Lakers vs Spurs series thread

[Big Red Slugs]

As far as the "net worth" of Howard in LA versus Houston...I'm not sure anyone could make a point either way on that one. I guess they (LA) could sell-off all their players and pay Howard 98% of the CAP, but they'd have a worse record than the Hornets. Howard's net worth will determined by what the market will pay...regardless of the venue.

Regarding net worth, I was referring mainly to how: (1) He'll garner much greater endorsement money (see Adidas deal) due to a broader exposure around the world; and (2) He'll have better access to opportunities in Hollywood, which has been a stated desire by Howard.

As far as the all-important other factors, the dude owned a house in Malibu well before he ever played for the Lakers, so he obviously likes the city. That has to count for something, especially when he was playing on the other side of the country, was never from LA, yet still chose to spend his summers in LA. Can you put a price on being where you want to be once you're already making $20M?

The other point worth mentioning is what is NEVER mentioned: athletes saying they signed ONLY for the money. Have never seen this stated by any athlete, anywhere. So...(although they may do it all the time), you will likely never hear an athlete stating such inappropriate comments if they wish to be embraced by their team/fans/society/etc.

Fair point. I still think if taxes where as important as some suggest here, we'd hear a lot more about it every summer. It pops up every now and then, but usually doesn't seem to have much sway in the final analysis. Otherwise, we'd be seeing Texas and other states getting all the big-dollar players more often.

 

[TexasWes]

True That.

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[Sman2011]

Hey guys, this is a sports site, not an accounting class. I come here to be entertained not put to sleep....

 

[Big Red Slugs]

Hey guys, this is a sports site, not an accounting class. I come here to be entertained not put to sleep....

Sman, your trolling ass just won the first ever BRS Ignore Feature Award.

Congrats

 

[RobToxin]

Damn, that says a lot when fans of your own team put you on ignore.

 

[bone3421]

the only thing i am curious to see in this game is.....if the lakers quit like they did against the mavs,hopefully they still come out play a good game

 

[trojanfan12]

the only thing i am curious to see in this game is.....if the lakers quit like they did against the mavs,hopefully they still come out play a good game

Problem is, the Lakers have Dwight, Pau and their D-league team. So they could come out, play their asses off and still end up with a score that looks like they quit.

 

[RobToxin]

Problem is, the Lakers have Dwight, Pau and their D-league team. So they could come out, play their asses off and still end up with a score that looks like they quit.

Probably not so much the score but just the way they conduct themselves on the court. I don't think anybody on this team will pull a Bynum.

 

[trojanfan12]

Probably not so much the score but just the way they conduct themselves on the court. I don't think anybody on this team will pull a Bynum.

Yeah, as long time Laker fan, what Bynum did was an absolute embarrassment!! They couldn't get rid of him fast enough when he pulled that crap!!

 

[bksballer89]

Tonight is going to be a good night

 

[RobToxin]

Yeah, as long time Laker fan, what Bynum did was an absolute embarrassment!! They couldn't get rid of him fast enough when he pulled that crap!!

Indeed! Quite frankly, Bynum took a big dump right on top of the Lakers' organization and all it stood for that day. I can't remember a Laker fan one who defended him.

He definitely did not deserve to be associated with an organization like the Lakers after that.

 

[Sman2011]

I owned BRS on cbs and I own him now. What a little scared girl. "you're on my I'm scared of you list." lol. What a wuss.

 

[trojanfan12]

Indeed! Quite frankly, Bynum took a big dump right on top of the Lakers' organization and all it stood for that day. I can't remember a Laker fan one who defended him.

He definitely did not deserve to be associated with an organization like the Lakers after that.

Agreed!! I do feel kind of bad for the 76ers though!! Bynum is stealing their money, imo!!

 

[RobToxin]

Agreed!! I do feel kind of bad for the 76ers though!! Bynum is stealing their money, imo!!

Not me. They could have said no. I never feel sorry for a team that gets robbed by a player. Didn't feel sorry for my Rangers when ARod took them to the cleaners. Damn sure had no sympathy for the Redskins when Fat Albert was freeloading off of them.

The 76ers saw what Bynum was and still gave him that money. That's on them.

 

[starbigd]

Agreed!! I do feel kind of bad for the 76ers though!! Bynum is stealing their money, imo!!

What was bad about that game was that they quit as a team outside of Kobe in like the first five minutes. Kobe has like their first 17 points.....NOBODY else was even trying.

Lamar Odem pulled some bush league bullshit too.

 

[trojanfan12]

Not me. They could have said no. I never feel sorry for a team that gets robbed by a player. Didn't feel sorry for my Rangers when ARod took them to the cleaners. Damn sure had no sympathy for the Redskins when Fat Albert was freeloading off of them.

The 76ers saw what Bynum was and still gave him that money. That's on them.

Yeah, you have a point. I still kind of felt for them, though.

 

[Jims_Doors]

Will Howard get suspended for throwing elbows and connecting?

 

[Jims_Doors]

Or do the Lakers get swept and a suspension can't be handed out?

 

[wildturkey]

Or do the Lakers get swept and a suspension can't be handed out?

Suspensions carry over to next season. Remember Bynum sat out a few games at the start of last year for decapitating JJ Barea.

 

[OutlawImmortal]

Suspensions carry over to next season. Remember Bynum sat out a few games at the start of last year for decapitating JJ Barea.

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