Memphis @ Utah :: Monday : December 6 : 2K10 :: 7 PM

[memo is money]

Gasol was traded to the Lakers on 2/1/08. The West at that time:

New Orleans 32-13 .711
Phoenix 33-14 .702
Dallas 31-14 .689
San Antonio 29-16 .644
Lakers 28-16 .636
Utah 28-18 .609
Denver 27-18 .600
Golden State 28-19 .596
Portland 26-19 .578
Houston 25-20 .556

I strongly believe that if NBA had not approved of that trade, we would have seen yet another Spurs-Jazz WCF, for sure. There were only 2 teams in the WEst that seemed to match up well against us that year, Spurs -as always, Pops factor- and the young Blazers. The entire scenario of a whole year changed after that trade. Lakers, again, became the elite of the West along with Spurs. THe LAkers have done more than matching the excitement after Boston's Big3 coming together and gone to Finals 3 straight times. And, I cannot blame KOC or Miller family for not being able to force stupid Jerry West to shut down that trade or to find a stupid GM willing to waste all the efforts of 4-5 up-and-coming young rosters by simply giving up the franchise player to a conference rival.

 

[VINYLONE]

Memphis is playin back to back but that doesn't matter. JAZZ LOSE

Interesting perspective.

 

[Gyp Rosetti]

The Lakers went from a team in turmoil to 3 time WC champs and 2 time defending champs and gave up nothing to do it. Yes, Marc Gasol has turned out nicely for the Girlies, but he was nothing more than a trade chip for the Lakers. This is the second most lopsided trade in the past 30 years.

If I'm not mistaken, Pau was a free agent. Knowing that and that they weren't going to be able to re-sign him (I can only assume), it's not that lopsided. Marc and a couple of 1sts (and Javaris) for a guy who wasn't going to be around in a few months anyway is quite a bit in fact imo.

 

[Gyp Rosetti]

I think that Memphis was banking a bit on Conley to be their PG of the future; so far not so good. At least they signed Darko

Conley's averaging 15.7 ppg on 47.2% from the floor (better than Deron) and 35.8% from three (also better than Deron). With 6.9 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 2.2 steals to boot, that's hardly "not good." Especially considering he's just 23 years old and the chuckers on his team.

 

[YB85]

If I'm not mistaken, Pau was a free agent. Knowing that and that they weren't going to be able to re-sign him (I can only assume), it's not that lopsided. Marc and a couple of 1sts (and Javaris) for a guy who wasn't going to be around in a few months anyway is quite a bit in fact imo.

He wasn't a free agent. Memphis was just dumping his salary and was requiring only draft picks and expiring contracts in return.

 

[NUMBERICA]

If I'm not mistaken, Pau was a free agent. Knowing that and that they weren't going to be able to re-sign him (I can only assume), it's not that lopsided. Marc and a couple of 1sts (and Javaris) for a guy who wasn't going to be around in a few months anyway is quite a bit in fact imo.

Pau is currently under the same contract that he signed. It was extended last year, but regardless would've still been under contract for this year at least.

The Lakers got a lot better immediately, The Grizzlies didn't get any worse and in fact got better over the next couple of years. I think the trade looks less lopsided in retrospect considering those things. Pau is a 2nd-fiddle player and wasn't doing much for the Grizzlies at the time. In retrospect, I honestly doubt the Grizzlies could've gotten much more than a ****-ton of cap relief, Marc Gasol (debateably the best young C [been in the NBA less than 3 years] in the league), and two late first-rounders, whether LA came out like Kings or not.

 

[//r00t 4 Jazz]

If I'm not mistaken, Pau was a free agent. Knowing that and that they weren't going to be able to re-sign him (I can only assume), it's not that lopsided. Marc and a couple of 1sts (and Javaris) for a guy who wasn't going to be around in a few months anyway is quite a bit in fact imo.

Ya way off, like already mentioned, as a Jazz fan you should remember it cause Pau signing his contract set the Market for AK to get his contract, so both AK and Pau's contract are basically identical.
YB showed the record already but also the year before (minus Fish and Pau) the Fakers where a first round exit to the Suns and Kobe went on his summer tirade blasting Bynam and LA's ownership and demanding a trade.

Guess a few years of dominance effects peoples memory or lack of one.

 

[Jean-Luc]

Memphis is playin back to back but that doesn't matter. JAZZ LOSE

How'd'ya figure that one?

Jazz know they need to take care of their homecourt, and probably want to earn back a little respect after Dallas danced around celebrating last weekend. I think Jazz show up to play tonight, and mend their damaged pride with a W.

 

[Inn Dawn]

How'd'ya figure that one?

Jazz know they need to take care of their homecourt,

Do they? 4 losses already at home.

and probably want to earn back a little respect after Dallas danced around celebrating last weekend. I think Jazz show up to play tonight, and mend their damaged pride with a W.

And how do we get even a 'little' respect by beating a club that is 5 games below .500?

Don't get me wrong, they've already exceeded my expectations with their play, but their home issues need to be worked out posthaste. Because it's doubtful that they remain this hot on the road for the entire season.

 

[Jean-Luc]

Do they? 4 losses already at home.

One would hope that Jerry has instilled a new fire inside of our players after the most recent loss at home.

Gotta kick the habit soon. Tonight, and the rest of this week is a good place to start.

 

[Hanginthere]

Hey Jean Luc...?? I thought you were done?? I mean you put it all on the line against the Mavs, I think it's time to pony up now...

You said you would never come back... What gives??

 

[Revolution 9]

Drinking another four loko tonight ready for the game to start.
Really need a win tonight after the Dallas let down.