The Credits

Since it was Rambis that designed the Lakers most current defensive scheme I really do not want him to leave. Either way, I don’t see Shaw doing a great job. The position of being a coach should go to a seasoned veteran. I would say that Shaw would be perfect if the Lakers were in rebuilding mode but they are not. They have the possibility of doing something special with this team and I would not want to risk that with a first time Head Coach.

Second, I know that I am just dreaming but I would like for the Lakers to make a run at Ramon sessions even if it meant losing Farmar. Sign and trade maybe? Who knows. Just my thoughts.

It seems like most reports call it a “banned supplement,” so it could be something just a bit naughty, but not quite so hardcore as steroids. In any event, it’s only the first 10 games of the season, and hey, at least it wasn’t one of the Lakers.

Shaw always struck me as a guy with all of the Xs and Os skills, but needing more actual game-time experience to get used to coaching.

At this point though, I think the organization has moved on from the idea of an in-house successor. With a championship core set for the next few years, they’re probably going to bring in an experienced coach while Phil stays in some capacity as an advisory role, so the current system wouldn’t be entirely lost. If that is the case, the first coach I’d want is JVG, who would be a terrific complement to Phil’s offensive coaching with his defensive acumen (remember Boston’s Thibodeau was on his staff on Houston learning from him; he’s always had top 10 defenses on all his teams).

A few interesting notes:

- Glen Davis isnt going to go anywhere, which is a shame considering how well he performed in last years playoffs. If he isn’t on Boston last year, they dont even come close to getting out of the FIRST round, let alone the 2nd.

- Wally Sczerbiak might stuck having to take the veterans minimum. I would to see him him come of the bench for us instead of Luke. His outside shooting will be a huge upgrade. Not to mention he will also be able to play some 2 guard

-Nate Robison, supposedly the Lakers like him

- Joe Smith will sign with yet another contender.

-Kleiza, going back to europe? it appears that way

Options I think the lakers could get for cheap are : Joe Smith, Donyell Marshall, Szcerbiak, Stackhouse, Marbury, Bowen, Powe.

Most of those guys I want just so our rivals cant have them (particularly Marshall, Smith, Bowen). While Marbury wasnt exactly good in Boston, he wasnt the hinderance everyone thought he was going to be. Marbury can play both guard positions, and would be good motivation for sasha to get his game back. Since Sasha is pretty much guaranteed playing time due to the fact their is no one else. Same thing with Stackhouse, if he plays anywhere close to like he did in his prime, he will be able to help a team. We need someone to back up the 2 and 3 postions. Stack can do both just in case of injury.