I'm Glad Lamar Was Left Off Team USA

 
Post new topic    LakersGround.net Forum Index -> LA Lakers Lounge Reply to topic
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
raffi
LG Contributor
LG Contributor


Joined: 24 Jun 2005
Posts: 9987

PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 11:33 am    Post subject: I'm Glad Lamar Was Left Off Team USA

As a Laker fan, I'd rather have him work on his game the next few summers (develop a right hand and improve his shooting) than spend his time on Team USA. Plus, no need to subject him to possible injury or extra mileage (for these last reasons I'm not overly excited to have Kobe on the team either - I really hope he doesn't over-extend himself).

I'm sure LO would have liked to be invited (pride and ego), but let him use that fuel to drive him to being an all-star. Team comes first.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
sodapoppenski
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 24 Apr 2005
Posts: 7364
Location: Washington, DC

PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 11:35 am    Post subject:

I pretty much agree.

An invitation would have just been a reward for his numbers tailing off a
bit these last couple years.

An invitation might go to his head and make him more complacent than
he already is.

Assuming that's possible
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
venturalakersfan
Retired Number
Retired Number


Joined: 14 Apr 2001
Posts: 144432
Location: The Gold Coast

PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 11:36 am    Post subject:

Me too, I only wish Kobe were left off as well.
_________________
RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
vvbandit
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 01 Jun 2005
Posts: 2413
Location: Newport Coast

PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 11:40 am    Post subject:

agreed
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
40ptmachine
Starting Rotation
Starting Rotation


Joined: 13 Jan 2006
Posts: 633

PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 11:53 am    Post subject:

He ain't worth it
_________________
After 7 seasons I am a NON ALL STAR, in fact, I am a ROLE PLAYER making Superstar $$$
plus; I get standing ovations when I reach double digits
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Socks
Franchise Player
Franchise Player


Joined: 01 Feb 2006
Posts: 10761
Location: Bay Area, CA

PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 12:00 pm    Post subject:

On the other side of this though, I'm sure players all learn a lot from each other by spending so much time practicing against each other. Good way to improve your game.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
thumpinghead
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 17 Nov 2005
Posts: 5657

PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 12:04 pm    Post subject:

agreed, he looked slower coming off the olympic squad before so, if hes going to stay at SF then you should lift weights and work on his jumper like kobe
_________________
Kevin Love. 2015.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
raffi
LG Contributor
LG Contributor


Joined: 24 Jun 2005
Posts: 9987

PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 5:25 pm    Post subject:

venturalakersfan wrote:
Me too, I only wish Kobe were left off as well.


I'm with you on that one - 3 summers are too much of a commitment.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
jmac78
Starting Rotation
Starting Rotation


Joined: 27 Jun 2005
Posts: 690

PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 5:45 pm    Post subject:

raffi wrote:
venturalakersfan wrote:
Me too, I only wish Kobe were left off as well.


I'm with you on that one - 3 summers are too much of a commitment.


I don't. If Kobe plays well this will fit into his PR re-imaging. Plus it allows him to show his skills on a World Stage. A Gold at the Worlds and Olympics are major accolade he has not yet attained.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Sage_10
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 24 Dec 2005
Posts: 6668

PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 6:07 pm    Post subject:

Actually, it might have been better if Lamar were included on the team. He and Kobe could develop an even stronger 1-2 punch with him on the team. Besides I don't know that'll he'll take initiative all on his own to develop his game.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
angel
Franchise Player
Franchise Player


Joined: 31 Jul 2004
Posts: 14226
Location: city of angels

PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 7:39 pm    Post subject:

Avoiding distractions is a good thing.
_________________
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can do that." ~~Martin Luther King Jr.~~
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
rwongega
Franchise Player
Franchise Player


Joined: 20 Jul 2005
Posts: 20510
Location: UCLA -> NY

PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 8:21 pm    Post subject:

If Team USA needs him, then he should go. I thought he was the only decent big on Team USA in the 2004 games, which doesn't really say much. If not, I think he should just concentrate on his jumper.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Gr8testEver
Starting Rotation
Starting Rotation


Joined: 24 Feb 2006
Posts: 263

PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 8:25 pm    Post subject:

Odom deserved another shot after his great showing in Athens but it's for the best with all the young talent at his position the league has to offer. I just don't like the thought of Bruce Bowen on the World Championships cuz it makes me wanna
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
laker_pride
Starting Rotation
Starting Rotation


Joined: 12 Mar 2005
Posts: 797
Location: O.C. California

PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 10:35 pm    Post subject:

with his inconsistency, i dont think so.
_________________
"The game's in the refrigerator, the door's closed, the light's out, the eggs are cooling, the butter's getting hard and the Jell-O's jiggling."
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
shnjb
Franchise Player
Franchise Player


Joined: 08 Oct 2002
Posts: 13320

PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 10:36 pm    Post subject:

The idea, I believe, was to come up with the best "team."

I don't think Lamar Odom should be part of any team aspiring to be the "best" or anything close to it.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Zhengi
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 06 Sep 2004
Posts: 6445

PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 10:48 pm    Post subject:

shnjb wrote:
The idea, I believe, was to come up with the best "team."

I don't think Lamar Odom should be part of any team aspiring to be the "best" or anything close to it.


Why not? Like you said, it's supposed to be about the "team". Odom is an intangibles guy. He doesn't need to score to put up numbers in rebounding and assists. He'd be perfect for the team concept since he's not selfish and actually likes to pass the ball. Isn't that the definition of "team"? At least be objective, Odom haters.
_________________
I'm like a Hadouken, down-right Fierce!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message AIM Address Yahoo Messenger MSN Messenger ICQ Number Reply with quote
shnjb
Franchise Player
Franchise Player


Joined: 08 Oct 2002
Posts: 13320

PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 10:51 pm    Post subject:

Zhengi wrote:
shnjb wrote:
The idea, I believe, was to come up with the best "team."

I don't think Lamar Odom should be part of any team aspiring to be the "best" or anything close to it.


Why not? Like you said, it's supposed to be about the "team". Odom is an intangibles guy. He doesn't need to score to put up numbers in rebounding and assists. He'd be perfect for the team concept since he's not selfish and actually likes to pass the ball. Isn't that the definition of "team"? At least be objective, Odom haters.


That would be a fantasy basketball team you're talking about.

In real basketball, players who play good defense and make good decisions in clutch moments are preferred over nice stats.

For that purpose, I'd say Battier helps more than Odom would.

And yes I realize Odom has made a few clutch plays over the course of his career, but anecdotal evidence does not show anything.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Zhengi
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 06 Sep 2004
Posts: 6445

PostPosted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 10:58 pm    Post subject:

shnjb wrote:
Zhengi wrote:
shnjb wrote:
The idea, I believe, was to come up with the best "team."

I don't think Lamar Odom should be part of any team aspiring to be the "best" or anything close to it.


Why not? Like you said, it's supposed to be about the "team". Odom is an intangibles guy. He doesn't need to score to put up numbers in rebounding and assists. He'd be perfect for the team concept since he's not selfish and actually likes to pass the ball. Isn't that the definition of "team"? At least be objective, Odom haters.


That would be a fantasy basketball team you're talking about.

In real basketball, players who play good defense and make good decisions in clutch moments are preferred over nice stats.

For that purpose, I'd say Battier helps more than Odom would.

And yes I realize Odom has made a few clutch plays over the course of his career, but anecdotal evidence does not show anything.


Wait a minute, wait a minute. You're bashing Odom for his defense when you have players like Dwayne Wade, Lebron James, Antoine Jamison, and Gilbert Arenas on the roster? These guys aren't exactly known for their defense either.

So basically you're saying that we should hold all the moments Odom wasn't clutch against him, and yet when there is evidence that he has made a few clutch plays shouldn't be considered. Wow, great reasoning there. You'd be a great debater if that were allowed. You take the good with the bad.

Odom is a good team player who is unselfish and willing to do the dirty work. He might not be the greatest scorer, but he'll do the other things that will help the star player shine. So in fact, to have a good "team", you need team players like Odom.
_________________
I'm like a Hadouken, down-right Fierce!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message AIM Address Yahoo Messenger MSN Messenger ICQ Number 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