Kobe and Gilbert.

[Pugz]

Chicago Tribune -
One general manager on the periphery of the Kobe Bryant talks says he believes the "dark horse" to make a deal with the Lakers is the Washington Wizards . The consensus is the Wizards have hit a plateau, but have the star power in Gilbert Arenas to make a deal.

Arenas is talking about opting out of his contract after this season. He's from Los Angeles and has become a star, one of the league's highest-scoring players and an engaging personality who would embrace the Hollywood scene. He would meet the Lakers' demands for an All-Star player if they trade Bryant.

"Watch out for them," the general manager said, meaning the Wizards.

 

[Mexi]

Gilbert would THRIVE here in LA
man that'd be a tight trade.

but would Kobe accept?

 

[Pugz]

Straight up Kobe for Gil don't work.
They would have to throw more in.

 

[.loggie]

Gil going back home. I can see that happening cause hes going to opt out at the end of the season anyway. But yeah, I think Washingston might have to throw in a few other pieces.

 

[bulls12]

I don't even see Kobe in blue, either it's Chicago or he's staying where he is.

 

[playmaker7]

Kobe and Gilbert wouldn't work. Unless both changed their feelings for each other and spread the ball out more.

 

[Mexi]

Kobe and Gilbert wouldn't work. Unless both changed their feelings for each other and spread the ball out more.

lol did you not read the article?
they wouldnt play with each other, they would be traded for each other < _<

 

[playmaker7]

lol did you not read the article?
they wouldnt play with each other, they would be traded for each other < _<

I skimmed it. I thought they meant Kobe and Gilbert together. Not for each other. Screw that. Gilbert is the 2nd biggest ballhog in the NBA, I don't think he'd be that good in LA

 

[MapleLeaf]

Arenas isn't a ballhog, he's just good, so he shoots alot, and he shoots well

 

[The Guid]

I skimmed it. I thought they meant Kobe and Gilbert together. Not for each other. Screw that. Gilbert is the 2nd biggest ballhog in the NBA, I don't think he'd be that good in LA

the second biggest ball hog behind Kobe...though he wouldn't fit in LA?

 

[playmaker7]

the second biggest ball hog behind Kobe...though he wouldn't fit in LA?

Behind Carmelo...did you not see the Nuggets or the USA team this season?

Kobe toned it down alot this season compared to others. He ballhogged alot less than he normally did. He would do it when they were down and up to the point where they were safe.

 

[Mexi]

biggest ballhog = michael redd

he doesnt pass at all
kobe at least was in the top 15 in ast last season

 

[DJT]

This is probably the one Kobe trade I don't mind if it happened. I wonder if he would accept. Would Jamison and Stevenson and a few others be enough.

 

[Mexi]

This is probably the one Kobe trade I don't mind if it happened. I wonder if he would accept. Would Jamison and Stevenson and a few others be enough.

Gil/Jamison/Stevenson is too much for Kobe

 

[DJT]

No I meant that would he think Jamison and Stevenson and maybe Daniels would be the teammates that he wants.

 

[Mexi]

oh crap know what i just realized?
The reason the Wizards traded Kwame was because he and Gilbert HATED each other.
Kwame almost got to the point where he was gonna kill Gil(not literally)
If you recall, in '05 that was the reason the Wizards sent Kwame home in the playoffs

as long as Kwame is here, Gil aint coming
maybe next year as a FA when Kwame, and Kobe for that matter, more than likely are gone

 

[DJT]

Maybe Kwame would be in the deal. Something like Gil/Haywood/???? for Bryant/Kwame?

 

[VC3]

Doubt Kwame will be in the deal. Remember the Wizards drafted him and traded him off because he sucks so much. This would be great to have Gilbert back in Cali. I could see him more when the Lakers play the Warriors.

 

[DJT]

I would like a trade like this to happen....but who knows.

 

[Mexi]

Doubt Kwame will be in the deal. Remember the Wizards drafted him and traded him off because he sucks so much.

and becasue he HATED Gilbert, and a lot of stuff happened in the locker rooms
Kwame is 9mil of expiring contract
as long as Gil is gone, i'm sure they'd take him back