No longer "Gump"

lakermax · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 10:13 am Post subject: No longer "Gump"

Just thought I'd give props to D. George. The man I thought had no chance of living up to his contract. As of late his been on fire. We need this guy to continue his good play off of the bench to provide that spark.

Here's his line last night.

28 min 13 pts (on 6-8 shooting) 6 rebounds 1 blk 2 stl 2 asst 2 to's.

I don't want to jinx the guy but he's been improving his game and finding some rythum on the court. He is finally playing to his potential. WAY TO GO GUMP!!!! I MEAN UM....MR. GEORGE.

Shoot, if we get consistent production off the Laker bench from George (and hopefully Mckie) we may be able to shock the world with a first round upset. I'm not all that scared of the Mavs are you?

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Bystander · Starting Rotation Joined: 19 Mar 2005 Posts: 752

It's called contract year.

EdfromSimiValley · Starting Rotation Joined: 26 Jun 2005 Posts: 193

Just like the last time his contract was nearing an end, his game starts to skyrocket. Coincidence? With around 30 games left, I expect him to play like his 'potential' has finally reached its peak and of course we'll sign him to an extension again

Ozendorph · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 10:56 am Post subject:

Seriously, I'd give George a series of one-year contracts (with a team option for a second year) for the remainder of his career. As soon as he sees guaranteed money beyond the current season, he slips into a walking coma.
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wolfpaclaker · Retired Number Joined: 29 May 2002 Posts: 58336

I agree on the 1 year contract offer thing.

George is worth 5-6 million per year on 1 year deals with TO seconds.

Not that he would go for that - but that's a way to maxamize him.

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vvbandit · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 11:02 am Post subject:

Let him walk after this season, and there is no way he signs a one year deal. Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me. I pray to God the Lakers don't get fooled again with this guy. Its sad that he hasnt been able to earn more minutes or have a larger impact on this team. He has five or so years in the tri, and it rarely shows out on the court. He has been playing better as of late but with regards to signing him again the answer should be NO.