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Benetto

06-04-2009, 09:53 PM

Considering I don't care much for either team, this finals doesn't get me interested and generally I am a casual NBA fan. I watch college basketball more often, but it seems like anytime I watch the Lakers in LA the foul calls goes nuts. On the road not so much.

Everyone has their own opinion brother..BTW, my wife loves the doggie pics.

Benetto

06-04-2009, 09:54 PM

Don't wet yourself.

Don't worry...I have scotch guard Dickies shorts on.

LoyalSoldier

06-04-2009, 09:55 PM

Everyone has their own opinion brother..BTW, my wife loves the doggie pics.

My dog says thank you. ;)

MOtorboat

06-04-2009, 09:56 PM

Don't worry...I have scotch guard Dickies shorts on.

Apparently you need them.

Benetto

06-04-2009, 10:01 PM

Apparently you need them.

Apparently you don't know the difference between sarcasm and being serious...:coffee:

BTW, don't make me bring up the Pee bucket you had in view, when you posted the picture of you playing Xbox back on the Freak.

Just messing with you Moe. ;)

MOtorboat

06-04-2009, 10:04 PM

Apparently you don't know the difference between sarcasm and being serious...:coffee:

BTW, don't make me bring up the Pee bucket you had in view, when you posted the picture of you playing Xbox back on the Freak.

Just messing with you Moe. ;)

I'm gonna go all Spider-monkey on you in my dirty-pee pants, so just be prepared, mmmkkay?

Benetto

06-04-2009, 10:06 PM

I'm gonna go all Spider-monkey on you in my dirty-pee pants, so just be prepared, mmmkkay?

:shocked:
Like I said before, just watch the face...

Requiem / The Dagda

06-04-2009, 10:21 PM

The Magic finally are going up against a team who can match up not only in transition, but in size as well. Furthermore, Kobe is just doin' work. When you're shooting 31% from the field (in general) you aren't going to win games; and Howard has had trouble down low -- and the Lakers showed they weren't afraid to foul him and make him hit at the line as opposed to the Cavs who allowed many three-point play opportunities via the And-1.

This is a tough loss for the Magic, but I expected the Lakers to come out and make their strong stand and statement at home, as it'd only be easier for them to win the series if they take care of business in LA.

In regards to officiating, I thought there was nothing wrong with what I saw. They're allowing tough, physical basketball to be played and that is the sort of stuff I like to see in sports, especially the finals.

The Magic got some great looks tonight, but just couldn't finish. That's a shame. Good job by the Lakers tonight, they won fair and square. The Magic just need to find their touch again, I couldn't make a shot in LA's disgusting arena either. :D

Benetto

06-04-2009, 10:45 PM

Nice win...Lakers are a Jekel and Hyde team...I doubt they win it in 4 or 5..Also the Magic will not miss that many 3 pointers in the next few games...Don't count the Magic out just yet....

I'm off to look for tix to game 2....

Requiem / The Dagda

06-04-2009, 10:50 PM

While you are at it, look for an extra ticket for me and plane tickets out to LA. Thank you so much Ben.

Regards,

Cicero

honz

06-04-2009, 10:53 PM

I expect LA to win the series, but I think this was the worst game we will see the Magic play in this series. They missed a lot of open shots. I expect the rest of the games to be much closer.

Benetto

06-04-2009, 11:03 PM

While you are at it, look for an extra ticket for me and plane tickets out to LA. Thank you so much Ben.

Regards,

Cicero

Yeah like we need magic fans in the stands...JK..

I promised my lady I would not go to any other game this year as I was buying my Nuggets/Lakers tix a week ago...I doubt she'll want me to blow another 500-700 hundred again...

I'm just looking...:coffee:

I will probably hit Vegas when the series is starting to come to an end...Watch the last few there instead of gong to game 2...

SoCalImport

06-05-2009, 04:41 AM

I expect LA to win the series, but I think this was the worst game we will see the Magic play in this series. They missed a lot of open shots. I expect the rest of the games to be much closer.

Sounds about right to me.
imho, Howard is perfectly capable of dominating our big guys (one on one) down low. The "and one's" will come.
I don't think it'll be enough for Orlando though.

Lake Show in 6:beer:

BroncoBJ

06-05-2009, 05:08 AM

Nomad

06-06-2009, 09:21 AM

WTF...I was looking forward to watching a game tonight and it's not until tomorrow night. Why does the NBA do this crap? No wonder I'm not much of a NBA fan.

honz

06-06-2009, 10:25 AM

WTF...I was looking forward to watching a game tonight and it's not until tomorrow night. Why does the NBA do this crap? No wonder I'm not much of a NBA fan.

$$$$$

dogfish

06-06-2009, 12:56 PM

you know what they say-- you live by the jump shot, you die by the jump shot. . . .

Broncospsycho77

06-07-2009, 09:41 PM

This is good basketball, thus far. Both teams somehow coming up big in the final two minutes of regulation. Just quality play thus far by both teams; as a basketball fan, it's all I could ask for.

Excited for OT.

Lonestar

06-07-2009, 09:46 PM

does anyone think that Wookie is missing sleep on this..

honz

06-07-2009, 09:54 PM

Refs killing the Magic.

honz

06-07-2009, 09:57 PM

Refs killing the Magic.

Several bailout Kobe calls in the 4th and then bailing out an out of control Fisher in OT. Not to mention Ariza hacking Hedo which resulted in an Orlando turnover.

Broncospsycho77

06-07-2009, 10:00 PM

My beef with NBA refs this playoffs: what is a defenseman supposed to do to stop the offense outside of a clean, backside rotation block? There are way too many fouls for incidental contact being called on drives by the refs, and guys like Fisher are just driving to get a foul called rather than scoring the ball.

You, as the defender, really cannot do anything without getting two shots called. You try to get physical with the driver? Blocking foul. You stay in front of the offender, who continually pushes forward? Blocking foul, though you as the defender were in that spot first. You're not moving, but since your feet aren't "set," it's your fault that the guy on offense ran into you. What do you do? Get out of their way and let them drive? It's kind of bull.

And I know about these fouls. I'm a Nuggs fan.

Benetto

06-07-2009, 10:17 PM

Bad calls on both sides...That out of bounds on Kobe was complete and utter BS...

Both Utah and Nuggs fans complaining about calls in favor of the Lakers...Bad calls go both ways.

Broncospsycho77

06-07-2009, 10:20 PM

Benetto

06-07-2009, 10:28 PM

Yeah fouls were bad overall for both sides... lotta mercy calls on Turkoglu when he kind of bends around the defender... I just have a beef with the refs since the beginning of the playoffs, though mostly with Cleveland when they were in it.

NBA refs should be investigated when BLATANT bullshit calls are made. And in succession with each other...

Benetto

06-07-2009, 10:33 PM

Don't worry though Honz, and the rest of the Lakers haters....The Magic will win the next 3 games at home...Then the Lakes will blow em out in game 7...

Ticket prices for both games so far, have exceeded 325.00 EACH, all the way to 700.00 each for good seats. No way do they let it end in 4-6 games. Including concession sales, etc...

Requiem / The Dagda

06-08-2009, 02:03 PM

Once again, I'm not upset with the calls really, they go both ways. What I'm pissed off about is poor fouling on behalf of the Magic which forced us to put Redick on the floor. That guy is a chump, and really screwed us over. He should NEVER SEE THE FLOOR. It took him several years to get off the bench. He is absolute garbage. Lee missing two shots in the final 15 seconds hurt too -- but oh well.

dogfish

06-08-2009, 06:18 PM

reddick is freakin' awful. . . .

Broncospsycho77

06-08-2009, 07:10 PM

That shot's gonna haunt Lee for years, especially if they get swept or lose in 5.

EMB6903

06-08-2009, 07:42 PM

Courtney Lee is a baller though, there isnt many that can get to the rim as easily as he can.

Magic are done in this series.. 2-0 its over but in the future this team is looking scary... if they sign Hedo next year and Jameer comes back healthy that starting line up is probably the best in the entire league.

1Nelson
2Lee
3Hedo
4Lewis
5Howard

all fairly young players as well.

Magic are going to be contenders for the next decade.

SoCalBronco

06-10-2009, 08:04 PM

Man that was close.
We all knew there was no way a sweep would be allowed to happen though. Way too much money being left on the table for any games NOT played.

Not to say the Magic didn't earn the win though. They were definitely the better team in game three.

Benetto

06-11-2009, 03:15 PM

Magic shot 75% and the Lakers significantly less, and still only lost by 4 points....Kobe's missed FT's (5) and Pau's idiocy NOT to call a TO when he recovered the ball with 28 seconds lost the game.

Requiem / The Dagda

06-11-2009, 04:49 PM

62.5%, but close.

Benetto

06-11-2009, 04:54 PM

62.5%, but close.

62.5 vs the Lakers' what?

5 or 6 Magic players had 18 points or more...And only won by 4....That was my point...At the end of the first half the Mag were shooting 75%...

Congrats Magic on winning your first finals game...Good luck adjusting for game 4 tonight...seriously though...Happy for you guys. Not being sarcastic. :cool:

Requiem / The Dagda

06-11-2009, 05:05 PM

The Magic's defense was absolutely awful and their turnovers don't help, especially when the Lakers are tough to beat in transition. The Magic need to play a better post game defensively and offensively. That is one of the reasons why despite a heyday shooting, they almost lost to the Lakers.

LoyalSoldier

06-11-2009, 07:46 PM

I have always thought that foul calls have way too much sway in an NBA game. Fouls make for a boring game and if one side is getting too many calls then it is just free points. In football a ref's call can be a problem, but you can't score off of it. You still have to punch the ball into the endzone no matter how many ref calls you get. I like Basket ball for the back door lobs, the slam dunks, or the amazing layups. I hate watching free throws! If I wanted to watch someone stand still at a line to throw a ball into a hoop I would go down to the local part and watch the 7 year olds do it.

Gamechanger

06-11-2009, 09:12 PM

the Lakers big men are in foul trouble already and Kobe is the only one getting to the basket and is making the most points

dare i say it, are the Lakers getting gassed out?

EDIT:agh, i spoke too soon

Buff

06-11-2009, 10:59 PM

Epic choke job in the final 30 seconds tonight by the Magic. Howard misses both of his free throws, Jameer Nelson decides not to guard Derek Fischer and then Mickael Pietrus throws up a terrible shot when he had time to pass or drive.

I'll be shocked if they don't get beat in OT.

Broncospsycho77

06-11-2009, 11:11 PM

So far, I'm loving this OT basketball. Won't be too psyched if it finishes in a 4 or 5 point game, though. It's been way too close for it to end like that.

Broncospsycho77

06-11-2009, 11:12 PM

Gasol just punked 'em though. Wow.

Buff

06-11-2009, 11:17 PM

Gridironchamp

06-11-2009, 11:25 PM

Kobe's elbow was blatantly intentional when they showed it a second time.

I like the no-call though because he had the ball and was in the motion of passing... But you could definitely see him wind up and dare Nelson to guard him tight.

5th elbow by Kobe to someones's face/head in the playoffs...

He is officially the only player ever in the NBA to reach God status. He can do
no wrong.

Benetto

06-11-2009, 11:37 PM

Benetto

06-11-2009, 11:43 PM

Hey Ref's....37 FT attempts to 20? A little obvious tonight dontcha think?

That's alright though....Bad calls go both ways...Good thing the refs couldn't decide it this time.

Gridironchamp

06-12-2009, 12:40 AM

Great win for the Lakers....11 seconds to go, with 2 opportunities to "beat L.A"... and CHOKE!!!!

Kobe was passing the ball to Derek fisher when he elbowed Jameer. If Jameer wants to get in his face when he is passing the ball, then expect an elbow...Just like Dwight's elbows all over the place when he's under the basket...
No, Kobe clearly saw Nelson coming over and through the elbow on purpose.
As an earlier poster pointed out, he pretty much dared Nelson to come over
before he threw the elbow. If this was the first time Kobe elbowed someone, we
might buy your explanation... but it's clearly not.

One a side note...Mikael Pietrus' blatant gorilla pounce on Pau, should earn him a game 5 suspension....What was that all about? Why do you need to knock someone that hard with both forearms and fists? Let it go man, jeez...

hahahahahah Laker fans....

It should of been a T 2, but a 5 game suspension while Kobe has gotten nothing
for his plethora of face/head elbows? Please.

* SIde not though, thank god Fisher saved Kobe's bad performance. If not, I'd
have to stare more at crybaby bit... I mean Superman on TV.

Benetto

06-12-2009, 12:58 AM

No, Kobe clearly saw Nelson coming over and through the elbow on purpose.
As an earlier poster pointed out, he pretty much dared Nelson to come over
before he threw the elbow. If this was the first time Kobe elbowed someone, we
might buy your explanation... but it's clearly not.

hahahahahah Laker fans....

It should of been a T 2, but a 5 game suspension while Kobe has gotten nothing
for his plethora of face/head elbows? Please.

* SIde not though, thank god Fisher saved Kobe's bad performance. If not, I'd
have to stare more at crybaby bit... I mean Superman on TV.

Hahahaha Laker haters....

I clearly posted "a Game 5, suspension"...Which is only 1 game. Not a 5 game suspension. A T 2 is a 1 game suspension.

BTW, Kobe has thrown his elbows before in the past, many times....but this time, Kobe was throwing the ball in Dereks direction...Jameer jumped into his face, and got an elbow while Kobe was throwing in that direction. Previous bows thrown by Kobe were landed, then the move was made. This time he was in motion for the pass, and Jameer got in the way..Buy it or not, that's what it was.

Benetto

06-12-2009, 01:11 AM

BTW...Kobe's bad performance?
It was Kobe's idea to send Dwight to the FT line with 11 seconds to go, instead of giving him a dunk, a 5 point lead and the game...Then Fish had the opportunity to tie it up...It was a team effort...but everyone has their own opinions....I can respect that.

SoCalImport

06-12-2009, 04:24 AM

I only caught bits and pieces of the game due to not having Setanta sports (F#@*!!)
Had to watch internet "stream" (stream? makes it sound smooth, doesn't it?)

Awesome show of cool by the guys who've been here before. Kobe, D-fish.

Man'o'man, it's good to be a Lakers fan!

http://www.denverpost.com/ci_12574926?source=rss

Requiem / The Dagda

06-12-2009, 07:14 AM

The Magic had no business winning the game when they shoot as horrifically as they did at the foul line, and their poor handling of a good "game winning" situation with less than 30 seconds to go. If you can't make the easiest shot other than a breakaway layup or dunk in the game, then that is definitely a problem. Couple that in with the fact they blew a 12 point halftime lead and the turnover margin -- and that is a recipe for disaster. Turnovers and the Lakers points off turnovers are the reason why the Magic are going to lose this series. And it isn't even like the Lakers are playing good defense -- the Magic just throw the ball away.

That said, there was no real problem with the officiating tonight regarding fouls. The Magic couldn't foul the Lakers in the fourth quarter because they had Dwight and Turk already in foul trouble; with two of their other key shooters in Lee and Pietrus sitting on the bench for getting into it as well -- which is why Reddick saw the court. They were also playing down. Fouling the Lakers when trying to come back after being up 12 certainly wouldn't have been in their best interest -- and they really had no players with fouls to give; outside Nelson who had no business being on the court with his injury and how poorly he was playing all night and through the series -- especially when Alston was having a solid performance.

The elbow to the face on J. Nelson should have been a call and with D. Fishers' three pointer being negated. Kobe knew that the Magic were going to double team him from the backside and set up a trap for the turnover and any honest fan can understand that it was a blatant elbow. Just like Pietrus' pummel-punch to the back of Gasol was intentional, but that deserves more of a penalty in my eyes. The game was already over, I don't care if you are frustrated M, just let it be.

There were a couple bad calls, breaks, especially for the Lakers who deserved the ball on out of bounds calls because of Magic players touching the ball. The Kobe shot wasn't one of them, but I remember Lewis (I believe) getting a hand on a ball in the post underneath Gasol, deflecting it -- but they gave the ball to the Magic. They didn't capitalize anyways, and just turned it over -- but still; that stuff sways momentum a lot.

All and all, it was another great game. Ariza provided a great spark for the Lakers which really helped put them over the top. I'm not a Lakers fan at all, but I don't mind losing to the better team who has a standard of embodying championship pedigree. Kobe is one of the best to play the game, and Phil knows how to coach ball. Couple that in with Fishers' savvy for the Finals and you got a title winning championship.

The Magic still have an extremely bright future. I'm not sure if Turk is going to stay around, but I don't see why he would leave. He grew in Orlando the past two years and has the opportunity to keep growing on the best team in the East. Yep, the Cavs have Lebron and the Celtics might have a great trio when Garnett is healthy -- but the Magic have three players on the court that are 20 point bets a game (Dwight, Lewis, Turk), along with an up and coming player in Courtney Lee. I didn't even touch on a healthy Nelson and that damn crazy goon Alston. Pietrus is solid, and Gortat is a good defensive player. Better ball handling, more discipline and a reasoned post-game from Dwight and others with put the Magic over the top in the next several seasons. I just hope that they can hold their heads high even if they don't win this series magically; because they have a lot forward to.

I just feel bad for Ewing. I always loved him even being a Magic fan. A great player and a great coach. I'd of loved to see him get a ring from the bench. Anyways, I'm out!

Nomad

06-12-2009, 07:24 AM

No, Kobe clearly saw Nelson coming over and through the elbow on purpose.
As an earlier poster pointed out, he pretty much dared Nelson to come over
before he threw the elbow. If this was the first time Kobe elbowed someone, we
might buy your explanation... but it's clearly not.

hahahahahah Laker fans....

It should of been a T 2, but a 5 game suspension while Kobe has gotten nothing
for his plethora of face/head elbows? Please.

* SIde not though, thank god Fisher saved Kobe's bad performance. If not, I'd
have to stare more at crybaby bit... I mean Superman on TV.

I watched the game a little when it was Magic 43 Lakers 31. Watching the ESPN highlights, the way Fisher hit that clutch 3 pointer reminded me so much of when John Stockton used to hit those clutch shots.

The flagrant against Gasol towards the end was unwarranted and I understand the point was to try and make him miss the shot. I have no dog in this fight but the fella came closed fisted and hit the guy from behind. I believe in being physical and NBA players whine alot but the Magic player deserves more than one game. If he wouldn't have been closed fisted and watching the highlight his intent seemed to hurt the guy and not just to make him miss the shot. Oh well, unless some epic fail Lakers will sport the NBA trophy.

SoCalImport

06-12-2009, 07:25 AM

but the Magic have three players on the court that are 20 point bets a game (Dwight, Lewis, Turk), along with an up and coming player in Courtney Lee.

I just hope that they can hold their heads high even if they don't win this series magically; because they have a lot forward to.

I just feel bad for Ewing. I always loved him even being a Magic fan. A great player and a great coach. I'd of loved to see him get a ring from the bench. Anyways, I'm out!

To me, Dwight is the most exciting young player in the league. I love the physicality, and the hustle. Once he refines the post moves, the short range jumper, and the quick catch and score, He'll be a guy to base your whole offensive scheme on.

The Magic, Nuggets, and Rockets all did good things this off season, and are all relatively young. Loads of potential.

Is Ewing leaving the magics bench? He'll have more chances at rings. BUT, yes. it would be nice to see him get a ring.

EMB6903

06-12-2009, 07:45 AM

Kobe 11-31 from the field.... dude missed 20 shots

O V E R R A T E D

SoCalImport

06-12-2009, 08:00 AM

Kobe 11-31 from the field.... dude missed 20 shots

O V E R R A T E D

All the talk is about how the team won IN-SPITE of kobe's sub par performance. His shots been off two games in a row now. Doubt He'll make it a third.

If you REALLY believe that Kobe Bryant is "overrated"..well, that says a lot right there

Nomad

06-12-2009, 08:12 AM

SoCalImport

06-12-2009, 08:28 AM

Why focus on Kobe's performance when the Magic were given 37 try's at gimme baskets? His teammates stepped up (which the media was calling for) and he made 8-8 of his FT's. The real question should be is how the Magic can choke away 15 gimme shots which would have given them the game by far!!

Some would say it's inexperience. Id say that sounds as plausible as any other explanation. That an the Van Gundy's aren't the best at staying cool under pressure.
When you look to your coach for guidance and he's over there looking like he's about to have a coronary, it can't be very reassuring to the young stars the Magic have.

Gridironchamp

06-12-2009, 12:17 PM

Hahahaha Laker haters....

I clearly posted "a Game 5, suspension"...Which is only 1 game. Not a 5 game suspension. A T 2 is a 1 game suspension.

BTW, Kobe has thrown his elbows before in the past, many times....but this time, Kobe was throwing the ball in Dereks direction...Jameer jumped into his face, and got an elbow while Kobe was throwing in that direction. Previous bows thrown by Kobe were landed, then the move was made. This time he was in motion for the pass, and Jameer got in the way..Buy it or not, that's what it was.

Ya, misread that... A 1 game suspension is dealable with, but still hypocritical
with Kobe's elbows.

I disgree 100% with that, especially after watching the replays. Kobe looked
right at Nelson as he came towards him, whipped his elbow around right at
Nelson's head in an attempt to create space. Kobe does that every game, almost
every play. If you remember that's what got Raja Bell mad at him, when Kobe
shoots he throws his elbow around to create space but has repeatedly hit people
in the face. He now did it on the pass. Oh, and Kobe didnt throw the ball until
Nelson hit the floor. You don't lead with your elbow to make a pass.

Laker hater? Please, I'm rooting for the Lakers.

Gridironchamp

06-12-2009, 12:19 PM

Benetto

06-12-2009, 01:09 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2009/news/story?id=4253869

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The NBA on Friday quickly completed its review of Mickael Pietrus (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?playerId=2173)' two-handed shove into Pau Gasol (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?playerId=996)'s back in the final seconds of Game 4 of the NBA Finals and ruled that no further action will be taken against the Orlando Magic (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=orl) swingman.

A next-day video review of the play was automatic because Pietrus' shove was deemed a flagrant foul, with league rules mandating that all flagrants are subject to review for possible fine, suspension or reclassification./p
Although it was initially believed that the Frenchman was at risk for nothing worse than a fine, Pietrus' foul -- the first flagrant foul of the NBA Finals -- could have resulted in a suspension for Sunday's Game 5 in the worst-case scenario.

The review process, entering the Finals, has caused 14 flagrant fouls in the playoffs to be upgraded, downgraded or assessed retroactively on fouls that weren't ruled flagrant during the game./p
On the play in question, Pietrus chopped down hard into Gasol's back with both arms as the Spaniard was throwing down his second straight dunk in the final minute of overtime to seal the Los Angeles Lakers (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=lal)' 99-91 victory and a 3-1 series lead.

SoCalImport

06-14-2009, 05:07 AM

http://www.denverpost.com/ci_12586638?source=rss

That "Black Mamba" nic is pretty weak, I must say.

Kobe should've called the Big Aristotle for some help with that one.;)

Benetto

06-15-2009, 12:09 AM

Congrats Lakers on your 15th Championship win!!!

Thank you for bringing the Trophy back home! See you guys on Wednesday at the Parade! :cool:

YAY LAKERS!!! WHOOO!!!

Lonestar

06-15-2009, 02:12 AM

Congrats Lakers on your 15th Championship win!!!

Thank you for bringing the Trophy back home! See you guys on Wednesday at the Parade! :cool:

YAY LAKERS!!! WHOOO!!!

did they play last night I must have taken a nap :yawn:

I'm an ABL or ABK fan..

SoCalImport

06-15-2009, 06:38 AM

Congrats Lakers on your 15th Championship win!!!

Thank you for bringing the Trophy back home! See you guys on Wednesday at the Parade! :cool:

YAY LAKERS!!! WHOOO!!!

Grats to Phil, on his TENTH championship as HC. Amazing.

Set it to record (1:30 am here) and just watched the game.

Loved loved loved watching D-Fish and Kobe celebrate their 4th.
This Lakers team is something special.

They may have a hard time keeping both Ariza and Odom next year, but for now, well FOREVER..

GO LAKERS!!!

Requiem / The Dagda

06-15-2009, 11:00 AM

Congratulations to the better, battled-tested team in the Lakers. 15 is awesome. 10 for Phil is just stunning. GO MAGIC 2010! ;)

SOCALORADO.

06-15-2009, 11:26 AM

Grats to Phil, on his TENTH championship as HC. Amazing.

Set it to record (1:30 am here) and just watched the game.

Loved loved loved watching D-Fish and Kobe celebrate their 4th.
This Lakers team is something special.

They may have a hard time keeping both Ariza and Odom next year, but for now, well FOREVER..

GO LAKERS!!!

I think Odom is gone.
Ariza stays. Too good, too much improvement, and hes 23. Hes gotta stay.
I think the Lakers try to get Mark Gasol back to LA, let him play with his brother. Pau goes to the power forward/center hybrid, whatever you wanna call it spot that he plays anyways. Mark Gasol plays center with Bynum. M.Gasol is a much more physical inside player. He presents all kinds of problems.

DFisher Point gaurd
KBryant Shooting gaurd
TAriza Small forward
PGasol Power forward
MGasol Center

Bench
Bynum
Brown
Walton

Draft a point guard, and pick up a solid power forward in FA to come off the bench.