On July 05 2012 11:26 JerKy wrote:
The way I see it, Nash is much more of a passer and will (potentially) help Kobe continuously be able to take the shots he loves to take

Steve Nash is also a shooter.

GARO

United States2255 Posts

July 05 2012 02:47 GMT

#345

On July 05 2012 11:38 Zorkmid wrote:

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Steve Nash is also a shooter.

He averaged 12 ppg on 50ish% shooting on a team that had no 20 point scorer last year and he'll somehow take shots away from Kobe for his own? rofl

Existential

Australia2107 Posts

July 05 2012 02:48 GMT

#346

So exciting to hear that Nash is going to the Lakers! It'll be interesting to see how it all works out and hopefully it does. Glad we had that trade exception to use for Nash.

roadrunner_sc

United States1220 Posts

July 05 2012 03:01 GMT

#347

On July 05 2012 11:47 GARO wrote:

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He averaged 12 ppg on 50ish% shooting on a team that had no 20 point scorer last year and he'll somehow take shots away from Kobe for his own? rofl

He said shooter, not scorer. Those are decent numbers.
And he's giving Kobe shots, not taking them. That's the point of having Nash in the first place.

thuracine

United States582 Posts

July 05 2012 03:04 GMT

#348

Nash wants a ring, NY and Toronto didn't stand a chance when the Lakers stepped up. Can't wait for the new season to start, let"s get Nash that ring come on Lakers.

shawster

Canada2485 Posts

July 05 2012 03:04 GMT

#349

wow 2 first rounders and 2 second rounders and eric gordon. phoenix is lovin it.

well i guess ima have to be a lakers fan now.... congratulations, gold and purple, you've finally converted me.

wonder what the lakers are gonna do once kobe retires eh

roadrunner_sc

United States1220 Posts

July 05 2012 03:08 GMT

#350

Of everyone involved, Kobe was the biggest surprise for me, pushing so strongly for this trade and all.
Considering how much he's hated everything sun-related these years, still wanted to get Nash onboard. Guess he really, really want that last ring....Almost as much as Nash wants his first lol

RowdierBob

Australia13430 Posts

July 05 2012 03:40 GMT

#351

On July 05 2012 11:21 Zorkmid wrote:

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Why? Can Kobe Co-exist? They both need the ball a lot don't they?

Nash is the ultimate plug-and-play player for me. You could put him on any team and he'd make them better. He'll everyone on that team better looks and the fact he's still such a good shooter give Kobe more space to operate on the perimeter.

XaI)CyRiC

United States4471 Posts

July 05 2012 03:41 GMT

#352

I never got the feeling that the Lakers hated the Suns so much as they competed very hard against them. Apart from the Kobe-Raja Bell clashes, I never really saw any sign of bad blood (and I'm pretty sure Kobe tried to get Raja to the Lakers after, so not sure that even counts). Most Lakers fans I know have always respected Nash, although they (like many other non-Lakers fans) questioned his second MVP award. I'm not surprised to hear that Kobe respects Nash and his game, and I don't see a massive shift in how Lakers fans see Nash being necessary. How can you hate the guy really?

Vindicare605

United States16124 Posts

July 05 2012 03:44 GMT

#353

On July 05 2012 12:41 XaI)CyRiC wrote:
I never got the feeling that the Lakers hated the Suns so much as they competed very hard against them. Apart from the Kobe-Raja Bell clashes, I never really saw any sign of bad blood (and I'm pretty sure Kobe tried to get Raja to the Lakers after, so not sure that even counts). Most Lakers fans I know have always respected Nash, although they (like many other non-Lakers fans) questioned his second MVP award. I'm not surprised to hear that Kobe respects Nash and his game, and I don't see a massive shift in how Lakers fans see Nash being necessary. How can you hate the guy really?

It's a competitive rivalry more so than it is bad blood. As far as I know the Suns have a healthy respect for Kobe Bryant and the Lakers and the feeling is mutual. Alvin Gentry and Kobe Bryant have appeared nothing if not friendly with each other every time I've seen them, same is also true of Grant Hill and Kobe who've been matched up with each other for years now.

Kamille

Monaco1035 Posts

July 05 2012 05:23 GMT

#354

I'm curious as to what the Magic could do going forward. Most GMs are looking for at least something for their star player, but the argument that you have a middling team, no attractive assets for a big name free agent, and not receiving high draft picks doesn't seem like a position any team wants to be in. Would it be worth it for the Magic to hoard resources like Houston and make a playoff fodder team, while not receiving high draft picks?

Itsmedudeman

United States19229 Posts

July 05 2012 05:53 GMT

#355

Wow, nash is exactly what the lakers needed. Someone who can make pau and bynum that much scarier and get the entire team involved (cause kobe just wasn't doing it) and also take some attention off of kobe.

JumboJohnson

537 Posts

July 05 2012 07:13 GMT

#356

These sports off-seasons are going to give a stroke. Nash to the hated Lakers and hated Peyton Manning to the Broncos. It's like my whole worldview has suffered an earthquake.

What's next Alex Rodriguez to the Rockies?

Also it will be cool to watch Nash with a solid team around him.

-RusH

United States240 Posts

July 05 2012 07:18 GMT

#357

I also remember Kobe trying to "recruit" Raja Bell when he was a free agent. He did the same with Shane Battier the previous offseason and he probably did the same with Artest.

citi.zen

2509 Posts

July 05 2012 07:30 GMT

#358

By itself, I don't like the Nash trade that much: 27m over 3 years to a 38 year old guard who cannot defend is a "win now or bust" move. And as it stands, LAL still cannot get past OKC or MIA. But they did need a PG, and perhaps can put together more trades, giving them a better chance next season.

-RusH

United States240 Posts

July 05 2012 08:26 GMT

#359

One of the Laker's biggest problem was not being able to deal with quick/explosive PG's. It will be interesting to see how they deal with them seeing as Kobe's only getting older and stacking up the minutes on them knees of his.

Vindicare605

United States16124 Posts

July 05 2012 08:35 GMT

#360

I dunno guys. From what I saw last season it was the stagnating offense that would just freeze up that would cost the Lakers crucial games.

With a guy like Steve Nash, that's not something you have to worry about. sure he's a defensive liability, but you're surrounding him now with 4 other great defensive players something he didn't really have in Phoenix. I think it's something the Lakers can live with.

I mean.... pick and roll with Nash, Kobe and Bynum? It's a terrifying prospect. I am so excited.