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Pacers Talk: I Think It's Time to Bring In Lamar Odom

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    Pacers Talk: I Think It's Time to Bring In Lamar Odom

    The Los Angeles Lakers have to pick between Trevor Ariza and Lamar Odom to whom to sign and whom to go into free agency. Pardon the Interruption says that the Lakers should pick Trevor Ariza instead of Odom. Many people on the Internet say so as well.

    And guess what?

    The possibility of that happening is positive, so really, it's going to happen. And right now, the Pacers' bell should be ringing. They have to think about bringing in this wonderful kid, who just won his first NBA Championship.

    And there may be a possible chance of him winning it again if he falls with the Pacers. With such superstars like T.J. Ford, Brandon Rush, Danny Granger, Jeff Foster, Marquis Daniels, Mike Dunleavy, Roy Hibbert, and Troy Murphy, it's time to bring in a new face to the team.

    And the kid's name is Lamar Odom.

    The Pacers have spread interest in Odom before in the 2007-2008 season when Jermaine O'Neal was at his worst in his career with Indiana. The Pacers were interested in Odom at the starting of the 2006-2007 season.

    There were many trade rumors swirling that the Pacers would trade J.O. for L.O. And I actually thought it would happen, but I didn't want one of my idols to leave my favorite team for good. He did.

    The Pacers traded Jermaine O'Neal to the Toronto Raptors for the fastest player in the NBA, T.J. Ford. Although T.J. Ford isn't a superstar point guard (just an above average one), he became a quick star with the Pacers, having career-highs in many categories.

    But however, the Pacers could have went after a much better player in Lamar Odom. The Lakers would have agreed to the deal if they traded J.O. for Odom. Odom has all the skills. He has the size to take advantage of people with his 6'11" frame. He also can shoot as I have seen him hit big shots like shots from behind and above the arc.

    He's pretty much like Troy Murphy, who has the same exact size and can do the same thing. But Odom is a thousand times better at it. And it's true, and hopefully, I think many of you agree with me on that.

    When the O'Neal for Odom rumors spread, both players felt pretty happy actually going to a new home. Odom said he was, but not much of O'Neal, who was the heart and soul of the team at the time. People then expected too much out of him as they thought of Kobe Bryant with the Lakers.

    I think Odom can fit very well with the Pacers squad. And when the Pacers sign him, I think they can be the team to beat as the Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks, and Detroit Pistons chase after them to lead the division. Odom can make a very big difference, for sure.

    The Pacers have struggled with rebounding. But with Odom on the team, I think they can be pretty successful. As watching some Pacers games on FSN, I have seen the Pacers go shoot for the long ball (many people dig it), and when one of the Pacers' shooters don't make it, no one is up at the rim to compete for the rebound.

    And with Odom in, I think the Pacers will have a new lineup. A more improved one as well. I think they'll change completely as they probably might start Ford at point guard, Granger as shooting forward, Rush at shooting guard, Odom at Power Forward, and they think about putting Roy Hibbert as a starting center maybe.

    It'll be a much different team, but a much better team as well. And every Indy fan will love that, wouldn't they? I think it's time to change, and the Pacers should.

    The Pacers had three chances at getting Odom:

    1. Trading T.J. Ford for Odom
    2. Trading Jermaine O'Neal for Odom
    3. Trading Ron Artest for Odom

    Now they can't waste their fourth opportunity, which may be their last. It's time to bring him in.

    Bring in the candy-obsessed Odom, because he can make a huge difference. And with him on the team, an NBA Finals title may be inching closer and closer by the second. And no one would take down that chance, would they?

    I bet not.

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    Re: Pacers Talk: I Think It's Time to Bring In Lamar Odom

    How do you propose that we acquire Odom?

    We have no capspace and we have no trading assets to get him? Offer Foster+filler for Odom?
    Ash from Army of Darkness: Good...Bad...I'm the guy with the gun.

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      Re: Pacers Talk: I Think It's Time to Bring In Lamar Odom

      I think we can trade Jermaine O'Neal for Lamar Odom.

      Crap.

      Wait...

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        Re: Pacers Talk: I Think It's Time to Bring In Lamar Odom

        Originally posted by duke dynamite View Post
        I think we can trade Jermaine O'Neal for Lamar Odom.

        Crap.

        Wait...
        "So, which one of you guys is going to come in second?" - Larry Bird before the 3 point contest. He won.


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          Re: Pacers Talk: I Think It's Time to Bring In Lamar Odom

          J.O. was 'one of your idols' ? Yikes. I implore you, seek help !

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            Re: Pacers Talk: I Think It's Time to Bring In Lamar Odom

            Lamar Odom has already stated point blank that he would never play for a team that wasn't near the beach. I don't think Lake Michigan counts.

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              Re: Pacers Talk: I Think It's Time to Bring In Lamar Odom

              And there may be a possible chance of him winning it again if he falls with the Pacers. With such superstars like T.J. Ford, Brandon Rush, Danny Granger, Jeff Foster, Marquis Daniels, Mike Dunleavy, Roy Hibbert, and Troy Murphy, it's time to bring in a new face to the team.
              That is one HUUUUUUUUUUGGGGEEEEE stretch!!!! You think us getting Odom makes us Championship contenders? Yikes. I didn't realize Ford, Rush, Foster, Daniels, Dunleavy, Hibbert, and Troy were superstars....

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                Re: Pacers Talk: I Think It's Time to Bring In Lamar Odom

                Originally posted by Eindar View Post
                Lamar Odom has already stated point blank that he would never play for a team that wasn't near the beach. I don't think Lake Michigan counts.
                I'm sure his agent wanted to shoot him in the face for that imbecile comment. I can't remember exactly what he said, but my guess is that he will follow the money, like the rest of the players in the NBA. That said, I'm sure Larry Bird would love to get his hands on Odom, but we would have to give him a hefty contract, and we just don't have the assets or money to get it done.

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                  Re: Pacers Talk: I Think It's Time to Bring In Lamar Odom

                  Odom pulls too many disappearing acts for me.
                  Larry Bird and Ryan Grigson- wasting the talents of Paul George and Andrew Luck

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                    Re: Pacers Talk: I Think It's Time to Bring In Lamar Odom

                    Originally posted by rocksballer58 View Post
                    He's pretty much like Troy Murphy, who has the same exact size and can do the same thing. But Odom is a thousand times better at it. And it's true, and hopefully, I think many of you agree with me on that.
                    Really? With the exception of their ppg (14.3 to 11.3), rpg (11.8 to 8.2), ft% (0.826 to 0.623), and 3p% (0.450 to 0.320); categories in all of which Murphy leads Odom; their statistical performances this past season were quite similar in my opinion.
                    I think KP is a Captain Planet fan. He believes that the collective will of five decent starters can outweigh the power of top-level talent. Too bad Herb won't cut the check for their Planeteer rings.

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                      Re: Pacers Talk: I Think It's Time to Bring In Lamar Odom

                      Originally posted by indyman37 View Post
                      Really? With the exception of their ppg (14.3 to 11.3), rpg (11.8 to 8.2), ft% (0.826 to 0.623), and 3p% (0.450 to 0.320); categories in all of which Murphy leads Odom; their statistical performances this past season were quite similar in my opinion.
                      Well, good thing those stats tell you everything you need to know about the types of players they are and how they impact the game.

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                        Re: Pacers Talk: I Think It's Time to Bring In Lamar Odom

                        Originally posted by Mr_Smith View Post
                        Odom pulls too many disappearing acts for me.
                        Even with his disappearing acts, underachieving and inconsistencies in his career, Odom right now is a better player than anyone on the Pacers roster not named Granger and always has been. He was the 3rd best player on a team that went to the Finals for two years in a row and won one championship.

                        Hate on the guy all you want, he's had a very productive career.

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                          Re: Pacers Talk: I Think It's Time to Bring In Lamar Odom

                          Originally posted by d_c View Post
                          Well, good thing those stats tell you everything you need to know about the types of players they are and how they impact the game.
                          No, that's not at all what I meant to imply. There are definitely more to players than just statistics. But the way I read the initial post was that Odom's game blew Murphy's out of the water, and I don't think thats the case.
                          I think KP is a Captain Planet fan. He believes that the collective will of five decent starters can outweigh the power of top-level talent. Too bad Herb won't cut the check for their Planeteer rings.

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                            Re: Pacers Talk: I Think It's Time to Bring In Lamar Odom

                            Originally posted by rocksballer58
                            And there may be a possible chance of him winning it again if he falls with the Pacers. With such superstars like T.J. Ford, Brandon Rush, Danny Granger, Jeff Foster, Marquis Daniels, Mike Dunleavy, Roy Hibbert, and Troy Murphy, it's time to bring in a new face to the team.

                            Originally posted by rocksballer58
                            The Pacers traded Jermaine O'Neal to the Toronto Raptors for the fastest player in the NBA, T.J. Ford. Although T.J. Ford isn't a superstar point guard (just an above average one), he became a quick star with the Pacers, having career-highs in many categories.
                            I'm confused.


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                              Re: Pacers Talk: I Think It's Time to Bring In Lamar Odom

                              Originally posted by indyman37 View Post
                              No, that's not at all what I meant to imply. There are definitely more to players than just statistics. But the way I read the initial post was that Odom's game blew Murphy's out of the water, and I don't think thats the case.
                              I don't know what the exact standard of blowing someone else's game out of the water is, but it's clear Odom is just a better player who's had a better career.

                              Bottom line: Opposing teams are worried and concerned about how they match up with Odom, because he's a living, breathing matchup problem. He affects game planning and strategy between his team and the opposing team.

                              Opposing teams generally aren't very concerned with how they match up with Murphy.

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