2007-01-08 15:31:34 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Basketball
not really
2007-01-08 16:07:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The economics of the whole Shaq/Kobe thing was the crux of why Shaq got traded. LA could not afford to keep 2 high priced superstars and an assortment of journeymen (Malone, Payton, etc.) Although Shaq is considered by some to be a still dominant force (he is on the injured list by the way), the Lakers considered his age to be a detriment. It made more sense to build a faster team around the talent of Kobe. Kobe has grown this year to be the mentor and leader of the young squad we have. The Lakers have a good collection of young talent now and is considered having the deepest bench in the NBA. Even without Odom and Kwame the Lake show was able to stop the Mav's 13 game win streak.
2007-01-09 00:19:59 · answer #2 · answered by fidel410 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yeah it was a good move for the long-term but a bad move for the short term. Short term Shaq and miami got a ring that could have been Shaq and kobe 4th ring. Long term it was a Good move cause odom and bryant are a lot younger and will allow the lakers to grow into a dominant team in the future. Byumn and Kwame Brown might suprise some People. Good move for the lakers
2007-01-09 02:43:35 · answer #3 · answered by dizzy22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shaq has taken the following guards to the promise land.
Penny Hardaway - Orlando Magic
Kobe Bryant - Los Angeles Lakers
Dwyane Wade - Miami Heat
Yes, Shaq was the older of the two and Kobe was exciting to watch, but you don't get rid of the guy who gets titles.
The Lakers have seen Kobe the brat not turn into the leader that they wanted him to be. Instead they ended up with this self centered player who does not want to share the spot light with anyone. He has zero leadership ability due to the fact his first instinct is to score. He needs to know that an assists is just as good as two points in this league. Just ask Jason Kidd and Steve Nash.
Shaq has won a ring without Kobe. Has Kobe won a ring without Shaq? No.
2007-01-09 14:40:33 · answer #4 · answered by Shazam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure Lakers fans enjoyed winning titles more as opposed to Kobe scoring 81. Letting Shaq go do to Kobe's popularity with the fans was a big mistake. Shaq is the reason LA has the trophies that they do know and not Kobe.
I do believe Shaq has won a ring since his departure. Has Kobe?Nope.
2007-01-09 19:41:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think the Lakers had a choice. Shaq wanted to be moved, Kobe wanted him out, and Phil Jackson wanted him out. It's too bad as well because Shaq and Kobe could've been one of the best duos ever.
2007-01-09 17:10:42 · answer #6 · answered by arvyj68 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's kind of like the T.O/ McNabb situation that happened in Philly. Two superstars that just didn't get along. They had to have one or the other. Shaq is older, Kobe is a scoring freak. As far as for the team, like on the court, no it wasn't a good trade, but as far as chemistry yes.
How in the world is L.A. going to get Oden? They don't have the first pick in the draft.
2007-01-08 23:50:40 · answer #7 · answered by Korey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yessssssss as a hardcore Laker fan yesssssssss
Getting Odom is the best thing that happen to the Lakers in many many years. We can clearly see why they got rid of Shaq he hurt every season can't make free throws and teams are learning how to guard him. I'm glad they traded him when they did cause he's not that valuable now.
Go Lakers. Their truly a team this season.
2007-01-08 23:39:16 · answer #8 · answered by thenolanater 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
depends what year you want to look at. last year it seemed as if miami got the better end of the deal w/ them winning the championship. but this year, it looks like the lakers got the better end since thay 1) have a better record and 2) shaq is now injured.
but i'm a laker fan. so of course i would say the lakers got the better end of the deal overall.
2007-01-09 02:55:01 · answer #9 · answered by jlt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was the stupidest decision they have ever made. Look at their team now they are a one man show with Kobe who scores freakin 50 points a game. No one else scores but him. Shaq was huge and powerful and one of the best centers of all time and you give him up for a couple of losers. Him Kobe were like bread and butter and they went well together that's why they one those championships together.
2007-01-09 10:46:13 · answer #10 · answered by ~MetallicaFreak~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
Shaq hate kobe,, Kobe hate shaq. you can not play basket ball when
two of your best play are fighting, it just won't work!
that's why laker want the young kobe to stay and traded aged shaq.
2007-01-08 23:41:04 · answer #11 · answered by JJredshot 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋