Ebanks and Caracter are looking really good in Vegas.
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Ebanks looks like Ariza, only with more basketball ability.
Caracter is clearly boarding for a paycheck...or rather, hitting the glass hard now so he can get a payday that will cover his future large dietary needs.Comment
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Arnovitz had a nice write up about Caracter (20/10 followed up by 17/12). I thought Ebanks had the best chance to make the team if either did. Tough to say after two summer league games, but they're on their way. If they keep progressing I think they can both find a spot and this means that Powell is as good as gone.Originally posted by BGRTHNUMEGO View Post
Here's what Arnovitz said about Ebanks after day 1:
David Thorpe on Caracter:At West Virginia, Lakers' draft pick Devin Ebanks established a reputation as a dogged perimeter defender, a versatile small forward who can make plays for teammates and ... an atrocious shooter from distance. On Friday, Ebanks exhibited all those positive attributes. He and Ibrahim Jabeer hooked up on a stellar give-and-go when Ebanks darted a pass across the lane on the break, then finished the play when Ibrahim returned the ball to him at the rim. A few minutes later, Ebanks knocked the ball away from Austin Daye from behind in transition. No surprise there. But Ebanks looked confident -- and competent -- as a shooter on Friday. He converted 9 of his 16 shots en route to 21 points. If Ebanks can give defenses any reason whatsoever to guard him away from the basket, he could be a serviceable NBA player.
Saw Farmar signed with Jersey. I don't get that. He's not going to start there and I know he was frustrated with his role and PT in LA. He probably scored himself a bit more dough than the Lakers were willing to give, but for Jersey? Was that enough for rings? I guess he has two. Might as well make that money while you can. Not that I am sad to see him go, but I always have a soft spot for the hometown kids."His nine fouls show how aggressively he moved around the floor. He looked like he was in good shape -- very nimble and agile. He was composed around the basket with both his left and right hand, but he doesn't have a plan in the post yet. Still, he played with great attentiveness and a willingness to share the ball. Botttom line: He looked like a first-rounder.""Nobody listens to Turtle."-TurtlesigpicComment
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Ugh, Fisher gets a 3 year deal? That is 2 years too long. This was a Lakers familia decision I am afraid and not, lets do what is best for our team. The money hasn't been released yet, but I don't want to know. Funk you wanted to know what I thought was a bad signing and contract? This is one. Unless it's a $3 million deal."Nobody listens to Turtle."-TurtlesigpicComment
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Fisher gets better with age. You should be happy that you'll see Fisher running up and down the court at the age of 39.Originally posted by Surfah View PostPart of it is based on academic grounds. Among major conferences, the Pac-10 is the best academically, largely because of Stanford, Cal and UCLA. “Colorado is on a par with Oregon,” he said. “Utah isn’t even in the picture.”Comment
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You would be hard pressed to find another player that has made more money, and played longer, than Fish with what he is working with. He has conditioned his body well and learn the ins and outs of the game. It also has helped that he is in the back pocket of Dr. Phil. I imagine the "0.4 shot" (sorry cougjunkie) helps as well.
I was surprised to find out that he ranked second for made 3pt in Finals history while maintaining the highest 3pt %.I'm your huckleberry.
"I love pulling the bone. Really though, what guy doesn't?" - CJFComment
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With Blake I am less worried than having Farmar back him up. It was interesting that he singled out Kobe as a main reason for coming back. Kobe loves Fish (insert bad pun). And has said that he's the only guy he listens to on the floor. Fish also said that thought this offer wasn't the most lucrative it was the most rewarding. I am anxious to see the numbers. And I also wonder what Miami offered.Originally posted by FN Phat View Post"Nobody listens to Turtle."-TurtlesigpicComment
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I think a big reason Fisher didn't go with Miami is because of the way the whole Miami thing has played out with the press and with the fans. People are not digging the Miami experiment, so why have that be the last thing you're remembered for?"The mind is not a boomerang. If you throw it too far it will not come back." ~ Tom McGuaneComment
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I can't remember which Lakers blogger it was, Kamentzky maybe, but he said the same thing. Fisher is one of the good guys and Fisher even intimated that by signing with Miami would have tarnished his legacy. I also think that his role as Union President played a role. I think it would have looked bad had he too joined the circus.Originally posted by Non Sequitur View Post"Nobody listens to Turtle."-TurtlesigpicComment
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Ask any resident Jazz fan their opinion.Originally posted by Surfah View Post
I think you hit the nail on the head with his role as Union President. I think this would be a deciding factor to stay clear of the move. I am not buying the idea of tarnishing his "legacy".I'm your huckleberry.
"I love pulling the bone. Really though, what guy doesn't?" - CJFComment
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The G.O.A.T. puts this debate to bed:
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Last edited by Surfah; 07-13-2010, 06:46 AM."Nobody listens to Turtle."-TurtlesigpicComment
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For a couple more years. I am a little concerned about the length on some of these contracts, including that 30 mill plus year for Kobe when he is 35. But hey, I should live in the now shouldn't I?Originally posted by Surfah View PostComment
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I agree and applaud his decision.Originally posted by Non Sequitur View Post"Either evolution or intelligent design can account for the athlete, but neither can account for the sports fan." - Robert Brault
"Once I seen the trades go down and the other guys signed elsewhere," he said, "I knew it was my time now." - Derrick FavorsComment
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Kobe Bryant pushing to get Raja Bell to sign with the Lakers. Got to hand it to Bryant the guy wants to win and he is willing to go out and convince a guy that he hates to sign with the Lakers.
Sadly, I see myself pulling for the Lakers to get this deal done to hopefully strengthen their roster. I may hate the Lakers, but the enemy of my enemy is my friend.
As I lead this army, make room for mistakes and depression
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The Lakers are quietly having themselves a nice little off-season:
Those are very subtle signings but both could be really nice pieces in filling out another Championship team--especially Barnes, of course. The bench has been officially upgraded. Count Shannon Brown as the latest fool trying to flex on Dr. Buss only to be hit with reality. It was a lot of fun watching Shannon dunk over the past couple years. I wish him well.Last edited by HBCoug; 07-22-2010, 09:48 PM.Comment
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