The Lakers and Grizzlies made a trade. Pau Gasol, an 18 and 8 power forward and center, with a solid range up to 18 feet, goes to LA. The Grizzlies get two likely picks in the 20’s, A raw talent in Javaris Crittendon (who is now in one heck of a logjam), and Kwame Brown; who clearly is no Slava Medvedenko.
For the Grizzlies it means the Summer of 2008 could be sexy time. Shawn Marion? Luol Deng? They get to let their spirit soar. Adventures and the potential of their #1 pick getting yelled at by a Stephen A. Smith? That’s what they’re playing for now.
For the Lakers? They now become the 6th team in the Western Conference that could beat the Celtics in the finals. With the Hornets, Suns, Mavs, Jazz, and Spurs, the Los Angeles Lakers belong in the title picture.
With Kobe-Odom-Gasol-Bynum? If Bynum is healthy come playoff time? The Lakers could make a dent.
A big bold move to make the Mamba happy. But damnit, he needs to man up vs. the Mongoose!
MAMBA! QUIT DUCKING ME! MAMBA!
If Kobe plays Mongoose and wins? America will love him again!
Yay?
