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I am for signing Arenas bc their really is a low risk with him at the vets min. Any points off the bench is better than what we are getting. But an interesting point I heard on 710 today was they may hold out bc they are at 14 players, and having an extra roster spot could help in terms of flexibility if they make a trade. If they think a deal is possible, they may hold out on him until the deadline.
[QUOTE=ihatetimthomas]I am for signing Arenas bc their really is a low risk with him at the vets min. Any points off the bench is better than what we are getting. But an interesting point I heard on 710 today was they may hold out bc they are at 14 players, and having an extra roster spot could help in terms of flexibility if they make a trade. If they think a deal is possible, they may hold out on him until the deadline.[/QUOTE]
Like Kobe said, it really can't hurt. I think Gilbert averaging 10-12 points on 45% shooting, as well as 5-6 assists would be a much bigger contribution than what Fisher has done this season. Plus, hearing that Gilbert's procedures that he had done makes me relieved if we were to sign him. Maybe he can start for us for 3 or 4 years. Who knows. Has to work hard though, he can't just come here and vacation. He'll be back home so maybe thats an incentive for him to play well.
I think he has a huge incentive besides that..... it's playing in the NBA again. This could be his last shot, he needs to make the most of it. I would think he probably has a chip on his shoulder and wants to prove himself again.
[QUOTE=dd24]I think he has a huge incentive besides that..... it's playing in the NBA again. This could be his last shot, he needs to make the most of it. I would think he probably has a chip on his shoulder and wants to prove himself again.[/QUOTE]
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Off topic thought.....sorry but, anyone hear anything about what's going on with the Crittendon trial.....when is it going to get started?
I think Stephen A brought it up when he was trying to make his point of why the Lakers shouldn't sign Arenas, but he didn't mention any specifics. It sounded like that was going to happen soon though.
I think LA could use a PG who can pass the ball and hit 3pt.
Seems like Toronto is almost desperate to move Calderon. LA could try a move to take him. He is a below average defender, but can't be worse than Fisher and Blake, and he gives high assists, low turnovers and good shooting.
He has a higth contract, though.
[QUOTE=GoldMedallist]I think LA could use a PG who can pass the ball and hit 3pt.
Seems like Toronto is almost desperate to move Calderon. LA could try a move to take him. He is a below average defender, but can't be worse than Fisher and Blake, and he gives high assists, low turnovers and good shooting.
He has a higth contract, though.[/QUOTE]
Calderon's D might not be worse, but I think it's probably on the same level of Fisher & Blake. He's a far better scorer though. It would be interesting to see what he could do in a different city though and it's still an upgrade.
No quick movement on Arenas means he probably did not impress.
I am all for getting Sessions. We need youth man.
Give the kid a try see what he can do.
[QUOTE=DirtySanchez]No quick movement on Arenas means he probably did not impress.
I am all for getting Sessions. We need youth man.
Give the kid a try see what he can do.[/QUOTE]
Not necessarily, I wouldn't think they'd make any moves until after the all-star break anyhow. Remember, they only have one extra roster spot and they are trying to figure out if they are going to need it for a trade or not. I think that has more to do with it than anything.
[QUOTE=DirtySanchez]No quick movement on Arenas means he probably did not impress.
I am all for getting Sessions. We need youth man.
[B]Give the kid a try see what he can do[/B].[/QUOTE]
huh? i dont understand that. He is not a fg where the lakers can just give him a try and then sign him
Lakers would have to trade for him and his asking price is a 1st rounder. The lakers are trying to get Howard by trading bynum/ 1st round picks.
I hope they keep those 1st rounders and not blow it on sessions. Anything can happen closer to the deadline. his asking price may come down.
The Lakers are definitely holding out to see how everything pans out. We do know what some of the possible options are but for now we'll have to wait and see.
I don't see Sessions being worth a 1st rounder necessarily. Since the Lakers have two this year I don't mind giving one up in the Dwight trade but honestly most people don't expect a PG to even be picked in the 1st round until the Lakers pick.... which means the Lakers have their choice of any PG in college.... It also means a much more affordable contract which leaves money for other players. The Lakers could have someone like Marquis Teague, Tony Wroten, Kendall Marshall, or Myck Kabongo. Teague could be a huge pick at around #20 for a team. Let's not forget the last 4 Kentucky PG's to enter the draft (Derrick Rose, Tyreke Evans, John Wall, & Brandon Knight). It's kind of a lucky thing for the Lakers this draft is loaded with big men which means a PG is going to fall to LA.
I think we all just have wanted a PG so bad the grass is always greener on the other side. Blake was supposed to be the answer and was the best available for the money a few seasons ago. Look how that has worked out. I don't mind Sessions. He's been decent for other teams. I just don't see giving up a 1st rounder for him. Arenas for the vets minimum for the rest of the season seems like a much better gamble to me. If it doesn't work the Lakers aren't out much and he's gone at the end of the year. The other thing that doesn't make sense to me is why Cleveland would trade him. I know why Sessions wants out.... he wants to start. But from Cleveland's stand point they would still need a back up PG. Irving already went out for a few games with a concussion. What happens if he takes another hit this season? It seems to me they would still need a PG in return. I would highly doubt they would do a Sessions for Blake trade (although I'm sure we'd all go for that in a heart beat) so I'm not sure he even gets traded.
[QUOTE=dd24]Let's not forget the last 4 Kentucky PG's to enter the draft (Derrick Rose, Tyreke Evans, John Wall, & Brandon Knight).[/QUOTE]
WTF, Rose and Evans went to Memphis
[QUOTE=Big_Dogg]WTF, Rose and Evans went to Memphis[/QUOTE]
I meant to say Calipari..... dude jumps schools too much :cheers: