Should we send Odom home?

Vlade · Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 5:35 pm Post subject: Should we send Odom home?

I am no Odom-basher... I think he is a solid player who happens to be overpaid. I would only trade him if we get something of real value in return. I think this trade qualifies, and that it makes sense for both teams.

We get depth at C/Pf with an excellent prospect in Frye. We also get a fiesty PG and a big expiring contract. Because Frye and Robinson are both Rookies, we can figure to go through some real growing pains with this deal, but in the long term it could really pay off, as we would have lots of young talent and cap flexibility.

New York gets a player that Larry Brown really likes. Lots of pressure in the Big Apple to win now, and there's no doubt this trade helps them in the short term. They lose a big expring K, but get back two smaller expiring K's to lessen the financial blow. Likely Larry Brown sees Lamar as a guy he can build around, and also likely his peeps welcome him home.

So what do you think?

Here's the trade:

L.A. Lakers Trade Breakdown
Outgoing

Stanislav Medvedenko
6-10 PF from Ukraine (Foreign)
1.0 ppg, 0.0 rpg, 0.5 apg in 3.5 minutes

Devean George
6-8 SF from Augsburg-MN
6.3 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 1.0 apg in 22.4 minutes

Lamar Odom
6-10 SF from Rhode Island
14.3 ppg, 9.4 rpg, 5.5 apg in 39.6 minutes
Incoming

Nate Robinson
5-9 PG from Washington
8.9 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 1.9 apg in 20.2 minutes

Channing Frye
6-11 C from Arizona
14.0 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 0.9 apg in 25.9 minutes

Anfernee Hardaway
6-7 SG from Memphis
2.5 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 2.0 apg in 18.0 minutes
Change in team outlook: +3.8 ppg, -2.1 rpg, and -2.2 apg.

New York Trade Breakdown
Outgoing

Nate Robinson
5-9 PG from Washington
8.9 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 1.9 apg in 20.2 minutes

Channing Frye
6-11 C from Arizona
14.0 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 0.9 apg in 25.9 minutes

Anfernee Hardaway
6-7 SG from Memphis
2.5 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 2.0 apg in 18.0 minutes
Incoming

Stanislav Medvedenko
6-10 PF from Ukraine (Foreign)
1.0 ppg, 0.0 rpg, 0.5 apg in 3.5 minutes

Devean George
6-8 SF from Augsburg-MN
6.3 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 1.0 apg in 22.4 minutes

Lamar Odom
6-10 SF from Rhode Island
14.3 ppg, 9.4 rpg, 5.5 apg in 39.6 minutes
Change in team outlook: -3.8 ppg, +2.1 rpg, and +2.2 apg.

Successful Scenario
Due to L.A. Lakers and New York being over the cap, the 25% trade rule is invoked. L.A. Lakers and New York had to be no more than 125% plus $100,000 of the salary given out for the trade to be accepted, which did happen here. This trade satisfies the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Trade ID
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Krispy Kreme · Franchise Player Joined: 30 Mar 2003 Posts: 12252

probably not. i didnt want to trade lamar earlier in the year. but he is playing like crap lately. he looks TOTALLY lost out there. we have the worst #2 option in the division. Artest, Maggette, Jrich, Marion are all better than Odom.

KobeButler · Franchise Player Joined: 14 Nov 2004 Posts: 10179

new york aint trading frye.
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topramen78 · Star Player Joined: 15 Feb 2005 Posts: 1879

And New York does this why?

If your logic is because Larry Brown likes Odom...

He LOVES Nate Robinson and likes Channing Frye as well.

So, based on your "like/love" logic, this ain't gonna work.

Vlade · Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 5:45 pm Post subject:

Drifts · Retired Number Joined: 22 Nov 2004 Posts: 28374

Lamar back in NY is trouble...we don't need him banned for life.
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LA4Life · Star Player Joined: 19 May 2004 Posts: 1349

Just send him to the nbdl, let his weed soaked brain get cleared up before he plays another NBA game.
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tgf5 · Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 6:19 pm Post subject:

8 TURNOVERS. 4 FOULS. 4 MISSED FTs. THANK YOU ODOM.

shnjb · Franchise Player Joined: 08 Oct 2002 Posts: 13320

Of course New York would never do it but as a Laker fan, any trade that sends Odom away is a good one.

golden armor · Starting Rotation Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 845

NY would never do this trade. Larry likes Lamar but he also really likes Frye and Frye doesn't make 11-14 mil plus over the next 4,5 years. And, then you want to add Nate Robinson as well? No way that NY does this trade.

coop-a-loop · Starting Rotation Joined: 17 Jun 2001 Posts: 640

Isaiah thomas is stupid enough to make such a trade

KingKobeDubbz · Starting Rotation Joined: 09 Jun 2005 Posts: 734

I mean damn give Lamar some time. He is doing fine. When he is on fire you guys are prasising . When he doesn;t have a big offensive game but still drops like 9 assists and like 12 boards it's the end of the world. I in one do like Lamar Odom and still se a very bright upside for this guy. Well what really counts Phil sees the same thing as me.

shnjb · Franchise Player Joined: 08 Oct 2002 Posts: 13320

kobekillinu2nite · Star Player Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Posts: 1774

If Odom gets caught smokin' refer again, and he gets suspended, does that take his contract off the cap??? If so, plant that crap in his hotel room, his house, shove it up his dog's ass, do whatever, just tempt the heck out of him with ice, boom, pow, crack, weed, whatever, lets get Bosh.

lakerfin · Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 7:52 pm Post subject:

I think someone should put a bug in Artest's ear, and convince him that LA is the place for him. Hollywood, whatever. He's not happy.......I don't know.
But Lamar and George/Kwame for Artest. Let's face it. We need at least one more legit player on this team or forget about it. Alright realisticly maybe it's not Artest but we need to see something.

bounty · Star Player Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Posts: 3946

supposedly the maloofs wanted LO for peja. well how about LO for artest and Skinner
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bambam · Star Player Joined: 03 Jul 2003 Posts: 9013

odom wont be dealt until they can use him to force a sign/trade with a restricted F/A or are getting a real talent player.

Vlade · Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 8:27 pm Post subject:

Interesting how several of you think that NY would never do this trade, and yet a sizable minority (presumably Laker fans) wouldn't even do this deal...

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gastr · Sixth Man Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 82

I wouldn't move lamar for anyone until the KG situation plays out.

STiG909 · Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 8:58 pm Post subject:

Without Frye and Robinson, the Knicks have nothing to look forward to in the future. That's an extremely unfair trade.

kobekillinu2nite · Star Player Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Posts: 1774

I am in agreement. I think we should start lookin'. I have hindered myself from saying it and efended him, but he has been horrific. Can't shoot, inconsistent. When we get to the playoffs, do we get good odom, or suck balls Odom??? Which will it be?

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KingKobe8thWonder · Star Player Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Posts: 1278

Who the hell is voting for this chump. Everyday I pray ill wake up and see a headline about this laker organization making a big deal with someone! Please let it happen! Get rid of Odom for ANYONE please!!!!! Can anyone put a good argument for him, let send him AND kwame away somewhere far far away!
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