Comments on: Rest of NBA hoping for Odom, Lakers divorce http://www.lakersnation.com/rest-of-nba-hoping-for-odom-lakers-divorce/2009/07/23/ Join Lakers Nation for information on Lakers Schedule, Lakers Tickets, Lakers News and Lakers Rumors. See what a Lakers Site really looks like for Fans, by Fans! Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:55:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Angelino http://www.lakersnation.com/rest-of-nba-hoping-for-odom-lakers-divorce/2009/07/23/comment-page-1/#comment-497 Angelino Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:36:31 +0000 http://www.lakersnation.com/?p=919#comment-497 O.K people let's get this straight, not only is Odom a key reason why the L.A Nation is enjoying their 9th championship victory, but he is also a key reason why we are considered to be the clear cut favorites in the 2009-2010 NBA season. Yes you can throw out all sorts of stats out there like Lamar only averaged 12 ppg., he is inconsistent and spaces out at times but in reality Lamar is so dynamic that he does the things that don’t really show up in the stat book. He can play just about every position and most importantly lead that second unit. No question that we are going to feel the void left if he departs but if he does, life goes on. We could go crazy trying to rationalize why Trevor, a home grown town favorite chose to go to Houston and why Lamar a role player wants to go to a place where he will be forced to produce a lot more points and in a year if the team does not go far in the playoffs will be left alone to be the main guy. Instead let's analyze what we have if Odom leaves (Fisher, Kobe, Ron, Paul, and Bynum) solid line up what's the problem? If Lamar decides to take the longer contract instead of solidifying his legacy as not only a Laker but also an NBA player so be it. The Lakers have until February to see how the team's chemistry is and what positions need to be amped. Let's enjoy our team's accomplishments and be positive because even without Odom Vegas got us as favorites and any true player knows the house always wins. O.K people let’s get this straight, not only is Odom a key reason why the L.A Nation is enjoying their 9th championship victory, but he is also a key reason why we are considered to be the clear cut favorites in the 2009-2010 NBA season. Yes you can throw out all sorts of stats out there like Lamar only averaged 12 ppg., he is inconsistent and spaces out at times but in reality Lamar is so dynamic that he does the things that don’t really show up in the stat book. He can play just about every position and most importantly lead that second unit. No question that we are going to feel the void left if he departs but if he does, life goes on. We could go crazy trying to rationalize why Trevor, a home grown town favorite chose to go to Houston and why Lamar a role player wants to go to a place where he will be forced to produce a lot more points and in a year if the team does not go far in the playoffs will be left alone to be the main guy. Instead let’s analyze what we have if Odom leaves (Fisher, Kobe, Ron, Paul, and Bynum) solid line up what’s the problem? If Lamar decides to take the longer contract instead of solidifying his legacy as not only a Laker but also an NBA player so be it. The Lakers have until February to see how the team’s chemistry is and what positions need to be amped. Let’s enjoy our team’s accomplishments and be positive because even without Odom Vegas got us as favorites and any true player knows the house always wins.

]]> By: Daniel http://www.lakersnation.com/rest-of-nba-hoping-for-odom-lakers-divorce/2009/07/23/comment-page-1/#comment-480 Daniel Sun, 26 Jul 2009 02:23:16 +0000 http://www.lakersnation.com/?p=919#comment-480 Couldn't agree more with Gary on this one. While it is true that Ariza may represent the younger, sexier pick he is not nearly as proven as Artest. Artest is a better offensive player than Ariza but his true value will be on defense when he is able to put a body on the opponent's best player. This improves the Lakers offensively as well because that means Kobe is spending less energy on defense and more energy doing what he does best, putting the ball in the hoop. Couldn’t agree more with Gary on this one. While it is true that Ariza may represent the younger, sexier pick he is not nearly as proven as Artest. Artest is a better offensive player than Ariza but his true value will be on defense when he is able to put a body on the opponent’s best player. This improves the Lakers offensively as well because that means Kobe is spending less energy on defense and more energy doing what he does best, putting the ball in the hoop.

]]> By: Gary http://www.lakersnation.com/rest-of-nba-hoping-for-odom-lakers-divorce/2009/07/23/comment-page-1/#comment-479 Gary Sun, 26 Jul 2009 01:13:54 +0000 http://www.lakersnation.com/?p=919#comment-479 I think Trevor brings a lot more of those intangibles than Artest does, but if you look just at the numbers, Artest is a better player. He will be missed, but he's the one that chose to the leave the Lakers, not the other way around. I think Trevor brings a lot more of those intangibles than Artest does, but if you look just at the numbers, Artest is a better player. He will be missed, but he’s the one that chose to the leave the Lakers, not the other way around.

]]> By: Andrew http://www.lakersnation.com/rest-of-nba-hoping-for-odom-lakers-divorce/2009/07/23/comment-page-1/#comment-478 Andrew Sun, 26 Jul 2009 01:09:16 +0000 http://www.lakersnation.com/?p=919#comment-478 I don't know if the Lakers are actually "trading up." Trevor Ariza is an outstanding player who has really proved himself in this last season. Through hustle and his natural ability to play the game, I believe he was an incredible asset and contributor to this past years championship. I don’t know if the Lakers are actually “trading up.” Trevor Ariza is an outstanding player who has really proved himself in this last season. Through hustle and his natural ability to play the game, I believe he was an incredible asset and contributor to this past years championship.

]]> By: rmrasp1973 http://www.lakersnation.com/rest-of-nba-hoping-for-odom-lakers-divorce/2009/07/23/comment-page-1/#comment-471 rmrasp1973 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:20:44 +0000 http://www.lakersnation.com/?p=919#comment-471 I'm sure at some point and time, the Lakers will resign Lamar Odom. The NBA needs a story like this to keep fans on the edge of their seat. The fact is, Lamar is going to want to play for another championship and he already understands where that place is. Lets not forget the bond Lamar has with close friend Ron Artest and teammate Kobe Bryant. Lamar is definitely a vital piece to the Lakers success and with him, the Lakers definitely look to be the favorites to win the title in 2010. So fork out the money Mr. Jerry Buss, the fans appreciate Lamar's presence in a Lakers uniform. I’m sure at some point and time, the Lakers will resign Lamar Odom. The NBA needs a story like this to keep fans on the edge of their seat. The fact is, Lamar is going to want to play for another championship and he already understands where that place is. Lets not forget the bond Lamar has with close friend Ron Artest and teammate Kobe Bryant.

Lamar is definitely a vital piece to the Lakers success and with him, the Lakers definitely look to be the favorites to win the title in 2010. So fork out the money Mr. Jerry Buss, the fans appreciate Lamar’s presence in a Lakers uniform.

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