I'm not sold on the idea that a great shooting guard benifits from playing alongside a great point guard I really think the best thing for them would be a another capable shooting guard or small foward like Richard Jefferson or Jamison who could spread the defense and they couldn't always double team Kobe because in the end no matter what Kidd does the others besides Kobe would have to deliver.
2007-02-20 15:29:45 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Basketball
the only way this helps the lakers is if they can get kidd and keep their core of Kobe, Odom, Bynum, Walton, and Brown
2007-02-20 15:35:54 · answer #1 · answered by truthistold2u 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have skepticism also of Kidd's impact on the Lakers. But take a look at this guys resume. He's a proven big time palyer and is an outstanding teammate. The guys been in the playoffs countless times, one of the leaders in numbers of triple-doubles, etc.
The Lakers could really use someone who can pass and facilitate more in the their offense. With Walton out, Kidd can definitely take the pressure of getting the team involved and running the triangle off of Kobe. Kidd is also a great defensive guard, and the Lakers really need some defense with their current lack of it on their 5 game losing streak.
Viewing it longterm, I don't really like the trade of acquiring Kidd. Although he's a great player, he 34 and not getting any younger. My opinion is that they should wait for KG once this season is over. In the offseason there's a big rumor that KG will opt out of his contract with the Twolves. I'd love to see KG with the Lakers.
2007-02-20 23:43:55 · answer #2 · answered by micah_09 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that having Kidd would benefit the entire team,not just Kobe. Most teams would have a difficult time matching up with the Lakers. Kidd, Lamar,or Kobe would make it difficult to double team without leaving someone wide open. Luke,Bynum, Kobe, Lamar and Kidd would all benefit from Kidds addition. The Lakers would be almost impossible to stop. My only worry would be if they could stop anyone else. They can't now
2007-02-20 23:41:54 · answer #3 · answered by scorer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Lakers would absolutely benefit, but it definitely would not be a long term relationship. Kobe has shown he cannot co-exist with other superstars both on and off of the court. His selfishness will always stand in the way of the development of any team he is on. In hindsight, Kobe starting his career in Los Angeles was probably the worst possible scenario for him. But it was a great trade for the Lakers. If the Lakers pulled off another great trade for Kidd, they would immediately vault themselves into the category of near-contender. They probably couldn't beat the big three (Dallas, Phoenix and San Antonio) in a 7 game series but they could compete and would be on the same level as Houston and Utah
2007-02-20 23:37:11 · answer #4 · answered by Peter Christian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the thing is, Kidd is more like a full-court, fast-break point guard than a half-court one. If the trade does happen, maybe Kidd will turn out to be different, but I remember how much Payton, another fast-break PG who at the time was considered a great signing, struggled and was a bust (but not really since he cost only one mill). So I'm not sure Kidd would fit in the triangle.
2007-02-20 23:45:32 · answer #5 · answered by Space Cadet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the acquisition of Jason Kidd could only help the lakers, who are in desperate need of a proven floor general. His ability to disrtibute the ball and run the offense will come in handy against teams like San Antonio, Dallas and Utah. His size and ability to post up on smaller guards such as Tony Parker, Steve Nash, and Jason Terry will create match-up problems, plus it does'nt hurt to have a proven top flight defender, which L.A. lacks. Currently the west has the most productive point guards in the league, partially because most of the head to head match-ups don't involve tenatious defense, as they do in east, but dont worry, Jason's on his way. Byryant and Kidd can prosper in the same manner Pippen and Jordan did.
2007-02-20 23:50:54 · answer #6 · answered by evan a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kidd would help any team, especially one with a superstar like Kobe. Kidd would be a huge upgrade over Smush Parker since Smush is so inconsistent. With Smush, you never know if he'll be knocking down shots or clanking them. Defenders tend to lay off of Smush since most of the time, he doesn't play that well. With Kidd, at least you would know what to expect. And Kidd would take the pressure off of Kobe to be a playmaker.
2007-02-21 07:55:15 · answer #7 · answered by shyguy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really because Triangle Offense makes EVERYONE better.
He is only needed to run transition offense because Smush lacks passing and dribbling fast in a transition offense.
They want Kidd to make money off crowds basically. It won't have much impact on the Lakers. In fact, I'm guessing it'll lead to another feud between Kidd and Bryant,
2007-02-21 03:34:06 · answer #8 · answered by lzy8zn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look at my post on your question about Kobe passing too much...kidd has great hands, rebounds, plays defense and runs offenses well...all things the other guys who the lakers have to play the point arent consistent at...
2007-02-21 00:09:44 · answer #9 · answered by doingitright44 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In each team, every player has strengths and weaknesses. He is a great point guard and my P.E. coach played with him during high school. He knows what's going on the court, and I think he'll do fine with the Triangle Offense.
2007-02-20 23:59:18 · answer #10 · answered by weewoo w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋