Artest signs with the Lakers - Jersey #37

[Chronz]

Originally Posted by arlubas

I believe it will be in the same manner those '96 Bulls were essential for Rodman staying (relatively) in check. When you have big personalities around you and the stakes are as high as they can get (title or bust) then even the trainwrecks tend to comply to the mutual goal.

Actually its like a combination of Rodman and Ron Harper, but the most deciding element Id say would be the Harper comparison. People overstate the personality thing, Artest is well behaved and much more mature now. Rodman didnt have to change his game when he joined the Bulls, he just had to stay out of trouble and not throw games away. There will be no such problems with Artest.

Their games however is what will have to be modified. Much like Harper when he joined Chicago, had to change his game to become what Phil wanted from his PG.

[ez24]

Originally Posted by MrRJ

WOOO GO LAKERS!!!!!!!!

This is great???
REPEAT, THREE PEAT, FOUR PEAT

shut up rj!!!

lol
jk

i still think ariza would of been better long term but as of now artest is the better player so whatever is best for the team. Im a lakers fan but... ariza is still my fav. player, if tmac leaves as im expecting, dam hes going to be the star. Ill probably buy a jersey

2peat!!!!!

[rockstar.22]

Originally Posted by quickcut

It's official, bye Ariza and Odom.

odom is staying. one ARTEST definitely cannot make up for an ODOM/ARIZA. lakers front office should know this. also odom is willing to work with the lakers to get him to stay unlike ariza.

[DeAdLyPoTaTo]

Yeah Odom isn't leaving. Hell, Odom had a part in getting Artest in LA as well. He wouldn't get his buddy a job on his team if it ment losing his own spot

[kaiji88]

LA was missing toughness for the most part. Artest not only brings that in full force but also replaces everything about ariza minus a little speed. Don't expect inconsistencies with LA anymore. Here comes the next championship.

[Phamous]

Who thinks Artest is gonna straight up knock Kobe in the face? They have a intense rivalry and **** and I doubt they're gonna get along.

[stawka]

I hope so, but I doubt it. Artest wants a ring, he's in a good position for it, and Phil won't allow any of that ****.

Although I'd love to see Kobe miss 20 games because he's in hospital coz of Artest lol. Would be a story for the ages

[Kobe24Life]

Originally Posted by Phamous

Who thinks Artest is gonna straight up knock Kobe in the face? They have a intense rivalry and **** and I doubt they're gonna get along.

You must understand that no players are friends on the court. You play aggressive, against anyone. I don't think they have any beef outside basketball.

[Rockets1]

Originally Posted by stawka

I hope so, but I doubt it. Artest wants a ring, he's in a good position for it, and Phil won't allow any of that ****.

Although I'd love to see Kobe miss 20 games because he's in hospital coz of Artest lol. Would be a story for the ages

What about that funny ass conflict between mbenga and mihm lmao?

And maybe it could happen if nobe keeps teeling artest what to do.

Remember when kobe pushed pau's head to wake him up in the playoffs? Imagine him doing that to Artest O_O

[DeAdLyPoTaTo]

Artest snuck up on Kobe in the shower last year after the Finals and said he wanted to help him get another ring

I don't think you should worry about any fighting between them