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Lamar Odom's trade value plummeting because of motivation and focus concerns

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by GreatOne1978, Jun 23, 2011.

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  1. GreatOne1978

    GreatOne1978 Member

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    How can teams around the league have such silly reservations about a 2 time NBA champ, an almost all star player and 6th man of the year winner? :eek::rolleyes:

    http://twitter.com/Chris_Broussard/status/83722153102553088
     
    #1 GreatOne1978, Jun 23, 2011
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    #2 Rockets34Legend, Jun 23, 2011
  3. van chief

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    they question his decision making abilities
     
    #3 van chief, Jun 23, 2011
  4. Williamson

    Williamson JOSH CHRISTOPHER ONLY FAN

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    Why are they silly? Even on the Lakers he's never played up to his full potential. That guy has the ability to be one of the best players in the league - just not the work ethic and determination to be that. And before LA? Yeah. He seriously under-achieved.
     
    #4 Williamson, Jun 23, 2011
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  6. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    This is news?

    Odom loses focus during big games so I could only imagine him on a none contending team.
     
    #6 REEKO_HTOWN, Jun 23, 2011
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    This is a valid concern. Odom might return to full-time space cadet mode if he's traded from LA.
     
    #7 A_3PO, Jun 23, 2011
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    He spends too much time at the studio with Khloe >.>
     
    #8 J-Man, Jun 23, 2011
  9. emjohn

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    Because they remember his Clippers and Lakers days when he nearly "didn't care" himself out of the league?

    He's similar to Horry in that he's always played well below his potential. With his length, athleticism, and skill set, he could have been an All-NBA guy. Instead, he's a wishy washy bench guy that goes AWOL at least once a week.

    He's good, but I wouldn't bank on him at all.
     
    #9 emjohn, Jun 23, 2011
  10. Baqui99

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    Odom's been lazy his whole career. Takes entire games off, and now it seems he's more interested in being a celebrity than playing ball. Props to Phil Jackson for getting Odom to produce in LA. I don't think Mike Brown will be able to motivate him next year.
     
    #10 Baqui99, Jun 23, 2011
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    i think odom had his best season with miami - though another party city

    yeah but now with his life tied to reality tv and all i doubt he'll even care as much as he has if he gets traded anywhere else
     
    #11 The_Yoyo, Jun 23, 2011
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    He finally got his rings now, don't think he will care to play hard again if he's traded to a non-contender.
     
    #12 apollo33, Jun 23, 2011
  13. emjohn

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    Riley famously had a come to Jesus with him before giving him that offer and was all but a personal AA mentor during his time there. He was very much on a tight leash there.
     
    #13 emjohn, Jun 23, 2011
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    I remember he said during his free agency that he had no interest in playing anywhere that was not close to the beach. Says a lot about his priorities.
     
    #14 Kojirou, Jun 23, 2011
  15. DaDakota

    DaDakota Balance wins
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    He is like Dennis Rodman, unless you have a strong willed Superstar he will kill a team.

    DD
     
    #15 DaDakota, Jun 23, 2011
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    That's a small disservice to Rodman. At least Rodman had a motor like no other. he left it all on the floor.

    Odom is more like T-mac.
     
    #16 REEKO_HTOWN, Jun 23, 2011
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    my least favorite player in the NBA...
     
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  18. DaDakota

    DaDakota Balance wins
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    Yeah, I was speaking more towards chemistry in the locker room.


    Odom is clearly a much lazier player but Rodman would stop playing at times too...both lost interest if they were not kicked in the butt by their superstar players.

    DD
     
    #18 DaDakota, Jun 23, 2011
  19. GreatOne1978

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    #19 GreatOne1978, Jun 23, 2011
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    lamar odom for yao ming
     
    #20 enkaenkaenka, Jun 23, 2011
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