I friend of mine told me today that he heard an interesting trade rumor on ESPN radio. He said that the Lakers have talked to the Rockets re: trading Kobe for Franchise and Cat. I think this is BS. I know the trade deadline has passed, and isn't Cattino a free agent at the end of the season? Has anyone heard anything about this or is this total BS. (My buddy is a big Mav fan and may just be yanking my chain.) I can't find anything on the ESPN or NBA websites. Thanks in advance. ------------------
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I heard it mentioned on the Radio here in Austin today. DaDakota ------------------ If you like RTS games, check out this one. www.frontierwars.com coming soon to a PC near you.
Thanks for your responses. I also am in Austin and my friend said he heard it on ESPN radio here today. (I guess on 1300.) Has anyone else heard this or is ESPN radio just spewing baseless crap? I personally would NOT do that trade. Kobe is a malcontent and not a team player. Maybe Kobe and Shaq (we could throw in Cato). Just kidding- that was a joke. By the way how many years is Cuttino signed for, I thought that maybe it was only a 1 year deal with big contract to come? ------------------
They may have called, but I'm betting Rudy would honor the family environment and chemistry before ever doing something as narrow sighted as acquiring Kobe. Kobe should be traded to Toronoto. Toronto would lock up their future for the next 6 or 7 years and not have to worry about Vince heading South. ------------------ (===)
I wouldn't trade either of them for Kobe. Both? What a funny joke. ------------------ Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon is the greatest player in the history of basketball. If you disagree, you are not a Rocket fan.
The question is would you do the deal. To Me I can see the lakers offering Kobe for Francis and Mobley, but I think that is too much to give up. Kobe is good but not that good. The only players I would consider trading them for is Duncan or maybe KG but not Kobe. ------------------ I am an invisible man.
Find me a player who can average 40+ pts, 12 reb, 9 ast, and 3 stl from the backcourt. Add in a never-say-die, team first, ice-in-the-veins attitude, then we talk about trading Steve and Cuttino. Until then, why don't you take a look at Kelvin Cato and Walt Williams, I'm sure we can work something out for those two. ------------------ The Rockets will be the NBA champions. Believe. [This message has been edited by Puedlfor (edited March 22, 2001).]
That makes two of us. ------------------ "norm, would you like to buy an indian scalp ? This deal isn't gonna make or break me Norm, so don't jerk me around." Harry Carey "Norm, if I had a mohawk scalp, I wouldn't be sitting here talking to you."
I would love it if Kobe is in Toronto. If they hada franchise in Buffalo, that would be even better. ------------------ "norm, would you like to buy an indian scalp ? This deal isn't gonna make or break me Norm, so don't jerk me around." Harry Carey "Norm, if I had a mohawk scalp, I wouldn't be sitting here talking to you."
i would trade mobley for kobe. i wouldnt trade francis for kobe. and i certainly wouldnt trade both for him. ------------------ http://www.democrats.com mgh 1925-2001
wierd, kidrock... i thought the same thing- send him somewhere quiet where he could write music, as he seems to want to do. PJZen's ego must be weary from dealing with a youngster who thinks he's smarter than his coach, and is starting to tune him out. I heard he was sick of having books shoved down his throat. Detroit never thought of trading Thomas/Dumars for 'Nique... nor should the rocks consider such foolishness. Kobe, the black hole of the Laker's offense... ------------------ It takes a lot of brains to enjoy satire, humor and wit- but none to be offended by them.
Hey, maybe the Fakers would trade Kobe for Colson...oh wait, bad trade for us ------------------ Kapaya!
How bout our usual offer of KT, Los and Cato??? ------------------ "Oh No..." -Bill Walton in 97 just before Stockton's buzzer beater
Francis and Kobe in the same backcourt? That should be against league rules. ------------------ President of the Steve Francis, Jamal Crawford,Larry Hughes, and Charles Woodson fan club.
Heh - how about Shandon, Walt and Cato for Kobe? That would be one sick offense to defend against, and Kobe can play decent D when he wants to =) ------------------ BELIEVE!!!
I heard about it, But that's what you call a long shot! Considering his fat check. Big mistake and try to focus on the C-Webb and I think we gut a very good shot of this guy. ------------------ Rudy T. will find and fulfill Rockets destiny.
They should ship Kobe to somewhere like Cleveland or Atlanta, or better yet, back to Charlotte, so maybe the whole world won't be kissing his ass anymore. He had the making to be an all-time great, but it's now evident that he'll just be a flash in the pan. The next MJ? Surely you jest. ------------------
