Kurant

Lots of Lakers fans said playoffs, one in paticular around here told us we were underestimating them for giving them the 8 spot. No names mentioned.

Look, if you think this team would be less successful with Shaq, instead of Kobe, you really need some glasses. Long term, no question it was the right move. But as for this year, I promise you that team makes the playoffs with Shaq.

My prediction for the Lakers, and being the Laker and Kobe hater I am, I'm willing to bet Odom is gone during the offseason. He will not work in LA. He is a 6'10" guy, who doesn't play low post real well, and doesn't do much without the rock in his hands. Him gone, a point guard signed, and maybe a good draft pick or a way to sign a real big man and Phil Jackson, and that team can get there again. Odom being traded is a great way to get that team going in the right direction. And Mihm, or Mihn, whatever the hell his name is, is absolutley terrible. He doesn't start anywhere in this league except in LA and maybe for the Clippers.

The problem with the Lakers signing anyone, outside of a trade - Brian Grant and his ridiculious contract. That is NO ones fault BUT Kupchak. Brian Grant was the worst idea, ever. They'll never even be able to trade him. Who the hell would want that monster. (And I"m not talking about Grant, just the "features" that come with him").