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KOBE2007MVP Starting Rotation
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 4:21 pm Post subject: |
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Wow, even the scrubs don't want us anymore! How bad can this get?
Thank God we're tanking or we would be in deep $?*%T... _________________ "Names don't win championships, Teams do!" - Jerry West |
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Tagurt Starting Rotation
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 4:29 pm Post subject: |
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venturalakersfan wrote: | He never got the chance to decide. And I would guess he would rather be playing in LA than in China. |
What? The Lakers contacted Clark, he did have the chance to decide. He simply chose China over the Lakers. What you said only makes sense if they made a fake offer to Earl. |
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22 Franchise Player
Joined: 05 Apr 2013 Posts: 17063
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 4:31 pm Post subject: |
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Tagurt wrote: | venturalakersfan wrote: | He never got the chance to decide. And I would guess he would rather be playing in LA than in China. |
What? The Lakers contacted Clark, he did have the chance to decide. He simply chose China over the Lakers. What you said only makes sense if they made a fake offer to Earl. |
We don't even have a roster spot to sign him with |
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Rawr Star Player
Joined: 26 Dec 2007 Posts: 1186
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 4:59 pm Post subject: |
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22 wrote: | Tagurt wrote: | venturalakersfan wrote: | He never got the chance to decide. And I would guess he would rather be playing in LA than in China. |
What? The Lakers contacted Clark, he did have the chance to decide. He simply chose China over the Lakers. What you said only makes sense if they made a fake offer to Earl. |
We don't even have a roster spot to sign him with |
We did, and we let it expire. _________________ You are either in or on your way to the NBA Finals. |
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22 Franchise Player
Joined: 05 Apr 2013 Posts: 17063
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 5:01 pm Post subject: |
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Rawr wrote: | 22 wrote: | Tagurt wrote: | venturalakersfan wrote: | He never got the chance to decide. And I would guess he would rather be playing in LA than in China. |
What? The Lakers contacted Clark, he did have the chance to decide. He simply chose China over the Lakers. What you said only makes sense if they made a fake offer to Earl. |
We don't even have a roster spot to sign him with |
We did, and we let it expire. |
The Lakers were granted a ROSTER exception? I'm not talking about the DPEs for Randle and Nash. Those only help with salary cap, not roster spots |
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55 Franchise Player
Joined: 04 Jan 2008 Posts: 12092
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 5:33 pm Post subject: |
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22 wrote: | Rawr wrote: | 22 wrote: | Tagurt wrote: | venturalakersfan wrote: | He never got the chance to decide. And I would guess he would rather be playing in LA than in China. |
What? The Lakers contacted Clark, he did have the chance to decide. He simply chose China over the Lakers. What you said only makes sense if they made a fake offer to Earl. |
We don't even have a roster spot to sign him with |
We did, and we let it expire. |
The Lakers were granted a ROSTER exception? I'm not talking about the DPEs for Randle and Nash. Those only help with salary cap, not roster spots |
I believe they had it for 2 days and let it expire, as mentioned above. |
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Rawr Star Player
Joined: 26 Dec 2007 Posts: 1186
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 5:43 pm Post subject: |
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22 wrote: | Rawr wrote: | 22 wrote: | Tagurt wrote: | venturalakersfan wrote: | He never got the chance to decide. And I would guess he would rather be playing in LA than in China. |
What? The Lakers contacted Clark, he did have the chance to decide. He simply chose China over the Lakers. What you said only makes sense if they made a fake offer to Earl. |
We don't even have a roster spot to sign him with |
We did, and we let it expire. |
The Lakers were granted a ROSTER exception? I'm not talking about the DPEs for Randle and Nash. Those only help with salary cap, not roster spots |
Yes. _________________ You are either in or on your way to the NBA Finals. |
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Lakerfan 4 Life Franchise Player
Joined: 16 Apr 2001 Posts: 16070
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 5:43 pm Post subject: |
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It's a leverage to get the Lakers to act quickly and sign him. |
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55 Franchise Player
Joined: 04 Jan 2008 Posts: 12092
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 5:44 pm Post subject: |
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Rawr wrote: | 22 wrote: | Rawr wrote: | 22 wrote: | Tagurt wrote: | venturalakersfan wrote: | He never got the chance to decide. And I would guess he would rather be playing in LA than in China. |
What? The Lakers contacted Clark, he did have the chance to decide. He simply chose China over the Lakers. What you said only makes sense if they made a fake offer to Earl. |
We don't even have a roster spot to sign him with |
We did, and we let it expire. |
The Lakers were granted a ROSTER exception? I'm not talking about the DPEs for Randle and Nash. Those only help with salary cap, not roster spots |
Yes. |
And they can still reapply for it if needed. |
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pio2u Retired Number
Joined: 26 Dec 2012 Posts: 54520
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 5:47 pm Post subject: |
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Earl is going for the big money instead
Quote: | Clark is in the process of finalizing his release from the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA D-League to make the move to China to join the Shandong Lions. |
Zàijiàn updated link |
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Tyrion Lannister Star Player
Joined: 20 May 2014 Posts: 4567 Location: Westeros
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 6:01 pm Post subject: |
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That is actually funny |
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Lorenzomax Starting Rotation
Joined: 11 Nov 2014 Posts: 660
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 7:20 pm Post subject: |
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Chinese Ladies Are Really Kind... |
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22 Franchise Player
Joined: 05 Apr 2013 Posts: 17063
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 8:35 pm Post subject: |
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55 wrote: | Rawr wrote: | 22 wrote: | Rawr wrote: | 22 wrote: | Tagurt wrote: | venturalakersfan wrote: | He never got the chance to decide. And I would guess he would rather be playing in LA than in China. |
What? The Lakers contacted Clark, he did have the chance to decide. He simply chose China over the Lakers. What you said only makes sense if they made a fake offer to Earl. |
We don't even have a roster spot to sign him with |
We did, and we let it expire. |
The Lakers were granted a ROSTER exception? I'm not talking about the DPEs for Randle and Nash. Those only help with salary cap, not roster spots |
Yes. |
And they can still reapply for it if needed. |
Thanks. Never knew they had received it |
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Voices Star Player
Joined: 07 Jul 2006 Posts: 8287 Location: Oxnard, Ca.
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:04 am Post subject: |
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Jim needs to get involved in the FA signing process, his charisma and charm should be able to seal the deal and get us some talent. Where is Jim when you need him. _________________ .....
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ALTHOUGH HE STANDS 6 FEET 2 INCHES, JIM BUSS ATTENDED JOCKEY SCHOOL WHEN HE WAS 20. |
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Jackobe Star Player
Joined: 17 May 2011 Posts: 4466
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:09 am Post subject: |
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this back stabbing trash doesn't deserves to be in the NBA anyway. |
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mde24 Starting Rotation
Joined: 17 Nov 2009 Posts: 755
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:17 am Post subject: |
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pio2u wrote: | Earl is going for the big money instead
Quote: | Clark is in the process of finalizing his release from the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA D-League to make the move to China to join the Shandong Lions. |
Zàijiàn updated link |
If the Lakers were ever serious about signing him, this smacks all to similar to people using LA as leverage to make more money. These people we fans just brush off, but I question the character of guy who was a nobody, used us to make a lot of money, epically fails, then his name comes up again with us and it's another money grab. Shady, very shady. Not Easy Earl... Sleazy Earl is more like it if he rejects us for China. _________________ "If you see me in a fight with a bear, prey for the bear". Ive always loved that quote. Thats "mamba mentality" we don't quit, we don't cower, we don't run. We endure and conquer. |
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ringfinger Retired Number
Joined: 08 Oct 2013 Posts: 29418
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:25 am Post subject: |
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mde24 wrote: | pio2u wrote: | Earl is going for the big money instead
Quote: | Clark is in the process of finalizing his release from the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA D-League to make the move to China to join the Shandong Lions. |
Zàijiàn updated link |
If the Lakers were ever serious about signing him, this smacks all to similar to people using LA as leverage to make more money. These people we fans just brush off, but I question the character of guy who was a nobody, used us to make a lot of money, epically fails, then his name comes up again with us and it's another money grab. Shady, very shady. Not Easy Earl... Sleazy Earl is more like it if he rejects us for China. |
Character? What ever happened to praising good business moves? |
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Voices Star Player
Joined: 07 Jul 2006 Posts: 8287 Location: Oxnard, Ca.
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:31 am Post subject: |
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mde24 wrote: | pio2u wrote: | Earl is going for the big money instead
Quote: | Clark is in the process of finalizing his release from the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA D-League to make the move to China to join the Shandong Lions. |
Zàijiàn updated link |
If the Lakers were ever serious about signing him, this smacks all to similar to people using LA as leverage to make more money. These people we fans just brush off, but I question the character of guy who was a nobody, used us to make a lot of money, epically fails, then his name comes up again with us and it's another money grab. Shady, very shady. Not Easy Earl... Sleazy Earl is more like it if he rejects us for China. |
Jim Buss recently bought 3 multi mil dollar properties, sure Jim earned the money fair and square, and you think Earl Clark wanting to make what the market will tolerate is somehow wrong. _________________ .....
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ALTHOUGH HE STANDS 6 FEET 2 INCHES, JIM BUSS ATTENDED JOCKEY SCHOOL WHEN HE WAS 20. |
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nickuku Star Player
Joined: 09 Jul 2010 Posts: 7844 Location: Orange County
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:39 am Post subject: |
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He was always trash. It was hilarious how everyone was outraged at us not giving him the same contract he got in Cleveland. Either way If I was him I'd take the money. He sucks and to blow a chance at big money is stupid. _________________ Don't let perfect be the enemy of good |
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PROPHET Star Player
Joined: 05 Jul 2001 Posts: 4356 Location: Oxnard, CA - The Nard
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:40 am Post subject: |
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Why sign him to help this team win? We're not making the playoffs anyways no need to add cost to the team already not making the playoffs and worst possibly lose our 5th pick. Its a sound business move not to sign him. |
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K2 Franchise Player
Joined: 25 Dec 2011 Posts: 23529
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:56 am Post subject: |
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PROPHET wrote: | Why sign him to help this team win? We're not making the playoffs anyways no need to add cost to the team already not making the playoffs and worst possibly lose our 5th pick. Its a sound business move not to sign him. |
This.
He was doing very well by d-league standards and in his last game 22pts, 6 blocks, it was consistent and attractive enough for a team to sign him. Since the Lakers are going all out for the pick, there's no reason to spend the cash.
Besides, Earl Clark will be back in the NBA or another league by March, so this makes sense for both parties involved. |
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Laker Intervention Star Player
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 9:15 am Post subject: |
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Good for him actually. He should live his life. Get more money, live cheaper, and live in China as well. Shanghai is as an awesome city if he gets to play there. Regardless of being an 'NBA success' or not, basketball has brought his life this far that he can get paid to play there. That's still an amazing thing for a guy from Plainfield NJ. |
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Shaber Star Player
Joined: 12 Mar 2006 Posts: 3731 Location: The other side
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 11:19 pm Post subject: |
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22 wrote: | 55 wrote: | Rawr wrote: | 22 wrote: | Rawr wrote: | 22 wrote: | Tagurt wrote: | venturalakersfan wrote: | He never got the chance to decide. And I would guess he would rather be playing in LA than in China. |
What? The Lakers contacted Clark, he did have the chance to decide. He simply chose China over the Lakers. What you said only makes sense if they made a fake offer to Earl. |
We don't even have a roster spot to sign him with |
We did, and we let it expire. |
The Lakers were granted a ROSTER exception? I'm not talking about the DPEs for Randle and Nash. Those only help with salary cap, not roster spots |
Yes. |
And they can still reapply for it if needed. |
Thanks. Never knew they had received it |
Lakers got the hardship exception, but where do you get that it expired?
Doesn't it expire only when one of the injured players returns? _________________ .
Lakers depth chart
PG Johnson / Goodrich
SG Bryant / West / Scott
SF Baylor / Worthy / Cooper
PF Mikkelsen / Hairston / McAdoo / Gasol
C Chamberlain / Abdul-Jabbar / O'Neal / Mikan |
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jorkerjork Starting Rotation
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Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 12:55 am Post subject: |
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Good. He's awful. |
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MJST Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 1:44 am Post subject: |
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It's not so much "doesn't want to play for the Lakers".
It's that he's taking guaranteed multi million dollar deal in China as vs 500k non guaranteed on the Lakers.
Not a hard decision. |
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