Lamar Odom didn't report for training camp.

[Clippersfan86]

:oldlol: So it begins. On Sportscenter they just reported Pau and rest of team there.. Odom not there, nobody able to reach him. Dude is going to make Lakers chemistry worse than it already is.

[Darkess]

:oldlol: So it begins. On Sportscenter they just reported Pau and rest of team there.. Odom not there, nobody able to reach him. Dude is going to make Lakers chemistry worse than it already is.

He took it personally. Maybe his head's not on straight right now... but it's hard to blame him.

Time to put in your trade demand, lol

[senelcoolidge]

Freaking crybaby. I guess he's still not off the drugs. I would feel awkward too, but remember it's also a business. Be positive man.

[RRR3]

LOLakers

[Myth]

HAHAHAHA..... I love it.

[brisbaneman]

Can't really blame the guy. He's one of the few guys in the NBA with any concept of loyalty and heart. Then he gets completely tossed to the curb by the team he helped build from the ground up to two titles.

[Allstar24]

So what begins? Stop trying to be dramatic. He got the day off from the Lakers, they gave him some space. He may be pissed with the owners but he is too nice to let that affect our chemistry, he loves his teammmates and on Dec 25, he will show up to play. And the Lakers won 3 championships with the Kobe-Shaq drama, which was far more intense than this. They can handle drama because they are Hollywood. Go worry about the Clippers missing the playoffs again.

[Kurosawa0]

Freaking crybaby.

If you got fired from your job only to have them call you back and say "Actually, we can't fire you just yet." how much would you want to show up to work the next day?

[The Macho Man]

I feel ya LO

:(

[The_Yearning]

I don't know why he feels this way... he should of been long gone when Lakers were trying to get KG, Kidd, JO, and that Gasol trade. Can't cheat your fate, let alone twice... well, maybe.

[All Net]

Chemistry is screwed

Said that last night...it's not that the trade didn't go down but the backlash is worse.

[Basketbolero]

this is going to be devastating for LA. Odom and Pau's values are lower than ever. Yesterday, those two would get you a Chris Paul, today...:facepalm

[Nash]

Whats wrong with this dude? Its BUSINESS. He thinks they'll keep him because he got his wife there when the Lakers can get a player that is better? Who he thinks he is, Kobe?

[Crown&Coke]

I hope he is blazing a fatty right now and watching cartoons while eating cereal.....

[boozehound]

Freaking crybaby. I guess he's still not off the drugs. I would feel awkward too, but remember it's also a business. Be positive man.
dont blame the drugs, its the candy. His blood sugar is all ****ed up

[RRR3]

So what begins? Stop trying to be dramatic. He got the day off from the Lakers, they gave him some space. He may be pissed with the owners but he is too nice to let that affect our chemistry, he loves his teammmates and on Dec 25, he will show up to play. And the Lakers won 3 championships with the Kobe-Shaq drama, which was far more intense than this. They can handle drama because they are Hollywood. Go worry about the Clippers missing the playoffs again.
*Sob, sob* WAAAAAAHHHHH!!! Po' po' widdle mistweated wakers! It ain't fa-wuh! :cry: :cry: :cry:

[DuMa]

just another moron in the kartrashian family

[Kurosawa0]

Chemistry is screwed

Said that last night...it's not that the trade didn't go down but the backlash is worse.

I'd give it a chance if you guys still had the Zen Master, but who the hell thinks Mike Brown is going to salvage this?

[Darkess]

Whats wrong with this dude? Its BUSINESS. He thinks they'll keep him because he got his wife there when the Lakers can get a player that is better? Who he thinks he is, Kobe?

Who says it's just business? It's his LIFE they're toying with.

Imagine if your employer said "we found someone better at your job, so we're transfering you to Alaska". Later they come back and say "nevermind. My boss told me I can't get rid of you."

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

Said this before. It's not just the Lakers fans that wanted to see Chris Paul. Their chemistry is shit now.

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

I don't think there is a chance in hell that Odom demands or even asks for a trade.

[Allstar24]

I love how giddy fans of these shitty teams are at the prospect of the Lakers blowing up. What's funny is that we will still have a better season than all those teams combined. People have written off the Lakers...which is a good thing. They always lose when they are considered the top dogs. Now they are not anymore, they'll play like they have something to prove...and with all the key players finally healthy, I can't wait for this season to start.

[pegasus]

I bet the Kardashians are taping the shit out of Lamar right now. That's their new season right there.

[RRR3]

I love how giddy fans of these shitty teams are at the prospect of the Lakers blowing up. What's funny is that we will still have a better season than all those teams combined. People have written off the Lakers...which is a good thing. They always lose when they are considered the top dogs. Now they are not anymore, they'll play like they have something to prove...and with all the key players finally healthy, I can't wait for this season to start.
You're right. That's the spirit. Lord Godbe will average 20 points a game and shoot 30% and lead the Lakers to the 10th seed. DA GAWD! :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[RRR3]

I bet the Kardashians are taping the shit out of Lamar right now. That's their new season right there.
That would be just cruel, don't you think? Then again they did Kris Humphries pretty bad, didn't they? :lol

[LA_Showtime]

Odom will show up eventually. He's too good of a person and player to not do that.

This does highlight a bigger problem though. Odom mentioned he didn't even receive a phone call from the Lakers' front office. That's on Kupchak, Jim, and Jerry. They have got to show more respect to the players, and quite frankly I think a lot of that falls on Jim Buss.

[boozehound]

Who says it's just business? It's his LIFE they're toying with.

Imagine if your employer said "we found someone better at your job, so we're transfering you to Alaska". Later they come back and say "nevermind. My boss told me I can't get rid of you."
yeah, shit like this happens all the time. jesus what a bunch of babies you guys are.

[Darkess]

I love how giddy fans of these shitty teams are at the prospect of the Lakers blowing up. What's funny is that we will still have a better season than all those teams combined. People have written off the Lakers...which is a good thing. They always lose when they are considered the top dogs. Now they are not anymore, they'll play like they have something to prove...and with all the key players finally healthy, I can't wait for this season to start.

Nobody is writing off the Lakers. However, you're high as **** if you think this drama is good for the team.

[Rose]

Odom will show up eventually. He's too good of a person and player to not do that.

This does highlight a bigger problem though. Odom mentioned he didn't even receive a phone call from the Lakers' front office. That's on Kupchak, Jim, and Jerry. They have got to show more respect to the players, and quite frankly I think a lot of that falls on Jim Buss.
Isn't he in the hospital right now? with heart issues or something?

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

Nobody is writing off the Lakers. However, you're high as **** if you think this drama is good for the team.
Might have woke their asses up and perhaps give them more motivation to win a championship. Gotta figure, in Odom and Gasol's mind, the FO don't think they are good enough to win another championship. What better then to go out and win a championship?

[305Baller]

:oldlol: So it begins. On Sportscenter they just reported Pau and rest of team there.. Odom not there, nobody able to reach him. Dude is going to make Lakers chemistry worse than it already is.

http://assets.diylol.com/hfs/270/25f/bde/resized/blonde-bitch-meme-generator-like-omg-as-if-he-mad-3a573f.jpg

[PowerGlove]

Odom will show up eventually. He's too good of a person and player to not do that.

This does highlight a bigger problem though. Odom mentioned he didn't even receive a phone call from the Lakers' front office. That's on Kupchak, Jim, and Jerry. They have got to show more respect to the players, and quite frankly I think a lot of that falls on Jim Buss.

thats the major problem. the lakers organization isnt telling any shit ahead of time, they just see it from espn. that's horrible. that's like a co-worker telling you you're fired and then telling you you're not. that's not how you handle business and the backlash in this thread shows the clear double standard that the public has toward players.

[ThatsGame]

:lol Lakers are done.

[chazzy]

Isn't he in the hospital right now? with heart issues or something?
Jerry, blood clots in his leg. Jim has essentially taken over ownership duties.

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

Isn't he in the hospital right now? with heart issues or something?
jim or jerry?

[Rose]

Jerry, blood clots in his leg. Jim has essentially taken over ownership duties.
Oh, my bad.:oldlol:

I agree then, they totally mishandled that.

and for NoGunz

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/gameon/post/2011/12/lakers-owner-jerry-buss-hospitalized-with-blood-clots/1

[Kornheiser]

http://i.imgur.com/m5PO5.jpg

[Allstar24]

Nobody is writing off the Lakers. However, you're high as **** if you think this drama is good for the team.
Are you kidding? Everyone thinks the Lakers season is ruined. This is a good thing because they have nothing to lose now. I know KB thrives off drama, he can rally the others to do the same...the Lakers are at their best when they stick together as a team and play angry.

[Fiasco]

Come home, Lamar.

[PowerGlove]

Are you kidding? Everyone thinks the Lakers season is ruined. This is a good thing because they have nothing to lose now. I know KB thrives off drama, he can rally the others to do the same...the Lakers are at their best when they stick together as a team and play angry.
that is true. they were sleeping a lot last year but they will be hungry this season. no lapses allowed.

[Doranku]

lol @ all of the haters rejoicing. Worry about your own shitty teams, f*ggots.

[bdreason]

yeah, shit like this happens all the time. jesus what a bunch of babies you guys are.


Most jobs don't require the mental fortitude of trying to be the best in the World. If everyone on the Lakers isn't 100%, they won't win shit. Even worse, we already know that both Lamar and Pau are mentally fragile players.

[Fiasco]

InB4 Broussard "Lamar requests trade to Clippers".

[DevilsAssassin]

InB4 Broussard "Lamar requests trade to Clippers".
:lol :lol :lol

[RRR3]

lol @ all of the haters rejoicing. Worry about your own shitty teams, f*ggots.
I don't have a team! WOO! :banana: :banana: :banana: :pimp:

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

lol @ all of the haters rejoicing. Worry about your own shitty teams, f*ggots.

Not sure if this is directed at me, but I'm not rejoicing at all. I acutally wanted to see Chris play with the Lakers. I do however believe this whole fiasco just screws up LA's chemistry. I've heard other Lakers fans say it, and I fully agree.

I'm sure cooler heads will prevail eventually, and Lamar will get back to his normal self, but how long will that take? You'd honestly want to play for a franchise that is willing to trade your ass after one 'off year'?

[Fiasco]

:lol :lol :lol

Lowkey, I'd take Lamar back without blinking twice.

[PleezeBelieve]

B*tche ass player playing for a b*tch ass team who are suppprted by a b*tch ass fanbase.

[Kornheiser]

*Sob, sob* WAAAAAAHHHHH!!! Po' po' widdle mistweated wakers! It ain't fa-wuh! :cry: :cry: :cry:

http://i.imgur.com/kK8RXl.jpg

[Burgz]

if they don't get dwight then this is gonna backfire big time on the lakers

they went from having one of the best trios ever assembled within their grasp, to the the same team that go swept last year by the mavs with even LESS chemistry than before

as for Lamar, i understand he is hurt but i would have loved to see him be more professional

by no means am i saying his actions arent justified; his family uprooted, whole lifestyle change and all

i hope he shows up to camp because I honestly think Lamar has matured over the years into a great player on and off the court, but not showing up would just end up hurting him

[jlip]

thats the major problem. the lakers organization isnt telling any shit ahead of time, they just see it from espn. that's horrible. that's like a co-worker telling you you're fired and then telling you you're not. that's not how you handle business and the backlash in this thread shows the clear double standard that the public has toward players.

:applause: :applause: :applause:

I've been saying the same thing all along. A player doesn't tell his team that he's not signing with them as a free agent, and all hell breaks loose. He's now the scum of the earth. A team or owner trades a player, and the player finds out on Sportscenter, and absolutely nothing is said about it.

[asdf1990]

gonna be fun watching the lakers this season.

[Doranku]

Not sure if this is directed at me, but I'm not rejoicing at all. I acutally wanted to see Chris play with the Lakers. I do however believe this whole fiasco just screws up LA's chemistry. I've heard other Lakers fans say it, and I fully agree.

I'm sure cooler heads will prevail eventually, and Lamar will get back to his normal self, but how long will that take? You'd honestly want to play for a franchise that is willing to trade your ass after one 'off year'?

No I wasn't talking about you at all. It was directed at tools like RRR3.

I agree 100% with you. I'm not so sure the initial trade would have made LA better to begin with, but it would have been better than having our team chemistry royally screwed and two of the most mentally soft guys in the league feeling betrayed and disgruntled.

This is going to be a painful season to watch unless something changes as a Laker fan.

[RRR3]

No I wasn't talking about you at all. It was directed at tools like RRR3.

I agree 100% with you. I'm not so sure the initial trade would have made LA better to begin with, but it would have been better than having our team chemistry royally screwed and two of the most mentally soft guys in the league feeling betrayed and disgruntled.

This is going to be a painful season to watch unless something changes as a Laker fan.
What so it's okay for you to troll when the Lakers do good or LeBron fails, but you can't take what you dish out? :lol

[pegasus]

That would be just cruel, don't you think? Then again they did Kris Humphries pretty bad, didn't they? :lol

Don't ask me any questions, you dipshit.

[RRR3]

Don't ask me any questions, you dipshit.
Butthurt. :roll: WAAAAHHHH! It not fair! WHY CAN'T I see my wub Kobeeeee win mo wings??!?!?!? :cry: :cry:



:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[Doranku]

Butthurt. :roll: WAAAAHHHH! It not fair! WHY CAN'T I see my wub Kobeeeee win mo wings??!?!?!? :cry: :cry:



:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

Who are you to make fun of Kobe fans when you just admitted you have no team and the only posts you make are defending LeBron or trashing Kobe?

F*ck outta here, f*ggot.

[DMV2]

So funny that last December every single Laker fans were saying, "meh, our real season starts in June" and now they're crying like a bunch school girls.

I guess getting your ass swept changes everything. :oldlol:

[RRR3]

Who are you to make fun of Kobe fans when you just admitted you have no team and the only posts you make are defending LeBron or trashing Kobe?

F*ck outta here, f*ggot.
Furious. :roll:

[pegasus]

Butthurt. :roll: WAAAAHHHH! It not fair! WHY CAN'T I see my wub Kobeeeee win mo wings??!?!?!? :cry: :cry:



:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

Idiot, I posted on several other threads that I was actually excited to see Howard possibly going to NJ to play with Deron. That makes the East more fun to watch, and I know my Bulls would still be able to compete with all of the top dogs.

I still think the Lakers were screwed by Stern, though. That's just not fair, and I even signed that petition.

[RRR3]

Idiot, I posted on several other threads that I was actually excited to see Howard possibly going to NJ to play with Deron. That makes the East more fun to watch, and I know my Bulls would still be able to compete with all of the top dogs.
Duh huh hurr hurr I iz Pegashit and I iz butthurt. durr.

[Doranku]

Furious. :roll:

I am furious. You would be too if bullshit like this happened to your (LeBron's) team.

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

Furious. :roll:

In his defense, you are an asswhipe. You and that other Lebron groupie "Soundwave" have done nothing but ridicule and poke fun at the Kobe and Lakers fans.

Bitch move to kick them while they're down.

[Kornheiser]

Butthurt. :roll: WAAAAHHHH! It not fair! WHY CAN'T I see my wub Kobeeeee win mo wings??!?!?!? :cry: :cry:

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

http://i.imgur.com/CFdNr.jpg

[RRR3]

I am furious. You would be too if bullshit like this happened to your (LeBron's) team.
The Heat aren't my team. LeBron is my 2nd favorite player. I'm already more mad than you are probably because my favorite player on my favorite team in my favorite sport (Pujols/Cardinals/MLB) just left for LA. So quiet. I'm just trolling trolls like pegapoo right now chillax.

[pegasus]

I am furious. You would be too if bullshit like this happened to your (LeBron's) team.

I know, this is just as upsetting as Lebron choking in the finals last year. How did Stern let that happen?! Why didn't he give him three free throws for each of his flops?!

[KingBeasley08]

So funny that last December every single Laker fans were saying, "meh, our real season starts in June" and now they're crying like a bunch school girls.

I guess getting your ass swept changes everything. :oldlol:
:oldlol: :oldlol:

[HylianNightmare]

shocker

[RRR3]

I know, this is just as upsetting as Lebron choking in the finals last year. How did Stern let that happen?! Why didn't he give him three free throws for each of his flops?!
Typical Pegapoo. Bringing up LeBron to deflect attention from his gay lover Kobe. :roll:

[boozehound]

In his defense, you are an asswhipe. You and that other Lebron groupie "Soundwave" have done nothing but ridicule and poke fun at the Kobe and Lakers fans.

Bitch move to kick them while they're down.
wtf ever. get a thicker skin if haters and trolls bother you that much. thats how it always is.

[pegasus]

Typical Pegapoo. Bringing up LeBron to deflect attention from his gay lover Kobe. :roll:

Go get sandwiched by your two lovers, Wade and Lebron. Miami may not be your team, but you are their bitch.

Normal people: Back to talking about Lamar now...

[stallionaire]

**** the Lakers. I wanna see them burn.

[R.I.P.]

I bet the Kardashians are taping the shit out of Lamar right now. That's their new season right there.

:roll:

[Fiasco]

He just came in for practice. 90 minutes late, but he's there.

[Allstar24]

DuranLA
Lamar Odom has just shown up to Lakers facility.
Good sign. I know Lamar, he is too nice to punish his teammates for something that is not their fault. He didn't even let the whole day go by before showing up at camp. :roll: at the people who were so ecstatic that he didn't show up and hoped there would be drama. Losers.

[Rab]

Good sign. I know Lamar, he is too nice to punish his teammates for something that is not their fault. He didn't even let the whole day go by before showing up at camp. :roll: at the people who were so ecstatic that he didn't show up and hoped there would be drama. Losers.
You think just cause he showed up that this is all going to just go away?

[LA_Showtime]

I don't understand why everyone's so happy this trade fell through. It's not like it was clearly in the Lakers favor. They were going to trade for a superstar point guard who's arguably going to play the rest of his career on one leg, and it's not like they were giving up nothing... Gasol and Odom were integral parts of the Lakers' championship teams. It was a huge risk and still is if it goes through, but at this point I want to see the deal be made because A) blocking this trade compromises the integrity of the league and B) we looked to trade our two most fragile players and I don't know how they're going to react.

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

wtf ever. get a thicker skin if haters and trolls bother you that much. thats how it always is.

I don't need to get a "thicker skin". It's annoying seeing useless drivel is all.

[Rab]

I don't understand why everyone's so happy this trade fell through. It's not like it was clearly in the Lakers favor. They were going to trade for a superstar point guard who's arguably going to play the rest of his career on one leg, and it's not like they were giving up nothing... Gasol and Odom were integral parts of the Lakers' championship teams. It was a huge risk and still is if it goes through, but at this point I want to see the deal be made because A) blocking this trade compromises the integrity of the league and B) we looked to trade our two most fragile players and I don't know how they're going to react.
The only thing I can think of is that the league did it to prevent the possibility of Dwight following CP3 to LA. It doesn't make sense for the league to allow the Hornets front office to negotiate deals, and then pull the rug out from under it at the least minute. There is more to this behind the scenes IMO.

[Allstar24]

You think just cause he showed up that this is all going to just go away?
It's a start and it shows he still cares, contrary to what he said earlier in the heat of the moment. He's not going to let his teammates or fans down just because the owner was going to trade him. As long as he gives it all on the court, who cares how he feels about them on a personal level. Even if there is any drama, it will be surrounding the team, not within.

[Rab]

It's a start and it shows he still cares, contrary to what he said earlier in the heat of the moment. He's not going to let his teammates or fans down just because the owner was going to trade him. As long as he gives it all on the court, who cares how he feels about them on a personal level. Even if there is any drama, it will be surrounding the team, not within.
I'm not so sure to be honest with you. Lamar may be a loyal teammate, and an overall good guy, but he is uber sensitive, and mentally a little fragile. I like the guy personally. I hate that he plays for the Lakers, but I am a fan of his, however, I think it will take some time to build these bridges again.

[The Macho Man]

yeah, shit like this happens all the time. jesus what a bunch of babies you guys are.

Yeah, and no ones ever upset when it happens to them:rolleyes:

[InfiniteBaskets]

At the risk of coming off as insensitive, I'm going to speak candidly. I think Lamar should've handled this situation more professionally. You've got to be more level-headed about your approach to your profession as an NBA player. Traveling and being traded are just part of the job, you establishing a family in a certain city isn't going to change any of that. You've got to know ahead of time that it is always in a team's best interest to maximize their potential for winning, regardless of whether or not that means shifting players around.

It's understood when you sign that contract that you're being paid millions for your service and the possibility of being traded at any time. You could've chose not to sign the contract, in fact you can still choose to not show up to any games throughout the season if you so choose. But you agreed to this for better or for worse.

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

What a bitch. Lamar Odom has always been a coward and when things don't go his way he reacts this way. 2008 finals lakers getting that ass whooped about to lose finals...he tackles Ray Allen (attempts to anyway since ray allen saw it coming he mostly go out of the way and used Odom's momentum to throw him forward lol), than last year the crap with Nowitzki. If there's one word Odom will NEVER DEFINE it's this: professional.
while i agree he is being a btch...you can not blame him for trying to hurt ray allen.

[Balla_Status]

Who says it's just business? It's his LIFE they're toying with.

Imagine if your employer said "we found someone better at your job, so we're transfering you to Alaska". Later they come back and say "nevermind. My boss told me I can't get rid of you."

If someone told me I was getting moved to Alaska to make millions I'd do it in a second.

[Smoke117]

while i agree he is being a btch...you can not blame him for trying to hurt ray allen.

That was said before I realized he actually did come in to practice, but I guess I didn't delete it in time, either way he's still a little coward who takes cheap shots when things aren't going his way for his team. Yeah well the only one he hurt trying to tackle Ray was probably himself as Ray saw it coming and while falling threw odom forward with his momentum and he took the bigger fall. He's just a jack ass.

[jlip]

If someone told me I was getting moved to Alaska to make millions I'd do it in a second.

But what if you were already making millions on the beautiful beaches of L.A and they told you to move to Alaska? It's not as if Odom is some average Joe on the streets working 40 hours a week for $10/ hr and then someone just offered him millions. He is already making the millions in a comfortable setting with his family.

[Godzuki]

odom's feelings are hurt :lol i like odom as a person tho but listening to that interview it sounded like he was being real sensitive about the lakers trying to trade him....surprised he didn't report. odom's a fool tho, he could be getting close to triple double numbers a night as a 1st option for the right team.

[DevilsAssassin]

LakersReporter Mike Trudell
What we know about Lamar Odom: came to the practice facility, met w/Mitch Kupchak, & left shortly after. Is not practicing.

..

[boozehound]

I don't need to get a "thicker skin". It's annoying seeing useless drivel is all.
welcome to ISH

[boozehound]

If someone told me I was getting moved to Alaska to make millions I'd do it in a second.
also, gotta love using alaska as the analogy for new orleans

[pegasus]

But what if you were already making millions on the beautiful beaches of L.A and they told you to move to Alaska? It's not as if Odom is some average Joe on the streets working 40 hours a week for $10/ hr and then someone just offered him millions. He is already making the millions in a comfortable setting with his family.

If he really gets traded to NO, that means he'll be down there for about five months only. They won't make the playoffs, and then he can sign with whomever he wants next season (LA, LAC, etc.).

I can even see them do "Khloe & Lamar Take New Orleans" and drag Kim's tush down there, to play up the ex-lovers angel with Reggie Bush.

NVM: He is in Miami now I guess.

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

odom arrives in mitch's office expecting an apology. gets told the trade is still pretty much alive.

http://videos.brokencurve.com.s3.amazonaws.com/1bea87050d29463797f54d78f08bf37b.jpg

[Heavincent]

You're right. That's the spirit. Lord Godbe will average 20 points a game and shoot 30% and lead the Lakers to the 10th seed. DA GAWD! :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

I see you're in mid-season form already.

Keep drinking that haterade son.

[DonDadda59]

Someone needs to get Hyman Roth to give Lamar a pep talk..

http://www.lovehkfilm.com/blog/juiyinjong/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/hyman_roth_sec_lies.jpg

"There was this kid that we drafted back in '94, saw him grow into one of the most popular athletes in the LA area. Eddie Jones was his name, and he was a hell of a player. But there isn't even a plaque, or a signpost or a statue of him in that town! Someone traded him. No one knows who gave the order, I didn't ask who it was. I let it go and I said to myself this is the business we've chosen"

[SpecialQue]

:oldlol: So it begins. On Sportscenter they just reported Pau and rest of team there.. Odom not there, nobody able to reach him. Dude is going to make Lakers chemistry worse than it already is.

Man, I miss the good ol' days when you were bashing Kyrie Irving and trolling Cavs fans.

[SAKOTXA]

Odomo arrived at the training camp.

[Andrei89]

odom arrives in mitch's office expecting an apology. gets told the trade is still pretty much alive.

http://videos.brokencurve.com.s3.amazonaws.com/1bea87050d29463797f54d78f08bf37b.jpg
:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[Balla_Status]

also, gotta love using alaska as the analogy for new orleans

No shit. New Orleans is a highly underrated city.

Alabama and Florida beaches > LA beaches.

[Miserio]

If you got fired from your job only to have them call you back and say "Actually, we can't fire you just yet." how much would you want to show up to work the next day?
If I make what he's making I would give a sh1t

[Clippersfan86]

Man, I miss the good ol' days when you were bashing Kyrie Irving and trolling Cavs fans.

Don't misunderstand me. You're my dude Que. I'm not rooting for this. It's just crazy dramatic... and I'm extremely curious to see what happens. It's not like I'm hoping the Lakers collapse like people here are saying. It's actually the opposite. I'm pulling for the Lakers believe it or not :cheers:. I put the laughing smilie I guess because it's so predictable. I know Odom's drama from when he was on the Clips and knew he would throw a fit.

[DMV2]

If someone told me I was getting moved to Alaska to make millions I'd do it in a second.
that's easy for people like us to say because we've never had millions in pocket before. Odom's been a millionaire since he was 20. So to him it's like a guy making 35K/year being asked to move somewhere to just make another 35K/year.

You would think money would make people humble or blessed but it doesn't.

[blacknapalm]

just because he gets paid millions doesn't mean he's devoid of human emotion. he saw the lakers as family, sacrificed money and a starring role to contribute and felt he did enough to gain loyalty and trust. he planned the team dinners and was seen as the veteran, calm voice in the locker room. then he wasn't even given the courtesy of a phone call. some of you act like he's holding out for the season and refusing to play. he'll get over it...he's just hurt right now.