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ocho Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 3:45 pm Post subject: Woj: Lakers Seriously Considering Bringing Back Metta World Peace |
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@WojYahooNBA 1m1 minute ago
Lakers are seriously considering signing free agent Metta World Peace, league sources tell Yahoo Sports. For now, there's no deal in place. |
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pjiddy Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 3:45 pm Post subject: |
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What in the world? |
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silkwilkes Star Player
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 3:47 pm Post subject: |
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can't hurt. I think they want veteran leadership other than Kobe in the locker room. |
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lakersken80 Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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Do it Mitch! |
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King Randle Star Player
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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God help us all. |
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Panda's friend! |
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Mini Mamba Star Player
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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I wouldn't mind bringing him to training camp. It would be nice to have another veteran leader besides Kobe. |
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 3:49 pm Post subject: |
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I have a feeling this is gonna be a fun thread. _________________ "Every hurt is a lesson, and every lesson makes you better” |
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lakersken80 Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 3:49 pm Post subject: |
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Need MWP to knock some sense into Nick Young.... |
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dood23 Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 3:50 pm Post subject: |
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Maybe in some kind of player development position? _________________ "There's only 2 dudes better than me, and I'm BOTH OF THEM." |
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Lakerfan 4 Life Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 3:50 pm Post subject: |
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YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! Well, Lakers need a wing defender, need a veteran and knows the Princeton Offense so why not? Kobe's gotta have another guy that he can trust that'll light a fire under their butt's.
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 3:53 pm Post subject: |
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Bad idea. Let the young kids run the show already. |
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Lakerfan 4 Life Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 3:56 pm Post subject: |
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ringfinger wrote: | Bad idea. Let the young kids run the show already. |
But the young heads needs mix it up with vet's. Kobe can't be the only guy handling the kids. |
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The Logo Star Player
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 3:56 pm Post subject: |
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NOSTALGIA PLEASE!!!! |
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Mini Mamba Star Player
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 3:57 pm Post subject: |
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He has been working out with Randle this summer so he should be in pretty good shape. |
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ocho Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | @WojYahooNBA 45s45 seconds ago
Varying degrees of interest within Lakers organization on bringing back World Peace, but he's under consideration. Story soon on Yahoo.
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Omar Little Moderator
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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This would indicate bringing Russell along slowly (with Kobe starting the season at two. |
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ryan_c Star Player
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 4:00 pm Post subject: |
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I won't mind to bring back Artest. He might help the young players improve their defense. |
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Yong Star Player
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 4:02 pm Post subject: |
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24 wrote: | This would indicate bringing Russell along slowly (with Kobe starting the season at two. |
wouldn't mind. and honestly would love russell to develop his game at SG as Kob's protege |
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USCandLakers Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 4:04 pm Post subject: |
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Why the hell not. We don't really need Clarkson or Russell running the fastbreak. Why would we want that when we could have the Metta Train, running full head of steam into a foot dribble, an obvious charge or a bricked layup.
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I think I want him back. For some strange reason that I can't explain, I kinda miss watching those plays. I mean we all knew how they would end as soon as he set sails, but they were entertaining in a way. I think I could use some of that entertainment. So yeah, bring him back. _________________ A banana is killed every time a terrible thread or post is made. Save the bananas. Stop creating terrible posts! |
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ocho Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 4:05 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | The Los Angeles Lakers are discussing the possibility of signing free agent forward Metta World Peace to a one-year contract, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
No deal has been agreed upon, but there have been talks between the Lakers and World Peace's representatives, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
There are varying degrees of interest within the Lakers organization about bringing him back to the franchise at 35 years old, but World Peace has been in the Lakers' practice facility this offseason playing against the team's players, including 2014 first-round pick Julius Randle, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
World Peace has been out of the NBA since the New York Knicks waived him during the 2013-14 season. He played last season in China and Italy.
The Lakers are short depth at the small forward position.
World Peace played four seasons with the Lakers from 2009-13 and was instrumental in them winning the 2010 championship. They amnestied World Peace after the 2012-13 season. |
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 4:06 pm Post subject: |
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One year on a vets minimum deal, he'd basically be there to work with guys like Brown and Nance on their defense. I'd welcome it personally. |
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dood23 Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 4:07 pm Post subject: |
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24 wrote: | This would indicate bringing Russell along slowly (with Kobe starting the season at two. |
Or to get more forward depth in general. _________________ "There's only 2 dudes better than me, and I'm BOTH OF THEM." |
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ocho Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 4:07 pm Post subject: |
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MJST wrote: | One year on a vets minimum deal, he'd basically be there to work with guys like Brown and Nance on their defense. I'd welcome it personally. |
I'm fine with bringing him in to work with certain players. But to play? Like play basketball? Heavens no. He's been washed up for years. |
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ocho Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 4:07 pm Post subject: |
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dood23 wrote: | 24 wrote: | This would indicate bringing Russell along slowly (with Kobe starting the season at two. |
Or to get more forward depth in general. |
I wouldn't call that depth. |
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