Pippen+Kidd?

KobeDunk · Retired Number Joined: 23 Sep 2004 Posts: 26849

Do you guys think that if this Kidd trade actually goes through and if we pick up Pippen that we could contend? Both will help make the team run a more efficient offense, both would help on the defensive end on the perimiter and with rebounding and decision making.

I think we would be come a much savier team with veteran leadership and direction .

THoughts>?

Kidd/Smush/Farmar
Kobe/Evans/Sasha
Walton/Pippen
Odom/Turiaf
Bynum/Collins

emplay · Site Staff Joined: 15 Apr 2001 Posts: 25550

it's all speculative and a long shot - but my guess would be yes - if the miracle trade goes down and opens up the roster spots.
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hisairness#8 · Star Player Joined: 07 Jun 2005 Posts: 1892

Like I said in the other pippen thread I think he would be a big help to this team and with him and kidd with kobe and lamar I think it would make us contenders for sure but to me we already have the personel to make a good run if we are healthy. I think Pippen would be a better fit instead of kidd because kidd is more of a fast break type of player if phil is willing to tweak the offense to let kidd do more freelance stuff that would be great but I think that we just need to get healthy and add a scottie Pippen type player because of the vet leadership and the tri knowledge that kidd would in my opinon have trouble getting use to(exGary Payton).

re4ee · Franchise Player Joined: 07 Mar 2005 Posts: 12237

Well, we would certainly go from one of the youngest to one of the oldest teams instantly.

How many minutes do you realistically think Scottie could play effectively?
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hisairness#8 · Star Player Joined: 07 Jun 2005 Posts: 1892

Emplay do you think Pippen is a possiblity for the lakers to bring that big guard Ron Harper type player that phil is looking for?

KobeDunk · Retired Number Joined: 23 Sep 2004 Posts: 26849

cr8zy0 · Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 12:01 pm Post subject:

pippen is too old to play good defense IMO. but kidd would help tremendously b/c he would limit penetration and help our bigs stay out of foul trouble.
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dvdrdiscs · Star Player Joined: 28 Oct 2004 Posts: 6274

i think a kidd trade almost guarantees a pippen signing.

KobeDunk · Retired Number Joined: 23 Sep 2004 Posts: 26849

but if theres a roster spot then we get Pippen for basically nothing... ITs a win win situation... Nothing to lose by getting him.

pjiddy · Retired Number Joined: 12 Dec 2005 Posts: 29077

i wouldn't expect pippen to elevate our team significantly, but i think he'd give us a solid 10 minutes off the bench. I'm betting he can still run an offense and shoot a jumper.

He could also provide extended tutoring for Odom.

kaoss128 · Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 12:14 pm Post subject: Re: Pippen+Kidd?

frijolero01 · Franchise Player Joined: 10 May 2005 Posts: 13324

maybe im a little (bleep) up from yesterday. But, we are talking about the scottie pippen right? you do realize he is 41 years old right?
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Laker-Ryoku · Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 12:50 pm Post subject:

i actually think this is a sign that the kidd deal is very far along. it obviously opens a number of roster spots for us. if he were to come back, it makes sense for him to come to a situation he knows and who knows him. He knows the tri. He knows how to be successful in it, despite losing some athleticism.

Where else could he be thinking. with roster space, familiarity, and best utilizing his knowledge. I seem to remember he worked with Lamar in preseason and was close to becoming an assistant

999 · Franchise Player Joined: 19 Oct 2006 Posts: 20267

how bout pippen+bibby and we keep kwame

so its.

pippen
odom
kwame
kobe
bibby

activeverb · Retired Number Joined: 17 Jun 2006 Posts: 37470

Pippen hasn't played substantial minutes in 4 years and he's 41. I don't believe any small forward or guard in NBA history has ever played any significant minutes at that age, and I wouldn't expect him to contribute anymore than McKie at this point.

LakersFan_73 · Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 2:13 pm Post subject:

A 41-year old Pippen playing for the Lakers? I don't see it happening. I'd like him as a coach (Kurt's replacement when he goes to Santa Clara maybe??) but not a player.

RG73 · Franchise Player Joined: 14 Jul 2001 Posts: 11508

venturalakersfan · Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 3:17 pm Post subject:

cinimod · Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 3:28 pm Post subject:

I suppose the question becomes then, Pippen or Penny?

Luke · Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 3:55 pm Post subject: Re: Pippen+Kidd?

KobeDunk · Retired Number Joined: 23 Sep 2004 Posts: 26849

Kazaam · Star Player Joined: 04 Aug 2005 Posts: 1909

I'd take a 40 year old, hard working Pippen, over half the stiffs on this roster. Give me pippen anyday. We'll finally have another man on this roster to go along with Kobe, and all the kids he is surrounded by.

Luke · Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 4:15 pm Post subject: Re: Pippen+Kidd?

Kazaam · Star Player Joined: 04 Aug 2005 Posts: 1909