Extra! Extra! (1.22)
Aside from further strengthening U.S. and Canadian relations through friendly competition, tonight's match against the Raptors marks the official halfway point of the season. As it stands, the Lakers are guaranteed to finish above the .500 mark (whether by one or three games remains to be seen). Either way, it's all about the postseason, and if the season ended right now (totally unfair, by the way), L.A. would own the 7th spot, gearing for a rumble against the Suns. Given the team's recent "success" battling Phoenix, perhaps it wouldn't hurt to climb up a few spots on that ladder.
Try to get behind this concept: Kobe for MVP.
Another day, another round of Artest rumors. Peter Vecsey still insists the team's debating Odom or Bynum for Ron Ron (of course, many consider his reports the sports equivalent of Page Six). That being said, PJ says it's all good if the oft unstable forward joins the Laker Nation, with the Zen Master more concerned about how quickly Artest can figure out the triangle than his loco-ness.
A couple fellas have been pleasant surprises this season. Smush bounced around various basketball leagues his whole career, so his reasonably steady play (and occasional highlight film material) is understandably an eye opener. As for Sasha, his commitment to local hoops over world play was the key to finding his place in L.A.
Knowing that Ron Artest isn't all their, I beleive Phil of all coaches would be able to handle him. To me, it's worth the risk to take in Artest but unfortunately, not for Bynum or Odom. Bynum has a very bright future ahead of him, and it's a feeling all Laker fans have. Odom has have his up's and downs throughout this season, but give him another year to show improvement. I feel Odom is going to be an All-Star by next year.
If ex-GM Jerry West was still running the show, I'm quite sure Ron Ron would be in a Laker uniform right now without giving up Odom or Bynum. West had a way of negotiating that I feel Mitch Kupchak doesn't have. But also, West had an eye for talent in the NBA that no other GM had or in-fact have today.
I still believe in order for L.A. to get Artest, their would have to be a third team involved with the Laker's having to give up a Medevenko, Green, Mihm, and/or George. Otherwise, forget a trade and lets just move on. Our team is getting better with or without an addition of Ron Artest.
Posted by: Ron | January 22, 2006 at 10:09 AM
Wanted to throw this out there: What about Odom and Walton for Paul Pierce? Talk about a consistent second scorer. And a hometown boy no less. I am really opposed to dealing Bynum, even before the dunk heard round the world.
Posted by: The Fav | January 22, 2006 at 10:30 AM
How about Odom for Artest and 2 first round picks for next 2 years???
Posted by: AB | January 22, 2006 at 10:58 AM
Bynum? Bynum? I wouldn't trade him for Tim Duncan. Please don't. It would be like trading the magic bean for a cow. It might look good now, but the bean could bring gold later and the cow won't.
Posted by: Gary | January 22, 2006 at 11:47 AM
I'm watching the NUggets and Spurs on ABC man I love earl boykins he's fearless. man If the lakers had someone like that off the bench every night. EARL BOYKINS ROCKS!
Posted by: Crazy 8 | January 22, 2006 at 12:12 PM
If we lose to Toronto tonight, let's just throw in the towel.
Posted by: Crazy 8 | January 22, 2006 at 12:33 PM
When is RONNY TURIAF SUPPOSED TO PLAY????
Posted by: Marco | January 22, 2006 at 12:37 PM
I would say let's see what George and Walton do in the next couple of weeks. If they don't step up then I'm for trading them (even more than I am now). I wouldn't give up Odom unless it was for Paul Pierce (not for Artest), but that would mean making Kobe the facilitator in the triangle again because Pierce doesn't have the aptitude to do it unless Pierce embraces that role and takes it on himself (which I doubt). As far as Bynum, DO NOT LET HIM GO. We could have him locked up til at least 2010 at the rate we have him now, so he can learn how to play with the Lakers, hone his skills, and become a huge contributor either next year or the year after ON THE CHEAP. Assuming we let George go (Slave is a given), we have $10 million to use next year, so we need to spend it wisely in the off-season.
Posted by: Rich1906 | January 22, 2006 at 12:53 PM
I hope Phil sets his bias against rookies aside and plays Ronny Turiaf tonight. Prior to the last road trip, Turiaf said he was pleased with the way he had practiced. Kobe also said that Turiaf had practiced extremely well. Play Ronny, Phil!
Posted by: weedpatch | January 22, 2006 at 01:19 PM
The Fav,
Odom & Walton for Pierce is a NO NO!
1) Pierce is so selfish.
2) We need an offensive and/or defensive player.
3) I like Odom.
4) He (Pierce) may be a scorer, but not a defender.
5) We already have Kobe Bryant.
==
I think the best possible trade for Artest by the Lakers is giving up Walton/Slava, and George.
Posted by: shaq_hater | January 22, 2006 at 01:37 PM
i would trade George for Artest or another marquee player but not much else. he doesn't get enough credit for being always ready, always playing great defense, knowing the triangle, making big shots (streaky but he makes more often than naught,) and being a leader in the locker room. he is especially important when the bench takes the floor and always makes an impact when he comes into the game. he doesn't have any issues with his role and never has. i think he is a real big positive to to the team and should not be taken lightly when it comes to throwing his name out there as trade bait. Slava and Luke are much more expendable, in my opinion. mostly because they can't play defense. Kudos to D.George - keep up the great effort and being the quiet leader off the bench that you have been. hopefully, we can negotiate a deal with ya during the summer or do a sign and trade that is acceptable to you, as a reward for seven great years of wonderful effort!
Posted by: ochonator | January 22, 2006 at 02:00 PM
Do you think that Indy would take Kwame Brown, Devean George, Slava, and whatever draft picks ($15.5M in salaries) in return for Artest and the injured Jonathan Bender ($13.6M)?
George and Slava come off the books a year earlier than Bender, so they'd have at the least luxury tax relief for next year. And Kwame's deal is only for one more season after this one, if things do not work out in Indy. And on top of that, they'd get a pick or two.
As far as the Lakers, taking Bender doesn't really hurt because his deal only runs through 2007, and we won't have a chance at cap room this summer anyway. Odom would have to move back to PF, though. And bringing on Artest's contract while keeping Odom's would make it difficult (if not impossible) to sign a max salary player in 2007, but with Kobe/Artest/Odom, the Lakers may only need complimentary players to take it to a championship level...
Posted by: Jova | January 22, 2006 at 02:05 PM
More Kobe bashing . . .
Once again, a major magazine bashes Kobe. This time "Gentleman's Quarterly" drops a load of bricks on Number Eight.
In an article entitled "The Ten Most Hated Athletes," the author ranks Kobe number five on the most-hated list.
One could say things are looking up for Kobe; last year he probably would have ranked number one. Anyway, here's the link:
http://men.style.com/gq/features/landing?id=content_4103
Note: Which ex-teammate disses Kobe in the article? Maurice Carter.
Posted by: Dunleavy's Kid | January 22, 2006 at 02:51 PM
The future is NOW. By the time Bynum develops -- if he ever develops, that is -- Kobe will be past his prime and the Lakers still won't be in a position to win a title.
So I say trade Bynum NOW if it means we can land Artest. With Kobe, Lamar, and Ron-Ron, the Lakers would have a shot at a title. If not this year, maybe next year.
(Note: Heck, I'm still not convinced Bynum will ever become anything more than an average center -- a lesser version of Dikembe Mutumbo, if we're lucky. So why hang on to him when trading him might win us another ring?)
Posted by: S Cahn | January 22, 2006 at 02:57 PM
Saying Jerry West could talk the Pacers into a different deal than Kupchack can is ludicrous. The Pacers hold all the cards, and the stats don't lie. You can't make a player appear to be better than they are to another team, all they have to do is read the stat sheet and watch the film to see what a player can do. Drafting is a different story, and I think there's a much better argument that West drafts better than Mitch, but the Artest deal is all about the Pacers and what they want in return, no GM can change their mind.
At this point in the season I would be OK with letting Odom go. I really like the guy as a player, and would prefer to keep him, but I think Ron Ron would make us a better team even if it meant giving up Odom. We'd probably have to take back another big contract to make it work (Vescey's mention of Crosure makes sense money-wise if we include Devean). Crosure's big contract also expires in '07 which gives the Lakers even more cap flexibility next year than having Odom, who still has 4 years left of a pretty high-paying deal. Definitely do not give up Kwame or Bynum under any circumstances, we need big athletic bodies and if we're not getting one back then forget it.
I say let's do it. It means Kobe goes back to being the facilitator (which he's good at), but with Artest there to consistently add numbers Kobe won't need to go for 40 every night, and eventually Artest would learn the system and be able to facilitate a little bit. Smush has proven to be a decent ball-handler (at least as good as Fish was), so Kobe could still get time at the wing with the B squad or in small ball situations. Plus, Phil likes Crosure, so we'd probably get some quality production from him off the bench (Cookie/Walton would lose a few minutes). Lamar, you're a great player, and you'll probably be in the Eastern Conference Finals if you go to Indiana, but I think it's getting clearer that you and Kobe don't mesh, and your tendancy to drift in and out of consiousness is a quality I think the Lakers would be better off without.
Posted by: Kevin McK | January 22, 2006 at 02:57 PM
Kevin McK,
I respect your opinion on Jerry West not having any pull to get Artest to L.A. without trading Bynum or Odom. But what I'm trying to get at is that if West really wants a player to join the organization, he wouldn't be afraid to pull the trigger but at the same time, would make sure he wouldn't give in on his main guys. Mitch to me seems a bit more cautious when trade talks arise.
But lets talk about something in relation to trades. Do you think Shaq would of went to Miami for Grant, Odom, and Butler if West was still in charge. Or would West have traded Butler and Atkins for Kwame Brown? I would believe that West would of at least held off on the Caron Butler trade in hopes for something better to arise in the future...like a Ron Artest. Shaq would still be in an L.A. uniform today if West was still GM for L.A.
And oh yea...Chaka Khan, did you say something?
Posted by: Ron | January 22, 2006 at 04:00 PM
Am I the only one not interested or not willing to give any attention to the Kobe bashers anymore?
I mean, let's face it...If we don't read how long can they keep writing about it?
Posted by: chosen#23 | January 22, 2006 at 04:01 PM
who in the hell would trade Odom for Pierce are you a freakin idiot?
You know what Odom is capable of? omg he makes things so much easier for his teammates.
Posted by: Crazy 8 | January 22, 2006 at 04:22 PM
WHEN WILL THE LAKER FANS SEE BYNUM AND TURIAF IN ACTION!
LET'S PROTEST! WE WANT TURIAF!
WE WANT TURIAF!WE WANT TURIAF!WE WANT TURIAF!WE WANT TURIAF!WE WANT TURIAF!WE WANT TURIAF!WE WANT TURIAF!
WE WANT BYNUM!WE WANT BYNUM!WE WANT BYNUM!WE WANT BYNUM!WE WANT BYNUM!WE WANT BYNUM!WE WANT BYNUM!
WE DON'T WANT WALTON!WE DON'T WANT WALTON!WE DON'T WANT WALTON!
TRADE WALTON!TRADE WALTON!TRADE WALTON!TRADE WALTON!TRADE WALTON!TRADE WALTON!TRADE WALTON!TRADE WALTON!
Posted by: Crazy 8 | January 22, 2006 at 04:31 PM
LOL! NO ONE TYPES ANYTHING ON HERE ANYMORE NO COMMENTS NO ZIPPOS CUZ THE LAKERS PISSED US OFF TOO MUCH THAT WE ARE ABSOLUTELY SICK OF THEM LOSING RETARDED GAMES
THIS TEAM'S IQ NEEDS A CHECK ALL THE PLAYERS ARE RETARDED!
Posted by: Crazy 8 | January 22, 2006 at 04:35 PM
maybe Kobe Bryant might not be hated so much after all read this
KOBE MVP ARTICLE!
http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/sports/basketball/nba/dallas_mavericks/13686124.htm
Posted by: Crazy 8 | January 22, 2006 at 04:50 PM
If you have access to espn-insider, you might want to read Chris Broussard's most recent article about the friction between A.I. and Chris Webber.
It seems Chris Webber has finally "had it" with A.I.'s selfishness and domination of the basketball. He feels frustrated just like other good offensive players have felt frustrated playing alongside A.I.
Several experts weigh in and conclude that it's nigh impossible to win with A.I. chucking up so many shots.
Why do I direction your attention to this article? Because A.I. and Kobe are the two biggest ballhogs in the league and both of their respective teams are mired in mediocrity.
And just as the Sixers have struggled over the years to build around an all-world ballhog like A.I., so too might the Lakers struggle to build around a ballhog like Kobe.
It's food for thought, anyway.
Here's the article:
http://insider.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=2301927&name=broussard_chris
Posted by: John "Air" Chavez | January 22, 2006 at 04:57 PM
I was reading the week that was and week that will B
comments and Lamar show said trade Bynum for artest and sign big Ben in the offseason. Well thats a great idea except hes a lil confused. How about trading Odom, Mihm and george for Artest. Then signing big ben. Then in camp Ben could work with Bynum and Kwame on thierdefense and we would be a force to wreckon with. Could U imagine Smush Ko8e Artest Kwame and BIG BEN. our team d would be equivalent to Detroits right now. But then Ben and Artest would have to kiss and make up cuz theyre the only reasons artest missed last year(the Brawl). But I could really see that working and then when kwames on the bench Bynum at C and Ben Wallace at power foward. We would be in automatic title contention.
Lance P
Posted by: Lance.P | January 22, 2006 at 05:16 PM
Best case would be a deal like Artest for Devean George and Luke or Medvedenko, but that is probably not realistic. If it came to Odom for Artest, I do it. Odom has been here the better part of two seasons and it doesn't look like he will develop into a solid #2. Your #2 just can't have a lot of single-digit scoring games. Artest is going to eliminate one worry defensively every night and score consistently (Odom will do neither). Plus, I think Kobe will have more respect for Artest, who has given him trouble, than he has for Odom. I like Odom's all-around skills, but we need a defensive stopper and a consistent scorer even more. Best case, Odom is our #3 and he might be the best #3 in the NBA.
Posted by: Jman449 | January 22, 2006 at 05:20 PM
I watched Bynum intently during the summer league in Long Beach. My assessment of him was that he was out of shape, seemed timid, was not a natural rebounder, had bad hands, and virtually no mid-range game. I wonder how many people on this Blog have actually seen Bynum play extensive minutes. And remember, I saw him playing against summer league talent.
With no college experience under his belt and only a spattering of pro minutes, I cannot see how he can be an instant hit like everyone is hoping for. Turiaf is another story; he owned the summer league, in regards to the Laker team.
I'm sure I'm in the minority, and I hope I'm wrong, but I'm not sold on the talent level and effectiveness of Bynum. He has no natural talent and very little experience. The only thing he has going for him is that he's a 7footer; and to many people that seems to be enough to translate to him being a future NBA star.
Well, all I've got to say about that kind of thinking is one thing...Kwame Brown.
Trade Bynum and Walton for Artest.
Posted by: troy | January 22, 2006 at 05:26 PM
I dont understand why people even mention bring Paul Pierce to the Lakers. He's a poor man's Kobe Bryant, why do the Lakers need that when they already have the real thing. Pierce doesnt score, defend or if needed facilitate as well as Bryant and would only help the Lakers in the scoring department. Which they do need help in but a potential fued between to talented perimeter players could erupt as well, it's not worth it.
I'm not totslly against moving Odom for Artest, because of his scoring and rebounding abilities. Kobe could easily move back into his role as facilitator of the triangle. We know Kobe can play that role as well as anyone playing it nearly as well as Pippen in his heyday. I'd be worried about the hit we would take on the boards though.
AK and/or BK do you really think the Lakers are smart for pinning their futures to an 18 year old years away from being simply a steady contributer. I know as a GM Kupchak is always looking forward to the future and should never mortgage the future for the present. But isnt mortgaging the present for the future just as bad when you have a talent like Kobe Bryant who is in his prime. A team with Odom, Bryant and Artest could win a championship if you get some big men who can defend and rebound well. Dont you guys think Kupchak should at least open up to the idea of moving Bynum a bit more, I just dont think he should be considered "untouchable"
Posted by: Xodus | January 22, 2006 at 05:44 PM
I really think it would be a bad idea to trade Lamar. I think Kobe/Artest/Odom could be a crazy squad to have to deal with. Odom could still facilitate, Kobe could still score 30+, and Artest would be our strong #2 threat.
I really want to see this trade happen but I don't know if the Pacers would just want to take on players who could give them cap relief, and get draft picks. I'm not a Mitch hater, but he's got to get something done for somebody, or were not going to do anything in the playoffs. I wouldn't mind seeing Paul Pierce or Jalen Rose in Laker Jerseys. Both could be considered #2 options, but their only draw backs are defense. I think Artest brings everything we need to the table, scoring, defense, and he's not afraid to shoot the ball when it comes his way (dudes got mad heart).
Posted by: Asaad Weaver | January 22, 2006 at 06:16 PM
WOW WOULDN'T IT BE NICE TO SEE KOBE AND THE LAKERS PLAY DENVER FIRST ROUND! 3RD SEED VS. 6TH SEED.
KOBE'S COLORADO CASE!!!!!!!!! LOL THAT WOULD BE FUNNY AS HELL!
Posted by: Crazy 8 | January 22, 2006 at 06:19 PM
Question of the day
Who is the ugliest player in the NBA?
A)Sam Cassell
B)Jumaine Jones
C)Dikembe Mutombo
D)Other
Posted by: Crazy 8 | January 22, 2006 at 06:26 PM
Kobe can't even get any love from Chris Rock . . .
During the broadcast of the Toronto game, Fox Sport's Bill MacDonald asked Chris Rock if Kobe was the MVP of the league and Rock said, "He's the best player on a bad team." Rock then made the case for good players on good teams -- players like Dwyane Wade and Steve Nash.
For good measure, Rock said that both Kobe and Rock's hometown Knicks would have long off-seasons since neither would make the playoffs. Ouch.
Posted by: Captain Casper | January 22, 2006 at 07:33 PM
The Lakers should trade Lamar Odom. Also, I'm not impressed with Phil Jackson's coaching this year. Too many mistakes.
Posted by: troy | January 22, 2006 at 07:43 PM
It's time.Lamar will NEVER play to his potential a:,in this offense,b:,with Kobe.Move him before his stock drops any lower.The way he's playing,we wouldn't be able to move him for a bag of balls.Bring on Ron!! If this deal does/doesn't go through,it's time to blow the smokescreen off of the franchise & clean house at the top.Mitch is given more passes than a 5th grader with a weak bladder.Lil'Jimmy is not good for us either,but he's not going anywhere.If we don't get a break or two,we're heading down the road of laughingstock.
Posted by: Richard Orrok | January 22, 2006 at 08:07 PM
TRADE LAMAR.......NOW!!!!!!
Posted by: Richard Orrok | January 22, 2006 at 08:11 PM
KOBE FOR MVP!
53 pts at the end of 3rd!
Posted by: Ben | January 22, 2006 at 08:29 PM
OMG IS KOBE HUMAN?
JORDAN IS BACK JORDAN IS BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I REPEAT MICHAEL JORDAN IS BACK IN TOWN HE'S YOUNG AGAIN
AND HE'S WEARING NUMBER 8
OMG I LOVE YOU KOBE BRYANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH KOBE!!!!!!!!
MVP 1!!!!!!!! KOBE'S TEAM SUCKS BUT KOBE DOESN'T SUCK
KILL THOSE PURPLE DINOSAURS YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
KOBE IS THE BEST KOBE IS MVP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Crazy 8 | January 22, 2006 at 08:41 PM
KOBE IS NOT HUMAN I'M TELLING YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE YOU KOBE YES!!!!!!!! HE'S THE BEST! KOBE YAHHHHHHHHHHHH SCREW THE LAKERS I LOVE KOBE'S GAME FINALLY!!!!!!!
EVERYONE OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG WHO'S WATCHING THE GAME I'M ABOUT TO DIE HERE KOBE SURPASS YOUR 62 POINTS PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GO FOR 80!!!!!!!!!!! GO FOR 100!!!!!!!!
OK I NEEDA CALM DOWN LOL!
Posted by: Crazy 8 | January 22, 2006 at 08:44 PM
KOBE FOR MVP!!!!!!!!! KOBE FOR MVP!!!!!!!!!!
KOBE FOR MVP!!!!! GO FOR 80 POINTS KOBE SCREW PASSING TO YOUR STUPID TEAMMATES THEY CAN'T DO NOTHING RIGHT JUST GO FOR 80 FOR ME FOR MY SAKE!!!!!!!!!! LOL!
Posted by: Crazy 8 | January 22, 2006 at 08:47 PM
I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS IS HAPPENING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG EVERYONE IN HERE SHOULD BE GOING CRAZY RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!
KOBE FOR MVP!!!!!!! KILL THE PURPLE DINOSAURS PLEASE!
Posted by: Crazy 8 | January 22, 2006 at 08:50 PM
72 POINTS AAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
COME ON KOBE JUST GET 80 + POINTS FOR ME!
KOBE'S MAKING A STATEMENT HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!
NO ONE CAN STOP KOBE NO ONE KOBE FOR MVP DEFINITELY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Crazy 8 | January 22, 2006 at 08:56 PM
I THINK I'M GOING TO HAVE A HEART ATTACK KOBE BRYANT 74 POINTS!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'VE NEVER SEEN ANYONE DONE THIS BEFORE!!!!!!!!1
MICHAEL JORDAN HIGHEST EVER WAS 69 POINTS!!!!!!!!!1
I SAY BYE MICHAEL JORDAN I LOVE YOU BUT NOW
THE FUTURE IS HERE
KOBE BRYANT FOR MVP!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Crazy 8 | January 22, 2006 at 08:58 PM
OMG KOBE'S GOING FOR 80 + POINTS OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG DO IT KOBE DO IT DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Posted by: Crazy 8 | January 22, 2006 at 09:03 PM
KOBE BRYANT 80 POINTS WHAT IN THE WORLD dDAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
80 POINTS GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!! 80 POINTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHAT NOW KOBE HATERS? WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO SAY?!
I SAY BASKETBALL'S GOD!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Crazy 8 | January 22, 2006 at 09:06 PM
If it wasnt proven before it is now, Kobe Bryant is a basketball God 81 points tonight, the second highest scoring total for a single player in NBA history. I wish I could have seen this game, I've been watching the updates on Yahoosports.com. His stat line is mind boggling.
Posted by: Xodus | January 22, 2006 at 09:06 PM
81.
Posted by: bruce sanchez | January 22, 2006 at 09:07 PM
SECOND. GREATEST. SINGLE. GAME. EVER.
Kudos to PJ for letting Ocho play. I don't see how anyone can say Kobe isn't an MVP candidate after tonight. I actually gave up on this game when the Lakers were down 17 some points. Kobe single-handedly willed his team to victory. Does anyone out there seriously believe we will see anything like this again, at least with the current generation of players?
Posted by: Hunter805 | January 22, 2006 at 09:07 PM
CAN YOU DIG IT!!!
Posted by: Vman | January 22, 2006 at 09:07 PM
I like the fact that 81 came with a win and we needed somewhere near that number to get the W. Hi five, 8. Props to Phil for letting it flow. Good team D in the second half. 4 days rest, work Ronny T into the mix and let's get back to team ball.
Posted by: Vman | January 22, 2006 at 09:19 PM
Keep D George - trade Odom - last year they said he'd be an all star this year. Now this year they say he'll be an all star next year. I think we've seen enough to know that he is and probably always will be inconsistent.
Why does everyone say to trade Devean?? He is the defensive spark the Lakers need - keep him, trade Odom, trade Walton, keep Bynum and KEEP DEVEAN!
81 points? that was historic.
Posted by: newJtimes | January 22, 2006 at 09:20 PM
81 points ... no... I SAID 81 POINTS
8 FREAKIN 1!!!
not 40, not 50, not 60, not even 70....
81!!!!!
THIS IS NO LONGER BLASPHEMY: KOBE BRYANT IS THE GREATEST PLAYER SINCE JORDAN.
THIS IS NO LONGER BLASPHEMY: KOBE BRYANT IS JUST AS GOOD AS MICHAEL JORDAN.
Posted by: Korey | January 22, 2006 at 09:22 PM
points wow, how can you deny him the mvp award, after bringing this laker team back from so many deficits. the team was down 16 tonight. This is just one of many great games he has had and will have.
KOBE for MVP
Oh and crazy 8 why do you give up so easy on the lakers are you really a fan or what, for the third straight game you have suggested that we throw in the towel if we lose. We may not be the deepest team in the league but we play hard and we scrap every game and take what we can get.
Posted by: ose | January 22, 2006 at 09:43 PM