He did start 41 out of 65 games for the Lakers last season and started 28 out of 46 games this season, but is always in and out of the starting lineup. I agree that his contract is bad but so is Morrison's 2 year $4,159,200 contract.
I think the Lakers could have done better for themselves in this trade. At least Radman would show up for the playoffs and nail those corner threes. Honestly, what is Adam Morrison going to give you besides a serial killer mustache? He peaked in college as far as I've seen. With Bynum out, the Lakers need all the "shooters" they can have. If that flopping bastad Sasha gets injured somehow, who can come in and hit the long shots after Kobe/Lamar/fisher penetrate? I'd take Radman anyday.
Good trade for Bobcats IMO. Morrison hasn't done very much at all his whole career due to his injuries and when he gets time, he still doesn't produce. The only thing I remember Brown for is this video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9otwLK8tGk4 Radmanovic although he lost his starting spot, has more experience which this Bobcats team needs, and is the player I rather have than Morrison or Brown. Bobcats also made a trade earlier in the season for Bell and Diaw which I think has worked out pretty well, or better than most thought. Maybe they are on to something?
None of these players were useful for their old teams, so a change of scenery might work out well for all of them. People who think that Morrison can somehow become an NBA star are kidding themselves. This guy is one of those college stars whose game would never transfer to the professional level. The Lakers are one of the better teams in developing their young players so Morrison might get better there. However, I just don't see him ever becoming a legit NBA starter. Radmanovic is a great three point shooter and if Larry Brown uses him properly, he can return to his 10 and 5 form from his Seattle days.
I think maybe this trade was just setting the Lakers up to make a bigger trade. Maybe it cleared up some cap room or maybe Morrison's expiring contract was attractive? Maybe Morrison needed a change of scenery? He is still a guy with loads of potential but hasn't panned out yet. Shannon Brown will play behind Kobe, used mainly for defensive purposes while Kobe takes a breather. Great trade for both sides.
The move is a sign of another failed decision by Jordan, who was widely criticized for selecting Kwame Brown with the No. 1 overall pick in 2001 when he ran the Washington Wizards. Jordan's first major decision after becoming part owner with the final say on all basketball decisions was taking Morrison with the third overall pick in the 2006 draft over Brandon Roy, Rudy Gay and others. WHY any team would still let JORDAN make basketball decision for them is beyond me. Just because he can play ball doesnt mean he can run a team. BROWN and now MORRISON
Guys, it's all about Brown in this move. Lakers needs a fast defensive PG, and Brown would be the new age's Lue. Even if neither works out, Lakers still have dumped a useless long contract and save some money for Ariza/Odom signing. Now if Mitch can be creative on Luke's contract too...
I remember Adam's Rookie year he put up 20 points on the spurs. I think if he gets in the right situation he can be a decent player. Hopefully a change in scenery will do him good. I think if Adam works hard he can at least be as good as Luke Walton. I know thats not saying much but at least he would stay in the league.
Bobcats got the most talented player in the trade in Radmanovic but when you look at what the players role is on the Lakers, it isn't a bad trade for them. Radmanovic didn't get much playing time recently and for some reason, he doesn't have the heart or passion for the game to work on his game to improve. While Morrison has the heart and passion to improve on his game even if he isn't playing. As for Shannon Brown, most fans think he's the defense PG the Lakers need, won't see much playing time but if he gets a chance, he might turn out like Ariza but I would wait and see on that one.
Radman is actually the kind of 4 man the rox need with yao or the camby type. He played the 4 with lewis in seattle. hes kind a Dirk type, not as good ,b ut he can put the ball on the floor and shoot the 3 ball. He was signed for mle money so i dont see why everyone is talking like he was a bust.
ur right on insofar as Radmo's passion to improve. PJax just could no longer tolerate a lackadasical 3 who just shoot and plays no D on his starting lineup. this trade is more about on ridding a thorn on PJax hind side. 2 yrs ago, the LAkers were ready to nullify his contract (him lying about his snow boading accident); Radmo vowed to change, and Lakers kept him. Radmo has changed, but only half-heartedly. still an irritant to PJax.
ah, i feel bad for the radman, I rmber when he signed with lakers as a free agent, he said the reason he chose the lakers was because he wanted to win, because lakers had kobe, and now lakers are finally closing in on a championship, he's gone...
This is one of the pointless trades in the league, It's nothing but a dump of salary. Morrison is known for not being a very good defender though, so if the Lakers use Morrison to play us. We have to utilize who ever the guy Morrison guards though. Morrison is a heck of a shooter, but so was Rad.
Being picked whatever in the draft is not an indicator of future success...especially if the one who picked you is MJ The whole "potential" thing is thrown around when the player drafted comes into the league at a very early age and can still develop physically...like DH or LBJ or even Yao Ming. Morrison is already what, 24 years old? He's as fast and athletic as he'll ever be, and that's way too slow for the NBA game. He's a small forward, and small forwards are the most athletic position in the NBA. Yes he was one of the best shooters in college, but the college 3 pointer is only a midrange shot in the NBA, and by all indications Morrison can't get his shot to go in the Pro leagues like he can in college. Unlike JJ Reddick who can still become a useful rotational player, Morrison simply does not belong in the NBA. Flying Ryan Bowen is probably twice the player Morrison will ever become. This is a salary cap deal pure and simple. I don't know what the Bobcats are thinking though. They should be pretty maxed out, and they still don't have a true superstar in that lineup lol.
This is an exchange of chuckers to me. Morrison is not what you call a ball mover, he's very much a volume shooter thats and not a shot maker. Bobcats definitely win this one. The same shots Morrison got and clanked, Radmanovic will hit a FAR higher % (Morrison .360; Radmanovic .444). Bobcats basically added 2 points to their overall total. This is like the bench forward version of Rafer for Steve Blake
the Bobcats basically added 2 TO's or brain-dead plays (each game that Radman plays) to their overall total. i can't say how Morrison will do in the Lakers scheme where Kobe, Pau and LO are the top 3 options, which demand the attention of the defense. he definitely will get more open shots in the triangle offense. on the flip side, i can easily see Radman not getting as many open shots in the Bobcats scheme, where there are really no genuine offensive threats to keep the defensive off the space cadet. Radman will most assuredly shoot a lower % for BobCats. it won't be too long B4 his lackadaisical play will get on LArry Brown's nerve. My prediction is that the space cadet will be in LArry Brown's dog house before season's end.
