Comments on: Three (Not So) Little Things http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2009/06/15/three-not-so-little-things/ 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: Alex http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2009/06/15/three-not-so-little-things/comment-page-4/#comment-621395 Alex Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:03:32 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1666#comment-621395 great article. i think ariza's improvement from the three point line is one of the most important least talked about topics in these finals. This demonstrates a very important point. Kobe's impact on his players that we don't see on the court or on the sidelines. Many Kobe haters are praising his teammates for stepping up but what they don't realize is Kobe's work ethic, energy, and hunger proliferates and that is how his teammates were able to step up. Of course experience played a factor but without Kobe's leadership these role players would not have stepped up the way they did. great article. i think ariza’s improvement from the three point line is one of the most important least talked about topics in these finals. This demonstrates a very important point. Kobe’s impact on his players that we don’t see on the court or on the sidelines. Many Kobe haters are praising his teammates for stepping up but what they don’t realize is Kobe’s work ethic, energy, and hunger proliferates and that is how his teammates were able to step up. Of course experience played a factor but without Kobe’s leadership these role players would not have stepped up the way they did.

]]> By: The Dude Abides http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2009/06/15/three-not-so-little-things/comment-page-4/#comment-620938 The Dude Abides Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:31:14 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1666#comment-620938 Hmm...after reading one of the comments tonight, I believe I'm having one my occasional acid flashbacks. I think I'll go drive around and find a bowling alley. Hmm…after reading one of the comments tonight, I believe I’m having one my occasional acid flashbacks. I think I’ll go drive around and find a bowling alley.

]]> By: Kurt http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2009/06/15/three-not-so-little-things/comment-page-4/#comment-620936 Kurt Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:00:39 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1666#comment-620936 164. I have not heard that from anyone credible. I will say it's a fairly common belief amongst the people I talked to who cover the Lakers, but it is just media talking around while getting a coke and waiting for interviews to start. But there is a logic to it that makes sense to me. 166. No, he cannot. Rookie contracts are on a scale, the term "rookie max" means that under the CBA the Clippers can sign Griffin from 80% of said scale up to 120% of that scale. In practice, everybody is signed at 120%. The CBA stipulates all rookie contracts are two year contracts with a team option for the third and fourth year. So, in practice, any rookie first rounder who doesn't bomb out will be with his team for the first four years. Griffin is not going to bomb out. Even if the Clippers wanted to get rid of him after a year they would have to trade him, they could not just cut him and his salary. http://members.cox.net/lmcoon/salarycap.htm#Q41 164. I have not heard that from anyone credible. I will say it’s a fairly common belief amongst the people I talked to who cover the Lakers, but it is just media talking around while getting a coke and waiting for interviews to start. But there is a logic to it that makes sense to me.

166. No, he cannot. Rookie contracts are on a scale, the term “rookie max” means that under the CBA the Clippers can sign Griffin from 80% of said scale up to 120% of that scale. In practice, everybody is signed at 120%. The CBA stipulates all rookie contracts are two year contracts with a team option for the third and fourth year. So, in practice, any rookie first rounder who doesn’t bomb out will be with his team for the first four years. Griffin is not going to bomb out. Even if the Clippers wanted to get rid of him after a year they would have to trade him, they could not just cut him and his salary.

http://members.cox.net/lmcoon/salarycap.htm#Q41

]]> By: glove32 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2009/06/15/three-not-so-little-things/comment-page-4/#comment-620935 glove32 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:57:38 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1666#comment-620935 Bryan, Rookie scale contracts will provide for two guaranteed seasons with two separate one-year options in favor of the team for seasons 3 and 4. more info on contracts can be found here http://www.draftexpress.com/article/NBA-CBA-Principal-Deal-Points,-Rookie-and-Minimum-Salary-Scales-1065/ Bryan,

Rookie scale contracts will provide for two guaranteed seasons with two separate one-year options in favor of the team for seasons 3 and 4.

more info on contracts can be found here
http://www.draftexpress.com/article/NBA-CBA-Principal-Deal-Points,-Rookie-and-Minimum-Salary-Scales-1065/

]]> By: Craig W. http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2009/06/15/three-not-so-little-things/comment-page-4/#comment-620934 Craig W. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:52:34 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1666#comment-620934 Bryan, No, he can't. The Clippers can tie him up for four years, before he can leave on his own. Bryan,
No, he can’t. The Clippers can tie him up for four years, before he can leave on his own.

]]> By: Bryan http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2009/06/15/three-not-so-little-things/comment-page-4/#comment-620933 Bryan Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:45:14 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1666#comment-620933 Draft question: we all know about the rookie scale - the max contract drafted rookies can signed based on when they're selected - max money and years. But is it the max, or is it the only contract they can sign? If it's the max, could Blake Griffin sign a one year deal with the Clippers and get the heck out of there as soon as possible? Draft question: we all know about the rookie scale – the max contract drafted rookies can signed based on when they’re selected – max money and years.

But is it the max, or is it the only contract they can sign? If it’s the max, could Blake Griffin sign a one year deal with the Clippers and get the heck out of there as soon as possible?

]]> By: glove32 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2009/06/15/three-not-so-little-things/comment-page-4/#comment-620932 glove32 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:25:38 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1666#comment-620932 Live streaming of the parade can be found here http://cbs2.com/kcal/ Live streaming of the parade can be found here

http://cbs2.com/kcal/

]]> By: Gerrit http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2009/06/15/three-not-so-little-things/comment-page-4/#comment-620931 Gerrit Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:13:41 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1666#comment-620931 Kurt, Is that conjecture or are you hearing that from someone with knowledge? Kurt,

Is that conjecture or are you hearing that from someone with knowledge?

]]> By: Adam T http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2009/06/15/three-not-so-little-things/comment-page-4/#comment-620930 Adam T Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:46:12 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1666#comment-620930 It's important that, while we know LO is willing to sacrifice, we also can't low ball the guy. He's our ultimate spirit guy and one of our most vocal leaders. He plays in crunch time. His contributions plus intangibles I think gives him around 8 mil, perhaps 7 or 7.5 in the first year, with a nice backload/player option in the future. Sure he can be a bit aloof at times, but we know the dynamics he brings and he deserves a fair contract. It’s important that, while we know LO is willing to sacrifice, we also can’t low ball the guy. He’s our ultimate spirit guy and one of our most vocal leaders. He plays in crunch time. His contributions plus intangibles I think gives him around 8 mil, perhaps 7 or 7.5 in the first year, with a nice backload/player option in the future. Sure he can be a bit aloof at times, but we know the dynamics he brings and he deserves a fair contract.

]]> By: sT http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2009/06/15/three-not-so-little-things/comment-page-4/#comment-620929 sT Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:27:03 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/?p=1666#comment-620929 Well, I have my route to the Coliseum all laid out for the ceremony, it includes a trip on the Red Line (subway), cool... and waking up before the roosters crow, not so cool. I will be proudly rocking my gold FB&G T in front of millions, IMO. It was a tough decision, parade or ceremony, you can really only do one, but they will have sceeens at the Coliseum to watch the Figueroa parade anyway with the Laker girls as entertainment. For those fans not in LA, enjoy the parade in the safety and comfort of you own place on TV or the Internet. Well, I have my route to the Coliseum all laid out for the ceremony, it includes a trip on the Red Line (subway), cool… and waking up before the roosters crow, not so cool. I will be proudly rocking my gold FB&G T in front of millions, IMO. It was a tough decision, parade or ceremony, you can really only do one, but they will have sceeens at the Coliseum to watch the Figueroa parade anyway with the Laker girls as entertainment. For those fans not in LA, enjoy the parade in the safety and comfort of you own place on TV or the Internet.

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