FOXSports: Lakers Making Late Push For Kevin Garnett

OscarWang · Star Player Joined: 01 Jul 2005 Posts: 4129

http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/5352122

Kevin Garnett to the Lakers

Other teams interested: Knicks, Bulls

KG has had that forlorn, "Please God, get me out of here" look on his face for about two years now. All of the rumors are that if and when he gets dealt, he wants to go to New York to ball in the NBA's largest market. Can't really blame him, can you? Is there any doubt that if he was in a larger market since he came into the L we'd be talking about KG in the same breath as some of the all-time greats? Garnett would have been everywhere for the last decade. Unfortunately, after the Knicks made the move for Francis, KG to NYC is unlikely.

We have been hearing, though, that the Lakers are making a late push for Garnett. And by all accounts they'd be crazy to refuse giving up any of their young talent if they have a legit shot at KG (and if we were Kevin McHale, we'd settle for nothing less than Andrew Bynum and Lamar Odom). Can you image Garnett and Kobe on the same team? They can ...

pjiddy · Retired Number Joined: 12 Dec 2005 Posts: 29074

KG is the new GNR "Chinese Democracy" album. We've been hearing forever that he was coming here and for a long time we were excited. But then it never came out and pretty soon you get angry that all the talk never substantiated. Now I'm to the point where I just don't even care. People can say "Yeah, Chinese Democracy (or KG) is coming out (to the Lakers) real soon, it's been confirmed!". I just shrug, move on, and forget it a moment later. It's a fairy tale I've come to accept as part of reality.

ajaxxx · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 7:04 pm Post subject:

Never trust Fox

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THE GOODS · Star Player Joined: 11 Aug 2002 Posts: 1367

if we land KG say goodbye to Bynum...exactly what that article portion says...no way they do that deal without him in it...

Laker_Dynasty · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 7:06 pm Post subject:

I posted this in the Kg OR T Mac thread, but I guess nobody paid attention to it.
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Username · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 7:10 pm Post subject:

jwbrown77 · Star Player Joined: 21 Jun 2004 Posts: 3271

I love Bynum, but you'd have to be mentally insane to not deal him for Garnett.

TIMMM · Starting Rotation Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 282

Whats wrong with giving up bynum, i do not understand why this board is so in love with him. the kid is just 18, by the time he reaches his 'potential' kobe will be out of his prime

Manu · Star Player Joined: 18 Jul 2003 Posts: 3603

Endure 12 · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 7:24 pm Post subject:

We ain't getting KG.

orwell · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 7:26 pm Post subject:

The possibilities?

C-Brown
F-Boozer (IF)
F-Garnett (IF)
G-Smush
G-Kobe
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lakerfan4life · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 7:27 pm Post subject:

This is the second best time of the year during the basketball season.
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OshadowO · Star Player Joined: 22 Feb 2003 Posts: 7356

good for us if mitch atleast tries :\

Laker_Leo · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 7:33 pm Post subject:

If possible, getting KG for Odom and Bynum would be a steal for us. Let's hope that Dr. Buss and Mitch can pull this off. Remember, Dr. Buss did say we would get to the playoffs this year. I just cant fathom that we won't do anything by the trading deadline. Were at the home stretch now and if KG is serious enough about coming, then he needs to force Minny's hand NOW! I like Bynum as he seems to have a really good upside to him but, to see Kobe and Garnett on the same team would be awesome.

Do it Mitch Now

Exick · Site Staff Joined: 17 Mar 2005 Posts: 15880

The reason why people are "in love" with Bynum is because he's a 7-foot tall 18-year-old being taught by one of the greatest of all time who looks like he's got potential to be another in a long line of great Laker centers. I and many others don't want to give up on that idea too soon. A lot of people around here suggest ridiculous trades involving Bynum and the reason so many balk at them, which leads to the "untouchable" tag, is because of unrealized potential. If we were talking 3 years down the road and Bynum was looking like just another big man, then maybe I don't mind giving him up so easily. This early on, though, I don't want to give Bynum up unless I was getting a sure thing in return because no one really knows what he'll turn out to be.

All that being said, I'd do Bynum + Odom for KG. KG is the kind of sure thing I would demand in exchange for Bynum. I'd do it, but I would lose a lot of sleep over it.
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Showtime_Returns · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 7:44 pm Post subject:

VicTheBrick · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 7:54 pm Post subject:

Maybe we're getting KG, maybe TMac and/or Boozer, I can't freaking wait!!

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Stonecold · Sixth Man Joined: 25 Jun 2005 Posts: 97

i can careless about bynum. is is a jock in LA LA land dude.

puertorock33 · Starting Rotation Joined: 09 Feb 2006 Posts: 233

We aint getting sheeeeyit.

OX1947 · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 8:00 pm Post subject:

NoMoreGame7s · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 8:01 pm Post subject:

Can you do us a favor and post again, Showtime_Returns? We didn't get it the first 6 times. That has to be a record

Showtime_Returns · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 8:03 pm Post subject:

NoMoreGame7s · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 8:07 pm Post subject:

lakers0505 · Franchise Player Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 10701

seriously who here doesnt believe a k.g and kobe tandum cant compete for the western crown this year. I mean k.g and the most dominant player in the game.Who care if this roster is flawed, kobe has kept our (bleep) ass roster above.500 all year, u give him k.g, and i assume add a shooter , maybe spree?? But its pipe right now....