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Submitted by Steve, Jan 30, 2008 13:27

Not a bad idea, but I actually think LA would be better off trading Lamar. Why? Because he's essentially a point-forward. Between Kidd and Kobe, Lamar would never have the ball in his hands anymore, and he's worthless w/o the ball in his hands. On the other hand, Ariza fits a specific role (defending the other teams best perimeter player) and would be a key to any championship contender. I'd give up Lamar, Javaris, Mihm, a first-rounder, and maybe Sasha if the salaries didn't match.

The other thing is, if LA does get Kidd, do they play him at the 2 and move Kobe to the 3? I think they should, because 1) Kidd at the point would sacrifice a lot of quality contribution from the Fisher-Farmar tandem. Those two need to keep the same playing time they have now. And 2) Kidd is big enough to be a slightly undersized 2-guard.

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i agree that jason kidd isn't the right fit for the lakers at the moment, or atleast not what they... [MORE]	ben	Jan 31, 2008 01:41
WHy would the Lakers trade for Kidd? Kobe has admitted essential he wants to stay and is happy with Bynum... [MORE]	Kevin	Jan 30, 2008 13:47
Not a bad idea, but I actually think LA would be better off trading Lamar. Why? Because he's essentially a...	Steve	Jan 30, 2008 13:27
starting jason kidd at the 2-spot would be the worst move in basketball history. remember, his specialties are passing and... [MORE]	ben	Jan 31, 2008 23:30
I am a firm believer in the philosophy that if it ain't broke don't fix it. The Lakers have 3... [MORE]	al	Jan 30, 2008 12:11
Although as a Laker fan, I"d like to see him with them, I doubt if they would deplete their front... [MORE]	DC	Jan 30, 2008 11:41
Rod Thorn indicated he don't want scraps. The low draft would definitely help the Nets become the lowly knicks. [MORE]	MRCRABS	Jan 30, 2008 07:23
I wish the Lakers could make that trade [MORE]	hy	Jan 30, 2008 03:31