Tej-

They did, but we weren't there. Day off (woot!)

BK

BK,

Haha, enjoy it while you can. This coming week is HUGE, 5 games in 7 days, better have that bottle of Evan Williams at the ready you guys are going to be busy.

Fricken Ron "Just Call Me Bill" d'Artest.

I'm so glad that guy's not a Laker, but some of the things he does absolutely amuses me.

Lakers Today.... Lakers Tomorrow.... Lakers Forever.

GO LAKERS!

I really think the Lakers should take a shot at landing Antonio McDyess even if it's just to keep the Celtics from getting him. McDyess could really help us out with his nice jump shooting, rebounding and defense. He's definitely better than either Mihm or Mbenga and could spell both Bynum and Gasol at the 5 and 4 spot. He could also give us added depth and more versatility along our front line and the different combinations would be lethal. He seems to be a great professional and brings veteran leadership as well. Imagine Dice coming off the bench along with LO with either Bynum or Gasol always in the lineup? That would strike fear in the hearts of every team if they're not already fearful of what we have already. McDyess would be a great fit to play the high post in the triangle because of his ability to knock down jump shots and he still has the ability to finish around the rim. You can also have a lineup of McDyess at Center, LO at PF, Ariza at SF, Farmar at PG and Sasha at SG if we decided to go with a small lineup at times. The options for Phil Jackson would be endless. This could be the move that could really put them over the top. Like the Lakers teams of the past that had title runs, they always added a key role player to the mix that led to a championship(s). McDyess would also bring some toughness to the frontline as well because he's rugged and doesn't back down despite his calm demeanor. Hopefully the Lakers will take a hard look at what he has to offer and what he could bring to this loaded team before passing on him. I would hate to see him contributing to another team, especially the Celtics should we meet them in the finals and we kick ourselves for not taking the gamble. We shall see. Go Lakers!!!

Funny stuff. Hope he tries to get on here. Would love to see the exchanges.

Especially if he or his alter ego would comment on him wanting to be on Lakers and tell what happened from his perspective.

I really think the Lakers should take a shot at landing Antonio McDyess even if it's just to keep the Celtics from getting him. McDyess could really help us out with his nice jump shooting, rebounding and defense. He's definitely better than either Mihm or Mbenga and could spell both Bynum and Gasol at the 5 and 4 spot. He could also give us added depth and more versatility along our front line and the different combinations would be lethal. He seems to be a great professional and brings veteran leadership as well. Imagine Dice coming off the bench along with LO with either Bynum or Gasol always in the lineup? That would strike fear in the hearts of every team if they're not already fearful of what we have already. McDyess would be a great fit to play the high post in the triangle because of his ability to knock down jump shots and he still has the ability to finish around the rim. You can also have a lineup of McDyess at Center, LO at PF, Ariza at SF, Farmar at PG and Sasha at SG if we decided to go with a small lineup at times. The options for Phil Jackson would be endless. This could be the move that could really put them over the top. Like the Lakers teams of the past that had title runs, they always added a key role player to the mix that led to a championship(s). McDyess would also bring some toughness to the frontline as well because he's rugged and doesn't back down despite his calm demeanor. Hopefully the Lakers will take a hard look at what he has to offer and what he could bring to this loaded team before passing on him. I would hate to see him contributing to another team, especially the Celtics should we meet them in the finals and we kick ourselves for not taking the gamble. We shall see. Go Lakers!!!

Posted by: Nemaia Falertogo | November 08, 2008 at 04:59 PM

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Good points to ponder except for two.

I think he would add quality and depth to the team but at what cost? We use our open spot to sign someone who may be better fit if injuries occur. Also why add to luxuary taxhen we really don't need to.

Last I don't fear the Celtics repeating as they, if they get that far, are going to meet a determined Laker team.

So Celts with AD is no big thing and can actually hurt their cap space.

I bet Luke Walton reads this blog :)

LT, and others-

It's also worth noting that the experiment- and it certainly is that- isn't an expensive one. Sun's salary is very low by NBA standards, and I don't believe it gets a whole lot higher next year.

Many teams around the NBA will use a roster spot on a project like Sun, with the hope that it pays dividends down the road. If it doesn't, the Lakers are really no worse off than they would otherwise have been. Very low risk, high reward situation.

BK

Of course, all of the above is just my personal opinion and could change like the weather.

Tom

Posted by: LakerTom | November 08, 2008 at 06:13 PM

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I agree with that but I think the deal should have been for 3 years min.

Just my soap box stance.

Smush Parker is nothing but a guard that was lucky that Aaron Mckie was injured that he got a start and now he is on a D-League Team.

Some people don't appreciate to score 11ppg for two seasons and to have a spot with Kobe Bryant in the back court.

-blitz