Lakers get Steve Nash

iamworthy · Post #221 » by **iamworthy** » Thu Jul 5, 2012 1:14 am

toucansma wrote:Congrats to Lakers! I hope that Steve can go far with you guys. He's a great player who deserves to win after the work he put in.

I am also thinking the clincher was Kobe convincing management to get Mike D'Antoni. Nash is friends with him and Kobe loves playing for him.

Thanks dude!

Jetset · Post #222 » by **Jetset** » Thu Jul 5, 2012 1:14 am

Sedale Threatt wrote:
tugs wrote:
Stephano wrote:That feel when Steve Nash is on your team

jizz in your pants?

LOL, maybe not that far, but my penis is definitely tingling.

That may a sign that you need to get yourself tested. And knowing is half the battle.

Post #223 » by **milesfides** » Thu Jul 5, 2012 1:14 am

UNBELIEVABLE. SURREAL.

Just. WOW.

Officially back into contention.

PurpleGold · Post #224 » by **PurpleGold** » Thu Jul 5, 2012 1:14 am

So we basically flipped Odom for Nash.

THANK YOU BASED MITCH

Sedale Threatt · Post #225 » by **Sedale Threatt** » Thu Jul 5, 2012 1:15 am

destro wrote:
Sedale Threatt wrote:LOL, maybe not that far, but my penis is definitely tingling.

That may a sign that you need to get yourself tested. And knowing is half the battle.

This is the kind of STD I can live with.

Sedale Threatt · Post #226 » by **Sedale Threatt** » Thu Jul 5, 2012 1:16 am

I wonder what Howard might think about a Lakers trade now?

TylersLakers · Post #227 » by **TylersLakers** » Thu Jul 5, 2012 1:18 am

I'm shocked. Mitch is THE MAN.

However guys.. this does come with risks. Not a huge risk with only a loss of picks.. but Steve does have a bad back and now we have an even older lineup when we NEEDED youth and enthusiasm. I'm interested to seeing the follow up moves to this.

You gotta believe we can't keep Kobe (27m), Andrew Bynum (16m), Pau Gasol (19m) along with Steve Nash's approaching 10m. That's a TON of salary.

Jetset · Post #228 » by **Jetset** » Thu Jul 5, 2012 1:19 am

I feel there are a couple of people on this board who need to apologize or at least acknowledge that they were wrong with their disparaging remarks towards Jim Buss. The guy has been belittled for months by some of you without giving him a chance to really do anything. The man obviously still cares about winning.

Sedale Threatt · Post #229 » by **Sedale Threatt** » Thu Jul 5, 2012 1:19 am

TylersLakers wrote:I'm shocked. Mitch is THE MAN.

However guys.. this does come with risks. Not a huge risk with only a loss of picks.. but Steve does have a bad back and now we have an even older lineup when we NEEDED youth and enthusiasm. I'm interested to seeing the follow up moves to this.

You gotta believe we can't keep Kobe (27m), Andrew Bynum (16m), Pau Gasol (19m) along with Steve Nash's approaching 10m. That's a TON of salary.

Gotta roll the dice. We're an old team. If we can't dump everybody and start over, this is the only option. I'm ecstatic with this move. Bring Sessions back to keep Steve fresh, and I like it even better.

Wavy Q · Post #230 » by **Wavy Q** » Thu Jul 5, 2012 1:20 am

I'm so excited for next season, our offense wont be anywhere near as anemic as it was last season, and Nash is at best a lateral move in terms of defensive liability.

**** let basketball start already.

Sedale Threatt · Post #231 » by **Sedale Threatt** » Thu Jul 5, 2012 1:21 am

destro wrote:I feel there are a couple of people on this board who need to apologize or at least acknowledge that they were wrong with their disparaging remarks towards Jim Buss. The guy has been belittled for months by some of you without giving him a chance to really do anything. The man obviously still cares about winning.

I'm one. Very, very pleased with this move, so I would definitely shake his hand right now. Might even walk across the street to do it, too.

Jetset · Post #232 » by **Jetset** » Thu Jul 5, 2012 1:21 am

Stephano wrote:I'm so excited for next season, our offense wont be anywhere near as anemic as it was last season, and Nash is at best a lateral move in terms of defensive liability.

**** let basketball start already.

You're rooting for the Lakers again?

Sedale Threatt · Post #233 » by **Sedale Threatt** » Thu Jul 5, 2012 1:22 am

Hopefully Mike will actually let Steve run the offense, instead of sticking him in the corner as a spot-up shooter or something dumb like that.

Draper · Post #234 » by **Draper** » Thu Jul 5, 2012 1:22 am

I know we've all put our trust in Mitch after the Pau deal. But this proves the guy knows what he's doing. Also, credit to Jim and Jerry Buss. They took a lot of heat when it seemed we weren't willing to spend money to continue competing for rings.

Dr Aki · Post #235 » by **Dr Aki** » Thu Jul 5, 2012 1:23 am

i have been absolutely down and out since last night (NSW lost to QLD 21-20 in state of origin 3), but this news has brought a grin to my face going from ear to ear

Wavy Q · Post #236 » by **Wavy Q** » Thu Jul 5, 2012 1:23 am

destro wrote:
Stephano wrote:I'm so excited for next season, our offense wont be anywhere near as anemic as it was last season, and Nash is at best a lateral move in terms of defensive liability.

**** let basketball start already.

You're rooting for the Lakers again?

Edrees · Post #237 » by **Edrees** » Thu Jul 5, 2012 1:26 am

He can't guard any worse than sessions or blake, and to boot, his opponent actually has to play defense and get tired out. He's also one of the best 3 point shooters in the league. This is a good upgrade. It's not like we run plays or have a coach, so with Nash being the floor general our plays will improve too.

Post #238 » by **milesfides** » Thu Jul 5, 2012 1:26 am

Gotta see what else the Lakers do...if they keep everybody or trade up, mad props to Lakers front office, since it's a clear commitment to win now.

But this all hinges on what they do with Pau Gasol. If we get Nash but give away Gasol, it doesn't necessarily make us a better team.

robert93436 · Post #239 » by **robert93436** » Thu Jul 5, 2012 1:26 am

so lakers got a better point guard for a couple boxes of cookies, way to go mitch, keep the vets comming, lets do 2 more runs at the title, wonder what d--12 is thnking right now lol :lol:

since he can't be traded to the nets, its fun seeing the lakers pull a miami heat, the right way :lol:

you know what they say if you can't beat'em join'em

Sofa King · Post #240 » by **Sofa King** » Thu Jul 5, 2012 1:27 am

nevermind, fake tweet.