Lakers Interested With Tony Allen.

[H00PDREAMS]

Man seriously Le Bron and Amare and company are causing some what of a traffic jam. Real deals can't get done to these doodie heads get their ish straighten out. Everyone's trying to hook up with the James train. The people we really want are stalling cos they want to jump on board. However I think Tony Allen is one of the few players that we are targeting that gets it. He wants to win and win now. Lakers and Celtics got a good thing going so why play with a bunch of wannabees?

[Magicontinues]

Will he be a good fit? I know he can play defense but we all know that he cant shoot. I'll pass on this guy.

Reference?

[Magicontinues]

Why would Mitch even look at Tony Allen when he just drafted Ebanks who is a defensive minded player that probably could shoot better? Common!!! Give the rookie a chance!!

Rookies typically aren't ready for prime time. Ebanks is a few years away from contributing, if he ever does. Remember the Chinese Magic Johnson? LOL He was the second coming around here.

We have a small window with Kobe, we need to fill it now with vets who are ready NOW.

[H00PDREAMS]

Will he be a good fit? I know he can play defense but we all know that he cant shoot. I'll pass on this guy.

Reference?

Umm, I am gonna say he is referring to the NBA Finals. But honestly I think his problem was more decision making. He thought he could shoot over Kobe when 24 was all up in his grill. He took bad shots. But he killed us when he was able to take shots he was actually capable of making. He would get some pretty open looks with Kobe or Pau around.

[H00PDREAMS]

Ebanks is an inexpensive project...

[Magicontinues]

Will he be a good fit? I know he can play defense but we all know that he cant shoot. I'll pass on this guy.

Reference?

Umm, I am gonna say he is referring to the NBA Finals. But honestly I think his problem was more decision making. He thought he could shoot over Kobe when 24 was all up in his grill. He took bad shots. But he killed us when he was able to take shots he was actually capable of making. He would get some pretty open looks with Kobe or Pau around.

I meant where is the reference we are interested in Tony Allen.

[H00PDREAMS]

Oh I understand most of you guys are checking the site with your smart phones these past days trying to keep up. Okay here ya go.

http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?sto ... z0sWEB0Ajp

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archi ... ny_allen/#

[LLcoleJ]

I see no reason to bring this guy in. His offense is a negative and his defense would not be used coming off the bench. Yes, he did a good job staying on Kobe, but that doesnt say much when he is a back to Kobe for a few minutes a game. PASS

[Edrees]

i dont care abt his abilities on the court. This guy was a CELTIC.

So was rick fox and he helped us threepeat

[The Laker Kid]

It depends... how much and how long is the contract for?

[SniperHawk10]

Why would Mitch even look at Tony Allen when he just drafted Ebanks who is a defensive minded player that probably could shoot better? Common!!! Give the rookie a chance!!

+1

why is everyone neglecting Ebanks. He needs a chance to show that he belongs, which i believe that he does

[96 Til Infiniti]

F*ck that. We already have too many guards coming off the bench that can't shoot. Tony Allen should be a last option, if everyone else we're looking at signs elsewhere.

[LAKESHOW]

what the heck, we are having tryouts for our "up top " positions on our team.

[snaquille oatmeal]

i dont care abt his abilities on the court. This guy was a CELTIC.

so was Rick Fox.

[billmatic]

Tony Allen? No thanks. I'd rather take my chances with Ebanks.

[BallAboveAll]

If we can get him for cheap I'd take him. He's without a doubt one of the best perimeter defenders in the league. I've seen him do a really good job on Kobe and LeBron. Plus I like his toughness and his mentality. He really gets after it and doesn't play outside his game from what I've seen. He knows he can't shoot so for the most part he goes to the rack or looks to score in transition.

At this point I'd love to have guys who come off the bench for us to have a role and give it to us night in and night out. Farmar and Brown were way too inconsistent and sometimes went away from what the team needed them to do. With a guy like Allen he'd know his role and his place.

[Sedale Threatt]

Now that Miller's off the table, I'd definitely take a look at Allen. Guy can't shoot for isht, but for a couple of million a year you could do a lot worse than a good defensive stopper.

I'd rather take that than count on some second-round draft choice who's got about a 5% chance of getting legitimate minutes.

[Jase]

Do it. Nothing like giving the middle finger to Boston.

[Anklebreaker702]

Shannon Brown > Tony Allen

Not even.