NBA Offseason thread 2013 edition

[dirk digler]

Howard and his reps asked the Lakers if they were going to amnesty Kobe...

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/s...angeles-lakers

As an offshoot of those discussions, sources said, Howard's camp at one point asked the Lakers whether they were at least considering releasing Bryant through the league's amnesty provision, since Bryant's return date from Achilles tendon surgery remained in question.

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Howard and his reps asked the Lakers if they were going to amnesty Kobe...

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/s...angeles-lakers

What a ****ing idiot.

Howard wants to win on his terms only. Why does he need a torch passed to him? Does he think in Houston he's ever going to be the alpha male with Harden?

There would be far more people upset if the Lakers amnestied Kobe than there were when they couldn't get Dwight.

Lakers have made 2 quality low-level cheap signings with Kaman and Nick Young. Young will be nice because let's face it, outside Kobe and Gasol, they have no consistent scorers. Maybe Meeks but that's a stretch.

[CaliforniaChief]

I really wanted Kyle Korver for the Lakers, but he's back in ATL. That guy can shoot.

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief

I really wanted Kyle Korver for the Lakers, but he's back in ATL. That guy can shoot.

Yes, he's ridiculous, but the Lakers had no shot at him for 6 million.

[KevB]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Lakers have made 2 quality low-level cheap signings with Kaman and Nick Young.

Oof

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by KevB

Oof

They are quality signings when you factor in that Kaman is making 2.5 and Young is making 1.2.

[kcxiv]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

What a ****ing idiot.

Howard wants to win on his terms only. Why does he need a torch passed to him? Does he think in Houston he's ever going to be the alpha male with Harden?

There would be far more people upset if the Lakers amnestied Kobe than there were when they couldn't get Dwight.

Lakers have made 2 quality low-level cheap signings with Kaman and Nick Young. Young will be nice because let's face it, outside Kobe and Gasol, they have no consistent scorers. Maybe Meeks but that's a stretch.

They signed for far far less then they could have someplace else. Good signing for bench players. cant be mad at that.

[mcaj22]

As a Sixers fan I say bless your heart because Nick Young is terrible

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by mcaj22

As a Sixers fan I say bless your heart because Nick Young is terrible

I know his limitations. I also know that the Lakers need outside shooting in this garbage D'Antoni system. He can score and do nothing else, but I'll take it.

[mcaj22]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I know his limitations. I also know that the Lakers need outside shooting in this garbage D'Antoni system. He can score and do nothing else, but I'll take it.

he wouldnt be half bad if he used his damn 6'6'' frame to rebound over small guards or play defense but he refuses to either.

he just wants to chuck lol. Hes big for a guard in a league that runs a lot of small ball out of most teams and he could be pretty good, but alas wont pass wont board wont defend

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by mcaj22

he wouldnt be half bad if he used his damn 6'6'' frame to rebound over small guards or play defense but he refuses to either.

he just wants to chuck lol. Hes big for a guard in a league that runs a lot of small ball out of most teams and he could be pretty good, but alas wont pass wont board wont defend

For 1.2 million, I just need him to hit the open shots that MWP couldn't.

Kaman last offseason got 8 million, Young got 6 on one-year deals. This year, they are barely getting over 4 million combined.

Lakers needed shooters in the worst way and I'll take the chucker to come in off the pine (hoping that he can actually stay healthy).

[mcaj22]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

For 1.2 million, I just need him to hit the open shots that MWP couldn't.

Kaman last offseason got 8 million, Young got 6 on one-year deals. This year, they are barely getting over 4 million combined.

Lakers needed shooters in the worst way and I'll take the chucker to come in off the pine (hoping that he can actually stay healthy).

as of right now he might be your starting SG for the first half of the season lol

[okcchief]

I really do feel bad for Harden. He's saddled with one of the most self absorbed dick bags in the history of sports. Dwight is going to go back into **** mode when he figures out hes not the best player on the team again.

[RustShack]

I can see it working. Kobe just doesn't play well with others, and there were too many stars in LA. Plus thier systems sucked for them. In Orlando he didn't have enough help. Harden played just fine with Durant and Westbrook, and I think he's a perfect fit for Howard.

[kcxiv]

Originally Posted by RustShack

I can see it working. Kobe just doesn't play well with others, and there were too many stars in LA. Plus thier systems sucked for them. In Orlando he didn't have enough help. Harden played just fine with Durant and Westbrook, and I think he's a perfect fit for Howard.

Because when one of the 3 were resting, he was in there and the team was his for short periods of time. Plus Durant and Westbrook are NOT in the paint players.

When the score is 97-97 with 2 min left in the game who do you want the ball to go to? Howard or Harden? its a really really really easy choice! This will happen frequently and people will start talking shit (media) saying Howard isnt the guy you can count on (he's not) and his ego will get all butthurt again and he's gonna get all stupid again.

He's 28 years old, he is who he is. This will be his 9th year in the NBA. I dont know why people will think this time it will be different for him! His offensive game SUCKS bad. That had nothing to do with his back. Will, maybe very little, he's just terrible on offense with a 100 percent back or a 70. Just look at his post game work. It looks robitic and just not fluid and natural.