Post by Johnny "B. Good" Stamos on Jul 29, 2008 23:13:24 GMT -5
After being swept in the first round of the playoffs last year, the LA Lakers came into the 2009 season looking to become a better team. When the off-season began the Lakers found themselves with the 11th overall pick in the 2009 draft, thanks to a very disappointing season by the Dallas Mavericks. With that pick the Lakers selected Hasheem Thabeet, a very intriguing prospect with the ability to make an impact at the defensive end right at the start of the season. However right before players were to report to training camp, Nanz completed a trade that would send Paul Millsap, Hasheem Thabeet along with a pick to the Bulls for Shawn Marion.
Nanz commented on the trade right after it happened.
“ I felt like it was the right thing to do” Nanz said “ We were lucky to be able to make a deal that didn’t involve any of our 4 young stars for a player of Marion’s caliber. Last year we gave up way to many points at the 2 and 3 and this deal brings us a great defender and the ability to have Durant come off the bench. It improves our team no matter what way you look at it. We are moving in the right direction.”
The Lakers were on the move looking to become one of the best teams out west. After a great TC by LaMarcus Aldridge, the team looked better than it had ever looked before and looking to make another move to put them over the top. A few days right before the start of the season, Nanz completed a trade which added one of the best players in the league, Manu Ginobili, to the LA Lakers. The deal involved point guard Rajon Rondo and shooting guard Joe Johnson being shipped to the Celtics. Nanz was quick to comment on the deal right after it had been completed.
“ We had to make this deal” Nanz explained “ Rondo is a great young point guard. He plays great defense and can really handle the ball. However, we don’t think that he can score enough to become that elite point guard. Joe is another great player. Very good scorer but unfortunately he gets lit up on the defensive side by pretty much every SG. Manu in the other hand, has been a top 5 player in the league for many years and he adds a lot to the team. We have many different options on how to fill in our lineups, whether it may be Durant starting at the 2 with Manu at point. Or, giving Calderon a shot at point while staying with Manu at the 2. We will see how we start the season to make our decisions but I think we are looking fine.”
Today, the Lakers played their 10th game of the season and so far they seemed to be doing more than just fine, posting a 9-1 record. Players, both young and old, are very happy about the way the team has been playing.
“ We have the right mix” Manu said “ We have some young guys with tremendous talent in Josh, LaMarcus and KD. Then, we also have some veterans like myself and Shawn. We get along great and its great to be here with this team.”
“ I’m not gonna lie, I mean, I asked myself who the hell is gonna be light and small enough like Rondo, to be able to ride on my back? And also in the nude?” Aldridge said “ I was sad, but after talking to Shawn and Manu I realized that I am a man now and I have to do things that men are supposed to do. Around here we are all grown up, so we take shits with the doors open, we talk about pussy, and we make our own beef jerky. Its what we do”
The Lakers are looking better than they have in years but its not going to be easy. The Blazers and Warriors along with the new and improved Nuggets and Clippers are right in the thick of things. Its going to be a tough season but everyone is looking forward to it.
Nanz commented on the trade right after it happened.
“ I felt like it was the right thing to do” Nanz said “ We were lucky to be able to make a deal that didn’t involve any of our 4 young stars for a player of Marion’s caliber. Last year we gave up way to many points at the 2 and 3 and this deal brings us a great defender and the ability to have Durant come off the bench. It improves our team no matter what way you look at it. We are moving in the right direction.”
The Lakers were on the move looking to become one of the best teams out west. After a great TC by LaMarcus Aldridge, the team looked better than it had ever looked before and looking to make another move to put them over the top. A few days right before the start of the season, Nanz completed a trade which added one of the best players in the league, Manu Ginobili, to the LA Lakers. The deal involved point guard Rajon Rondo and shooting guard Joe Johnson being shipped to the Celtics. Nanz was quick to comment on the deal right after it had been completed.
“ We had to make this deal” Nanz explained “ Rondo is a great young point guard. He plays great defense and can really handle the ball. However, we don’t think that he can score enough to become that elite point guard. Joe is another great player. Very good scorer but unfortunately he gets lit up on the defensive side by pretty much every SG. Manu in the other hand, has been a top 5 player in the league for many years and he adds a lot to the team. We have many different options on how to fill in our lineups, whether it may be Durant starting at the 2 with Manu at point. Or, giving Calderon a shot at point while staying with Manu at the 2. We will see how we start the season to make our decisions but I think we are looking fine.”
Today, the Lakers played their 10th game of the season and so far they seemed to be doing more than just fine, posting a 9-1 record. Players, both young and old, are very happy about the way the team has been playing.
“ We have the right mix” Manu said “ We have some young guys with tremendous talent in Josh, LaMarcus and KD. Then, we also have some veterans like myself and Shawn. We get along great and its great to be here with this team.”
“ I’m not gonna lie, I mean, I asked myself who the hell is gonna be light and small enough like Rondo, to be able to ride on my back? And also in the nude?” Aldridge said “ I was sad, but after talking to Shawn and Manu I realized that I am a man now and I have to do things that men are supposed to do. Around here we are all grown up, so we take shits with the doors open, we talk about pussy, and we make our own beef jerky. Its what we do”
The Lakers are looking better than they have in years but its not going to be easy. The Blazers and Warriors along with the new and improved Nuggets and Clippers are right in the thick of things. Its going to be a tough season but everyone is looking forward to it.
