| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
The Kobe Era 2K5
Joined: 07 Aug 2004
Posts: 6172
|
 Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 3:20 am Post subject: Odom Is Waiting on Olympics |
 |
|
| Quote: |
LA Times
By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
SALT LAKE CITY — Some of the big names have already RSVP'd to the party, but Lamar Odom continues to wait for the invitation.
Kobe Bryant has already committed to the cause, as has Boston Celtic All-Star Paul Pierce, but Odom hasn't been asked to play for the U.S. in the 2008 Olympics.
ADVERTISEMENT
A member of the U.S. basketball team in 2004, Odom will meet with Team USA managing director Jerry Colangelo when the Lakers play Jan. 20 in Phoenix, Odom said.
"He said he'd rather talk face-to-face than over the phone," Odom said.
Colangelo has aggressively courted several perennial All-Stars because he is requiring a stronger commitment than in recent years. Team members could be asked to play over the summer in the 2006 World Championship and perhaps a zone qualifying tournament next year.
The increased dedication stems from the U.S. taking only a bronze in Athens after losing to Argentina in the semifinals.
"I think we had our chests out a little bit too much, like we thought we couldn't lose," Odom said.
One of three U.S. players to score in double figures in all three medal-round games, Odom wants another chance with Team USA.
"I hope so," he said. |
| Quote: |
Laker draft pick Ronny Turiaf, averaging 9.3 points and 5.3 rebounds for the CBA's Yakima (Wash.) Sun Kings, needs a little more seasoning before the Lakers consider signing him, Coach Phil Jackson said.
"He's not going to be in shape to play [NBA] basketball yet for a while," Jackson said. "It's a matter of giving it time."
Turiaf was drafted 37th by the Lakers in June and underwent open-heart surgery a month later to repair an enlarged aortic root. |
| Quote: |
The Lakers' other second-round pick, Von Wafer, set a couple of career highs Tuesday against Utah.
He had nine points in 17 minutes, making three of nine shots and taking two rebounds. He muffed a dunk attempt in the second quarter, the ball slipping out of his hands and feathering under the rim.
"I was a little bit too excited," he said. "I need to calm down a little bit." |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
nimannn
Joined: 29 May 2004
Posts: 1026
|
| Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 3:23 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Hopefully he goes, I would like to see him and Kobe there. For those of you who like to make fun of Odom, know this, Odom was the THIRD best player on the 2004 Olympic team behind Duncan and Iverson. He was one of the only bright spots on that team. His style fit well in international play because he's big enough to play he center position. He was a shot blocking beast in the games. I'm pretty sure he'll get an invite. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
GuRu
Better Than You
Joined: 01 Jun 2004
Posts: 29596
Location: Michigan
|
| Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 4:03 am Post subject: |
|
|
He did well last time but Id be surprised to see him there next time.
Apparently the US may have finally got their act together and are going to truly send their best. If thats the case, than Odom has no chance. There is AT LEAST 30 players Id send beofre him in an instant.
_________________
I Offered My Honor
She Honored My Offer
And All Night Long
It Was Honor and Offer |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
nimannn
Joined: 29 May 2004
Posts: 1026
|
| Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 4:21 am Post subject: |
|
|
| GuRu wrote: |
He did well last time but Id be surprised to see him there next time.
Apparently the US may have finally got their act together and are going to truly send their best. If thats the case, than Odom has no chance. There is AT LEAST 30 players Id send beofre him in an instant. |
US sending their best was never a problem, it was if the US's best were willing to go that was the problem which they didn't last time and aren't going to this time. Just take a look at this link:
http://hoopshype.com/usa_basketball.htm
LeBron, KG, Duncan, Ray Allen, T-Mac, JJ, J O'Neal, Carter, Ben Wallace, and Shaq are all probably not going to go.
Now let's look at all the PF/C that are interested in going:
Odom, Bosh, Camby, Dwight Howard, Brad Miller, and Amare.
The competition isn't that hard and Odom deserves to go after his last performance. Amare was on the 2004 team as well and he was a SCRUB. He literally couldn't do anything because the only skill he possessed is dunking. He was useless in the international game. They have to take Odom, they owe it to him. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
wavy
Joined: 27 May 2005
Posts: 1896
Location: suhareka
|
| Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 4:29 am Post subject: |
|
|
well he could be a fit in the "dream team" last time he played he had some spectacular games and great defense to bad the teams offense sucked.
_________________
 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
GuRu
Better Than You
Joined: 01 Jun 2004
Posts: 29596
Location: Michigan
|
| Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 4:37 am Post subject: |
|
|
I think you'll see some of the more prominent players pressured into competing.
What do they get? 12 guys? 15?
Im not sure....
_________________
I Offered My Honor
She Honored My Offer
And All Night Long
It Was Honor and Offer |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
extreme
ClubLakers Rep: Belgium
Joined: 19 Feb 2005
Posts: 3603
Location: Ypres, Belgium
|
| Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 4:43 am Post subject: |
|
|
Odom was called up last time because KG, Duncan, Jermaine, Shaq, ... didn't go, that was the only reason he got in the team 
_________________
 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
dugdug
Joined: 13 Dec 2005
Posts: 251
Location: BCBUD
|
| Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 7:08 am Post subject: |
|
|
hmm odom...
nawww |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
KB24@CL
Clublakers Moderator
Joined: 22 Jun 2004
Posts: 39670
Location: always in the near...
|
| Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 8:55 am Post subject: |
|
|
| extreme wrote: |
| Odom was called up last time because KG, Duncan, Jermaine, Shaq, ... didn't go, that was the only reason he got in the team |
Duncan did go. Jermaine was injured. Fat Albert is too old and KG has banged up body so he rather rests in sommer.
_________________
"It is not how big you are, it is how big you play"
"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"
"Be strong in body, clean in mind, lofty in ideals" |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
magicman32
Joined: 01 Jul 2005
Posts: 402
Location: Orange County
|
| Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 9:07 am Post subject: |
|
|
I doubt LO will even be a Laker in 2008, although I hope he is
Team USA needs a selfless player like him |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Crono0801
Good Call Stats Team
Joined: 17 May 2004
Posts: 7831
Location: Mill Creek/Seattle, WA
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
nameant
Joined: 16 Jun 2005
Posts: 16035
|
| Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 9:41 am Post subject: |
|
|
| LO might not be a "superstar" but he deserves to go. he was great on the last team USA. he's a great utility guy. he can do a little of everything and doesnt need to score to be effective. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
MarkMadsen
Joined: 21 Jul 2004
Posts: 7460
Location: Minnesota
|
| Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 10:04 am Post subject: |
|
|
i didnt feel we lost last olympics cause of the lack of talent. I thought we lost cause:
1. The team was formed about a month prior. No preperation whatso ever. Alot of players who were sketched to participate, dropped out. That might of worked back then when the rest of the world sucked at basketball, but not now. Preperation is everything.
2. Larry Brown wasnt the right coach. He wanted them to learn a system that took more than a month to even digest. He didnt let the team have fun or play what thier capable of. Everytime Lebron or Wade even dunked the ball, Larry Brown put him on the bench like they commited some sort of crime.
As for Lamar Odom. If he really wants to play then they should let him. He was awseome last time. He really wants to commit to it so why not? It would be a good thing for Kobe and Odom. Grow a bigger bond during the long trips.
_________________
 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
UCLAeightCLAP
Joined: 14 Jun 2004
Posts: 1042
Location: Cal Poly SLO....
|
| Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 10:28 am Post subject: |
|
|
sure odom played well last olympics, but i don't think he'll get on the team unless the true top tier players decline again (and i don't think they will now that the US has to re-establish itself atop the world in basketball).
_________________
I NEED EVERY MAN, WOMAN, AND CHILD ON YOUR FEET FOR AN EIGHT CLAP....
11 TIME NATIONAL CHAMPS: 1964 1965 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1975 1995 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
RoadRunner
Joined: 28 Sep 2005
Posts: 309
Location: Los Angeles
|
| Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 10:34 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Lamar needs to be more consistent and concentrate on his job first before he decides to go anywhere, He should just keep playing hard and if the opportunity comes then fine, but don’t go out trying to get another job while your team is struggling at the one your at now. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
JSM
Clublakers Site Manager
Joined: 28 Apr 2003
Posts: 68922
Location: Atlanta
|
| Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 11:18 am Post subject: |
|
|
Unless one of the original players on the short list gets hurt or can't go for some reason, I don't see them adding Odom to the mix.
_________________
 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Maverick
Joined: 23 Sep 2005
Posts: 379
Location: san diego, ca
|
| Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 11:20 am Post subject: |
|
|
| keep waiting............. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Triumph Jelani
Joined: 18 Oct 2004
Posts: 3872
Location: Las Vegas
|
| Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 11:26 am Post subject: |
|
|
LO possess some useful tools that can help bring home the gold. Just dont put him on the floor with Kobe.
_________________
 
F' KG, RAY, & PAUL. I'm rollin' with KB, LO, Drew, Pau, & Fish |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
magicsson
Joined: 04 Dec 2005
Posts: 6
Location: Lakerland
|
| Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 12:07 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Odom is an all star...he's just not a primary scorer. It's hard to pigeonhole him into one category, which I think frustrates a lot of fans and NBA executives.
But when Phil Jackson says that Lamar is one of the untouchables of this team as far as trades go, he is one of the best judges of talent and potential. Nuff said. Sign him up for China in '08. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
KB24@CL
Clublakers Moderator
Joined: 22 Jun 2004
Posts: 39670
Location: always in the near...
|
| Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 12:55 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I want Lamar on that team. He has enaugh scorers around him and can set them up with the best of em. I would very welcome that and IMO he is a GREAT fit.
Imagine Kobe, Arenas, James, Amare and Jermaine on the floor. They are all number 1 options and IMO you also need players that can contribute without scoring and Lamar is just a perfect fit.
_________________
"It is not how big you are, it is how big you play"
"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"
"Be strong in body, clean in mind, lofty in ideals" |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
LO7cK35
Joined: 07 Dec 2005
Posts: 1547
Location: Brooklyn, NY
|
| Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 4:42 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Quote: |
KB8@CL Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 12:55 pm Post subject:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I want Lamar on that team. He has enaugh scorers around him and can set them up with the best of em. I would very welcome that and IMO he is a GREAT fit.
Imagine Kobe, Arenas, James, Amare and Jermaine on the floor. They are all number 1 options and IMO you also need players that can contribute without scoring and Lamar is just a perfect fit.
|
[quote]
I agree 100% with KB8..with all the scorers already going be on the team odom is a great fit for this team because he would easily be able to set them up and if they sleep on odom he can go to work downlow himself.. without odom's play last olympics the team probably owuldnt even have gotten that bronze.. odom definetly deserves a chance to go back and get that gold |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
COBRAKOBE
Joined: 17 Nov 2005
Posts: 183
Location: NJ
|
| Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 7:08 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| RoadRunner wrote: |
| Lamar needs to be more consistent and concentrate on his job first before he decides to go anywhere, He should just keep playing hard and if the opportunity comes then fine, but don’t go out trying to get another job while your team is struggling at the one your at now. |
_________________
"Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts." |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
strikemode14
Clublakers Moderator
Joined: 29 Jul 2003
Posts: 14693
Location: savannah
|
| Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 7:13 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I think Odom should be on the team. On a team of superstars it's good to have a guy who has alot of talent but, isn't looking to take shots away from the other guys. Odom likes to be a playmaker, likes to bring the ball up the court, and will rebound really well. Plus he is a defense's nightmare.
_________________
Strikemode14 is the greatest.
http://gprime.net/flash.php/postingandyou
] |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
4 Pointer
Joined: 21 Feb 2005
Posts: 86
|
| Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 10:00 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Quote: |
Colangelo, named head of USA Basketball after the team's poor performances at the 2002 worlds and 2004 Olympics, has made it clear that the U.S. team would not be a collection of superstars hastily put together.
Instead, he wants a group, including role players, that would make a three-year commitment to participate in the camps and form a cohesive team for the worlds this year in Japan and the Olympics in Beijing. |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Heavier Than Heaven
Joined: 29 Mar 2004
Posts: 5583
Location: Edmonton, Alberta CANADA
|
| Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 10:10 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I Hope That Odom Get Asked To Play So Koeb And Odom Can Skool All Those Other Teams That Think They Can Play! 
LAKERS RULE!
_________________
VALIUM
Thanks to Mookie for Avy! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Maverick
Joined: 23 Sep 2005
Posts: 379
Location: san diego, ca
|
| Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 11:22 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Triumph Jelani wrote: |
| LO possess some useful tools that can help bring home the gold. Just dont put him on the floor with Kobe. |
yeah, because he became the focal point of the offense during kobe's suspension....what did he take, a whole 15 shots a game?
not quoting you, but in general, if I hear one more time "he's a mismatch waiting to happen", I am going to scream. The guy is not untouchable....how many times have teams said that, then traded them away...see vince, shaq, etc....if there is a chance to get artest, lamar is gone. The guy has not heart.
Last edited by Maverick on Sat Jan 07, 2006 12:29 pm; edited 1 time in total |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
kwamejoke
Joined: 19 Oct 2005
Posts: 817
|
| Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2006 7:40 am Post subject: |
|
|
odom ?? who cares about him ???
honestly, they will choose marion.
_________________
Mitch is the General Murder of lakers.
Caron > kwame BUT caron + chucky < kwame ! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
Basketball 
Football 
Baseball
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
