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Lakers #1 Offseason Target (One Love)
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 4:42 pm
by One Love
In the interest of sharing information, I have been told by a very reliable source (take it easy fella's) that the Lakers #1 offseason target is Beno Udrih... PJ believes he fills the role of backup two guard and is even contemplating starting him at PG next year... He is a 6'3" combo guard with a great stroke, decent passer and is a veteran player which could be picked up for approximately 3 million a year (bye bye Sasha)... Our lineup would for '09 would be as follows:
PG: Beno (6'3") & Farmar (6'2")
SG: KB24 (6'6") & D Fish (6'2")
SF: Ariza (6'8") & Radman (6'10")
PF: LO (6'10") & Turiaf (6'10")
C: Gasol (7'0") & Bynum (7'1")
Obviously, we have parts that are interchangeable and Bynum and Gasol may start up front together but our squad would be solid on all fronts... On another note, when Ariza was healthy, his team would win 80% of the scrimmages during practice regardless of who was on his squad... Shaw and PJ love his game... Enjoy the playoffs...
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 4:45 pm
by hermes
i do not support this move we have to keep the machine
i won't stand for this
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 5:23 pm
by 20veinte20
As odd as it sounds, I don't think the Lakers can afford Beno...I'm sure the Kings value him much more than we do (seeing that he's pretty much their only PG) and will consequently try very hard to keep him.
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 5:38 pm
by That Nicka
hermes wrote:i do not support this move we have to keep the machine
i won't stand for this
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 6:05 pm
by TommyTheCat
hermes wrote:i do not support this move we have to keep the machine
i won't stand for this
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 6:16 pm
by milesfides
Vujacic would probably get the nod over Ariza and Radman, so I don't think that would be an issue.
But yeah, Sacramento essentially made Udrih their PG of the future when they traded away Bibby.
I'm sure the Lakers would like to get Udrih, but for practical concerns, a FA signing for some amount of the MLE would be highly unlikely. You're looking at a sign and trade with the Kings, which would probably cost us at least Jordan Farmar.
Whether we'd want to do that, or whether the kings would want to do that, is another issue.
After all, Farmar's made a huge jump in his game and has the attitude, fire, and work ethic that raises the ceiling on his potential by quite a lot.
And Sacramento has a nice thing going with Udrih, Martin, Garcia, and Salmons. It's the other players on that team that have fit or talent or health issues. Udrih proved he's a starting caliber point guard as well. Farmar's proven that he's a quality six man, he's shown nothing about his ability to run a team.
Just some considerations that came to mind.
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 6:18 pm
by -G-
Man that's exciting!
The real question is why isn't Bynum starting?
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:01 pm
by Erik Eleven
First of all, his name should always be typed in pink. Like this:
Beno Udrih.
Secondly, I don't support it at all. We're better off keeping Sasha and giving Farmar bigger minutes.
Get me hard-nosed-defense-great-shot-selection-never-turns-it-over-super-high-ball-IQ-great-decision-maker-Steve-Blake over girly Beno, any day of the year.
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:12 pm
by semi-sentient
I think it's a mistake to go out and look for a PG, particular one that is going to replace either Fisher or Farmar. That combination has worked well for us, so if anything, we might look for a 3rd stringer that can fill that spot in the event of injury. We were fortunate that both of our PG's played all 82 games, but we certainly can't count on that always being the case.
Our FO should be looking to find a back up center to Bynum before they go looking for a PG.
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:14 pm
by Verbal
If we sign someone to replace Sasha, we'll need a 3pt shooting - triangle defense guard (something I've been lobbying for a while) w/ length to boot, UPGRADE.
That's kinda hard.
Give Sasha 2.5 milly and a low-carb animal style In&Out burger (or tacos if he's asking for it)
Give Kobe an extension and he'll keep his boys in line.
Oh, and give
me half of Kupchak's salary to deliver much better results.
And free Hoes on the house for the avid fans.
"Do it, Buss!"
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:15 pm
by Verbal
I should of said give Sasha 1.5 milly, now Mitch is going to offer Sasha the MLE.
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:13 pm
by UThinkUrSoGood
semi-sentient wrote:I think it's a mistake to go out and look for a PG, particular one that is going to replace either Fisher or Farmar. That combination has worked well for us, so if anything, we might look for a 3rd stringer that can fill that spot in the event of injury. We were fortunate that both of our PG's played all 82 games, but we certainly can't count on that always being the case.
Our FO should be looking to find a back up center to Bynum before they go looking for a PG.
Let's trade Gasol to Memphis for Javaris Crittenton+ Fillers
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:28 pm
by Verbal
Rudy for S&T Sasha!?
I'd love to make it happen.
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:40 pm
by CITYOFANGELSX3
A lot of people on here need to stop being such homers and be more realistic. There's no way us or any team in the league is gonna get Beno Udrih for only 3 mill a season.
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:41 pm
by Rox_Nix_Nox
Verbal wrote:Rudy for S&T Sasha!?
I'd love to make it happen.
More all-star caliber players? We just need role players who fit and know their roles. We got enough talent.
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:44 pm
by Sedition
Erik Eleven wrote:First of all, his name should always be typed in pink. Like this:
Beno Udrih.
Oh snap.... haha
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:55 pm
by Verbal
Sadly, he'll always be remembered as a the guy who brokeback-hugged Brent Barry's last season.
youtube it.
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:36 pm
by djericho
CITYOFANGELSX3 wrote:A lot of people on here need to stop being such homers and be more realistic. There's no way us or any team in the league is gonna get Beno Udrih for only 3 mill a season.
+1...
and if we're wishin and hopin why not go whole hog and say Baron Davis is going to sport PnG?
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:41 pm
by 3-Pt_Shooter
hermes wrote:i do not support this move we have to keep the machine
i won't stand for this
The Machine is having his best year as a pro, why would we want to let him go?
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:45 pm
by Verbal
Rox_Nix_Nox wrote:-= original quote snipped =-
More all-star caliber players? We just need role players who fit and know their roles. We got enough talent.
You didn't get it.
