Interested in Vince Carter?

Klewfish · Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 10:00 am Post subject: Interested in Vince Carter?

I know I am going to get a lot of "half-man, half season" responses in here and so on, but I wanted to see what people's opinions are on getting a Vince Carter based package for Lamar Odom. The Lakers could acquire him and move Kobe to the 3. I think that option is one that has not been discussed a lot, instead of looking for a SF, move Kobe there and look for a SG. I think Carter could be an unthought of option for Odom. But this is why I think it would work:

1. The Nets want capspace, lots of capspace. I hear they are considering trading Carter to the Cavs for Wally Szczerbiak. The Nets should be very interested in Lamar Odom's expiring contract.

2. Nets need quality big men. They have an exceptional amount of marginal big men, or young big men that haven't played a lot in the NBA. Odom would be a great player in the East, and in the running system the Nets are trying to get going with Harris and Yi.

I think the Lakers should explore trading Lamar Odom, 2009 2nd (Charlotte) for Vince Carter and one of the Nets big men (Josh Boone, Sean Williams, Nenad Krstic, etc). Personally I think Josh Boone would be a prime option. He is a good positional defender, and is learning to become a great rebounder.

Now for why the Lakers would benefit from having Vince. He is an underrated passer. One thing I have learned from watching the Nets is that his passing/vision is far above average. He is a great all around player, and can hit the 3 at a pretty good rate. I think the team could motivate him to play some good defense, and would be another good scoring option for the Lakers. He just adds another very consistent player, who would fill a need by hitting the three, and with motivation can play good defense.

Fisher/Farmar
Vince/Sasha
Kobe/Ariza/Luke
Pau/Turiaf/Vlad
Bynum/Boone

The defensive potential of that bench is outstanding, every 2nd string guy is a good defender. Then perhaps the Lakers could explore a trade to the Knicks involving Vladamir for Malik Rose's expiring contract. In theory the Knicks should be interested in VladRad's potential in D'Antoni's system.
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jedi master · Joined: 01 May 2008 Posts: 82

we can do a lot better than Vince. Even if we did get him to play well (which would be a stretch), how much longer does his career have? not much...

Klewfish · Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 10:31 am Post subject:

Shadow · Joined: 23 Apr 2006 Posts: 5707

Not bad at all, I was thinking Carter as well as soon as the Nets traded Kidd and Jefferson, I figured he'd be their next target. I actually wouldnt mind having him on the team, but the real question is, how well would he fit with this team, and Kobe Bryant as well. Will he be willing to take the back seat just to win a championship? On paper it looks good, but my main concern is team chemistry. Whats your thoughts..?
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Armani · Joined: 16 Jun 2007 Posts: 963

dude has 3 more yrs left on his deal, do we really want that contract? he put up those stats on a lotto team, i watched him play, he isnt as good as he used to be.
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don't think Carter is Laker material...

Weezy · Joined: 03 Jun 2006 Posts: 21481 Location: Anaheim, CA

Don't want him, overpaid, not a winner, doesn't have killer instinct.
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Jajwa · Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 2160

If we trade for Vince Carter, we better not re-sign Vujajic. His ability to play the SG spot by itself should be enough for the Lakers to skip Vujajic and in essence reduce Carter's 16m a year salary to one that's 12m a year.

Even with that added benefit I can't see either team making a trade considering that Thorn turned down a pure expiring for Carter with nothing being sent back. He's a complete moron to have done so however unless his intention was to keep good players from going to Cleveland in order to bring LeBron over.

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those who want vince carter

do you really think he is a laker type of player

do you really feel he improves the team

do you really feel hes got more heart than odom

is he really that good a shooter

are his knees able to hold up

answer that to yourself

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Half man, half heart, nah.

DON'T DO IT MITCH!
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leakbrewergator · Joined: 23 Jun 2008 Posts: 620 Location: Tampa, FL

As soon as we go down 2-0 in a series, Vinsanity will call it quits.
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Jajwa · Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 2160

Personally I have the feeling that we can get Gilbert Arenas so I'd rather not give up my best trade assets in the process.

last stand · Joined: 26 Mar 2008 Posts: 2030

you know whats really sad is if he was traded here which is about negative
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i being homer laker fan would probably get excited

but since its not happening i will be realistic andd the realistic approach is

he is lazy, half-hearted, shot kneed and the opposite of a winner

to me that doesn't make us better not worse but not better

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magicbesteva · Joined: 03 Dec 2007 Posts: 6

Lamar for Vince is a bad idea. Vince isn't as aggressive as he used to be. he doesn't attack the rim like he used to. he settles way too much for the shot. He's getting OLD and he has a huge contract. the lakers should also consider having capspace for when Lebron, D-wade and Melo become free agents because Kobe is turning 30. Lamar will be more useful to the lakers then Vince. Lamar can play so many positions. he can score, rebound, handle the ball and is a great team player who doesn't complain about touches.

Jajwa · Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 2160

Lamar's ability to play different positions is not the reason I don't do this deal.

Lamar can play SF/PF that's it...

Vince can play SG/SF.

Lamar's contract not his versatility are the key.

Kwame's Cake · Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 4:15 pm Post subject:

No thanks, I don't even want him for free...

bad knees
bad contract
loser
chuck, chuck, and more chuck
no D
lazy
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Lakerjones · Joined: 30 Jun 2007 Posts: 1104

VC -
Eh. No thanks I think.