[Mark]

i posted an idea about trading Nash for Jermaine O'neal. Do not confuse my trading him with me wanting to get rid of him. He's one of the best guys on our team, and he's got some great skills. I just think that we would be better suited to get a big that can rebound, play D, and score inside. It would be a tough trade, but one that would have to be considered.

[bennie5]

Originally posted by Justin_Gunnar
I'm very excited to see how this offseason goes for LA, Boss has finally opened his eyes to realize how much the Lakers have thinned over the years and is ready to make major changes. I can't wait to see the outcome because over this season
I hated having to see Kobe and Shaq struggle and wear themselves out just to try to get this team to make it when the other players were virtually nothing more than mushrooms. I'm hoping they will get lots more help.

I can understand what you other guys are sayin about the fans. Never did I think I would talk to a Mavs and Kings fan who was actually nice to me upon exchanging words about basketball )

Shaq will be Shaq and fairweather fans will always be apart of the game! what can ya say

Hahhaa i don't think Shaq has ever worn himself out for anybody. Kiss my toe anyone?

[Justin_Gunnar]

Originally posted by bennie5
Hahhaa i don't think Shaq has ever worn himself out for anybody. Kiss my toe anyone?

HEY! Leave mah boy alone! and its "MASSAGE my toe"


Sigh, I couldn't help it. Them was fightin words bennie

[Art]

Justin - From my experiences Kings and Mavs fans are some of the most respectful fans I've seen, and also some of the most knowledgable. I'm talking about real fans, BTW... not the people who jumped on the bandwagon when Jason WIlliams was a rookie, or Dallas became awesome. Good example: We hate the Jazz. Still the Kings fans gave Stockton and Malone a beautiful standing ovation when they were taken out of the game at the end of game 5. Yes, we Kings fans can be very bitter about the Lakers... but we have plenty of reason.

[bennie5]

Hahhahahahah. Was it Dallas or Sacramento fans that came up with the whole cow bell thing? Or was that LA?

[Art]

Actually, it was Utah fans, of all people. First round of the... umm... 98 playoffs. Sacramento nearly upset Utah from the #8 spot. Awesome series.

[Justin_Gunnar]

Actually, Art, out of the many Kings fans I've met no one has ever had anything nice to say about LA or their fans I just dont get why the hostility and why they don't like us! Well, ok I guess last years series may ring a few bells but it has back dated years before then that the rowdyness begun.

As for Mavs fans .. they're not all that bad. Pretty nice, respectful a few have gotten cocky but nothing to match up with the Kings fans but I know a lot of LA fans are the same way .. mad cocky like we're royalty. Though, I believe our team IS special, it's not always called for.

[Art]

Well, Kings fans are bitter about Laker fans, becasue they are super rude to us. Not to mention Phil Jackson with his constant trash talk... and, of course, Shaq...

[Travis]

Screw the Lakers.

[Justin_Gunnar]

Originally posted by Travis
Screw the Lakers.

Don't hate em cause they're beautiful

[Art]

@ the last two posts.

Beautiful? hahahah!

[Mark]

oh wow, thats a great way to describe them. Beautiful...never heard an NBA team described like that....

:klol:

[iguitaround]

I've heard talk that the Wolves may put Garnett on the trading block to at least see what kind of offers they get. Good idea, or bad?

Personally, I think Garnett will sign an extension for less money. In my mind, KG wants a title and he wants it right here in Minny.

[Mark]

yeah, Garnett's not the problem. They've got Wally tied down with a huge contract, and he's not that great of a player. They need a PG, and they need someone to help Garnett and take the load off of him.