Pau Gasol Trade Thread

AdonisDeMarion · Post #1 » by **AdonisDeMarion** » Sun Dec 29, 2013 6:43 pm

I would love to see this dude healthy again, I still think he can still play at a high level. I still see 18 and 10 from him. So my question is would you bring him back shut him down and do everything to get him healthy and bring him back for the next season.

RJM · Post #2 » by **RJM** » Sun Dec 29, 2013 6:48 pm

D'Antoni barely knows what to do with Pau Gasol, and he can actually hit from midrange rather consistently. Bynum, despite being back in Los Angeles, would be even worse-off. He isn't as mobile as, say, Jordan HIll.

what would jack bauer do? · Post #3 » by **what would jack bauer do?** » Sun Dec 29, 2013 7:02 pm

Bynum asking price would be a steal at this point of his career, I could see him as a good back up center. But I'm guessing he's not willing to go down without a fight regarding his days as being an allstar level player. With a coach that knows how to play through the post he might be good, but with D'antoni here it would be a train wreck. He'd be whining for more and more touches all year.

I bet even with his bum knees he's still a better rim protector than Gasol and Kaman. I might let him sign with another team and hopefully he gets healthy there, but remains discontent so we can steal him in the summer for cheap. Maybe he returns to form or maybe he plays poorly with another team and is more willing to accept a backup center role.

Post #4 » by **Kilroy** » Sun Dec 29, 2013 7:34 pm

Let's bring back Radman, Samaki Walker and Slava too... Maybe even a little Deavan George... So we can have the All-Frustration Lakers Team...

You guys are a glutton for punishment.

WCDYNASTY · Post #5 » by **WCDYNASTY** » Sun Dec 29, 2013 7:56 pm

If the Lakers could trade Pau Gasol to the Cavs for Bynum, a young player such as Thompson or Bennett, and a first round draft pick I would do a deal for Bynum. Lakers can go two ways with Bynum... A) Hope being back in LA could motivate him to play to or close to the level he was at when he was here before... B) Or waive him before Jan 7th and save $6M and go below the tax line.

I like Gasol a lot, don't get me wrong but Gasol is a player better suited for a team missing one piece that can propel them deepinto the playoffs, the Lakers aren't that team. The Lakers need to go younger next year and getting something for Pau while he still has some value should be a priority, Pau is not that convinced to stay beyond this year anyways. Getting a young player like Thompson or Bennett would be a step in the right direction and getting a pick is something the Lakers could use, especially after giving Kobe his big contract.

Sedale Threatt · Post #6 » by **Sedale Threatt** » Sun Dec 29, 2013 8:08 pm

F no. Damaged goods with a **** attitude.

Marionettetc · Post #7 » by **Marionettetc** » Sun Dec 29, 2013 8:24 pm

Why stop at bynum? Rodman is available, glen rice, eddie jones, van exel, shaq doesn't have a contract.

twix2500 · Post #8 » by **twix2500** » Sun Dec 29, 2013 9:31 pm

I actually wouldnt be surprise if Rodman could come back and play and be just as productive. He was always in unbelievable shape.

Post #9 » by **dockingsched** » Sun Dec 29, 2013 10:36 pm

WCDYNASTY wrote:If the Lakers could trade Pau Gasol to the Cavs for Bynum, a young player such as Thompson or Bennett, and a first round draft pick I would do a deal for Bynum.

You want the cavs to give up on the #1 pick less than half way through the season, take on a bunch of salary, and also throw in a pick?

You need to bring your expectations waaaaaaay down in regards to what pau can actually bring back on a trade.

DEEP3CL · Post #10 » by **DEEP3CL** » Sun Dec 29, 2013 11:04 pm

History time.....

Do some here even know how many times the Lakers have brought back ex players and how many it actually was ?

Ahh let me touch that for ya

AC Green
Byron Scott
Kurt Rambis
Eddie Jordan

Post #11 » by **dockingsched** » Sun Dec 29, 2013 11:42 pm

probably a lot more than that. Fisher and farmar are two that come immediately to mind

Anklebreaker702 · Post #12 » by **Anklebreaker702** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 2:30 am

Lakers will NEVER bring Drew back.

Dr Aki · Post #13 » by **Dr Aki** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 3:30 am

sure. give him the MMLE

Asianiac_24 · Post #14 » by **Asianiac_24** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 5:17 am

At 12 million a season, hell no. At the MMLE, sure.

Fresh360Waves · Post #15 » by **Fresh360Waves** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 8:11 am

Some Laker fans need to stop living in the past. Bynum has no business coming back to the Lakers. He is a cancer to a locker room and has no passion for the game. He's only concerned about the paycheck.

Mirjalovic · Post #16 » by **Mirjalovic** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 9:10 am

Yes

For minimum or MMLE, multiyears deal

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The Laker Kid · Post #17 » by **The Laker Kid** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 8:15 pm

YES! So he can carpool with Kobe and Nash for their doctor appointments

TruSkool · Post #18 » by **TruSkool** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 8:36 pm

DEEP3CL wrote:History time.....

Do some here even know how many times the Lakers have brought back ex players and how many it actually was ?

Ahh let me touch that for ya

AC Green
Byron Scott
Kurt Rambis
Eddie Jordan

jordan farmar
vlade divac
derek fisher
magic johnson
phil jackson

Marionettetc · Post #19 » by **Marionettetc** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 10:40 pm

twix2500 wrote:I actually wouldnt be surprise if Rodman could come back and play and be just as productive. He was always in unbelievable shape.

He'd probably be better than some of the trash we put on the court now lol

dunleavyjr · Post #20 » by **dunleavyjr** » Tue Dec 31, 2013 5:26 am

Rumor has it that Bynum got suspended because he screwed the assistant coach's wife. I don't think the Lakers want that. Shannon Brown knows it.

Bring Bynum back?