So far only Paul has offered himself up, but you just know that it won't be long for someone makes a call to Orlando about Howard. This is the time to do it, cuz going the whole season with that hanging in the air is an awful thing for a franchise and few want to go thru that anymore.

Lakers could pair Bryant and Howard and be right back in business. IMO the Lakers going after CP3 doesn't do as much for them and they'd have to give up loads of assets just the same. Gasol is againg and they aren't in love with Bynum. Howard is young and strong and can be the next in line of Lakers greats. Mikan, Chamberlain, Jabbar, Shaq...

This is the one way that could actually create a chance for NY to still land CP3.

AnubisADL wrote:If your LA you trade for whoever you can get. Kobe is 33 yrs old and he isn't getting any younger.

The point is that they CAN GET either Paul or Howard. The Lakers have enough assets to make deals. So if you were the Lakers do you go hard after Howard or CP3? Let's not forget that CP3 has Knee issues and Howard so far has been a rock. Also the Lakers history is that they win titles when they have a strong Center. I'm only guessing that Howard would be very attractive to them to continue their lineage of great NBA Centers.

It's hard to know if Bynum would be an acceptable player to Orl. The only question being is he over his health issues or not. When Healthy Bynum is a beast. The Lakers also wouldn't have to change their style of player, which is a non ball dominant guard style of offense. Adding CP3 completely changes what they'll be doing as an offense. They'd have to change to a ball dominant PG style of offense. It's unclear what their plans are. With Howard the Lakers can continue doing what they do without a serious shift. All of this is very interesting.

It's a bit odd that Demps is reported to have had a 'sitdown' with Paul Wasn't aware that was allowed yet.

No one comes close to DHoward on both sides of the ball. There is him and then there is everyone else.

nixluva wrote:

Killa4luv wrote:THis is a no brainer and it doesn't matter what team we're talking about. Dwight Howard is the most dominant, most unique talent in the league. CP3 is the best PG in the league but there other elite level PG talents.

No one comes close to DHoward on both sides of the ball. There is him and then there is everyone else.

It's why I think LA would prefer to restock their franchise with Howard over CP3! Howard is a workhorse and he's fully healthy. CP3 is gonna need help to take some pressure off of him and allow him to stay on the court. I'd have to think the Lakers would want to go after Howard more than CP3. If your going to spend assets why not go after the most dominant bigman in the game? It fits what the Lakers blueprint has been for years now.

What kind of question is this? Paul or Howard? When was the last time there was an elite point guard winning any title in this league? Magic? Isiah?

Howard maybe as good as Shaq was in his prime. He is younger, no major injury concerns and trading Gasol, Bynum is a no brainer for the Lakers. Dominant Big Men win championships and you can lock in the best big for the prime of his career. Or you can get a point guard with multiple injuries nearing 30?

AnubisADL wrote:

jazz74 wrote:well, rumor has it that the lakers are trying to get both. if that is true then the nba is a wrap for them.

Orlando cant wait to get a injury prone Bynum and the Hornets cant wait to get a 31 yr old Gasol to build around. LOL.

well, its better than getting nothing. and they are much better assets than what we have. another team we have to look out for is the clips. they have the most tradeable assets as well as a star that people want to play with. they are also in pursuit.