Dwight Howard traded to the Lakers

[Argath]

Dwight Howard has no plans to sign an extension with the Lakers in the near future. :lol:

1. Dwight's main list of teams he wanted to go to was Brooklyn, Dallas, and LA Lakers

2. SC ran a story today that sources close to Howard say he's gonna go where the money is. LA can offer him the most money but can't sign him till after the season. Brooklyn won't be able to offer him the money to sign. LA team with Kobe, Pau, and Nash gives him his best chance at winning a title. Where the fuck else would he go?

3. I'm still struggling to understand how replacing Bynum for Howard straight up is hurting LAs team defense rather than helping it.

 

[Argath]

http://www.lakersnation.com/lakers-news-dwight-howard-wont-sign-extension-with-lakers/2012/08/09/

Old news he wasn't going to sign an extension with anyone till after the season because he wanted the extra money. He might have verbally committed to signing an extension with Brooklyn, but it was for the 5 year deal not 3 which means he still would not have signed till after the season.

 

[ram29jackson]

Man that bench is a joke.

moves can still be made LOL

 

[ram29jackson]

Its LA LOL they just keep reloading.

If this ends up being a silly orlando Woolridge type move, so what ?
the point is the Lakers make an effort to get notable players and try to advance in the second season. And they annualy do a better job at it then anyone else in the league.

 

[JimLeavy59]

1. Dwight's main list of teams he wanted to go to was Brooklyn, Dallas, and LA Lakers

2. SC ran a story today that sources close to Howard say he's gonna go where the money is. LA can offer him the most money but can't sign him till after the season. Brooklyn won't be able to offer him the money to sign. LA team with Kobe, Pau, and Nash gives him his best chance at winning a title. Where the fuck else would he go?

3. I'm still struggling to understand how replacing Bynum for Howard straight up is hurting LAs team defense rather than helping it.

When did I say it made them worse? The perimeter defense is where the Lakers are just flat out bad and Dwight doesn't help much there.

Is D12 an upgrade over Bynum? Yes he is but is really by that much? The Lakers were already a pretty good team inside so in honestly this trade doesn't help them that much granted Dwight can do a lot more on the offensive side of the ball with less touches and he is a better off ball player than Bynum but the issues that the Lakers had before are still there they lack offensive firepower, Kobe will still be jacking up 25+ shots a game, Nash will not fit in a Mike Brown offense, and Pau Gasol isn't getting any younger along with the rest of the Lakers. Pull your head out your ass and stop drinking the kool-aid.

 

[ram29jackson]

When did I say it made them worse? The perimeter defense is where the Lakers are just flat out bad and Dwight doesn't help much there.

Is D12 an upgrade over Bynum? Yes he is but is really by that much? The Lakers were already a pretty good team inside so in honestly this trade doesn't help them that much granted Dwight can do a lot more on the offensive side of the ball with less touches and he is a better off ball player than Bynum but the issues that the Lakers had before are still there they lack offensive firepower, Kobe will still be jacking up 25+ shots a game, Nash will not fit in a Mike Brown offense, and Pau Gasol isn't getting any younger along with the rest of the Lakers. Pull your head out your ass and stop drinking the kool-aid.

um, the kool aid has been to the finals every other year for 30 years. Thats why you dont work in their front office.

Yes Howard is an upgrade, he wont have baby hissy fits when things go bad on the court and he has a better work ethic in general, and he is more consistant. He wil serve a better purpose.

and with a full preseason we can actually see if the coaches defensive gameplanning is better executed

 

[JimLeavy59]

um, the kool aid has been to the finals every other year for 30 years. Thats why you dont work in their front office.

Yes Howard is an upgrade, he wont have baby hissy fits when things go bad on the court and he has a better work ethic in general, and he is more consistant. He wil serve a better purpose.

and with a full preseason we can actually see if the coaches defensive gameplanning is better executed

:lol:

 

[Primetime]

When R29J is winning an argument against you, you know you have problems.

 

[JimLeavy59]

When R29J is winning an argument against you, you know you have problems.

He didn't even respond to anything I said idiot.

 

[Primetime]

THIS CAN'T BE REAL LIFE.

Please report to post #86 before calling someone an idiot. He quoted you to make sure everyone knew he was responding to your post.

 

[JimLeavy59]

THIS CAN'T BE REAL LIFE.

Please report to post #86 before calling someone an idiot. He quoted you to make sure everyone knew he was responding to your post.

You are one dumb bastard.

 

[ram29jackson]

I am aware of Howards technical foul history but that is vastly different from Bynums inconsistency and immaturity.And I am sure Howard will improve his attitude and not worsen it in purple n Gold.

the Lakers dont just get people out of the blue for no reason or to budget the pay roll. They obviously think these are ingrediets to deal with OKC among others.

this may or may not be the answer for a title but its stil going to get them further then the Denvers and Atlantas ever do no matter how hard thet try.

...and even though Nash is Canadian, he is a white point guard and that makes me do a happy dance :fuckyeah:

 

[ram29jackson]

You are one dumb bastard.

if you are both from Wisconsin..isnt that kind of a draw ?

 

[ralaw]

woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
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:dance4::bsmug::lalala::dance3::kg::tyrone::fap2::jhenbeatkwon::nanadance::kobe:

My thoughts exactly. Bynum for Howard straight up? LOL......I'll take it.

****runs' to NBA2k12****

 

[Wrath]

Gotta love how my 76ers are getting no pub and they got the 1st or 2nd best center in the league and a nice SG in Jason Richardson..........I fully expect us to compete to get to the finals next year. Mark my word....

 

[ralaw]

Bynum is one of my favorite players in the league, but his head and knees have to be right for him to fullfill his vast potential. He's been wanting to be a #1 and in Philly he should be able to be one. It also helps Doug Collins is a great coach who will push the right buttons. Right now Philly is probably a 4-6 seed in the East.

 

[FedEx227]

Gotta love how my 76ers are getting no pub and they got the 1st or 2nd best center in the league and a nice SG in Jason Richardson..........I fully expect us to compete to get to the finals next year. Mark my word....

:bosh: They are a 3rd or 4th seed at best the absolute best. The East is stacked.

 

[Wrath]

You guys are seriously underestimating the 76ers right now. I only see Miami and maybe Indiana as a better team right now. This move (plus the other moves made by philly earlier)leaffrogs the 76ers over the Bulls and Celtics IMO.

 

[ralaw]

Philly could make that sort of jump, but it really depends on Bynum's head and his knees. I really like the Philly roster, because it has really good depth and balance and it now has a legit star.

 

[Senser81]

I'm guessing that Bynum and Collins don't get along.