[::2009 Champion LAKERS OFF-SEASON THREAD Vol. Boring Non-News Days Causing In-Thread Tension::]
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darthska
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I'd say $9mil would be the highest I'd be willing to go, and 5 years would be the longest I would be willing to commit to him for, so 5 years/$40milwould be at the brink of both of my comforts regarding a contract.
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Regarding concerns that we'll be thrust into the ever unfortunate 'rebuilding' phase in about 4-6 years time, I think we have to consider thereality of being a contender in the present.
It's impossible to sustain a championship-caliber team for more than ~five years. Unless you're gifted with a young nucleus that develops quickly andyou find a way to keep them all together (Trailblazers?), the only other way to build a champion is to sign already established players. Of course, by the timethey're established they're probably in their prime years, meaning that you're already counting down precious time until their skills begin todepreciate. Unfortunately, that is the nature of playing to win: you have to bet it all to give yourself a chance.
With that being the case, I was able to come to terms with Trevor leaving and taking in Artest, because for whatever Trevor's ceiling may be, Artest hasalready hit his, and it's better than what Trevor has now. And if what Trevor has now gave us a big hand in winning the title, then getting someone who isever better can only help our chances of repeating.
Fortunately for us, we still have younger players who we can look to to anchor a mediocre Laker team in the future. Bynum, Brown, Farmar, and yes, even Sasha(even though he'll be around 30, which is still servicable). At that point, it's up to the front office to sort out what we'll need.
If it means winning now, I am okay with rebuilding down the line.
EDIT: I forgot that Sasha and probably a few other Lakers will be done with their current contracts at that point. This is in the hopes that they all stickaround
It's impossible to sustain a championship-caliber team for more than ~five years. Unless you're gifted with a young nucleus that develops quickly andyou find a way to keep them all together (Trailblazers?), the only other way to build a champion is to sign already established players. Of course, by the timethey're established they're probably in their prime years, meaning that you're already counting down precious time until their skills begin todepreciate. Unfortunately, that is the nature of playing to win: you have to bet it all to give yourself a chance.
With that being the case, I was able to come to terms with Trevor leaving and taking in Artest, because for whatever Trevor's ceiling may be, Artest hasalready hit his, and it's better than what Trevor has now. And if what Trevor has now gave us a big hand in winning the title, then getting someone who isever better can only help our chances of repeating.
Fortunately for us, we still have younger players who we can look to to anchor a mediocre Laker team in the future. Bynum, Brown, Farmar, and yes, even Sasha(even though he'll be around 30, which is still servicable). At that point, it's up to the front office to sort out what we'll need.
If it means winning now, I am okay with rebuilding down the line.
EDIT: I forgot that Sasha and probably a few other Lakers will be done with their current contracts at that point. This is in the hopes that they all stickaround
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Originally Posted by Kookcle
Kobe was in Manila today looking for Lamar's replacement
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Originally Posted by FreddyPee
Originally Posted by Kookcle
Kobe was in Manila today looking for Lamar's replacement
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lmao
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How the hell did that happen?Originally Posted by FreddyPee
Originally Posted by Kookcle
Kobe was in Manila today looking for Lamar's replacement
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lmao
Lamar...
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This is ridiculous and highly frustrating. I am so tired of hovering around ESPN.com, NBA.com, NT...or gazing at the ESPN ticker only to see nothing.
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tell me about it
*%%% is getting stupid
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This is taking way too long..but it wouldn't be LA without some drama.
The guy has to do what's best for him. I hope he sees that staying on this lakers squad is the best thing to do but hey you never know with the candy man.
All we can do is wait.
The guy has to do what's best for him. I hope he sees that staying on this lakers squad is the best thing to do but hey you never know with the candy man.
All we can do is wait.
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lol this is what my cousin told me when i kept updating him about the LO situation,
"you need a new hobby ___, whatever happens, happens, we will hear about it no mattter what, its just a matter of time to find out whats he going to do,no need to keep updating me every single time an article comes out which basically is all saying the same thing ..."
after that i realized i was really wAS going crazy about this LO situation , so im basically just here waiting patiently..
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the hell?!Originally Posted by ScottHallWithAPick
Originally Posted by FreddyPee
Originally Posted by Kookcle
Kobe was in Manila today looking for Lamar's replacement
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lmao
he broke his own ankles.
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lol wow that asian dude. What an embarrassment in front of your own people
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^ and to think that guy is one of the varsity players in our school...
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Originally Posted by 23ska909red02
So dyyhard said that the Blind Date host said that his sources said that Lamar is staying, and some of you are running with that?
Maybe it's just me (I know it's not), but I'm still just as worried about Lamar leaving as I was before hearing what dyyhard said that the Blind Date host said that his sources said.
And you know I don't mean any disrespect to you at all, dyyhard.
ska, he's a morning sports radio talk show host for am 830 in la now...
http://www.am830klaa.com/programs_lodge.html
he's not jobless holding on to his blind date fame
doesn't settle me that he said it.......just posting what I hear.
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ODOM DAMN YOU
REAL TALK- Leaving the Lakers and going to the heat is like winning an Academy Award to doing hardcore Pron... Don't do it!!!
Anyway, THE BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS
... Trevor looked so happy
REAL TALK- Leaving the Lakers and going to the heat is like winning an Academy Award to doing hardcore Pron... Don't do it!!!
Anyway, THE BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS
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They still have the generic Wheaties with the silhouettes around my way
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imINchucks5 wrote:
GENIUS!!!!
darthska
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Got my Wheaties box yesterday at Walmart.
I've already got the bag out and I'm taking it to work to pin in my area at work.
I've already got the bag out and I'm taking it to work to pin in my area at work.
Friggin Kentucky can get their wheaties boxes, the state right above Cali can't.
And people still ask me why I hate this friggin Fidel state.
Any of you seen those regional basketball mags from just after the finals? Sports authority I think. They have 5 regional covers, D12, Paul Peirce, Melo,Kobe, and Bron.
Which region is Oregon? Either Kobe, or maybe Melo right?
Which one did we get? LeBron.
What the _ does Cleveland Ohio have to do with Oregon? Not a God damn thing. But heaven forbid, I get to see any "rivals" of these losers aroundhere.
And people still ask me why I hate this friggin Fidel state.
Any of you seen those regional basketball mags from just after the finals? Sports authority I think. They have 5 regional covers, D12, Paul Peirce, Melo,Kobe, and Bron.
Which region is Oregon? Either Kobe, or maybe Melo right?
Which one did we get? LeBron.
What the _ does Cleveland Ohio have to do with Oregon? Not a God damn thing. But heaven forbid, I get to see any "rivals" of these losers aroundhere.
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that's messed up man... here in Puerto Rico we had the Lebron cover also...Originally Posted by CP1708
Friggin Kentucky can get their wheaties boxes, the state right above Cali can't.
And people still ask me why I hate this friggin Fidel state.
Any of you seen those regional basketball mags from just after the finals? Sports authority I think. They have 5 regional covers, D12, Paul Peirce, Melo, Kobe, and Bron.
Which region is Oregon? Either Kobe, or maybe Melo right?
Which one did we get? LeBron.
What the _ does Cleveland Ohio have to do with Oregon? Not a God damn thing. But heaven forbid, I get to see any "rivals" of these losers around here.
and I don't know one supermarket that carries wheaties either....
