J Reynolds of ESPN radio reported that Shaq asked L.A. for a trade. L.A. dismissed his request as just venting. I heard this about 2am driving home...the plot thickens. ------------------
HOOOOOOOOOLY. If you were LA and IF you had to trade one of the two... which one would you? In other words: If I would could you? ------------------ We're going to stay together until something happens, if something happens. - Sidney Lowe on Shareef's career in Vancouver.
That's a tough question, but I think Shaq would have to stay. I know, he's older (almost 29) than Kobe, there's the Hack-a-Shaq thing, and he's got a mother of a contract. But we're looking at a guy that is shaping into a big man possibly more dominant over the span of his career than Hakeem was (sorry). I'm pretty sure the Lakers could still contend for the title for a few years with Shaq minus Kobe. I'm not so sure based on one monster season that Kobe could do the same thing. ------------------
so who would you give up to get shaq in a rockets uniform ------------------ "Wahooo"-homer I'm not only a fan but I'm also the bartender at clutchcity chat For the last time I'm not Tybrave!!!!!
Shaq needs to grow up and shut up. He also needs to fricken practice his free throws. Underhanded would work for him, if he has the sack to try it. DaDakota ------------------ If Mankind evolved from monkeys and apes, then why are there still monkeys and apes?
I hear Shaq has stepped up his defense lately to prove himself the leader. Last night he blocked 7 shots, and 5 of them where Kobes. --Jay Leno last night Seriously though, Kupchack said there is no way the Lakers trade either one; they are just going to have to get along. btw...wrong forum! [This message has been edited by heypartner (edited January 12, 2001).]
Could this be the trade everyone is talking about ??? HA ! in your dreams ! talking about dreams , we do need someone to replace him ! ------------------ If you are a positive thinking person but yet you listen to country music, isn't that odd?
Underachieving or not shaq is the best basketball player in this league, so I would keep shaq. However Phil would keep Kobe. He likes guards and the triangle is tailored for guards. In response to DaDakota, I think he did try it underhand for a little while. ------------------
I knew this would happen The lakers are off pace Kobe is jacking shots and everyone is Blaming Shaq I for one happen to think he is right. Last year they won a championship. No one can hold him in the post. 14 shots for Shaq versus 25+ for Kobe? esp when Shaq has the higher percentage shot. Hack a Shaq may hurt Shaq but it helps the team. Fouling fools out. . . making sure they shoot free throws for 60% of every quarter If Shaq becomes the Black hole that Kobe was I bet folx would complain too. 'Kota . . . I think Shaq has a legitimate Gripe Maybe he should work it out in practice or in the lockerroom. His game will slip becuase when you don't get the ball in the O . . .your intensity for the D is lessened. I think I would trade everyone BUT Steve Francis for SHAQ [Yes regrettably this includes the Dream and Cuttino, hell maybe even Rudy ] Rocket River ------------------
Actually Kobe is the one that has to grow up and shut up, he started the whole mess with his ego trip. Kobe hasn't proven A THING! Yeah he has a championship, but Shaq was the best player in the league last year andin the playoffs. Shaq has been to the Finals twice. Kobe needs to stop jacking up shots, freezing Shaq out of the offense, and worrying about THE TEAM, and not worry about his own image. ------------------ "I have a scale at home and it only goes up so far, I love that scale!" - Charles Barkley TNT Studios
Who the hell cares if Shaq and Kobe are fighting. I say let em! Cause Im enjoying every second of it! LAKERS SUCK!!!!!!! ------------------ SUCK POLICE!!!!!! To point out individuals or teams that have managed to reach the pinnacle of SUCKINESS!!!!! ----- JAZZ SUCK!!!!!!!
Without a doubt, if you trade one it would be Kobe. When you trade Bryant, you can get another superstar to fill his spot just fine: maybe Iverson, or Carter or whoever. If you trade Shaq, who can you get to fill his spot? An Iverson-Bryant backcourt may sound pretty damn cool, but you'd have zero inside game. ------------------ RealGM Rockets Draft Obligations Summary Gafford Art Artisan
Mango told me to take a moment to say this thread is completely off-topic for this forum. ------------------ "I personally don't think Jordan would have enjoyed playing with himself." -- JeffB lets us all know that Popeye and Clutch aren't the only ones with inside sources... (also an example of a BBS "sound-bite") [This message has been edited by Dr of Dunk (edited January 12, 2001).]
Hey, JuanValez: Would an Iverson-Bryant backcourt edge out the Francis-Mobely backcourt for the last playoff spot in the West? No inside game going on either place. Didn't Hakeem say he wouldn't mind backing up Shaq? Would it be in Houston or LA? ------------------ Time is a great teacher-- only problem is it kills all its pupils. www.FlashAdvantage.com
Inside outside game has a bigger % of winning when you have a dominant center Ex.. our own hometown heroes.... it just creates lots of things that otherwise could not be done. ------------------ If you are a positive thinking person but yet you listen to country music, isn't that odd?
I couldn't agree with you more!!!!! I'm Loving every bit of this Shaq vs Kobe thing!! I HATE EVERYTHING ABOUT THE LAKERS!!!!! DOWN TO THE CITY!!!!! ------------------ TheMugg
I'm with ROcket03 and themugg. I can't stand lakers as much as I can't stand utah. ------------------
