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Mutt · 12-26-2002, 01:10 AM

the Lakers season is shocking. I don't think even with Shaq being out early in the season anybody thought the Lakers would struggle too much, at least .500, not making the playoffs wasn't considered a possibility by anybody.

I hear there is major conflict between the front office and Phil Jackson. They want to make some changes and Phil won't let them, he is so stuck on the triangle offense, Lakers management wants to at least be prepared for the day Jackson is gone and they want to start doing some retooling. This is what happened in Chicago during Jordan and Jackson's last years, the GM Jabba the Krause wanted to start rebuilding on the go but Jackson wouldn't let him. So the day when Jordan and Jackson walked out the franchise was a mess, players only coached to play one system, the triangle, and little talent because Jackson wouldn't let them bring in any youth or different types of players. So five years later the Bulls are still a mess and the L.A. management fears the same thing when Jackson bolts. They're also worried about Shaq who claims he's not going to play much longer and even more worried because Kobe Bryant refuses to sign a new deal and is talking about looking around at other options.

Worst case scenario in a few years - Shaq, Kobe and Jackson are all gone, Lakers are the Bulls.

Here's something interesting, Vince Carter is already signed to a long term deal with Toronto, 7 years, he's been exposed as a bit of a soft player and he's gotten softer under Lenny Wilkens but there's still no doubt that when healthy he is the most talented and exciting player in the game. Would the Lakers trade Kobe for Vince? Not sure Toronto would because Kobe can become a free agent and chances of him staying in Toronto aren't great.
Carter's got more charisma than Kobe, L.A. might be the town for him.

12-26-2002, 01:10 AM
Mutt Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 34,431	the Lakers season is shocking. I don't think even with Shaq being out early in the season anybody thought the Lakers would struggle too much, at least .500, not making the playoffs wasn't considered a possibility by anybody. I hear there is major conflict between the front office and Phil Jackson. They want to make some changes and Phil won't let them, he is so stuck on the triangle offense, Lakers management wants to at least be prepared for the day Jackson is gone and they want to start doing some retooling. This is what happened in Chicago during Jordan and Jackson's last years, the GM Jabba the Krause wanted to start rebuilding on the go but Jackson wouldn't let him. So the day when Jordan and Jackson walked out the franchise was a mess, players only coached to play one system, the triangle, and little talent because Jackson wouldn't let them bring in any youth or different types of players. So five years later the Bulls are still a mess and the L.A. management fears the same thing when Jackson bolts. They're also worried about Shaq who claims he's not going to play much longer and even more worried because Kobe Bryant refuses to sign a new deal and is talking about looking around at other options. Worst case scenario in a few years - Shaq, Kobe and Jackson are all gone, Lakers are the Bulls. Here's something interesting, Vince Carter is already signed to a long term deal with Toronto, 7 years, he's been exposed as a bit of a soft player and he's gotten softer under Lenny Wilkens but there's still no doubt that when healthy he is the most talented and exciting player in the game. Would the Lakers trade Kobe for Vince? Not sure Toronto would because Kobe can become a free agent and chances of him staying in Toronto aren't great. Carter's got more charisma than Kobe, L.A. might be the town for him. __________________ I moved my sites to Vacares Hosting. I've saved money, my hair is thicker, lost some weight too! Thanks Sly!