Well, I didn't know about that, but if that's the case, I'm sure it's probably the latter. He might be doing a little "spinning" to make himself look a little better.
Well, its good to hear him saying he's not signing anywhere else, but definitely in Houston. But, he really doesn't sound too confident ... like he just grabbed the best deal after getting dumped by LA. One has to wonder if his agent has told him everything ... he sounds very confused. I sure hope he is motivated in Houston. It really didn't sound like he wanted to play here ... like he's in shock about no longer playing in LA ... going "what happened?"
I do, too...that's one thing that bothered me about the interview. Talked about who would want to leave LA, etc., although this interview was probably never intended to be heard by Houstonians. Different message, different crowd. But I mean, it's a 5 year deal so he'll have to like it here. And, he did mention that he's always been competitive, etc., and that's a good quality, so who knows. He's our now. Well, almost...wait till it's official.
The guy was raised in LA, went to UCLA, won a championship with the Lakers, and probably known as the 2nd most popular player on the team. Who in their right mind and with good representation would pass up a MLE deal there to sign here with the same exact deal? It's one thing if there was a feud, didn't get along with teammates, didn't fit the system, etc. but it was a perfect fit. Let's just hope he doesn't sulk like Bonzi apparently did at his mistake.
You guys have to remember that his on a LA show , funny how things will change when he has his press conference in Houston
After hearing that interview, I understood why the agent ask him for a hands-off approach to negotiations. He sounded pretty bad. And about the Laker guys sound like a-holes, well they're in LA. They probably feel that no one in his right mind will reject the Lakers, and probably think Houston's backwater redneck town.
How do you know "that's exaclty what happened" if you are not there? Are you his agent? For all I know, there were reports taht Houston didn't offer the most money?
These hosts are ridiculous. They won't let it go. You can tell Ariza is becoming annoyed (laughing at their stupidity).
"Bend, but do not break" Rox will be the same too with all our current misfortune ... it will not break us and we may even snap back into someone's face!
LA also offered MLE, and the team with bird right can offer 10.5% annual raise, that put LA's offer slightly above Houston's
