Considering all the troubles between Iverson and Larry Brown, I kind of expect him to be traded. One of the more interesting scenarios I dreamt up was an Iverson - Kobe Bryant exchange. How about it? From LA's standpoint, would you trade Kobe for Iverson? Just imagine... Allen and Shaq on the same lineup! Now that's a high scoring team. Conversely, could Kobe be the man in Philly? Sure, he's good and all, but somehow I don't think he has what it takes to be a franchise player, whatever that is. Plus, Kobe wouldn't have the luxury of the "Big Aristotle" dominating in the post. I have to say, if I were the Lakers, I probably would do this deal. Even though Kobe is miles ahead of Iverson in terms of defense, Allen's explosiveness combined with Shaq's dominating presence would just be too much to pass up. I doubt it would ever happen, mind you, but it would certainly be an interesting trade. ------------------ My dream job is to be a Houston Rockets towel-boy.
Discounting the fact that Phil Jack@$$ likes tall guards . . . LA would have to be absolutely nuts to even consider this trade! As you said, Kobe is miles ahead of Iverson on D and moreover, isn't that far behind Iverson in offensive talent. If that's not enough of a reason to reject this trade, then I'd have to use the old "one headcase at a time" policy. They just got another player with a really crappy attitude in Rider. It would be in their best interest to try to focus on integrating him into the system first ("no Rider! Shaq gets the ball, then Kobe, then you . . . maybe" ). ------------------
Even Phil Jackass is not that big of an ASS. Unless the NBA decides to use two balls simutaneously in games Iverson and Shaq would not get along. Phil likes big defensive guards and Iverson is not even close to that. Im not saying Kobe is better than Iverson (but he very well might be), but he fits more with Shaq then Iverson ever would. Plus why are u daydreaming about the freakin Fakers? If u must dream at least u can dream about the Rocks getting Garnett or Duncan. ------------------ Fun Police Says: 1. Stupid threads & Stupid BBS names are not FUN! 2. Spelling, grammar, punctuation and sentence structure are not FUN! 3. Conduct yourself in a FUN way! The Fun Police are Watching. Vote for the Rockets & Have FUN! REDSKINS SUCK!!!!!!!!
The Faker$ are smart enough to know 2 things - Kobe shows up for practice on time and doesn't aspire to be a rapper. That's all they need to know to avoid this accident. ------------------ GATER
Obviously, you haven't heard Kobe's rap project. ------------------ - hoopjunkie www.GotstaGetsPaid.com
I remember watching Kobe in some rap video... ------------------ Fun Police Says: 1. Stupid threads & Stupid BBS names are not FUN! 2. Spelling, grammar, punctuation and sentence structure are not FUN! 3. Conduct yourself in a FUN way! The Fun Police are Watching. Vote for the Rockets & Have FUN! REDSKINS SUCK!!!!!!!!
I obviously haven't heard of Kobe's project, but I'm willing to bet the release of the project doesn't get him called in to David Stern's office. And he still knows how to tell time. ------------------ GATER [This message has been edited by GATER (edited October 13, 2000).]
