Do The Right Thing; Trade Odom.
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 8:39 am
Yes, I said it.
I love Odom. He is a tremendous asset for all that he brings. Unfortunately, he does not fit in with what the Lakers are trying to accomplish.
Tonight's game especially highlighted the fact that he is simply on the wrong team. The Triangle Offense is simply not for him. He is a true Cowboy, street baller, running and gunning -system type guy.
Kobe and Odom are not a good match; one is half court, one plays full court.
Riley and Wade love Odom, Odom loves them and the city of Miami. They already have a history together, a very positive one. Wade and Odom have proven to be great compliments to eachother's games.
I Propose....
Forwards: Odom + Radman + 2nd round draft pick
for
Forwards: Marion + Haslem
This is good for the Lakers because they get a SF/PF in Marion that can truly excel with the bench mob. If they insert him at SF with the starters his offense will suffer, however, the defensive intensity will definitely go up. Marion is not as versatile as Odom on offense. BUT! He is definitely more versatile on defense...he can guard all 5 positions.
Secondly, Haslem is a major pick up for the Lakers as well. He is a true garbage man and a banger. He is a big body who can defend, rebound, and reliably hit the J from mid range.
Basically, Lakers lose some offense...but they definitely get a lot more defense back. IMO, enough to make up for the loss of O.
For the Heat its good because they get Odom, a great chemistry addition and fit with their team. His salary is expiring soon, however, he is not greedy and will probably re-sign for about what he makes now...if he's happy. I'm sure he'll be happy in Miami.
The Heat might seem like they are getting screwed a little in this deal by giiving up Haslem for Radman. However, Marion's value is very low right now. His contract is expiring soon and he very well may walk away for nothing. Getting Odom is pretty good.
The trade works in the checker.
I love Odom. He is a tremendous asset for all that he brings. Unfortunately, he does not fit in with what the Lakers are trying to accomplish.
Tonight's game especially highlighted the fact that he is simply on the wrong team. The Triangle Offense is simply not for him. He is a true Cowboy, street baller, running and gunning -system type guy.
Kobe and Odom are not a good match; one is half court, one plays full court.
Riley and Wade love Odom, Odom loves them and the city of Miami. They already have a history together, a very positive one. Wade and Odom have proven to be great compliments to eachother's games.
I Propose....
Forwards: Odom + Radman + 2nd round draft pick
for
Forwards: Marion + Haslem
This is good for the Lakers because they get a SF/PF in Marion that can truly excel with the bench mob. If they insert him at SF with the starters his offense will suffer, however, the defensive intensity will definitely go up. Marion is not as versatile as Odom on offense. BUT! He is definitely more versatile on defense...he can guard all 5 positions.
Secondly, Haslem is a major pick up for the Lakers as well. He is a true garbage man and a banger. He is a big body who can defend, rebound, and reliably hit the J from mid range.
Basically, Lakers lose some offense...but they definitely get a lot more defense back. IMO, enough to make up for the loss of O.
For the Heat its good because they get Odom, a great chemistry addition and fit with their team. His salary is expiring soon, however, he is not greedy and will probably re-sign for about what he makes now...if he's happy. I'm sure he'll be happy in Miami.
The Heat might seem like they are getting screwed a little in this deal by giiving up Haslem for Radman. However, Marion's value is very low right now. His contract is expiring soon and he very well may walk away for nothing. Getting Odom is pretty good.
The trade works in the checker.