Lakers’ Fearsome Foursome: Artest, Kobe, Odom And Pau
ESPN’s Chris Broussard is reporting that Ron Artest and the Lakers have agreed on a three-year, $18 million deal. The first thing that comes to mind when I think of this signing, is that the Lakers now, at least on paper, have one of the most-imposing foursomes ever to step on NBA hardwood together. Think about it in these terms (as Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith often did last season)…
Kobe Bryant is the best No. 1 option in the NBA. Sorry, King, but where’s the bling?
Pau Gasol is arguably the best No. 2 option in the NBA, or at the very least in the conversation. Only Chauncey Billups, Paul Pierce and maybe a revived Shaq come to mind as alternatives.
Ron Artest is arguably the best No. 3 option in the NBA, or at the very least in the conversation. Only Manu Ginobli and Rashard Lewis come to mind as alternatives.
Lamar Odom is arguably the best No. 4 option in the NBA, or at the very least in the conversation. Only Richard Jefferson comes to mind as an alternative.
Think about that. The Lakers’ four top options are arguably the best No. 1, 2, 3 and 4 options in the league. When was the last time a team had a foursome that was even in that ballpark? The Celtics and Lakers of the mid-80s?
That being said, the Lakers’ new fearsome foursome is so good they desperately need a nickname, and we’ve got one for them…
Bum, bum, bum bum, bummmmm….daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa…
The Deadly Viper Assassination Squad
Starring…
Kobe Bryant as the Black Mamba – The deadliest assassin in the world.
Pau Gasol as California Spanish Mountain Snake – The Spanaird is a mountain of a match-up for any four or five in the L.
Lamar Odom as Cottonmouth Candymouth - L.O. might just be the most versatile player in the NBA.
And introducing…
Ron Artest as Copperhead Crazyhead – When his mind is right, he flat out murders the opposition.
This fall, this deadly group will come together and rally around one common goal. They will set out to…
With four of the NBA’s top 30 players, no washed-up Witness Protection agency is going to stop that from happening. No other team is going to stop this foursome either. Only three things can stop the DVAS: A.) An Artest meltdown; B.) Injuries; C.) Getting drunk, falling down and hurting themselves. Welcome to L.A., Crazyhead, er, Ron. Keep your mind right and your squad will get the big kill.
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July 3rd, 2009 at 7:08 amCome on it has to be the Fantastic Four.
1) Kobe is Flame Guy (Johnny Storm). One he is flashy, gets hot fast, and early on he worked alone but in time learned to use his teammates (or the rest of the Fan 4).
2) Odom is Invisible Girl (Sue Storm). He disappears for long stretches but when he comes back he is smoking hot (Jessica Alba, i could stare at her all day)
3) Artest is Rock Guy (Ben Grimm). A badass who is an absolute beast. Ben Grimm can pick up cars and beat up bad guys. Artest can pick up techs and beat up fans.
4) Gasol is Stretch Guy (Dr. Richards). Gasol’s long ass arms almost seem to stretch when he puts back offensive rebounds. And his composed demenor in press conferences and interviews makes him sound very smart… kinda like a doctor!
Thats my thoughts. But DVAS is okay I guess haha.
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July 3rd, 2009 at 7:29 pmI hope this works out, hope RonRon knows that he’s been given an incredible opportunity to be a world champion.
Last time the Lakers had a Hall of Fame foursome it didn’t work out as expected. 2004 Glove, Mailman, Mamba, Superman.
That was supposed to be the year
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July 30th, 2009 at 3:49 pmI have a nickname for Kobe, Pau, Lamar, and Ron Artest that will put them at the top of the sports pop culture list for next 4-5 years. I will release the nickname on the 35th Anniversary of the Ali-Forman “Rumble In the Jungle”.
August 10th, 2009 at 1:53 pm