Posted Tuesday May 21, 2013, About: Howard aired D'Antoni grievances with Lakers

On that note, good day everyone, work is calling me right now.

Posted Tuesday May 21, 2013, About: Howard aired D'Antoni grievances with Lakers

I don't know, because they have never attempted what many are suggesting...

Posted Tuesday May 21, 2013, About: Howard aired D'Antoni grievances with Lakers

Agreed. Good night ladies and gentlemen.

AS A FAN OF THE LAKERS, I BELIEVE HE WILL COME BACK AND CONTRIBUTE.

If not, still a Lakers fan and will continue to be a Kobe fan for what he has done.

Otherwise, doubt if you aren't a Lakers fan....

Posted Tuesday May 21, 2013, About: Howard aired D'Antoni grievances with Lakers

**noted**

Thanks...funny too, because that is a word meaning to poke...lol!

Posted Tuesday May 21, 2013, About: Howard aired D'Antoni grievances with Lakers

No! I will not sit and here agree with this debauchery horribly disguised as a joke! This has Dwayne Wade wardrobe written all over it! LOL! We will see man, that is all I can say.

Posted Tuesday May 21, 2013, About: Howard aired D'Antoni grievances with Lakers

Not the same.

2 new coaches
3 offenses/? new defenses
Starting PG out for 30 games
Starting PF out for 20 games
Starting Center out for multiple games
Starting SF out for 10 games
Backup forward out for 1/2 the season
Backup players oft injured or sent to the D-League

Did you see their roster in the playoffs? Come on man, Carmelo would have needed to smoke some Lala that had magic in it to lead that team. Like my wordplay? Lala, Magic...lol!

Posted Tuesday May 21, 2013, About: Howard aired D'Antoni grievances with Lakers

Not about the money....Kobe could have done a p&rn movie with something about Colorado in the title with Jenna Jamison and would have been set for life money-wise....but I doubt he is worried about money at this point. Two words: Leg- Acy

Posted Tuesday May 21, 2013, About: Howard aired D'Antoni grievances with Lakers

Wait, what? The NEW YORK Knicks, or is there another Knicks team, maybe from the 60s you are talking about? lol

Posted Tuesday May 21, 2013, About: Howard aired D'Antoni grievances with Lakers

Well, it IS the Lakers, and Kobe is one of their all-time greats. Not sure how many teams would even be willing to take that kind of PR hit and still lose money regardless of revenue that person generates despite their price tag. I saw how Houston treated Hakeem hurt them really, REALLY bad. To go to Toronto!? Really? Hakeem has been a part of Houston basketball for decades, and you let him to to play in Toronto...gtfoh! Teams are not THAT desperate to save money book money....sorry.

Posted Tuesday May 21, 2013, About: Howard aired D'Antoni grievances with Lakers

Example of a team like that with a star that fared better.....please.

Posted Tuesday May 21, 2013, About: Howard aired D'Antoni grievances with Lakers

Nobody wants to play in NY so Spike Lee can love them when they win, and troll them when they don't...deal with J.R. Smith shooting 3s like the World is going to end right after the game or throwing up gang signs while getting drunk with Rihanna. Oh, and Amare dresses funny too....lol!

Posted Tuesday May 21, 2013, About: Howard aired D'Antoni grievances with Lakers

Well, C is not completely true. Players have. They may have not been the same, but, Kobe came back from injuries that were said to be game changers at his age. He was one of the first to use the blood spinning procedure and overcame knee problems. So, the Lakers org. is not going to bet against him before seeing what happens. And to make my point again, his symbolism alone is what makes this conversation null and void. It's not going to happen. They have been smart enough to hold on to their amnesty exception and will use it wisely for the right pieces.

Posted Tuesday May 21, 2013, About: Howard aired D'Antoni grievances with Lakers

That is not a fair assessment. This team was doomed from the start with changes to personnel, game plans, and injuries. Who can "lead" that to anything? That is not all indicative of Kobe's leadership. I do recall the team getting on his back as he guaranteed making the Playoffs and playing so much it hurt him in the end. THAT is leadership, not JUST winning rings. Despite what Phil says, I don't know many people like that PERIOD. But, I understand that we are in virtual GM mode right now....I get that, but it is just not realistic and wortk "what ifing" imo.

Posted Tuesday May 21, 2013, About: Howard aired D'Antoni grievances with Lakers

Come back how? So the Lakers would be ok with paying him to sit out?? Seriously? Then amnesty him so he can sign somewhere else and get paid more to play? That makes no sense.

Posted Tuesday May 21, 2013, About: Howard aired D'Antoni grievances with Lakers

People are always loyal to themselves first. I mean, I love my job, but who I am pales in contrast to them. If you think Kobe thinks his team would be better without him, then I don't think you really know him.

Posted Tuesday May 21, 2013, About: Howard aired D'Antoni grievances with Lakers

I do agree on that. MD is the BIGGEST issue of the Lakers. And that goes beyond D12. I did not like how he treated Jamison, and then when you HAD to use Jamison, he flourished. That is a coach that is too stubborn and does not know his team, nor respect their value. It seemed to be mostly about him and his system, and not what made the most sense for who they have. I admit, I was wrong in thinking he just needed time. He needs to go.

Posted Tuesday May 21, 2013, About: Howard aired D'Antoni grievances with Lakers

It's the principle if you understand that. If he does come back and is still effective, why would you want a Laker great to do that with another team? Would they ever consider amnestying Magic or Kareem or Wilt or the Logo? No. They wouldn't. Despite the money implications, because those players value cannot be quantified by dollars.

Posted Tuesday May 21, 2013, About: Howard aired D'Antoni grievances with Lakers

I am not new, been here a lot, reading. I know there are some minimum wage earning Kobe hate staff on this board. They always come to Lakers threads and find ways to make it about Kobe. Probably don't eat Kobe steak either and punish their kids for wanting his shoes. LOL! I know this site well...

Posted Tuesday May 21, 2013, About: Howard aired D'Antoni grievances with Lakers

Goofy does not equate to happiness.

And I am not here to defend or define Dwight Howard, but despite you wanting to pick a fight with me, how much "happiness" has he displayed in his words with the last two teams he was with? I am just calling it how I see it. Sometimes when I want to stab my co-workers, I still smile and joke to deflect....I am smiling now, because I know you were just baiting me...good job!

Posted Tuesday May 21, 2013, About: Howard aired D'Antoni grievances with Lakers

I don't recall anyone being a scapegoat, especially since they won 2 rings with that cast. Sounds like you are in your little "Kobe hate bubble" and you want other people to join you in it. Sorry, but, no, and I do have a sharp needle in my pocket and will use it if necessary....

Posted Tuesday May 21, 2013, About: Howard aired D'Antoni grievances with Lakers

As harsh as suggesting to amnesty a player who was in the MVP vote, tops in jersey sales, one of the most recognizable faces in the World of sports....but, people think there is $30 million reasons to suggest such, OR, they really just hate the guy and that is safe conversation to disguise the fact aka euphemism...just like the one I suggested.