"I don't know if the twin towers has ever been effective, has it?" he asked. "It kind of puts one of 'em (Bynum or Gasol) out of position, particularly defensively. That's what makes it tough."
The lineup seems even more problematic when you consider the fact that Jackson is trying to improve the Lakers defensively.
• The Trevor Ariza Prize: "Ariza has been by far our best player. He's looked pretty good throughout camp. He's not a great shooter, but he's got lots of energy and length. He really picks us up."
• Legs, Legs, Legs: He wonders if Kobe Bryant's legs aren't worn out. "I don't know whether he's tired or those legs are dead. He's been on those legs a long time with the playoffs and then the Olympics. They might be dead."
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-35-64/Tex-Winter-on-Lamar-Odom-and-the-Lakers.html
Ariza possible breakout year? I wonder what the Lakers told him in the exit meeting last year. I know they told him that he definitely has a future there but I wonder what else. After the exit meeting he signed his player option to stay with the lakers. He didnt even look to see what he was worth on the open market. Tex had some interesting comments about Kobe's legs. Im not going to worry about Kobe until later in the season. He's a professional, so Im sure he's going to take care of his body the best way he can. Plus if this team gels the way we all think they can his minutes should be cut down.
