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Excerpts from the LA Times:

Ah, memories, how powerful. Already dealing with unease caused by swapping rock-solid Trevor Ariza for Artest, Lakers fans were worried sick these last few weeks, what with Odom and Jerry Buss engaged in an ego-fueled stare-down over a new deal. Suddenly, in the minds of many, Odom was a 10-time All-Star. In fact, despite having as much skill as anyone in basketball, he's never even been a one-time All-Star.

Now don't go getting me wrong. It's wonderful that he stays here. He isn't only a great talent; he's also a good guy and a calming force. Just don't believe for a moment that he's suddenly become a player who will deliver the goods night in and night out. Memories are powerful, and sometimes fickle.

With Odom, bless him, all that can be counted on for next year is more maddeningly spectacular inconsistency. It was good enough for one title. Whether it will be good enough for more isn't as sure a bet as many -- bedazzled by memories of a few great games -- seem to think.

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What?! You mean to tell me that re-signing Lamar doesn’t guarantee consistency? Nor does it guarantee the Lakers a back to back title? Blasphemy! What are journalists going to write about next? The sky bring blue and water being wet?

by intuitive on Aug 2, 2009 2:16 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

If your 1st comment was sarcasm, i'm just supplementing it.

We’ve been over this issue zillions of times. And LATimes again bring it up….

by altree on Aug 3, 2009 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry, I just didn’t get what “What has come over to the world! :-}” meant. Now I understand :)

by intuitive on Aug 3, 2009 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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