt Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:22:15 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1331#comment-580536 new post up talking Odom off the bench. new post up talking Odom off the bench.

]]> By: Kurt http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/09/17/fast-break-thoughts-36/comment-page-1/#comment-580535 Kurt Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:11:54 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1331#comment-580535 28. Who mentioned getting Marbury? Nobody here. The Knicks may waive him, but there is no way the Lakers would pick him up, he can't play within a system, is past his prime and would be disruptive to team chemistry. I'm not even sure where that came from. 28. Who mentioned getting Marbury? Nobody here. The Knicks may waive him, but there is no way the Lakers would pick him up, he can’t play within a system, is past his prime and would be disruptive to team chemistry. I’m not even sure where that came from.

]]> By: Mamula http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/09/17/fast-break-thoughts-36/comment-page-1/#comment-580534 Mamula Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:57:35 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1331#comment-580534 Marbury? MUHAHAHAHHA!!! Why would we want Marbury??? If we were in for hot heads we could have definitely gone for Artest, who btw, wanted to be in LA and play alongside Kobe. Marbury is a very bad fit for the Lakers… and I just think it is beyond ridiculous to even think about him in Purple and Gold. hahahaha, dude that was a good one. From the times when no one was around to help Kobe, now we have stepped into the times when we have too much talent… Basketball gods can be cruelly cynnical in many ways. I just think that Fish, Kobe, Ariza, Gasol and Bynum make up probably one of the best all-around defensive teams at least on paper. And I think PJax will go with that line up. A lot will depend on Ariza’s outside shot, as the small forward has one major purpose of spreading the floor and regularly hitting a 3 in the triangle. That is why RadMan has survived for so long I pray that these guys roll so good that Odom will realize that there is no better place than LaLa Land and will stay for less money after next year. He is too good and too valuable for us to lose him because of financial problems Marbury? MUHAHAHAHHA!!! Why would we want Marbury??? If we were in for hot heads we could have definitely gone for Artest, who btw, wanted to be in LA and play alongside Kobe. Marbury is a very bad fit for the Lakers… and I just think it is beyond ridiculous to even think about him in Purple and Gold. hahahaha, dude that was a good one.

From the times when no one was around to help Kobe, now we have stepped into the times when we have too much talent… Basketball gods can be cruelly cynnical in many ways.

I just think that Fish, Kobe, Ariza, Gasol and Bynum make up probably one of the best all-around defensive teams at least on paper. And I think PJax will go with that line up. A lot will depend on Ariza’s outside shot, as the small forward has one major purpose of spreading the floor and regularly hitting a 3 in the triangle. That is why RadMan has survived for so long

I pray that these guys roll so good that Odom will realize that there is no better place than LaLa Land and will stay for less money after next year. He is too good and too valuable for us to lose him because of financial problems

]]> By: drrayeye http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/09/17/fast-break-thoughts-36/comment-page-1/#comment-580532 drrayeye Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:58:12 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1331#comment-580532 LA Lurker Report: IMO, the Lakers could start the season this weekend, blending in Trevor and Andrew as the season progresses--at a championship level. There are other teams that are desperately in need of time and trades to assemble their pieces. Let me mention a few that could be of interest to the Lakers: Chicago is at loggerheads with signing Ben Gordon. Until they do, they seem to be paralyzed. That is unfortunate, because the Bulls have too many guards and need veteran help at forward/center. They appear to be two trades away. The Heat have stockpiled centers, with Zo by midseason. They have superstar Dwayne Wade at the 2, and talent at the 3. They are looking for veteran help at the 4 and point, with expiring contract Shawn Marion to trade. The Grizz have role players, 4 centers that have never played a day in the NBA, Rudy Gay at the 3, a crowded young backcourt, and a need for a transition oriented veteran Pau Gasol replacement at the 4. Heaven help them. They almost traded for Zach Randolph! The LA Clips did some great trading out of desperation, and came up with an intriguing lineup. Unfortunately, they may be a trade away. They have two great centers (Kaman and Camby) when many teams don't have any, but no replacement for Alton Brand at PF. The Pistons seem ready to roll, but they'd like to grow. It may take until mid season for them to figure out how to do that. Sactown is rebuilding, and they may have an oversupply of centers--including veteran Brad Miller. They could use help at the 4 or 3--especially if it involved an expiring contract. Just a few LA Lurker comments. LA Lurker Report:

IMO, the Lakers could start the season this weekend, blending in Trevor and Andrew as the season progresses–at a championship level.

There are other teams that are desperately in need of time and trades to assemble their pieces. Let me mention a few that could be of interest to the Lakers:

Chicago is at loggerheads with signing Ben Gordon. Until they do, they seem to be paralyzed. That is unfortunate, because the Bulls have too many guards and need veteran help at forward/center. They appear to be two trades away.

The Heat have stockpiled centers, with Zo by midseason. They have superstar Dwayne Wade at the 2, and talent at the 3. They are looking for veteran help at the 4 and point, with expiring contract Shawn Marion to trade.

The Grizz have role players, 4 centers that have never played a day in the NBA, Rudy Gay at the 3, a crowded young backcourt, and a need for a transition oriented veteran Pau Gasol replacement at the 4. Heaven help them. They almost traded for Zach Randolph!

The LA Clips did some great trading out of desperation, and came up with an intriguing lineup. Unfortunately, they may be a trade away. They have two great centers (Kaman and Camby) when many teams don’t have any, but no replacement for Alton Brand at PF.

The Pistons seem ready to roll, but they’d like to grow. It may take until mid season for them to figure out how to do that.

Sactown is rebuilding, and they may have an oversupply of centers–including veteran Brad Miller. They could use help at the 4 or 3–especially if it involved an expiring contract.

Just a few LA Lurker comments.

]]> By: khandor http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/09/17/fast-break-thoughts-36/comment-page-1/#comment-580530 khandor Fri, 19 Sep 2008 03:07:11 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1331#comment-580530 #22 ... 70 plus W's and a chip are on tap for this season. #22 …

70 plus W’s and a chip are on tap for this season.

]]> By: exhelodrvr http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/09/17/fast-break-thoughts-36/comment-page-1/#comment-580529 exhelodrvr Fri, 19 Sep 2008 02:55:38 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1331#comment-580529 11) Don’t you guys think the Olympics will throw a lot of guys off rhythm? Yes, it would definitely throw their rhythm off. Whether that is good or bad for the quality of their play remains to be seen. 11) Don’t you guys think the Olympics will throw a lot of guys off rhythm?

Yes, it would definitely throw their rhythm off. Whether that is good or bad for the quality of their play remains to be seen.

]]> By: Karl http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/09/17/fast-break-thoughts-36/comment-page-1/#comment-580528 Karl Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:27:59 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1331#comment-580528 The OC Register is reporting that Odom has discussed with the coaching staff about the possibility of coming off the bench: http://lakers.freedomblogging.com/2008/09/18/full-at-forward-too/ The OC Register is reporting that Odom has discussed with the coaching staff about the possibility of coming off the bench:

http://lakers.freedomblogging.com/2008/09/18/full-at-forward-too/

]]> By: the other Stephen http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/09/17/fast-break-thoughts-36/comment-page-1/#comment-580527 the other Stephen Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:39:53 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1331#comment-580527 10. i highly doubt that losing james posey will be a big deal for them. i daren't expect anyone besides the celtics to show their ugly faces in the finals again. it seems to me like all-in-all, they're going to be an even better team than last year. let's consider some of their additions? 10. i highly doubt that losing james posey will be a big deal for them. i daren’t expect anyone besides the celtics to show their ugly faces in the finals again. it seems to me like all-in-all, they’re going to be an even better team than last year. let’s consider some of their additions?

]]> By: rubens http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/09/17/fast-break-thoughts-36/comment-page-1/#comment-580526 rubens Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:14:02 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1331#comment-580526 I read the Lindy's season preview and the Kobe/MJ piece make an interesting point. In 1995 Jordan came back and the Bulls lost to the Magic in the playoffs. Jordan worked hard on his game and came back the next season to lead the Bulls to the best record of all time. I think something similar may be possible with Kobe and this year's Lakers. He just suffered the most humiliating losses in the finals (the Celtics' come back from 24 down and the last game blowout). I think we're in for something very special for next season. Kobe doesn't want to get surgery because he wants to click with the team from the start. I really think something great is brewing, folks. I honestly can't wait for the season to start. I read the Lindy’s season preview and the Kobe/MJ piece make an interesting point. In 1995 Jordan came back and the Bulls lost to the Magic in the playoffs. Jordan worked hard on his game and came back the next season to lead the Bulls to the best record of all time. I think something similar may be possible with Kobe and this year’s Lakers. He just suffered the most humiliating losses in the finals (the Celtics’ come back from 24 down and the last game blowout). I think we’re in for something very special for next season. Kobe doesn’t want to get surgery because he wants to click with the team from the start. I really think something great is brewing, folks. I honestly can’t wait for the season to start.

]]> By: Kurt http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/09/17/fast-break-thoughts-36/comment-page-1/#comment-580525 Kurt Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:31:23 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1331#comment-580525 I think Miami will be better (could they be worse?) and they will be very entertaining. Not a contender, but fun to watch. I think Miami will be better (could they be worse?) and they will be very entertaining. Not a contender, but fun to watch.

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