LaVar 108 Report post Posted January 16, 2013 It is taking all of my willpower to not lock this thread based solely on the title..... I thought Hennigan did a decent job unloading salary and getting a few prospects out of the deal but the part that still disturbs me is all of the restrictions attached to the picks. We couldn't get a unprotected first rounder out of the Lakers?? Taking that one step further is the fact that a reasonable scenario exists where the Lakers part of the deal could only be a 2nd round pick. Even though it might cost us I still can't find myself to root for the Lakers.....I want them to lose every game and every year even if it means the Magic only getting a 2nd round pick. I was in the same boat. I was rooting hard to have the Lakers lose every game, but then I was reading the restrictions on the picks and was like hell no. I want the Lakers to make the playoffs, so we can get the most out of the trade. (number 1 pick) It does feel good to see d12 lose after all that cry baby talk and demands, but I want the magic to have the most asset as they can. I really could care less about the Lakers overall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Optimist Prime 197 Report post Posted January 16, 2013 I think it's worth mentioning also that Kobe has said he will retire after next season. That means that even if they are a playoff team these next two seasons, they may not be the season in which we would get the pick if Dwight doesn't get back to game shape (or maybe, even if he does). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zara 74 Report post Posted January 16, 2013 Good news on that pick, they have unleashed Earl Clark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaVar 108 Report post Posted January 21, 2013 Good news on that pick, they have unleashed Earl Clark. He has been playing well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
galantvr4 19 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 I think it's worth mentioning also that Kobe has said he will retire after next season. That means that even if they are a playoff team these next two seasons, they may not be the season in which we would get the pick if Dwight doesn't get back to game shape (or maybe, even if he does). I missed that, link? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My 6th Rebuild 6 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 If the Lakers don't make the playoffs, the Suns turned Steve Nash into a 1st round pick. Lucky Suns, they never seem to stay down for too long. Then again neither do the Magic. http://articles.latimes.com/2012/dec/11/sports/la-sp-ln-lakers-2013-draft-picks-protected-20121210 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Optimist Prime 197 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 I missed that, link? http://www.cbssports.com/nba/blog/eye-on-basketball/19597406/kobe-bryant-is-still-planning-to-retire-in-two-years-so-he-says Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zara 74 Report post Posted January 30, 2013 Earl Clark remains unleashed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Atli 13 Report post Posted January 31, 2013 I guess Phoenix really wants that pick. Good for us that Beasley chose to show up and play like an all star. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrueMagicFan07 664 Report post Posted January 31, 2013 After the Lakers lost to the Suns last night, someone in the LakerNation.Com Forum posted this image of Dwight. Kinda makes you feel sorry for him (Right?). . .NOT!!! Edit: CAPTION THIS PICTURE Quite an image of Dwight Howard ] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jareth Cutestory 678 Report post Posted January 31, 2013 Let it go. Focus your hate on guys still on the team. Like Big Baby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drain-O 369 Report post Posted January 31, 2013 Here is the list of NBA superstars who were traded for unprotected first round picks: :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
