What does everyone in that photo have? At least one ring. Two of them are still on the team, the two most important pieces. And with that, we could be in position to acquire several more important cogs.
Odom: Lakers have reached out to him. He's won two rings with Kobe and Pau. He's in LA due to stint with the Clippers last year. When motivated he can produce, and Kobe I feel can get that out of him. If you offer he a one year vet minimum with a two year team option I believe he can come through and make a difference.
Vujacic: We need the shooting and I'm certain his pesky defensive ways are still there. He loves Kobe to death and Kobe will still "Kill him" if he starts slippin'. Also won two rings with Kobe and Pau
Farmar: LA native, went to Taft High School and UCLA. The Lakers and Farmar apparently have talked. Played with Vujacic last year overseas so their chemistry is still there. Athletic, and will actually penetrate to distribute or score. Also can hit the three ball. Again, won two rings with Kobe and Pau.
Ariza: In the last year of his contract in Washington. It was his play late in the 09 season and in the playoffs that got him his contract with Houston in the offseason. Playing with Kobe and Pau and was hitting threes at a high clip and playing great defense (Remember those two key steals against Denver in the WCF). Again, another LA native, having gone to Westchester High and UCLA. Now to get him, we'd obviously have to trade for him. I say throw Blake (Horrible) and Meeks for Ariza with some tweaking if necessary. Hell, get a third team involved, or fourth. Just make it work.
Reach out to Mbenga and Powell for big man insurance with the vet minimum. If we're gonna make a final stand before our salary is totally open in 2014, then let's bring back elements of the band that we know can do it.
