Herald-Zeitung: Horry interested in L.A.?

jBL · by **jBL** on Sun Jul 27, 2008 7:08 pm

He wouldn't be bad if we expect him to be 15th man and a mentor.

nicehair911 · by **nicehair911** on Sun Jul 27, 2008 7:38 pm

We need Horry's atitude. That swagger and proffesionalism we still kinda lack. If we sign someone it has to be a point guard or big man at this point.

socallakerlove · by **socallakerlove** on Sun Jul 27, 2008 8:03 pm

For a minimum contract I really don't see how it could hurt.

A lot of your assertions that he is done could be premature...seeing as he wasn't supposed to be playing in the playoffs but he tried because he has that much heart.

Now, if he really is done, then we won't be losing any money and can just cut him if worse comes to worse.

We could always use someone as smart as him and with his personality.

Don't believe me?

Look at D-Fish's impact last year.

ShaqsPurpleSuitAfterGame5 · by **ShaqsPurpleSuitAfterGame5** on Sun Jul 27, 2008 8:11 pm

no thanks

Sumo390 · by **Sumo390** on Sun Jul 27, 2008 8:13 pm

15th man and a teacher like Kob and Fish? YES PLEASE!

Sirron · by **Sirron** on Sun Jul 27, 2008 8:17 pm

TIME wrote:I'd sign him just to come in to hip check Steve Nash everytime we play the Suns.

this

Damian Necronamous · by **Damian Necronamous** on Sun Jul 27, 2008 8:20 pm

I'd definitely take Horry for the minimum. He wouldn't play in every game, but he'd definitely make the playoff roster. We all know what he's good for in the playoffs.

Melon Tea · by **Melon Tea** on Sun Jul 27, 2008 8:48 pm

TIME wrote:I'd sign him just to come in to hip check Steve Nash everytime we play the Suns.

it'd be great if he can also take out half of the suns team in the playoffs too.

Booster · by **Booster** on Sun Jul 27, 2008 8:52 pm

I'd love to see 'ol Rob in Purple and Gold again.

Great off the court, and he'd be great as a backup in the playoffs.
If this is his last year, I'm sure he'll work extra hard.

He's an awesome veteran and if I recall, isn't he friends with Kobe? That would be good to have now that Ronny's gone.

the_Dude · by **the_Dude** on Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:11 pm

Player coach? He could be great for guys like Ariza and Vlad if he'd be willing to teach. Fish has done some major things to improve Farmar. Could Horry do the same for these guys? Heck, Odom could benefit if he is still around too. If he'd accept that role I could be into the idea.

TXLAKERFAN · by **TXLAKERFAN** on Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:21 pm

lakerswiz wrote:It's hard to say no.

It really isn't for me, especially the way he ended with us and then jumped ship to SA.

ScoobySnackz · by **ScoobySnackz** on Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:24 pm

TX, thats incorrect.. we got Malone and Horry wanted to be closer to his family there was no dialouge in keeping Horry.

Scooby -

Congo Cash · by **Congo Cash** on Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:29 pm

L4L wrote:What can Horry tangibly provide us at this stage of his career?

Count me out.

I'd pay him the minimum to clothesline/choke/punch/etc. turds like Scalabrine, Perkins and Boozer...

KGB · by **KGB** on Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:43 pm

Personally I hate him.

But I think he can bring some intangibles in similar but different ways that fish did. Plus we need a big and he has tri experience and he's cheap. Look what adding a simple role player like fish in the offseason did for us last year.

LOW RISK HIGH REWARD

Andrew Evenstar · by **Andrew Evenstar** on Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:54 pm

TXLAKERFAN wrote:
lakerswiz wrote:It's hard to say no.

It really isn't for me, especially the way he ended with us and then jumped ship to SA.

Umm actually we were the ones who didn't resign him.

I'd say yes for super CHEAP. And I do want to bring Kwame for backup C. I say we get them and were set. Odom/Artest situation aside.

DahaDan · by **DahaDan** on Sun Jul 27, 2008 10:08 pm

I'd bring back Horry. He might not be as productive on the court as he used to be, but surely he will be a helpful veteran presence for the team off the court.

Horry > A no-namer.

westcoast21 · by **westcoast21** on Sun Jul 27, 2008 10:09 pm

TXLAKERFAN wrote:
lakerswiz wrote:It's hard to say no.

It really isn't for me, especially the way he ended with us and then jumped ship to SA.

If i remember correctly, Horry was gonna sign with either SA, Houston, or Dallas because he wanted to be in Texas to be closer to his sick daughter.

ShimLongs · by **ShimLongs** on Sun Jul 27, 2008 10:44 pm

Robert [Swearing is not permitted at Clublakers. You must edit this post prior to submitting.]..u had me at...IT IS TIME TO RETIRE!!!

Thanks for the Laker memories...

now...RETIRE!!

Kobe Bryant 8 · by **Kobe Bryant 8** on Sun Jul 27, 2008 11:02 pm

As much as I love the man, this would be a mistake. His career is 100% over. If anything, him having interest in us shows that we are insanely close to a title, because after all, that's the only type of team Horry would go to at this stage in his career.

ahaider15 · by **ahaider15** on Sun Jul 27, 2008 11:18 pm

He's washed up, but if he did come he would play a marginal role.

But then again he does know the system, and is pals with Kobe.

koolkobe · by **koolkobe** on Sun Jul 27, 2008 11:34 pm

Horry > Mihm

Sumo390 · by **Sumo390** on Sun Jul 27, 2008 11:39 pm

koolkobe wrote:Horry > Mihm

I've got a better one...
Horry > Luke

KB24 · by **KB24** on Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:00 am

no thanks. I would rather sign an SPL player and give him a shot to improve instead of adding dead weight for a year who just wants to chase a ring.

Senor Mortgage · by **Senor Mortgage** on Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:02 am

Hell no. My main concern is that not only that Horry might be done but that Phil will completely overplay him due to his experience.

Tradeodom · by **Tradeodom** on Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:06 am

with all the big shots he's made for us there is no reason why I wouldn't want him back. He knows the tri, he's the kind of vet that phil culos and frankly I don't care if he's chasing another ring as long as it's with the LAKERS.

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