Lamar Odom as Sixth-Man gives L.A. Lakers best shot at NBA Title
im not a laker fan, i hate them, but this sounds okayy, it doesn't matter if odom comes off the bench or starter, lakers will still be dangerous.... Lamar Odom as Sixth-Man gives L.A. Lakers best shot at NBA Title
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Enter the sixth man role. Odom can check-in and do whatever is needed. He can be assertive like with Miami. He can facilitate from the point-forward spot. Or he can dominate the boards with his lanky arms. But instead of being underused as a starter, he becomes the best player on an excellent second-unit ...
 NBA news mixed with analysis … Their news: “Odom has discussed with the basketball staff the possibility of accepting a sixth-man role, which has all sorts of delightful possibilities to it, due to the 6-foot-10 Odom’s versatility. He could come off the bench to play small forward or play the two position (shooting guard) or power forward. The Lakers’ staff even has discussed with Odom the possibility of him being a hybrid point forward and initiating the offense in that role.” (Orange Country Register, linked on HoopsVibe News Section). Our Quick Analysis: Moving to the bench would have a positive influence on Lamar Odom and the Lakers. The southpaw suits the sixth man role perfectly. L.A. is now built around three players: superstar Kobe Bryant, super-Spaniard Pau Gasol, and super-center Andrew Bynum. Odom, after years as second banana to Bryant, sometimes got lost as the third option last season and could struggle as the number four. Enter the sixth man role. Odom can check-in and do whatever is needed. He can be assertive like with Miami. He can facilitate from the point-forward spot. Or he can dominate the boards with his lanky arms. But instead of being underused as a starter, he becomes the best player on an excellent second-unit. Opponents would have to adjust their game plan to Odom’s new role. For example, teams try changing their line-up to slow San Antonio’s top reserve Manu Ginobili. They fail. And the Argentine still goes off and opponents, by adjusting, are off balance all night. Odom as sixth man would have the same impact. Trevor Ariza is the likely choice to replace Odom in the first-five. The 6-8, 215 pound wing would inherit the stopper role from Bryant and allow the superstar to conserve energy on defense. And with Ariza starting, the Lakers are nastier than Janet Jackson on defense. Odom as super-sub makes sense. The move would energize the talented three-man, give the Lakers a gunner off the bench, and unleash Ariza as a lockdown defender. Bottom line, L.A. would be closer to winning the 2008-09 NBA Title. Starter or sixth man? What is Odom’s role in 2008-09? Get at us in the comment box below and return to HoopsVibe The Blog for more news and analysis. Photo courtesy of jcarmonanavas.
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The Lakers, with Odom starting or coming off the pine, ain't winning nothing. Nothing I say. report abuse
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That's the dumbest thing I ever heard. Bringing him off the bench, he has thrived being the third wing with Gasol and it will only get better with Bynum back. report abuse
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Hi Get Smart ... Thanks for reading. Thanks for commenting. He can still play with Gasol and Bynum, except now he gives them a different look as the main option off the pine. Ginobili is a real plus for the Spurs as sixth man. It would be interesting to see for LA, too. Thanks for yourvthoughts. Out ... report abuse
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Ginobili is a spark player, he brings energy and flash. That's what 6th men do, they keep things in a flow. Odom is not that type of player. He is a get in the rhythm after a period of time player. Which makes his role as the third wing as a starter better off, than bringing him off the bench report abuse
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I agree with Get Smart. Even big men like Antonio McDyess, and Robert Horry bring a spark off the bench. That's just not Lamar Odom's M.O. I think it's a bad idea having him come off the bench. I wouldn't do this, but if they wanted someone to come of the bench and provide a spark Gasol should be the one. But like I said I wouldn't do that either. Play them all as starters for while and let them get use to one another and see how it goes. You can't fix what's not broke, or furher you can't fix, what hasn't been created yet report abuse
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seems like a good idea, but i doubt lamar will be coming off the bench. he is too much of a leader and a star to be given that role. report abuse
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I agree with O. Sandor. Odom can be a sixth man averaging 30 minutes a game. There's nothing wrong with that. Lamar is not a star or even an all star. report abuse
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I love the idea!!!I believe (Odom) he's one of the few players in La La Land who DOES not want their time in the spotlight. So this will work perfectly for him.Not to mention, the Lakers already boast one of the best benches in the NBA already. The addition of Odom would only bolster the defense and (especially fill the void left by the departure of Roni Turiaf) and bring fluidity to the offense.I still think he's the most versatile player in the NBA. He reminds me of players like Tayshaun Prince. I think for once he can prove he's not just a stat sheet stuffer but an integral part to the Lakers success. I do feel however that if Odom comes in with the second group, he needs to become more of a cerebral player. He has take guys like Farmar and Sun Yue under his wing. My only question with this team is Radmonovic. What role does he play? Three point threat? or Defensive Liability?I think we're going to need the preseason to figure this entire thing out.I hope the Lakers GO ALL THE WAY!golakers report abuse
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Hi Get Smart and Royal Ivey ... Thanks for commenting again. Good points I agree Odom is more a flow player, while Ginobili brings a spark. For sure! However, Odom, at times, is known for getting lost on the floor when he's not getting touches. He tends to float on the perimeter and almost pout. I think back to some of his time with the Clippers and the start of his Laker days when he's adjusting to Kobe. As a number four, he could struggle. However, as a reserve, he becomes the main option? Something to consider? An adjustment in his style would have to occuer perhaps. Thanks for reading and great points! report abuse
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Ivan Royal I apologize for getting your name wrong. No slight was meant. My mistake. report abuse
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people call me Royal Ivey every other day. Is he even still in the league? Anyway it's all good sh*t happens. I see what you're saying about Odom, but I still think he's better off starting report abuse
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LA is STILL Boston's b*tch!!!!!!!!!!! report abuse
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The Lake Show needs someone at the three that can shut down Paul Pierce and the like... so Ariza should play with the first unit. Odom's scoring ability would indeed be wasted if he started. report abuse
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i doesnt matter ii he starts or comes off the bench or if bynum becomes the the superstar everyone expects him to be. this will not compensate for the lakers lack of defenseand softness. report abuse
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i think moving odem out of the line up would be stupied i think if they move him out of the line up they should put vujacic as starting shooting guard and move kobe as starting SF and fisher PG and Gasol PF and the big and bad Baby Face Bynum center or they can put bynum at the 6th man and put odem as the PF and Gasol as C and Kobe as SF Vujacic as SG and Fisher as Point guard but i think either way lakers are going to do a really good job this year all they haft to do is stay healthy we cant aford no injuries this year the bench really brings us alot of energy to the team but its going to be hard to cut the players off the roster when traning camp comes because theres alot of really good players on the roster and Mithch is going to haft to make the right decisions report abuse
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im sorry for mispelling odoms name report abuse
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Justin, I don't think Odom will mind. LOL! Thanks for commenting. I agree the Lakers are a power, with many options. I really like Vujacic off the bench, he brings energy. As a starter, he'd be good, but he is so eefective as an off-the-bench pest. report abuse
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Well put. I agree. report abuse
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I think it's a good move to put odom as the sixth man. I mean he's the only starter in with the second unit when kobe, pau, bynum, and d-fish go the bench anyway. report abuse
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The L.A FAKERS and Kobe the Rapist got lucky that Manu was injured. Every expert knows that the SPURS can beat the FAKERS. Duncan is a better player than Kobe The Rapist. report abuse
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fck all u haters. dis is good cuz odom is inconsistent report abuse
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I have my doubts on odom coming off the bench and becoming the focal point of offence. He doesn't show up mentally and more often than not, shies away from responsibility on the court. When he feels like scoring, he goes to his left on a drive. When he doesn't , he takes bad shots on his gross jumpshot. Someone like ginobilli is an attacker! That's why he's great off the bench. Odom? He's a "passenger" report abuse
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Injured Ginobili and Joey the Cheater Crawford is what helped the L.A Lakers win against the Spurs. There is a huge question mark on the Lakers road to the FInals. Kobe is not good enough to win a championship. He is a selfish prick. Odom is useless, he is an overrated player. Manu or Ben Gordon are better tham him either as a third or fourth option or a bench sparker. The Lakers will not get lucky this time. Joey Crawford and luck will not bail them out. report abuse
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FCK all laker haters. If you hate Kobe, your just jealous, and if you hate the lakers, your just a fck retard. If you believe the sorry ass Spurs could beat the lakers in a series than you know nothing about basketball... i feel sorry for you haters report abuse
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Stupid Shrek said Duncan is better than Kobe thats funnier than shaq saying he can beat Kobe in a freethrow contest Lakers own the Spurs just wait till we play them ya digg report abuse
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WTF!!! Lakers skool he spurs, manu cant do shit, and duncan can play ball, but cant come close to beating LA! And besides La has got the best player in the world kobe, and he isnt the only person who can play b ball i n la, las got 6 10 soon to be sixth man odom and got fisher who is a veteren point guard, with a sick 3, and sashas shot, and just got a new shootin guard from the chinese world b ball team who rox. so there is no way that this season someone could break las offence or defence!GO LA!! report abuse
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SPURS SUCK!! now they r over rated, lakers skool them and there still is no question la could win, spurs beat suns without manu ginonli, why cant they beat the lakers, its cuz if they loose a few players that cant compare to odom or kobe, they fall apart, kobes the best in the world and could skool the spurs. AND SHREK UR A DUMBASS! report abuse
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ThaMamba 24 and LA Hustler, you guys are prick. Instead of swallowing Kobe's semen, why dont you accept the truth that the L.A Fakers got lucky against the Spurs. Duncan is a better player than Kobe the last 10 years and is by far much more accomplished than that rapist. The L.A Fakers is not good enough to win a championship and theyw ill never win a championship with Kobe as the leader because he is a sorry loser and is not good enough to win the ring. Both of you L.A morons can go to hell and tell Lucifer I said hi. report abuse
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fuck LA boston all the wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyKG is the best player in the league ok defensively and offemsively 1v1 2v2 3v3 4v4 5v5 the best playerrrr kobe is overratedstats dont lie look at his and vinces the same and vince dont even try if vince had shaq he'd hav more rings then kobe. So u wanna compare kobe to mj which shouldnt b done y not vince report abuse
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