obe would have to agree to sign and trade, why would he do it if he hates the team that much. and if they get rid of kobe why get rid of shaq?? the lakers will not be the same no matter what - i DONT think PJ will be back, i dont think malone will be back nor payton - i think Kobe is gone, and I think LA will be out in the first round next season....the LA dream team is dead Reality. let it stay that way....
my bad on Kobme, seeing him last night still has me I.D.ing him as a Laker. He doesnt have to give the team anything at this point does he.
Why trade Shraq? Well if they are as you say headed for a 1st round and out, then why not build for the future before his value slides? With the marketing possibilities i think a lot of other teams owners would offer a lot for Shaq.
Had i been correct that Kobe was still tradeable i was thinking they could amass 5 very good players.
And leaving the
.4 Hall of Flamers in ashes is not a problem.