In Los Angeles: Waiting for a Callback

emplay · Site Staff Joined: 15 Apr 2001 Posts: 25549

Hey all - here's a quick report written here at Staples:

link

Thanks

Eric
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emplay · Site Staff Joined: 15 Apr 2001 Posts: 25549

keep in mind that Denver's folks were saying the same thing about Philly when Iverson was first on the market.
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ShowtimeDynasty_24/7 · Star Player Joined: 04 Mar 2005 Posts: 8361

thanks a lot, great as always...

MIMLaker · Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 7:52 pm Post subject:

Thanks, E. Hope the family's well.

Why do I think Webb is playing us like every other highly-fan-coveted free agent...

MIM
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Mercboyz · Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 7:52 pm Post subject:

thanks for keeping us in the loop emplay.

RMurphy_22 · Star Player Joined: 27 May 2005 Posts: 4193

The last thing I heard Webber's agent say was that Chris was going to sleep on his decision tonight. Is it possible he is reviewing the games tonight of the interested teams before phone calls are returned?

I believe that the acquistion of C. Webb would take are team to another level.

Go Lakers

THE_SHOES · Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 9:32 pm Post subject:

wolfpaclaker · Retired Number Joined: 29 May 2002 Posts: 58336

Tonight showed again why we need Webber. Webber is easily the best rebounder on the Lakers if they added him while Lamar is out. Bynum should get there eventually but FT is limited his effectiveness and probably will until he learns how to play defense at the NBA level.

We need more defensive rebounding. We need more post game on offense - not neccesarily a bigman that can score inside - even more paint scores through passes from the highpost would be great. More penetration from the guards coming off Webber setting a screen.

I am really telling you guys. Get Webber. He is worth the risk and definitely a player that can put us over the top offensively and improve the team defensive rebounding wise.

rebirth · Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 10:53 pm Post subject:

all i can sat is......

thanks for the update Eric
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Mr. EiGhTy-OnE · Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 10:55 pm Post subject:

Mr. EiGhTy-OnE · Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 11:17 pm Post subject:

EMAIL: communityoutreach _at_ chriswebber.com

(WWW.CHRISWEBBER.COM)
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davidse · Franchise Player Joined: 03 Jul 2005 Posts: 14302

thanks eric.
i was a little worried about the "not returning our calls" part, but that little a.i. clarification you made helped improve my mood a bit...

however, it is hard to imagine that webber is playing games here.
its not like the pistons can offer more money and he's trying to get leverage.
the only ones who have any room to wiggle and consider their offer to him are the heat. unless he's seriously considering going there, i find it hard to believe that his agent not returning our calls is trying to pressure the lakers or anyone else for that matter.
it's either the minimum or no webber right ? so no point in playing games...

also, right after webber was bought out and the pistons emerged as front runners for him (or at least a very likely destination), realgm reported that the pistons are after mo pete. i would guess they'll have to use dale davis' contract in a mo pete package, and don't think they would consider doing that unless webber joins - so perhaps that shows that they know something ?

still keeping my fingers crossed, and happy to see that a lot of the blind hatred for webber has disappeared from the board (at least for now...).

emplay · Site Staff Joined: 15 Apr 2001 Posts: 25549

the general vibe is that the lakers aren't going to extend themselves to far to get Webber - but are interested.

Most people I talked to figured someone else will get him.
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fakethefunk · Star Player Joined: 18 Jul 2005 Posts: 1124

jumpinmp · Starting Rotation Joined: 16 Mar 2004 Posts: 641

Webber would be a welcome addition off the bench, but if you think Brian Cook is bad on defense, I don't want to know what you'll think of CWebb.

Mr. EiGhTy-OnE · Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 7:52 am Post subject:

Rick12322 · Franchise Player Joined: 27 Jun 2005 Posts: 19164

Am I the only one who see's playing time in a guaranteed(for duration of contract) STARTING ROLE as the one and only obstacle between LA and Detroit?

Does anyone think Chris Webber is worthy of the above described guarantee?

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Bergamotichek · Retired Number Joined: 02 Sep 2007 Posts: 16777206

Webber was a choking dumbass at Michigan, we was a choking dumbass at Sacramento.

Now he's a broken down, choking dumbass.

While he might help... contrary to the just do it, Mitch crowd... he DOES NOT put anyone over the top.

nateball · Starting Rotation Joined: 19 Jul 2005 Posts: 486

Fan0Bynum17 · Franchise Player Joined: 30 Nov 2005 Posts: 15436

webber is an experienced veteran who would be a GREAT asset come playoff time and he'd fit in perfectly in the triangle. he'd be the best power forward on this team.

golakersgo121 · Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 2:41 pm Post subject:

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