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Originally Posted by Eckstein 4 Prez
Ugh. This is pretty much the prototype of the "doesn't help either team" trade. Miami is not ready for prime time, and the Lakers are now set to give Kobe the sucky supporting cast he seems to want so desperately.
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Yeah, but it will be fun watching both teams trying to spin this one. I don't think the Heat can beat either the Pacers or Pistons as presently constituted, and they will have to change there style to a half court, grind it out with Shaq in the post. And when Stan Van Gundy fails to take the team to the Finals next year, they can fire him and replace him with Phil.
Meanwhile, the Lakers must think they just guaranteed Kobe will stay, so they can field a lineup of...
G-Payton
G-Bryant (trial notwithstanding)
F-Odom
F-B. Grant
C-?? (Free agent? Dampier, maybe?)
which won't scare anyone out West. Miami and LA just look like 2 teams that have no chance to get past the 2nd round.