Do You Think Lamar Odom Will Be A All-Star Next Season?

 
Post new topic    LakersGround.net Forum Index -> LA Lakers Lounge Reply to topic
View previous topic :: View next topic  

Do You Think Lamar Odom Will Be A All-Star Next Season?
Yes
45%
 45%  [ 36 ]
No
54%
 54%  [ 43 ]
Total Votes : 79

Author Message
Kwame54Brown
Starting Rotation
Starting Rotation


Joined: 03 Aug 2005
Posts: 557

PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 2005 11:19 am    Post subject: Do You Think Lamar Odom Will Be A All-Star Next Season?

Do You Think Lamar Odom Will Be A All-Star Next Season?

Explain.

If not.. write what year you think he will be or if he will never be an allstar..

Lamar Odom 04-05 Averages..
MPG - 36.3 - will increase
PPG - 15.2
RPG - 10.2
APG - 3.7 - should improve now that he will play SF
FT% - .695
3P% - .308
BPG - 1.02
also..
NIKE BASKETBALL BALLER OF THE WEEK (dont no how many times)
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
bmaczback
Starting Rotation
Starting Rotation


Joined: 20 Jul 2005
Posts: 379
Location: FL/GA

PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 2005 11:25 am    Post subject: Re: Do You Think Lamar Odom Will Be A All-Star Next Season?

Kwame54Brown wrote:

Lamar Odom 04-05 Averages..
MPG - 36.3
PPG - 15.2
RPG - 10.2
APG - 3.7
FT% - .695
3P% - .308
BPG - 1.02


no i dont see it happening cuz we will already have kwame in the lineup who will take away some of the rebounds and i dont see a scoring change either. hes good just that will kobe getting 30,6,6 there isnt much stats left for the other players, it doesnt matter neways neways cuz all that matters is we make the playoffs...
_________________
Kobe is the GREATEST PLAYER IN THE WORLD...hands down
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Panthera
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 04 Aug 2004
Posts: 4309
Location: Animalia

PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 2005 11:26 am    Post subject:

no....
_________________
Someday you will be loved
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message AIM Address ICQ Number Reply with quote
dwonderful
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 25 Jun 2005
Posts: 1343

PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 2005 11:29 am    Post subject:

if he is playing PF no way. if he is playing sf he might
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
BigVeece
Starting Rotation
Starting Rotation


Joined: 14 Jul 2005
Posts: 261

PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 2005 11:35 am    Post subject:

No, I dont think he'll make it just cause there is WAY to many forwards he will have to beat out in the west. KG, Duncan, Dirk, McGrady, Amare, Marion, Carmelo, Brand, Kirilenko. Thats just to many names he has to beat out. It would take a monster season for him to make it and I dont think he will have a monster season. A good season yes but just not an all star one.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Ko8e8ryant
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 24 Jun 2005
Posts: 5562

PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 2005 11:37 am    Post subject:

allstar as a forward in the west?

no
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
DiehardLakerFan
Starting Rotation
Starting Rotation


Joined: 27 Jun 2005
Posts: 463

PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 2005 11:40 am    Post subject:

I say yes - he's going back to SF now that Kwame is here and I think playing in Phil Jackson's system will get Lamar more opportunities to show his stuff. Odom was really underused last season - he's gonna get more scoring chances and some more playing time. I think Odom will have a good shot at being an All-Star. Don't forget he was on Team USA in the olympics last year.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
wolfpaclaker
Retired Number
Retired Number


Joined: 29 May 2002
Posts: 58318

PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 2005 11:42 am    Post subject:

Unlikely unless the Lakers are a Top 4 team in the west.

Even if he plays muvh better and puts up the numbers we envision for him (18/7/5/1/1) he would still be competing with players like Shawn Marion, Andre Kirilenko, Peja Stojakovic and Rashard Lewis. That's assuming that T-Mac isn't voted in as a SF and the same with KG.

He would have to best Shawn Marion which is going to be hard to do considering the Suns are an elite team and Marion has been in very good standing in the league.

All Star talent ala Brand that continually loses out because of the great forward depth in the west? Yes.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website Reply with quote
Rick12322
Franchise Player
Franchise Player


Joined: 27 Jun 2005
Posts: 19164

PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 2005 11:50 am    Post subject:

Yes, I'm an eternal optimist!

Rick
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
HRE
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 01 Aug 2001
Posts: 6933
Location: You can't see me

PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 2005 11:53 am    Post subject:

He had an All-Star season in Miami and still didn't make the All-Star team.
_________________
Lakers
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message MSN Messenger Reply with quote
Just_A_Fan
Starting Rotation
Starting Rotation


Joined: 25 Jun 2005
Posts: 295
Location: New York (hometown - LA!)

PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 2005 11:53 am    Post subject:

I seriously doubt it.

I do believe he will have his best year yet with PJ's coaching and being more involved in starting the offense. But the West is LOADED with SF talent ... McGrady ... Peja ... Carmelo ... Rashard ... all averaged 20+ ppg and all Shawn Marion did was average 19.4 ppg AND 11.3 rpg.

Odom averaged 15 and 10 ... really a pretty good year ... but he'd have to improve dramatically to beat out the five above.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
prisma8slg
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 02 Jul 2005
Posts: 4664
Location: Michigan

PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 2005 12:11 pm    Post subject:

in the west? as a power forward? nope.
_________________
"I define success by championships, by winning..." Kobe Bryant

"I've seen it all. Sasha dunked on somebody," Kobe Bryant said. "I'm ready to retire now."
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
SCAR
Starting Rotation
Starting Rotation


Joined: 28 Jul 2005
Posts: 901
Location: Salida, California

PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 2005 3:27 pm    Post subject:

Yes, why not. I'm gonna stay positive!!!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
msb212
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 12 Jan 2005
Posts: 9251
Location: Courtside

PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 2005 3:29 pm    Post subject:

only if he switches from reefer to steroids
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
PassiontoWin
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 22 Feb 2005
Posts: 4034
Location: Westside

PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 2005 3:30 pm    Post subject:

no
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
drew4lakers
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 03 Jun 2002
Posts: 3417

PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 2005 4:08 pm    Post subject:

it looks like the yes votes are catching up.

I'd like to see it happen, but i don't think so. I hope I'm wrong.

But when I think about who he would have to pass up...

Can you really see him passing Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett in the fan voting?

I don't see it.

As far as reserves goes he would have to pass up...

Dirk Nowitzki

Amare Stoudamire (probably not a center this year with Thomas being added, but unknown right now)

Others he'd be cometing with would be:

Carmelo Anthony
Peja Stojakovic
Andre Kirilenko
Pau Gasol
Kenyon Martin

I'm sure you could add more, or debate whether some of these names belong on the list.

But i guess thats why they play the games.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
The Dagger
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 15 Mar 2002
Posts: 7276
Location: Sovngarde

PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 2005 4:14 pm    Post subject:

Carmelo Anthony
Peja Stojakovic
Andre Kirilenko
Tracy McGrady
Shawn Marion

Those are the players he'd have to beat out at small forward. A very daunting task. Probably only three of those players make it. T-Mac and Marion are locks. That leaves one opening.

I have faith my boy can do it. If the Jazz suck as bad as last year I think he can beat out AK47 for that final spot. Go Lo.
_________________
The great Laker Center Tradition continues.....Mikan, Wilt, Kareem, Shaq, Gasol, AD....Gasol.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
loseyourname
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 01 Aug 2004
Posts: 1531

PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 2005 4:23 pm    Post subject:

Some things would have to happen. First, look at the top forwards in the west:

Stoudemire
Duncan
Marion
Garnett
Stojakovic
Lewis
Kirilenko
Brand
Anthony
Nowitzki

That field can be narrowed. Nowitzki and Stoudemire both play a lot of center and could end up there. Brand won't make it just because he's a Clipper. The Kings and Sonics are likely to drop off this year and Lewis and Peja can easily fall out of contention. Let's just say Stoudemire gets on as a center and those three drop out. He's still gotta beat out:

Duncan
Nowitzki
Garnett
Kirilenko
Anthony
Marion

Assuming five forwards make the team, he has to beat at least one of those guys. I could see him having a better year than Kirilenko, or AK just being overlooked because the Jazz are dwelling in the cellar. It's also possible that one of those guys gets hurt, but they're all likely to be better fantasy players than he is. Anthony won't be, because all he does is score, but his team should be pretty good.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
DiehardLakerFan
Starting Rotation
Starting Rotation


Joined: 27 Jun 2005
Posts: 463

PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 2005 4:26 pm    Post subject:

I guess there's a difference between someone who deserves to go versus someone that actually gets selected. All Star games are usually a popularity contest. Odom might put up All Star numbers and have every right to go but may not get enough votes.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
drew4lakers
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 03 Jun 2002
Posts: 3417

PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 2005 4:29 pm    Post subject:

DiehardLakerFan wrote:
I guess there's a difference between someone who deserves to go versus someone that actually gets selected. All Star games are usually a popularity contest. Odom might put up All Star numbers and have every right to go but may not get enough votes.


I figured fan voting would bring in Duncan and Garnett.

So the other spots would be up to the coaches and whoever else.

The only reason I could see him getting in at all is as a reserve.

But yeah, even if he deserved to go he might not. He would truly have to have a breakout season. Not just major improvement, but a breakout season.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
djb
Franchise Player
Franchise Player


Joined: 11 Jul 2004
Posts: 11673

PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 2005 4:32 pm    Post subject:

No
_________________
Los Angeles Lakers
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Kwame54Brown
Starting Rotation
Starting Rotation


Joined: 03 Aug 2005
Posts: 557

PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 2005 4:51 pm    Post subject:

dont people vote for people to get in it from nba.com?? we can all vote for odom and he will get a chance to make it..
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
bmaczback
Starting Rotation
Starting Rotation


Joined: 20 Jul 2005
Posts: 379
Location: FL/GA

PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 2005 5:25 pm    Post subject:

msb212 wrote:
only if he switches from reefer to steroids



_________________
Kobe is the GREATEST PLAYER IN THE WORLD...hands down
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic    LakersGround.net Forum Index -> LA Lakers Lounge All times are GMT - 8 Hours
Page 1 of 1
Jump to:  

 
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum






Graphics by uberzev
© 1995-2018 LakersGround.net. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Use.
LakersGround is an unofficial news source serving the fan community since 1995.
We are in no way associated with the Los Angeles Lakers or the National Basketball Association.


Powered by phpBB