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dinlabreak Starting Rotation
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Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 2:23 pm Post subject: Orlando or Lakers? |
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Since orlando is freeing up money in 2007, and im assuming lakers will have money in 2007, as an NBA player who would u rather play for? orlando is a nice place and they dont charge taxes, that might sound stupid but players are always looking to gain more money. |
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angrypuppy Retired Number
Joined: 13 Apr 2001 Posts: 32754
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Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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I doubt the Lakers have cap room in 2007. It looks like they exercised Kwame's team option. |
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Flight Star Player
Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 4740 Location: The OC
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Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 2:25 pm Post subject: |
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If I wanna win, I'll play with a winner like Kobe. |
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Socks Franchise Player
Joined: 01 Feb 2006 Posts: 10761 Location: Bay Area, CA
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Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 2:27 pm Post subject: |
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Depends what you're looking for as a player and where you are in your career.
Orlando has some great pieces to build around and there is the no tax thing. On the other hand, it is a really family oriented, boring city to live in, especially compared to LA plus the franchise has no tradition at all, unlike the Lakers. If I'm a big man, it's a better fit to go to LA to complement Kobe, but if I'm a perimeter guy, it might be better to go to Orlando since they already have Milicic and Howard. |
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Exick Site Staff
Joined: 17 Mar 2005 Posts: 15880
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Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 2:34 pm Post subject: |
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I heard Orlando was going to use their cap space to sign a free agent ankle to replace Grant Hill. _________________ Game recognize game, Granddad. - Riley Freeman, The Boondocks |
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angel Franchise Player
Joined: 31 Jul 2004 Posts: 14226 Location: city of angels
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Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 2:49 pm Post subject: |
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There is no Kobe in Orlando. L.A. has the coach, Phil Jackson. L.A. has the huge stage for a superstar. _________________ "Darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can do that." ~~Martin Luther King Jr.~~ |
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LakerFan4L Starting Rotation
Joined: 03 Nov 2005 Posts: 972
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Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 2:51 pm Post subject: |
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angel wrote: | There is no Kobe in Orlando. L.A. has the coach, Phil Jackson. L.A. has the huge stage for a superstar. |
Orlando has no state tax, Jameer Nelson running the show, and Dwight Howard down low.
Sounds better than what we have to offer. _________________ “These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess.” - Kobe Bryant |
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angel Franchise Player
Joined: 31 Jul 2004 Posts: 14226 Location: city of angels
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Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 11:53 pm Post subject: |
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The Lakers are more appealing to a superstar, because the media market means better shoe contracts. If the superstar is interested in getting into films, it's also an attraction. _________________ "Darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can do that." ~~Martin Luther King Jr.~~ |
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Gr8testEver Starting Rotation
Joined: 24 Feb 2006 Posts: 263
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Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 11:56 pm Post subject: |
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Jameer
Stevenson
LBJ
Howard
Darko
not too shabby |
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angel Franchise Player
Joined: 31 Jul 2004 Posts: 14226 Location: city of angels
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Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 12:11 am Post subject: |
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LeBron is a hometown hero. I doubt he would move to Orlando for tax purposes. He may maintain a vacation home in Florida for tax purposes. _________________ "Darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can do that." ~~Martin Luther King Jr.~~ |
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eureca Franchise Player
Joined: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 15830
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Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 12:16 am Post subject: |
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angel wrote: | LeBron is a hometown hero. I doubt he would move to Orlando for tax purposes. He may maintain a vacation home in Florida for tax purposes. |
Well he will be a hero anywhere. Lebron would go to Orlando because Howard is gonna be one of the best players in the NBA not because of taxes. If I was a FA like Lebron or another big name Orlando would sound great. |
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angel Franchise Player
Joined: 31 Jul 2004 Posts: 14226 Location: city of angels
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Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 1:08 am Post subject: |
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Kobe is the best player in the NBA. Phil is the top winner of Championships. If he wants to win. L.A. is the place. _________________ "Darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can do that." ~~Martin Luther King Jr.~~ |
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uberzev Franchise Player
Joined: 25 Jan 2002 Posts: 19120 Location: SDSU
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Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 1:23 am Post subject: |
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We're mostly looking for a PF/C while the Magic need a swingman. I don't think they'll be competing with us much. _________________ Lakers Gonna Lake |
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angel Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 1:29 am Post subject: |
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I hope the center who emerges is Andrew Bynum. In that case, it may be a SF that would be great to have. _________________ "Darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can do that." ~~Martin Luther King Jr.~~ |
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venicebeach Starting Rotation
Joined: 30 May 2005 Posts: 165 Location: Rome, Italy
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Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 1:30 am Post subject: |
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No doubt: LA Lakers!!! |
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AirKobe8 Star Player
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Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 6:43 am Post subject: |
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Orlando has a nice young core: Darko, Dwight, Jameer, Turk. If they sign a SG (like Wade) they could be in danger.
They could actually sign Wade cuz Shaq plans on owning the Magic, so... _________________ www.lakersbrasil.com
Fan site made by me and others, dedicated to posting Laker news and articles in portuguese. |
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angel Franchise Player
Joined: 31 Jul 2004 Posts: 14226 Location: city of angels
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Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 10:50 am Post subject: |
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It would be ironic if Shaq did buy the Magic. He broke their hearts at one time. Some fans were literally crying when he left. _________________ "Darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can do that." ~~Martin Luther King Jr.~~ |
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Jacko Star Player
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Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 12:43 pm Post subject: |
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Big mans would want to play for the Lakers, guards would want to play for Orlando becuase of D-Howard !! |
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TheRod Star Player
Joined: 24 Dec 2003 Posts: 2019
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Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 12:57 pm Post subject: |
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uberzev wrote: | We're mostly looking for a PF/C while the Magic need a swingman. I don't think they'll be competing with us much. |
My sentiments exactly. |
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wolfpaclaker Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 1:08 pm Post subject: |
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Unless we are talking Lebron James here |
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Zhengi Star Player
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Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 1:14 pm Post subject: |
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The Lakers are still the premier franchise in the league. If the contracts that are offered are equal, the Lakers will win out because of their prestige and tradition. _________________ I'm like a Hadouken, down-right Fierce! |
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oldschool32 Franchise Player
Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 20032
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Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 3:13 pm Post subject: |
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Agree w/ Uberzev, they'll be looking for a perimeter player and we will be looking for a post player. |
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Mr. EiGhTy-OnE Star Player
Joined: 03 Nov 2004 Posts: 8272 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 4:48 pm Post subject: |
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angel wrote: | There is no Kobe in Orlando. L.A. has the coach, Phil Jackson. L.A. has the huge stage for a superstar. |
very true, they're coming to LALA land _________________ "When (Kobe) gets you on life support, he won't give you mouth to mouth. HE PULLS THE PLUG." -stu |
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Sage_10 Star Player
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Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 4:53 pm Post subject: |
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If you're may agent and you want to keep your job you better send me to L.A. |
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