Profit is working out with the Lakers - is this even legal?

Hector the Pup

By now, I'm pretty familiar with most aspects of the CBA.

A while back, when Malone was still contemplating a return to the Lakers after Shaq was traded, I asked Emplay if it was possible for him to work out with the team without being signed and he said it wasn't.

Did something change in the new CBA to now make it possible?

Vandal08 · Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 10:28 pm Post subject: Laron Profit????

La Times says Laron Profit worked out following practice with Turiaf and Bynum. Thought Profit was released/waived after rupturing his achilles. Anyone know what that is about? Emplay? Bueller?

Vandal08 · Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 10:30 pm Post subject:

Looks like you beat me by a minute! Funny.

kobenbynum · Star Player Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 1276

It was probably Devin Green but those guys at the Times don't know the players because they don't follow the Lakers. They are too busy following the Heat and kissing Snaqs fat arse.

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emplay · Site Staff Joined: 15 Apr 2001 Posts: 25549

hes not working out w the team technically so its ok
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Hector the Pup · Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 11:03 pm Post subject:

emplay · Site Staff Joined: 15 Apr 2001 Posts: 25549

only implication would be that la will probably try to re-sign him next season.

he cant participate in a formal practice - there is no typo - it never said profit participated in a form practice.
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tgf5 · Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 12:15 am Post subject:

Lakers could just say it was a playground game anyways couldn't they!?

Hector the Pup · Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 12:24 am Post subject:

Thanks Emplay.

kobester · Star Player Joined: 08 Dec 2004 Posts: 1247

I remember Jack Haley (or someone else) said he run into Profit in lakers locker room a while back. Said profit told him that he is recovering very well and will be ready to play for the lakers next season. I would assume the lakers plan to resign him next season.
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eniq 0x00 · Star Player Joined: 06 Aug 2005 Posts: 2724

(bleep) awesome! I can't wait 'til we get Profit back! It's also very encouraging that he's already playing bball after tearing that achilles.

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cmonkee · Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 2:48 am Post subject:

hey, what happens if Profit rehabs so well that he's back to 100% come playoffs? would he be eligible to play for the Lakers? [and maybe waive McKie/Green ?] just a thought...

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targetman · Star Player Joined: 04 Sep 2004 Posts: 5503

I'm kind of shocked that he is ready to do conditioning drills, that's a serious injury. I wonder if Bynum and Turiaf are doing this on their own to be ready in case they play or if they are told to do it. I didn't notice Green's name in this article.
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prisma8slg · Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 5:49 am Post subject:

glad they're working out together. glad to see turiaf and bynum are doing extra workouts.
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ElginBaylor · Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 6:24 am Post subject:

These guys have the right attitude. They're young with potential and they don't mind putting in the extra work to improve their game. I gotta give props to Mitch or whoever for having the foresight to bring guys like this into the organization.
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karlmalonefan · Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 6:34 am Post subject:

Great news. I for one thought the loss of Profit was a turning point for this team. When he was in the game, Kobe was able to sit and get some rest. He was able to step into the void pretty well and provide quality minutes to give kobe a blow. Not only that, but I like the way they play when they are on the floor together. I remember Kobe's comments that he loves playing with him and that he hopes he will be back next season healthy.

Thanks for posting this, guys. News like this is the reason I and so many others are addicted to this site.

It's unfortunate we have to wade through so much negativity, though.

LongtimeLakerLover · Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 6:48 am Post subject:

I saw that in the paper, too. Wondered the same thing. I'm glad Profit is still around. He doesn't have the talent of Kobe, but he's a really good player and has Kobe's wiry build. Do ya'll remember a highlight from last year when Profit elevated to slam the backdoor pass? The guy thought it was Kobe! I hope the Lakers sign him for next year. I think he could be a good addition to this team.
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B_P · Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 6:56 am Post subject:

Man, I sure hope Laron is back next year. Like some of you have said, him going down was kind of like the "turning point" of our season. Frankly, I'm just VERY happy to read that he's still hanging around the team, much less having the ability to start working out!! That just makes the chances of him coming back even stronger!!

Before he got hurt, I was actually calling for him to START over Smush!

Laron is/was just so much more steady and stable than Smush - and Laron was/is just as athletic. Plus, besides bringing the added dimension of a very underrated post-up game, I always thought Laron's defense and overall court awareness was superior to Smush's.

Please come back next year, Laron!!

Do it, Mitch!!

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CrimsonLaker · Star Player Joined: 08 Feb 2006 Posts: 2268

Awesome, guys. Its really good to see everyone giving laron props. At the beginning of the season we thought this guy was a garbage throw in with the Kwame trade. He turned out to be our best bench player. You could give Kobe some more rest with Laron profit. Its good to see a player go from the bottom of being a "scrub" to earning the respect and admiration of the fans. Sasha and Kwame could learn a lot from Laron.

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So soon? Amazing.

Aussiesuede · Franchise Player Joined: 27 Jul 2005 Posts: 10964

Guys, they are not working out per se. They are doing conditioning drills. Cardio, treadmill work and the like. I doubt anyone is even touching a basketball. It's not too soon to expect that out of Laron. He's already been doing conditioning as part of his rehab. Doing it with some of the guys just helps him to still feel part of the mix. But let's not lose focus of the fact that he's not practicing BBall. They are just doing conditioning drills (And not the type the coach gives ya in all likeliehood...)
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