Flauge
Still a Heat fan
honestly i think the Lakers would have been better served meeting Howard's demands and rebuilding around him. They could be a title contender in less time.
But the absolute public nightmare of amnestying Kobe would have hurt the franchise. Firing D'Antonio wouldnt be a big deal if the hire was Phil Jackson. Laker's best move IMHO, would have been firing the coach and telling howard they will muzzle kobe (i dont believe anyone can do this). but resign him. let kobe play another year. then not resign him. bring in other free agents build around howard.
but that's me.
But the absolute public nightmare of amnestying Kobe would have hurt the franchise. Firing D'Antonio wouldnt be a big deal if the hire was Phil Jackson. Laker's best move IMHO, would have been firing the coach and telling howard they will muzzle kobe (i dont believe anyone can do this). but resign him. let kobe play another year. then not resign him. bring in other free agents build around howard.
but that's me.