SlavaMedvedenko wrote:I don't think the process would be this simple. They'll likely interview 2 or 3 candidates before naming someone. This is LA man, nothing happens without a suspense and drama.
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There is no other viable option for the Lakers and specifically Kobe. No shocker here. Shaw was the obvious replacement before Rambis signed in Minnesota. Kurt left because he had a poor chance to be head coach because Shaw was the front runner all along.
I see Kobe playing for 3-5 more seasons. 3 more years of Prime after glow. Then always those extra couple years of great players not knowing when to let go. Or in Kobes case when to pass the torch. And he should know this well. Shaq wouldn't pass him the torch which was a key wedge to their breakup.
He will continue to be effective into his late 30's. But by then the team will be or should be Pau's team pending a new superstar being signed. Paus career will/can extend much further than kobes. A PF/C with Paus skills can play into his early 40's. Especially since his body doesn't take the beating most bigs take. Although Bynum is younger his knees are old and his mind is weak. Andrew doesn't have the pedigree to be a leader unlike a well polished and respectable Pau Gasol.
Should Kobe leave during Shaws head coaching career. Shaw will continue to run the triangle offense. I don't see why he shouldn't with Gasol and Bynum as the teams future. Yes Gasol is 30. But he could easily play great ball until he is 40. Something Kobe will not be able to do.
This is my first post here at real gm. Nice lively group in this sub forum and throughout all the team forums. Incredible effort.
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