Lakers trade Fish for Jordan Hill; also gets R.Sessions
D12 stays with the Magic
Dwight's a joke. To string along the entire franchise for the whole season then drop a love this city speech? Shaq got rings and got em in bunches.
NOT LUKE WALTON!!!
There goes the Shaq-Kobe Era Lakers. All gutted out.
For all the complaints of him doing shit for the big, it was tough to see Luke last few seasons stretched out with back problems like his dad - he had that IQ, I remember his rookie year just launching sick passes to Shaq and Malone. maybe he'll end up in New York coaching under Phil Jackson's staff
Gotta hand it to Mitch. Slick Slick Salary Moves. Or hell, as i heard, some kinda Mike Brown unable to handle the vets move, cuz he couldn't bench Fish cuz of his command of the locker room to make way for Ramon Sessions.
Dr. Buss on Fish:
“I want to express my deepest gratitude to Derek for everything he has meant to this organization over the years."
"Few who have worn the Lakers uniform have done so with as much class as Derek, both on the court & in the community."
"From his famous 0.4 shot in S.A. to his clutch performances in the Finals against Orlando & Boston when it mattered most.
"Derek will always hold a special place not only in my heart, but in the heart of Lakers fans everywhere.”
You know. As much as love Fish, this trade didn't really shock nor stun me like in 2004 when the entire squad got blown up. Fish is no doubt clutch, but he has been blown up by speedy PGs since Tony Parker entered the league.
I have no doubt in my mind (thru like some kinda magic like being bought out by Houston) he'll be back with the Lakers in some sorta way, someday. For his girl. Once a Laker, always a Laker. Who knew this clutch plays in NOLA would be his last as a Laker?
That kinda night when you go D'OH FISH WHY and then he does a key defensive stop and gets a clutch shot, takes the charge like the bulldog he is. Pure Class. They better send #2 to the rafters at STaples. I'm a miss Fish.
Pau is like the fucking happiest person in the universe now.
followed that up by singing at UNICEF fundraiser tonite
PAU TO SAVE A LIFE!
Wonder what Kobe is thinking. He got speedier. The Bench is still in question but hey, it's a new league now. thanks ariza 100+ mins for Kobe for last 2 games...
NOW LETS GET DAT RING!!!