Could we get Shane Battier?

[CodyB_]

I'm reading he's a Free Agent.

Do you think we could get him for the MLE? (if it still exists)

I know he's kind of overlapping Rons role, but he has a much better 3pt set shot and is much more composed. I think he'd gel really well with Kobe and Pau. He is underrated as a passer and can actually post a little bit as well. He is getting old, but if we put him on a 2 year deal, we'd still be huge players in the 2013 FA market.


Thoughts? I know he has given Kobe fits on D in the past, and some of you resent him for that, but this guy is probably the best character guy in the league that isn't Tim Duncan.

[Gek]

He doesn't seem like he'd want to play for the Lakers, idk why but I never got an LA vibe off the dude. I'd love to have him and get rid of Ron though.

[dockingsched]

people resent battier? i doubt it.

anywhoo, agree with gk, battier has never given me any reason to think he would come to LA. i think he'd be happy to stay with memphis. for the lakers, im almost certain they wouldn't put more money into a position where they're locked into artest/walton and still have barnes for one more yr too.

[CodyB_]

Battier isn't the type of guy you envision in a Lakers jersey, but he is just what we need. Gasol wasn't really the Laker type either.. the Lakers are a cerebral team, regardless of the perceptions..

[MoLakers]

I dont really agree with the battier doesnt seem to want to play for the Lakers cuz its not like Blake (former Portland pg who killed us on the 3 pt line), artest (wacko dude who seemed to hate kobe especially after that playoff game hou vs lal), and barnes (pretended to throw a ball at kobes face while inbounding) seemed to want to play for us either. key is he would fit nice.. personally a quality back up big, young 3 pt shooting/defensive minded pg are tops on my list tho.

With a new system, artest/barnes could be exactly what we need or be just enough. however we need a turiaf type of big..someone whos got some fire.. glen davis?? hehe or arron brooks.. not defensive but quick as heck and killer 3 pt shot.

[KingLakers]

Bringing in another SF isn't a priority for the Lakers this offseason they need a backup C, backup PF, and a backup SG.

[Gek]

Who didn't envision barnes as a laker? he needs to die his hair, bulk up, get a piercing and be our mini dennis.

[Slava]

Its not like we don't have enough nonathletic small forwards on the roster.

[That Nicka]

itd be nice to have him but dont see it as a realistic possibility

[tugs]

he may be hindering Ebank's growth.

[Dalakerbox]

I would hope we are aiming for someone younger and not at the SF position for the MLE (if there is one) I for one would be a little disappointed if this is the route we go

[LApwnd]

not really needed unless we can boot Walton to the curb, besides we need some "athletes" on this team, give Ebanks more PT.

[tayzer]

Lakers need a consistent three point shooter. Lakers have the big man, but no one respects Artest's shot. Everybody packs the paint too much. We need someone who is consistent with the three.

[picc]

I'd much rather have him than Artest at this point. If we could use the amnesty rule to rid ourselves of Artest (or Walton, for that matter) Battier would be a great pickup.

- he can actually shoot the 3
- he is older but has lift and can finish simple layups/dunks around the basket
- great glue guy
- better defender than Artest at this point
- doesn't ask for plays run for him

Nothing but positives.