If I were Lakers management (and obviously I’m not), I would be extremely hesitant to part ways with the Critter, Farmar, or Bynum. All three of these guys could be all-stars by the 2010-2011 season. But we’ve also watched 4 seasons of Kobe’s prime go by without a contending team, and that’s a crying shame. I hate to think that we’re waiting for someone such as Lamar, to dictate the legacy of someone such as Kobe. Players are mostly remembered by their NBA titles, and it sure would be nice to see the P n G fighting for some trophies instead of a playoff spot. The four players I mentioned above would all fit in well with our team.

If we were to get J-Kidd without losing Critt or Farmar (let’s just suppose for a moment), I wouldn’t really see it as a problem. Kidd, Fish, Farmar, and Critt can all play a 1 or 2 spot if needed. Really, we’re talking about the triangle where cutting and passing is key. Fish can hit an open shot. Farmar can hit a shot & pass well. Kidd can do it all, including defending the bigger 2 guards if Fish or Farmar were in the game. So you have two PGs on the floor at the same time and move KB to the 3. It works for me. We’d still have a weakness at the 4.
JO, I’m going to assume that as he recovers from injury that he’ll get better, plus his motivation would be higher, a la Vince Carter. JO would answer all problems at the 4.
Ron Artest, this goes without saying, but KB at the 2 and Ron at the 3 would be devastating for the opposition.
Pau Gasol, a strong big man who could also play the Tim Duncan-like 4/5 position that would probably go really well with Bynum. You could post up two guys on both sides of the court, and Pau is an All-Star, not a wannabe all-star.

I’m happy either way, depending on what we give up or don’t give up. I just don’t want to see Kobe wasting away some of the greatest basketball skills anyone has ever had.

Arvincible on December 8, 2007 at 3:34 am said:

KB on December 7, 2007 at 7:32 pm said:

Let me just say something to every one who thinks we really need Kidd. We’d love to have Kidd but trading him for LO, and some more is a steal for the Nets. Kidd is like 35 or 34 years old he maybe has 2-3 years left this being his last good year ( when considering his stats) it would be dumb to trade for him. Unless we keep LO which isn’t going to happen, besides Kidd has never won a ring and our current PG last time I checked has a ring, and knows how to perform under pressure in the Playoffs/Finals.

If the FO likes to gamble which i doubt they do, the could go for Kidd and try to make a run, but when we miss a chance at glory what’s gonna happen next year when Kidd is on the decline, and we dont have a second option scorer with LO gone.

let me just say that LO is n’t really our second scoring option.
I see the battle for the position between Fish and Bynum.
And NJ wouldn’t take LO anyways because they are rich in the SF position…

not if LO plays @ 4

This is insane! It’s been 4 years already, I think we’ve seen enough. This guy belongs in a small market, like Cleaveland or some other team in the east.

Send him packing! He is not worth that kind of money, and more importantly, not worth KB’s prime years. Get a package going around LO.

A guy like Kobe or MJ don’t come around that often. You don’t waste talent like that on potential ( see: LO and AB).

We need to win now and rebuild after KB retires and not now!!!!!!!!!!!1

KB on December 7, 2007 at 7:32 pm said:

Let me just say something to every one who thinks we really need Kidd. We’d love to have Kidd but trading him for LO, and some more is a steal for the Nets. Kidd is like 35 or 34 years old he maybe has 2-3 years left this being his last good year ( when considering his stats) it would be dumb to trade for him. Unless we keep LO which isn’t going to happen, besides Kidd has never won a ring and our current PG last time I checked has a ring, and knows how to perform under pressure in the Playoffs/Finals.

If the FO likes to gamble which i doubt they do, the could go for Kidd and try to make a run, but when we miss a chance at glory what’s gonna happen next year when Kidd is on the decline, and we dont have a second option scorer with LO gone.

let me just say that LO is n’t really our second scoring option.
I see the battle for the position between Fish and Bynum.
And NJ wouldn’t take LO anyways because they are rich in the SF position…

But to serious matters, it is very critical and necessary that we acquire Jason Kidd. Even with the PG position packed, it is very important that we get a real play-maker on the squad. Get rid of Farmar, Vujacic, and Kwame Brown for J Kidd and a filler (preferably a big man). This wouldn’t be a sacrifice mainly because Farmar is showing signs of greatness and consistency and would be very feasible and attractive to the New Jersey Nets. Including a Sasha would add a great scoring back up PG. Kwame Brown would finish of the trade fairness. It seems that with the effort put out by Kwame for us that he isn’t happy with the Lakers. And same goes for J Kidd on the other end. Having the “big name” everybody wanted and the PG that the Mamba’s always craved for will finally be in the right place. Turiaf and Bynum will shine in the playoffs this year, it’s a very confident prediction. With the leadership of Bryant and Kidd, the Lakers this year would fulfill every Laker and Laker Fans’ dreams.

This looks good enough, don’t you guys think so too?

For right now, I just don’t see this happening. I see a losing streak coming in december and things will start to get worse. Luke and Lamar have something in common. The letter ‘L.’

If the FO likes to gamble which i doubt they do, the could go for Kidd and try to make a run, but when we miss a chance at glory what’s gonna happen next year when Kidd is on the decline, and we dont have a second option scorer with LO gone.

Or if the Lakers front office decides to sit back and watch the outcome we can free up some cap room after this season and try to get a big time player, but risk a disgruntle Kobe Bryant.

The teams that are going to have to make a trade due to the pressure of their peers, and their teams little to no success are the Bulls, Maves, Nets, Miami, and possibly the Bobcats do they have something we want maybe, but do they need something from us yes:

1. Young hustle/versatile players (LO, Luke, Vlad, and Ariza)

2. Veterans (Fisher, Lamar) a tough low post defender (Kwame Brown) (something Dallas is in drastic need for),

3. Big men (Chris M, Turaif, even LO.)

4. Players with Potential/Developing ones ( Critt., Farmar, Marc Gasol, and i hate to give him away but with the right player Andrew Bynum)

Remember Kobe isn’t getting any younger or any happier so with that said we can’t wait for LO to blossom into a all-star player, or Critt. to develop into a good backup, or Bynum to become a top center in this League.

Its all about CHAMPIONSHIPS/GLORY and nothing more.