Even though Odom was huge in the Finals. I still think he is not worth a 4 year deal. They should have kept Ariza and let Odom go. Plus with Artest, playing small forward, the Lakers will own without Odom.
I just hope he is more of a "hit" rather "miss" next year.
Odom will be 34 at the end of the contract, I really don't see that as a huge liability.....
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It's not his age that's a liability. It's Lamar himself.Originally Posted by troutdog
Please explain Fuj....
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420 Odom is the man in the NBA! My favorite player for sure
I think FUJ is referring to his lack of hustle at times and concentration on defense.
Sweetfish has it partially right. The other part is the amount Lamar is paid. I wouldn't have nearly the issue with Lamar's output if he was getting paid accordingly. For the past six years, LO has been getting superstar money but was anything but a superstar (other than that stupid star he shaved in his skull.) With this new 4 year / $33M contract, he's still getting well above his market value.
Fuj is correct. Lamar sucked the first five years with the Lakers. He did step it up in this years playoffs and finals but its still always a crap shoot with that guy. Lamar needed the Lakers more than they needed him.
With that being said I'm glad we have him rather than the slim pickens that were out there.
All valid arguments regarding Lamar, but I don't recall anyone complaining when Bynum got hurt and Odom was putting up 10-15 pts and 15-20 rebounds every night...he was dominating during that stretch. Granted he does have his lapses in play, but with all due respect to the opinions already voiced I have 100% confidence in Laker management in their personnel decision making.
Quote me now, there WILL be another Laker championship parade next season! Lakers in 5 over the Celtics
Well said Billy
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Last edited by troutdog; 07-30-2009 at 10:26 PM.
LO is getting almost the same money as Ginobli and to a certain extent they are similar players- 6th man, first off the bench. Lamar's previous contract was not really superstar money - Superstar contracts signed at time were $20+ per year, wasn't LO's for $14/per year? He was the best player on the bronze USA team. Ha ha.
LO role is undervalued because his role changes by position- PF or SF and smaller role with the 1st team or running the second unit. He had a great "rebounding" year and his defense is above average.
Versitile bigmen are hard to find and therefor a pricey commodity. I am glad Lamar's agent didn't blow it like Ariza's. Hopefully it will be fun to watch Artest blend in.
Met LO a few times since his Clipper days and he has grown up and is a super nice guy. He didn't even blink when my son took off one of his old smelly(no sock wearing) Vans and asked him to sign it.
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