Paul Gasol to the Laker for Kwane Brown and Jarbis Crittendon.

Where did you hear this? I can't find it on the Lakers' website or ESPN. Is it official or just speculation?

Nevermind, I found an article about it:

http://commercialappeal.com/news/2008/feb/01/gasol-traded-lakers/

Just based on your post, I loved this trade. But you left out that they also gave up 2 first round draft picks (2008 and 2010). That's a pretty hefty price, but I think Gasol can contribute right now. The Lakers were already contenders with Bynum healthy, so this just confirms that. Look out for LA in April!

2 first rounders? Wow.

But I guess they won't be high picks, at least the 08 one.

Does this make the Lakers contenders or still pretenders?keci_kt

Definitely contenders. Once Bynum gets back to 100% It will be a front-court to be reckon with. Bynum and Gasol. Kobe is probaly happy to get more help. It was a good trade for the Grizz as well since they weren't a good team with Gasol anyway and they get the Lakers 2008 and 2010 first rounders.

2 first rounders? Wow.

But I guess they won't be high picks, at least the 08 one.

manningbowl135

[QUOTE="manningbowl135"]

2 first rounders? Wow.

But I guess they won't be high picks, at least the 08 one.

murlow12

I don't, but anything can happen. I know for sure this year's pick won't be low.

Wow.. i was reading this on another site...

Kobe, Bynum and Gasol = :shock::shock::shock:

Phil Jackson is slowely building up a dynasty like the Bulls from earlyier years

[QUOTE="manningbowl135"]

2 first rounders? Wow.

But I guess they won't be high picks, at least the 08 one.

murlow12

You never know. In 2009, Kobe could tear his ACL at the beginning of the year or something. I think the Lakers can be a top-4 team in the West for the next few years, don't get me wrong, but it's hard to predict 2-3 years in the future.

A couple years ago, people might've said the Heat would be a dominant force in the East for years to come (even though the team was getting old, they still had Wade). Look how that turned out.

Anyway, now I'm ticked off that the Bulls couldn't at least match this offer. This seems like a steal for LA.

And with the Suns being a weak team, the Lakers should easily win the Pacific division and possibly the NBA title.AHUGECAT

[QUOTE="AHUGECAT"]And with the Suns being a weak team, the Lakers should easily win the Pacific division and possibly the NBA title.UssjTrunks

The Suns aren't the elite team they used to be - we could easily beat them in a 7 game series now. We beat them twice this year and the time we did lose we didn't have our number 2 player.

The Suns can't beat the Spurs or Lakers.

This just made my day, being a huge Laker fan and born and raised here in LA i literally jumped out of my chair when i read this. Finally got rid of the bum Kwame. This team is officially a contender.

Bynum-5

Gasol-4

Odom-3

Kobe-2

Fisher-1

mitch kupchuck. Bootylicious

We love you mitch!!!

omg this is the best news i've heard in awhile for the lakers.

finally we get a legit PF that can shoot and rebound and HOLD ON TO THE BALL. kobe finally has something to work with besides Bynum down low who is becoming one of the best young big men in the game and is only getting better, with them two down low and kobe leading them and a veteran PG who can stop us?

It sucks to be a Bulls fan right now. It really does.Wii60always

Seriously dude, what the crap? Paxson couldn't do better than this??!! I've supported Paxson for the most part, but this seems ridiculous.

[QUOTE="Wii60always"]It sucks to be a Bulls fan right now. It really does.JML897

Seriously dude, what the crap? Paxson couldn't do better than this??!! I've supported Paxson for the most part, but this seems ridiculous.

I want him fired. If Kwame freaking Brown could land Pau Gasol, then what the hell? We've had way better packages than this so I don't understand what's wrong.

[QUOTE="UssjTrunks"][QUOTE="AHUGECAT"]And with the Suns being a weak team, the Lakers should easily win the Pacific division and possibly the NBA title.AHUGECAT

The Suns aren't the elite team they used to be - we could easily beat them in a 7 game series now. We beat them twice this year and the time we did lose we didn't have our number 2 player.

The Suns can't beat the Spurs or Lakers.

If Gasol actually played like a 7 footer I'd be really worried...

idk. javaris mite hv been a fraqnchise playerbball_playa010

:lol:

I don't know if you were joking or not. anyways lakers didn't even need him anyways, we have fisher a vet with farmar backing him up so we're solid at the guard position

[QUOTE="Bootylicious"]mitch kupchuck. andyboiii

We love you mitch!!!

omg this is the best news i've heard in awhile for the lakers.

finally we get a legit PF that can shoot and rebound and HOLD ON TO THE BALL. kobe finally has something to work with besides Bynum down low who is becoming one of the best young big men in the game and is only getting better, with them two down low and kobe leading them and a veteran PG who can stop us?

:lol: FINALLY! This is great news, now we can contend with the Celtics, possible finals matchup?

you're right, we don't need critterton, I think he's gonna be a starter, but Farmar is better now, and will be in the future (I think)

[QUOTE="andyboiii"]

[QUOTE="Bootylicious"]mitch kupchuck. skullkrusher13

We love you mitch!!!

omg this is the best news i've heard in awhile for the lakers.

finally we get a legit PF that can shoot and rebound and HOLD ON TO THE BALL. kobe finally has something to work with besides Bynum down low who is becoming one of the best young big men in the game and is only getting better, with them two down low and kobe leading them and a veteran PG who can stop us?

:lol: FINALLY! This is great news, now we can contend with the Celtics, possible finals matchup.

Since the Celtics got KG in the summer I have been saying that the Celtics will meet the Lakers in the finals just cause of the ref drama.balindos

Yeah the Lakers vs the Celts would definitely be pretty epic.

Starting lineup

PG- Derek Fisher

SG- Kobe Bryant

SF- Lamar Odom

PF- Pau Gasol

C- Andrew Bynum

HOLY ****!

I thought the W's would push for 2nd in the Pacific, looks like the SUNS will get second in the pacific

[QUOTE="bball_playa010"]idk. javaris mite hv been a fraqnchise playerandyboiii

:lol:

I don't know if you were joking or not. anyways lakers didn't even need him anyways, we have fisher a vet with farmar backing him up so we're solid at the guard position

How bad would that be if he became the greatest player EVER

If Gasol actually played like a 7 footer I'd be really worried...

Eman5805

Which is fine because Bynum plays like a 7footer. Gasol can play like a tall P foward.

[QUOTE="Eman5805"]

If Gasol actually played like a 7 footer I'd be really worried...waynehead895

Which is fine because Bynum plays like a 7footer. Gasol can play like a tall P foward.

I think you mean SF. The word "power" doesn't even slightly describe Gasol's game. Still, it gives the Lakers a formidable lineup and ensures that the Hornets path to the Finals has gotten even more arduous.

As if complacency wasn't enough of a potential problem...

The word "power" doesn't even slightly describe Gasol's game

Eman5805

Neither does the word "small"

[QUOTE="Eman5805"]

The word "power" doesn't even slightly describe Gasol's gameG5W

Neither does the word "small"

I said Gasol's game.

Not Gasol himself. :lol:

The first draft pick traded means nothing due to the position the Lakers are in.

The second draft pick....we'll see if it means anything yet.

YES

Lakers are legit condenders now... When Bynum gets back, people better watch out! 8)

this definitely makes them contenders. All they need is a solid starting pg and they're set to make a good runsilky_smooth8

fisher is definitely a solid pg. Not an all star but solid. You fail.

[QUOTE="silky_smooth8"]this definitely makes them contenders. All they need is a solid starting pg and they're set to make a good runskullkrusher13

fisher is definitely a solid pg. Not an all star but solid. You fail.

:lol: Yeah dont know why he didnt consider Fish there, Fisher is definitely a solid player with his experience, shooting, & defense.