[::Official Lakers Offseason Thread | Vol. Watch out world...we might sign Othello Hunter::]

[cedric ceballos 1995 lakers]

i just smoked some e crack. mike brown is going to become the nba's version of bill bellicheck. bellicheck failed in cleveland which is a city known for L's and failure and became considered a genius when he went to a well know franchise.

mike brown it's your turn now baby smiley: pimp smiley: laugh








































hey i can hope and think positive right?

 

[pmatic]

Trading away Artest then signing Battier makes no sense.

 

[pmatic]

Trading away Artest then signing Battier makes no sense.

 

[noblekane]

Originally Posted by knightngale

so kobe is done? 

dude needs to start taking better care of his body when he is injured and stop that iron man %%$%

i dunno if it was the knees but dude was playing like he was holding a grenade inbetweenhis legs against the mavs. dude couldnt even get past old *$! jason kidd...

 

[noblekane]

Originally Posted by knightngale

so kobe is done? 

dude needs to start taking better care of his body when he is injured and stop that iron man %%$%

i dunno if it was the knees but dude was playing like he was holding a grenade inbetweenhis legs against the mavs. dude couldnt even get past old *$! jason kidd...

 

[carlofromdapi]

Originally Posted by dako akong otin

still deliberating on which faction i should join 

 

[carlofromdapi]

Originally Posted by dako akong otin

still deliberating on which faction i should join 

 

[essential1]

Originally Posted by PMatic

Trading away Artest then signing Battier makes no sense.

The reason you do it is
1. He has a much better Offensive IQ at this stage of their careers, Ron makes some of the dumbest offensive mistakes and on multiple occasions throughout the past 2 seasons has made huge mistakes that kill all momentum 
2. He does not miss wide open shots that Ron misses in bunches.. And Ron's only job on offensive is to hit the 3 when Kobe drives and draws the double..
3. You are not risking defense, Battier is recognized as one of the best defenders in the league.
4. Battier is one of the most effective Kobe defenders, Kobe has ever encountered.. Battier on the Lakers  eliminates that issue in the playoffs should it arise..
5. We could save money on our salary cap we could probably bring in Battier for less than Artest would cost us this year.. (This could potential allow us to trade for a draft pick or a sign and trade with another team to bring in a more legitimate PG)

 

[essential1]

Originally Posted by PMatic

Trading away Artest then signing Battier makes no sense.

The reason you do it is
1. He has a much better Offensive IQ at this stage of their careers, Ron makes some of the dumbest offensive mistakes and on multiple occasions throughout the past 2 seasons has made huge mistakes that kill all momentum 
2. He does not miss wide open shots that Ron misses in bunches.. And Ron's only job on offensive is to hit the 3 when Kobe drives and draws the double..
3. You are not risking defense, Battier is recognized as one of the best defenders in the league.
4. Battier is one of the most effective Kobe defenders, Kobe has ever encountered.. Battier on the Lakers  eliminates that issue in the playoffs should it arise..
5. We could save money on our salary cap we could probably bring in Battier for less than Artest would cost us this year.. (This could potential allow us to trade for a draft pick or a sign and trade with another team to bring in a more legitimate PG)

 

[noblekane]

my main priority would be to get rid of brown, blake, and barnes. then my top free agent list would be barbosa, battier, and jr smith or aaron brooks.

 

[noblekane]

my main priority would be to get rid of brown, blake, and barnes. then my top free agent list would be barbosa, battier, and jr smith or aaron brooks.

 

[essential1]

Originally Posted by NobleKane

my main priority would be to get rid of brown, blake, and barnes. then my top free agent list would be barbosa, battier, and jr smith or aaron brooks.

Needs to be a higher salary guy to try and make significant roster changes... Ex:  Walton, Ron

Getting rid of Walton, Ron & Blake  is $16-17mil...

Barnes is only $1.9 mil it is a small salary for what he can be when healthy..  About $700K more than League minimum.. That's not a bad deal

 

[essential1]

Originally Posted by NobleKane

my main priority would be to get rid of brown, blake, and barnes. then my top free agent list would be barbosa, battier, and jr smith or aaron brooks.

Needs to be a higher salary guy to try and make significant roster changes... Ex:  Walton, Ron

Getting rid of Walton, Ron & Blake  is $16-17mil...

Barnes is only $1.9 mil it is a small salary for what he can be when healthy..  About $700K more than League minimum.. That's not a bad deal

 

[pmatic]

Originally Posted by Essential1

Originally Posted by PMatic

Trading away Artest then signing Battier makes no sense.

The reason you do it is
1. He has a much better Offensive IQ at this stage of their careers, Ron makes some of the dumbest offensive mistakes and on multiple occasions throughout the past 2 seasons has made huge mistakes that kill all momentum 
2. He does not miss wide open shots that Ron misses in bunches.. And Ron's only job on offensive is to hit the 3 when Kobe drives and draws the double..
3. You are not risking defense, Battier is recognized as one of the best defenders in the league.
4. Battier is one of the most effective Kobe defenders, Kobe has ever encountered.. Battier on the Lakers  eliminates that issue in the playoffs should it arise..
5. We could save money on our salary cap we could probably bring in Battier for less than Artest would cost us this year.. (This could potential allow us to trade for a draft pick or a sign and trade with another team to bring in a more legitimate PG)

There's not enough of a difference between the two to really make the move. Battier is definitely smarter than Artest, but they are more or less the same player. Defensive specialist who have lost a step but still play tough, physical defense. Battier is just as limited as Artest is on offense. He's pretty much relegated to corner threes, jump hooks and hustle plays.

Not like any team is taking Artest off the Lakers' hands anyways.

 

[pmatic]

Originally Posted by Essential1

Originally Posted by PMatic

Trading away Artest then signing Battier makes no sense.

The reason you do it is
1. He has a much better Offensive IQ at this stage of their careers, Ron makes some of the dumbest offensive mistakes and on multiple occasions throughout the past 2 seasons has made huge mistakes that kill all momentum 
2. He does not miss wide open shots that Ron misses in bunches.. And Ron's only job on offensive is to hit the 3 when Kobe drives and draws the double..
3. You are not risking defense, Battier is recognized as one of the best defenders in the league.
4. Battier is one of the most effective Kobe defenders, Kobe has ever encountered.. Battier on the Lakers  eliminates that issue in the playoffs should it arise..
5. We could save money on our salary cap we could probably bring in Battier for less than Artest would cost us this year.. (This could potential allow us to trade for a draft pick or a sign and trade with another team to bring in a more legitimate PG)

There's not enough of a difference between the two to really make the move. Battier is definitely smarter than Artest, but they are more or less the same player. Defensive specialist who have lost a step but still play tough, physical defense. Battier is just as limited as Artest is on offense. He's pretty much relegated to corner threes, jump hooks and hustle plays.

Not like any team is taking Artest off the Lakers' hands anyways.

 

[kvsm23vs24]

Damn im the only person who loves Artest

 

[kvsm23vs24]

Damn im the only person who loves Artest

 

[licensed to ball]

Positive Thinking Laker Fans Who Are Willing To Give Mike Brown A Chance Before Judging:




1. LTB

2. PMatic

3. FudgeMoney

4. denni5themenace

5. Lakersfan1

6. AG 47

7. TennHouse

8. Night Marcher

9. Uncalled4Boy

10. ORSRT

11. LetItShine

12. tupac003

13. Ballerdoc

14. jcbacall

15. 5am6oody

16. TH0MASCR0WN

17. jbone2308

18. The Natural Mys

19. kobe8is

20. Maximus Meridi

21. bakedFresh

22. joree85

23. DARTHDNZY

24. FreddyPee

Updated..

 

[licensed to ball]

Positive Thinking Laker Fans Who Are Willing To Give Mike Brown A Chance Before Judging:




1. LTB

2. PMatic

3. FudgeMoney

4. denni5themenace

5. Lakersfan1

6. AG 47

7. TennHouse

8. Night Marcher

9. Uncalled4Boy

10. ORSRT

11. LetItShine

12. tupac003

13. Ballerdoc

14. jcbacall

15. 5am6oody

16. TH0MASCR0WN

17. jbone2308

18. The Natural Mys

19. kobe8is

20. Maximus Meridi

21. bakedFresh

22. joree85

23. DARTHDNZY

24. FreddyPee

Updated..

 

[goldenarmz97]

Originally Posted by LiCeNseD To BaLL

Positive Thinking Laker Fans Who Are Willing To Give Mike Brown A Chance Before Judging:




1. LTB

2. PMatic

3. FudgeMoney

4. denni5themenace

5. Lakersfan1

6. AG 47

7. TennHouse

8. Night Marcher

9. Uncalled4Boy

10. ORSRT

11. LetItShine

12. tupac003

13. Ballerdoc

14. jcbacall

15. 5am6oody

16. TH0MASCR0WN

17. jbone2308

18. The Natural Mys

19. kobe8is

20. Maximus Meridi

21. bakedFresh

22. joree85

23. DARTHDNZY

24. FreddyPee

Updated..


check

 

[goldenarmz97]

Originally Posted by LiCeNseD To BaLL

Positive Thinking Laker Fans Who Are Willing To Give Mike Brown A Chance Before Judging:




1. LTB

2. PMatic

3. FudgeMoney

4. denni5themenace

5. Lakersfan1

6. AG 47

7. TennHouse

8. Night Marcher

9. Uncalled4Boy

10. ORSRT

11. LetItShine

12. tupac003

13. Ballerdoc

14. jcbacall

15. 5am6oody

16. TH0MASCR0WN

17. jbone2308

18. The Natural Mys

19. kobe8is

20. Maximus Meridi

21. bakedFresh

22. joree85

23. DARTHDNZY

24. FreddyPee

Updated..


check

 

[caleekicks]

Add me to the "glass is half full list". Gotta give this dude a chance.

 

[caleekicks]

Add me to the "glass is half full list". Gotta give this dude a chance.

 

[onlyXXVIII]

Originally Posted by LiCeNseD To BaLL

Positive Thinking Laker Fans Who Are Willing To Give Mike Brown A Chance Before Judging:




1. LTB

2. PMatic

3. FudgeMoney

4. denni5themenace

5. Lakersfan1

6. AG 47

7. TennHouse

8. Night Marcher

9. Uncalled4Boy

10. ORSRT

11. LetItShine

12. tupac003

13. Ballerdoc

14. jcbacall

15. 5am6oody

16. TH0MASCR0WN

17. jbone2308

18. The Natural Mys

19. kobe8is

20. Maximus Meridi

21. bakedFresh

22. joree85

23. DARTHDNZY

24. FreddyPee

Updated..

I have not checked this thread since the last game of the postseason, hell, Im still mad 

I dont exactly like Mike Brown, but #@$% it, he will probably be the head coach of my favorite team in basketball, so I guess I might as well support.

Add me to the list.

 

[onlyXXVIII]

Originally Posted by LiCeNseD To BaLL

Positive Thinking Laker Fans Who Are Willing To Give Mike Brown A Chance Before Judging:




1. LTB

2. PMatic

3. FudgeMoney

4. denni5themenace

5. Lakersfan1

6. AG 47

7. TennHouse

8. Night Marcher

9. Uncalled4Boy

10. ORSRT

11. LetItShine

12. tupac003

13. Ballerdoc

14. jcbacall

15. 5am6oody

16. TH0MASCR0WN

17. jbone2308

18. The Natural Mys

19. kobe8is

20. Maximus Meridi

21. bakedFresh

22. joree85

23. DARTHDNZY

24. FreddyPee

Updated..

I have not checked this thread since the last game of the postseason, hell, Im still mad 

I dont exactly like Mike Brown, but #@$% it, he will probably be the head coach of my favorite team in basketball, so I guess I might as well support.

Add me to the list.